Overview
HotShot Outfitters has hunted the Michigan Thumb for over 20 years, running whitetail hunts across more than 30,000 acres of unfenced private ground out of Port Hope. Strategically positioned deer blinds are set throughout the property for optimal visibility across a range of terrain types. Three-day and five-day packages are available, covering archery season (October through January), firearm seasons in November, and muzzleloader in the late season. Contact The Elite Compass for current pricing and open dates.
What’s Included
- Guided whitetail deer hunting for the duration of the package
- Access to 30,000+ acres of private non-fenced ground
- Use of strategically positioned deer blinds
Not Included
- Michigan hunting license and deer tags
- Firearms, archery equipment, and ammunition
- Lodging and meals (arranged independently or contact outfitter for options)
- Transportation to Port Hope, Michigan
- Guide gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Arrive Port Hope; meet your guide, review the property and blind placement, and prepare for first-light hunting.
Morning and evening sits from established blinds across 30,000+ private acres; guide adjusts locations based on sign, wind, and deer movement.
Last hunt morning; depart Port Hope following checkout.
Best Time to Go
October – January (archery, firearm November, muzzleloader late season; rut peaks mid-November)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.