Experience a highly traditional Adirondack deer hunt based on organized deer drives led by professional guides who know the terrain, the deer, and how animals move through big northern woods.
Rather than still-hunting or stand sitting, our hunts are built around strategic, well-planned drives: hunters are placed on carefully chosen watch points along natural deer runways, while guides move through key pieces of terrain to push deer toward waiting shooters.
This style of hunting has deep roots in Adirondack tradition and remains one of the most effective methods for moving deer in thick, rugged cover where they often hold tight.
Every drive is different — shaped by weather conditions, wind, terrain, and deer movement — making each hunt dynamic, exciting, and unpredictable in the best way.
Your day begins before first light at a pre-arranged meeting location, where you’ll meet your guide and go over the plan for the day.
From there, we travel to a carefully selected hunting area known for consistent deer activity. Your guide will then:
Analyze the terrain — identifying likely bedding areas, escape routes, and travel corridors.
Set hunters on watch points — placing you along established deer runways, pinch points, and crossings where deer are most likely to move.
Run organized drives — one or more guides quietly move through selected blocks of cover, using the landscape to naturally push deer toward waiting hunters.
You are not “walking and hoping.” You are part of a coordinated system designed to move deer predictably through the woods.
During the day, we typically run multiple drives in different locations to adjust for:
Wind direction
Fresh sign
Snow conditions
Recent deer movement
Hunting pressure
Your guide will assist you with:
Safe and legal positioning
Reading deer movement in real time
Identifying shooting lanes
Understanding how drives unfold
Ethical shot selection
Field dressing and recovery if successful
For hunters who want a deeper wilderness experience, we offer remote backcountry deer drive hunts based out of lightweight Seek Outside hot tents with wood stoves.
This is not a roadside camp — it’s a true Adirondack backcountry hunting adventure.
You and your guide travel into a remote area by foot or canoe to establish a secluded wilderness camp far from roads and hunting pressure.
You’ll stay in a Seek Outside hot tent, equipped with a wood stove that provides reliable warmth in cold Adirondack weather — making camping comfortable and practical while still feeling rugged and authentic.
At camp you can expect:
Wood stove heat for drying gear
Hot meals cooked in the backcountry
Quiet nights deep in the woods
Total immersion in wild Adirondack habitat
Star-filled skies and true solitude
Each day, we conduct organized deer drives in nearby backcountry terrain, targeting ridges, swamps, thick bedding areas, and natural travel corridors.
You return to camp in the evenings to rest, eat, and plan the next day’s drives.
This experience is best for hunters who:
Want adventure beyond a day hunt
Enjoy remote camping
Are comfortable hiking with gear
Appreciate traditional hunting methods
Want to hunt areas most people never see
Backcountry hot-tent hunts typically run 2–5 days, depending on availability and conditions.
Required:
Valid New York State hunting license
Legal deer rifle and ammunition
Blaze orange hat or vest (NYS law)
Warm layered clothing
Waterproof boots
Daypack with room for clothing layers
Recommended:
Insulated boots
Extra socks
Gloves, hat, neck gaiter
Thermos
For backcountry hunts, your guide will provide a detailed packing list ahead of time so you’re prepared without overpacking.
62 Hard Scrabble Rd
Olmstedville, NY 12857
Office: 518-251-3762
Cell: 518-321-2105
jamiefrasier@frontiernet.net
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