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Young Gun Outdoors provides a fully guided youth whitetail hunting experience

MISSION STATEMENT:

YGO’s mission is to introduce and pass on hunting knowledge to the next generation by prioritizing safety and providing a hands-on environment.

We are dedicated to teaching hunting techniques, strategies and skills.

Our goal is to connect kids with the outdoors and leave them with a deeper appreciation of the outdoors and the traditions of hunting. 

a 3-day adventure designed to introduce the outdoors and safely teach the traditions of whitetail hunting to children

Whether you’re a first-time hunter or an experienced enthusiast, Young Guns Outdoors provides everything you need for a successful and memorable whitetail hunting experience. Along with your young hunter, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide on this exciting 2 night/3-day adventure. Your guide will teach you gun safety, hunting tactics and accompany you on your hunt, we will make sure you are confidently prepared for the moment.

Together, you’ll create lasting memories while enjoying the comforts of our deer camp cabin, bonfires, target shooting, and up-close encounters from elevated box blinds overlooking food plots. This unique outdoor adventure promises to be a cherished memory for you and your hunting buddy to share!

Whether you’re an experienced hunter or a novice eager to learn, this retreat provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable experience.

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  • No gear, No problem!

    We supply all the hunting gear you will need in the field along with a fully guided hunt, lodging, food, drinks and Young Guns Outdoors merchandise.

    For an additional fee we can provide a professional photographer and videographer to record your hunt.

  • The Young Guns Outdoors experience is designed for youth hunters. We suggest the youth hunter is no younger than 10 years old. The Iowa laws require a youth Hunter to be no older than 16 years old when the tag is purchased.

  • 1) Your Youth whitetail license (child)

    2) Clothes to hang out in each day & extra clothes to get dirty in!

    3) Snacks. We provide breakfast, lunch and supper.

  • 2024: We book during the Iowa Youth deer season (Mid September - Early October) and during the early muzzle loader season. (Mid October)

    Check the Iowa DNR website or use our contact email to ask for specific dates.

  • Union County Iowa, 3 miles south of Lorimor on highway 169, then 1/2 mile west on 150th Street.

    We are 20 miles south of Winterset, Iowa.

how it works

Day 1

  • Arrive at deer camp cabin any time after noon. Unpack, explore, fish, Meet your guide and check out the property.

  • 3 pm - Spend time on the Young Guns shooting range to learn gun safety and practice target shooting. We want you to be comfortable and proficient with the gun used to harvest your whitetail.

  • 6 pm - Supper Time! Strategize and prepare our gear for the morning hunt.

  • Dusk - Bonfire, smores & moonlight fishing & froggin’ on the pond!

Day 2

  • 5 am - Breakfast and then we gear up to then head out to the woods for your first whitetail deer hunt!

  • 10 am - Back to the cabin to chill for the day. We can practice more target shooting & prepare for the next hunt. If you want to fish, you can grab the canoe or sit on the dock to fish.

  • 12- Lunchtime.

  • 3 pm- Prepare & change into deer gear to then head to the woods for the evening hunt.

  • 4:30-Sunset- the evening hunt! You will sit in elevated box blinds overlooking various food plots. You will be watching wildlife up close and personal!

  • After the hunt: back to the deer camp cabin for supper and a bonfire. Some of the best times are shared at the bonfire reliving the days hunt adventures.

Day 3

  • If you weren’t successful on the first day’s hunt, then at sunrise we will head to the woods for another hunting opportunity. If you weren’t successful on the first day’s hunt, you can do as you wish, sleep in and relax, fish or sit on the porch and watch deer from the house.

  • Midday: back to the deer camp cabin for lunch, fishing, target shooting or just relax until the evening hunt if the morning hunt wasn’t successful.

  • 3 pm - sunset- head back to the woods for a final hunting opportunity

  • The weekend concludes at dusk on Sunday

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

FAQ

If i already know how to hunt, can i book this as a self guided hunt?

No, this is a fully guided experience, we take pride in introducing and educating kids about the outdoors and prefer to be present on the hunt.

What age does my child need to be?

We suggest being 10 years or older, but that is not required. In the state of Iowa, you have to purchase your youth whitetail license before turning 16.

Can i bring along additional family members to stay at the cabin for the experience?

Pending availability for lodging, this is an option. We would love to have your family experience the deer camp environment! There would be additional costs associated.

What do we do with our whitetail deer after we harvest it?

We will field dress the deer at camp and get it cooled for proper meat safety. We can direct you to a meat locker to get your deer meat processed for you to enjoy.

What style of hunting should I expect?

We will predominately hunt out of enclosed elevated box blinds overlooking food sources. This allows the hunters and guide more concealment to teach & explain hunting tactics. Occasionally we can spot and stalk if the opportunity arises.

Testimonials.

  • My son and I utilized Young Guns Outdoors for his first deer hunt. Marty was great throughout the process. He communicated early on what licenses and gear we needed and engaged with my 14-year-old son to make him feel comfortable and welcomed. Every step of the hunt went great, and the best part was seeing the joy when he shot his first deer! My son is hooked and can't wait for his next hunt!

    Micah & Hudson

  • My son and I have been wanting to experience deer hunting for a long time and have never had the oppertunity to do so. We discovered Young Guns Outdoors through a friend and decided to reach out to see what it was all about. After arranging a weekend in southern Iowa we made the trip and discovered a true gem. They have built an incredible getaway, not just for hunting, but for anyone that enjoys the outdoors, peace and quiet. Marty and his son Mason were our guides for the hunt. We learned more than I would have ever imagined about the lay of the land, deer movement and general hunting safety and strategy. True professionals in every aspect. Overall, were so happy that we made the excursion a reality. Oh, the ten point buck that my son harvested was pretty cool too:) Thank you Young Guns Outdoors!

    Joe S.

  • Gotta love hunting! After a long 5 year drought with no luck, today was finally the day to end it. Thankful for Marty and all his hard work, to see his family smile and happy, I'm thankful for him creating Young Guns Outdoors to create these moments. Once in a lifetime experience and achievement and want to thank this all to my awesome dad.

    Mason P.


  • I had an opportunity to hunt with Young Guns Outdoors. It was an awesome experience down there. Their property is set up great! The hunt house has everything you need to have fun after the hunt too!

    Cole B.

  • I had a great experience hunting at Young Guns. I got my first ever bow kill there. They have a beautiful piece of property and Marty will get you your first deer. Can’t say enough good things about Young Guns!

    Drake B.