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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Join Mike for an action-packed nighttime hunting adventure on thousands of acres of private land, where you'll pursue one of the most challenging and destructive invasive species in the country. These guided hunts take place across a network of private cattle ranches and local farms, providing access to productive hunting grounds that see regular wildlife activity and minimal hunting pressure.

Using a spot-and-stalk approach, you'll actively search for targets rather than waiting in a blind, creating an engaging and fast-paced hunting experience. Mike utilizes modern AR-platform rifles equipped with thermal optics, allowing hunters to effectively locate and identify animals in low-light and nighttime conditions. Thermal technology adds an exciting element to the hunt, giving you a completely different perspective on the landscape and the wildlife moving through it.

Hunting properties are located between 10 and 45 minutes from the designated meeting location, giving Mike the flexibility to choose the best areas based on recent activity, weather conditions, and landowner reports. This mobility allows the hunt to adapt to changing conditions and increases opportunities for success throughout the night.

While the primary focus is often on hogs, hunters may also have opportunities to pursue coyotes and bobcats when conditions allow. These predators are commonly encountered on the ranches and farms that make up Mike's hunting areas, adding even more excitement and variety to the experience.

This hunt is ideal for both experienced hunters and those looking to try thermal hunting for the first time. Mike will provide guidance throughout the outing, helping guests understand the equipment, hunting strategy, and best practices for making ethical and effective shots.

The combination of private land access, thermal technology, and active spot-and-stalk hunting creates an unforgettable outdoor experience. Whether you're looking to help control invasive hog populations, pursue predators, or simply experience the thrill of nighttime hunting, Mike delivers a unique and exciting adventure on some of the area's best private hunting properties.

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled night in the field as you explore ranches and farmland under the cover of darkness and experience modern thermal hunting at its finest with Mike.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Availability

Gun rentals are available.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours
1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$1,200.00
3 People	$1,800.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Mike E.

Outfitter

Talkative

Comfortable

Instructional

Laid-back

I've been guiding for 25 plus year's. I'm located in Okeechobee FL, I have a passion for the outdoors. I love showing others my different techniques of fishing and hunting. I'll give my clients everything I have to show them a good time. We offer any type of fishing and hunting opportunities that your dreams can imagine. I fish and hunt alot of different places. I fish out of a brand new 20ft Xpress center...

About Your Guide

Mike E.

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

46 in snook

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steak and Lobster

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

46 in snook

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steak and Lobster

What’s your favorite band?

Tyler Childers

What’s your favorite movie?

Bad boys 2

What’s your favorite sports team?

FSU

What’s your drink of choice?

Sweet tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Cowboy

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new gun

How did you get started guiding?

From a friend

What makes you different from other guides?

I know how to have a good time

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Okeechobee, Florida

Areas Hunted

Lake Okeechobee

Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Availability

Gun rentals are available.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Thermal Hunting

Everything Else to Know

A headlight would be helpful, and a cooler if you wanna take meat home.

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Mike will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

Mike

Verified Review

February 12

Mike was a great guide, he was knowledgeable when it came to bass fishing and crappie fishing. His boat was just right for the type of fishing we were doing.

Mike

Verified Review

February 12

Mike was a great guide, he was knowledgeable when it came to bass fishing and crappie fishing. His boat was just right for the type of fishing we were doing.

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

Nancy

Verified Review

October 27

Mike is a wonderful bass guide on Lake Okeechobee ! He is so nice and so easy to get along with !! He makes your experience a successful one !! We had so much fun on Saturday, we booked him for Sunday as well !!!

We caught enough bass to fill our freezer. My husband caught the biggest bass of his life , a 7 lb er . He was sooo happy !! Truly, Mike is...

Nancy

Verified Review

October 27

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

Parmer

Verified Review

June 4

Unfortunately the Everglades had up to 3 inches of rain the night before, therefore the fishing was not good. He then hooked us up with Greg Hutch and we salt water fished the following morning. Had fun with both, just better fishing in the ocean.

Parmer

Verified Review

June 4

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

Jeffrey

Verified Review

November 23

Mike was awesome, had a great time and was very accommodating as well , would recommend him to anyone and will probably book with him again for another time

Jeffrey

Verified Review

November 23

Mike was awesome, had a great time and was very accommodating as well , would recommend him to anyone and will probably book with him again for another time

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Duck Hunts

Nancy

Verified Review

February 15

We had a great time bass fishing with Mike , as Always !! I highly recommend him !!

Nancy

Verified Review

February 15

We had a great time bass fishing with Mike , as Always !! I highly recommend him !!

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

Nancy

Verified Review

February 14

George and I had sooo much fun with Mike this morning !! He had to hunt hard, but Mike found the Bass 🤩!!! We had a marvelous time !!! Mike’s the Best !!!

Nancy

Verified Review

February 14

George and I had sooo much fun with Mike this morning !! He had to hunt hard, but Mike found the Bass 🤩!!! We had a marvelous time !!! Mike’s the Best !!!

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Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

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