Hunters traditionally would set up camp with tents or lean-tos in the middle of the woods on their hunting trips. But lodging is becoming more and more popular among hunters. Instead of pitching a tent and putting up with the unexpectedness of the weather, new and seasoned hunters enjoy the reliability of the great… indoors.
It’s not just comfortable accommodations that have groups booking their trips months in advance, but also how lodging can help all types of hunters have a better, more successful day out in the field. For example, staying at a lodge is much easier for hunters. Instead of spending hours finding a place to set up camp, they can just arrive and get settled. Since they spend less time on sleeping arrangements, hunters can spend more time hunting.
Lodging also provides a better night’s rest. Even in a sleeping bag, on top of an air mattress, sleeping in a tent can be difficult. Noises and the weather can wake hunters up throughout the night. Without a solid eight hours of sleep, it’s hard to focus and sat alert for a full hunt the next day. Being able to sleep in a comfortable bed, away from the distractions of the outdoors gives hunters the rest they need for a more effective and efficient day in the field. Spending overnights at a lodge also means waking up to a breakfast that’s already been made.
Almost as important as a good night’s sleep, is a nutritional breakfast. A granola bar just doesn’t cut it out in the wilderness. Hunters that choose lodging over camping can take advantage of prepared breakfasts with protein-packed food that will keep them full and attentive for hours. They can leave all their cooking gear at home and simply enjoy a nice meal before a day of adventuring. At the end of a long day, hunters can also enjoy a hot meal at their leisure.
Overall lodging creates a much better environment for hunters that want to be able to focus solely on having a successful trip. Returning home empty handed can be a disappointment. By staying at a full-service lodge with meals included, hunters can spend more time out in the field finding and obtaining a variety of animals from bears to moose. It’s just about the right time of year to start planning a fall hunting trip. As you choose your locations and hunt of choice, remember to keep an eye out for a great lodge as well.