OSCEOLA TURKEY HUNTS
GUIDES WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Cypress Marsh Outfitters books 1 – 4 Hunters in camp at one time and all hunters are conducted as 1x1 guided hunts. We book 20 to 25 hunts a season with our success rates being at or over 95%! Florida allows for all day turkey hunting from ½ hour before sunrise until sunset. A hunt usually consist of a morning hunt, lunch and an afternoon hunt. All hunts are conducted as 1x1 three day guided hunts or hunt until you harvest within your 3 day hunt. Cypress Marsh Guides are experienced guides that know the land as well as great callers.
GUIDED OSCEOLA TURKEY HUNTS
Cypress Marsh Outfitters hunts are conducted in the south zone on six different ranches ranging from 640 acres to 4,500 acres we are as far south as you can get to kill a true Osceola. The terrain consists of improved pasture land, cypress heads, pine/palmetto islands and oak hammocks. All prime Osceola habitat Cypress Marsh Outfitters along with the ranch owners manage the game with a select harvest program and supplement feeding programs to insure a large population of Osceola Turkeys. It is not uncommon to have multiple long-beards come into a calling setup.
OSCEOLA TURKEY HUNT
PRICING/RATES
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3 days fully guided, lodging and meals included: $3,750.
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This includes (1) Osceola tom.
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An additional bird may be harvested for $3,250.
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We book weekday and weekend hunts.
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All hunts are 3 days, fully guided, with lodging and meals included (at the Lodge).
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There is a required $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold dates. Deposit goes towards the balance of the hunt.
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Wi-Fi available at accomodations.
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All hunts require you to arrive the afternoon before the hunt. Check in the lodge is at 1:30 the afternoon before your hunt.
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Additional guest- cameraman, wives, kids, or buddy’s tagging along NOT HUNTING - $200.00 a night per person meals and lodging included (does not apply to hunting client’s meals and lodging are included in hunt price).
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If hunters or extra guests are to leave the ranch/lodge before the 3 day hunts are over, there are NO REFUNDS on the days missed. Please plan ahead.
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Gun Rentals are available.
Shotgun Rentals
Price per day/per hunter
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Loaner shotgun: $50 per day
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Includes any ammo needed
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YOUTH WEEKEND RATES:
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2 Days fully guided, lodging and meals (1) tom: $3,750
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One adult and youth are included in price, additional adult lodging: $150.00 Per Night with meals
PAYMENT POLICIES
Osceola hunts require a $500.00 deposit to book your dates. All credit card/debit card transactions are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
If you or someone in your party wants to pay the balance of their turkey hunt with a check, the balance must be a cashier check no exceptions, please plan accordingly.
All Turkey Hunts are to be paid in full before hunt takes place.
Payment types we except: Venmo, CashApp, Square, debit card/credit card, cash, cashier check
* Please note that gratuity is not included in any hunt we offer (gratuity is not expected but appreciated)
EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HUNT
Turkey season in Florida can range from 90- degree days to waking up with a light frost on the ground. During March, temperatures can range from 50-degree mornings to 80 degrees by noon.
Florida is bipolar, the threat of rain is always a possibility, so pack a rain suit. Footwear is an essential element that should be waterproof and comfortable. A spring turkey hunt is not the place to break in a new pair of boots. Binoculars, a small flashlight and a thermacell are a few necessary items to include with your turkey hunting gear. Cypress Marsh Outfitters uses Avian x decoys, www.Avian-x.com , so it is not necessary to pack decoys.
FIREARMS
Please be familiar with the firearm that you will be using. It needs to be patterned before your hunting trip. To many missed opportunities happen when a hunter is not familiar with his or her weapon. Pattern gun before your scheduled hunt and know your guns effective range. Many of our shooting opportunities are in pastures/open areas there for it is important to have a tight choked gun.
LICENSE NEEDED:
Resident:
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Annual Hunting License (Resident) $17.00
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Turkey Permit (Resident) $10.00
Nonresident:
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10-day hunting (Non-Resident) $46.50
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Turkey Permit (Non-Resident) $125.00
A license can be purchased online at Florida Fish And Wildlife
Feel free to give us a call with any questions or concerns you may have.
We are happy to accommodate your hunt any way we can.
