3-Day Kentucky Turkey Hunt
Dates: Apr 18 - May 10
Location: Princeton, KY
Game: Turkey
Trip Overview
Join Tad Ladd in western Kentucky for a true fair-chase spring turkey hunt on carefully developed and well-managed private ground. Tad was born and raised in this region and has spent decades studying, hunting, and improving this land with one goal in mind: create the best possible opportunity for hunters while respecting the resource. His commitment to habitat development, pressure management, and long-term land stewardship shows in how the birds use the property and how consistently hunters hear and work gobbling turkeys.
These hunts are semi-guided, meaning Tad and his team will put you in the right area, walk you through a detailed map and plan, and brief you thoroughly on how to hunt your assigned spot. From there, you’ll do the calling and hunting on your own in your designated area. This setup gives you both local knowledge and freedom to hunt your own style, while keeping pressure controlled and the experience authentic. Expect classic Kentucky turkey country, well-prepared ground, and a hunt focused on opportunity, ethics, and doing it the right way.
These hunts follow a simple schedule with arrival on Friday, hunting Saturday through Monday, and departure on Tuesday. Two 2026 dates are available: April 17–21 and April 24–28, giving you three full days of spring turkey hunting in prime Kentucky conditions.
Semi-guided spring turkey hunt on well-managed private Kentucky ground
Pre-hunt briefing with detailed maps and a clear plan for your assigned hunting area
Local knowledge and on-the-ground support from Tad Ladd and his team
Assigned hunt areas to keep pressure low and bird movement predictable
Lodging for the duration of your stay in comfortable, well-appointed accommodations
Good meals and a true hunting-camp atmosphere during your stay
One bird included with your hunt package
Option to harvest an additional bird for an additional fee
A fair-chase, ethical hunting experience focused on preparation and opportunity
2026: Hunts are FULL Opening Week: April 24-28 still has openings
Hunts are semi-guided: guides place hunters in their designated area and provide detailed instructions; hunters call and hunt on their own
Hunters must stay within their assigned hunt area
One bird is included; a second bird is optional for an additional $550
Licenses and tags are not included and are the responsibility of the hunter
All hunts are fair-chase and conducted according to Kentucky regulations
No harvest is guaranteed; the focus is on preparation, opportunity, and ethical hunting
Arrival and departure dates must be followed as scheduled
Hunters are expected to follow all guide instructions and property rules
Specialties
Game: Turkey
Weapon: Bow, Crossbow, Shotgun
Technique: Calling, Decoys, Ground Blind, Run and Gun
Lodging: Lodge
Difficulty: Moderate
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