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What’s New & Exciting at Nanticoke Outfitters
*Updated October 08, 2026*
Important Update Regarding Our VIP Hind Program
Effective immediately, the Nanticoke Outfitters VIP Hind Program has been temporarily suspended while we review its structure, eligibility requirements, and administration.
The program was created to reward loyal hunters by providing an opportunity to harvest a hind after accumulating six eligible hunting days with us. Unfortunately, differing interpretations of the program’s requirements have recently led to confusion, disagreements, and unnecessary frustration. That was never the purpose of the program, and we do not want it to detract from the hunting experience we work hard to provide.
During this suspension, we will determine whether the program can be restructured with clearer terms and firm guidelines that are fair, consistent, and easy for everyone to understand. No decision has been made regarding whether—or in what form—the program will return.
If the suspension of the VIP Hind Program changes how you feel about a hunt you have already booked, please contact me immediately so we can discuss your reservation and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Nanticoke Outfitters.
— David Fletcher, Owner/Operator
Check out the new blog post that was just written and uploaded by Captain Dave Fletcher.
WELCOME TO NANTICOKE OUTFITTERS
Welcome to Nanticoke Outfitters, your premier destination for guided hunts and charter fishing on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. We have a reputation for excellence and we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences. Our adventures take place in one of the most pristine and picturesque regions of the East Coast. Are you an avid hunter seeking the thrill of a trophy pursuit? Maybe you’re an angler eager to reel in the day’s catch? Our expert guides are here to make your adventure safe, successful, and truly memorable. Explore the rich heritage and natural beauty of the Eastern Shore with Nanticoke Outfitters—where your next adventure begins.
Fireside Chat with a Sika Client
Check out the opening segment of Wild Memories TV hunting with us here in Maryland.
Check out this video to learn why this Father & Son came hunting with Nanticoke Outfitters
HERE’S SOME BASIC INFO ON OUR GUIDED HUNTS!
Guided Hunts for Sika Deer
Nanticoke Outfitters has 5 different Sika properties that we presently manage for mature stags in Dorchester County. Our 5 properties have a total of 50 stands. We only hunt a max of 7 stands at a time, rotating our stands to keep them fresh! Our Sika hunts are in the marsh. We overlook feeders and active trails. Some of our stands are accessible by boat or argo only. Your guide will always walk you into your stand. This way, you don’t lose valuable hunting time looking for your stand in the dark! We hunt from a few different stands. These include the NxtGen Hunting Blind and the Millennium Buck Hut. We also use our custom built shooting houses and a few Hawk ladder stands. We only use the Hawk Ladder Stands on new properties when we haven’t “committed” to a spot yet.
YouTube Video: Our Sika Deer Checklist Review with Capt. Dave Fletcher
YouTube Video: What License Do I Need to Hunt Sika Deer?
Whitetail Deer Guided Hunts
2026-27 WHITETAIL season is SOLD OUT!
Currently, we manage 3 different Whitetail Deer properties for mature bucks. They cover 1200 acres in Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties. We have a total of 31 different stand sites. This allows us to hunt the right wind at the right time. We will only hunt 5 whitetail hunters at a time. This way, we can rotate our stands and keep them fresh. We will always hunt with the right winds. Our guides will walk you into your stand. Upon harvesting your deer, your guide will meet you. They will lead the tracking effort. After a celebration and pictures, our guide will field dress your deer. They will bring it back to the truck and load it up for you. We will help you call in your deer tag. Then, we will hang it in the cooler. If you want it processed, we will take it to the butcher. We work with Wright’s Butcher Shop locally to help take care of your harvest until you head back home.
Guided Hunts for Ducks
PICK YOUR POISON!!!! Puddlers, Divers, Sea Ducks, or Geese …
We Kill ‘Em All
(YES! David is a huge Metallica fan! )We hunt the salt marshes on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for Sea Ducks, Puddle Ducks and Divers. Our hunting is in Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Many of our clients do multi-day hunts. We might chase sea ducks one day. Then the next day, we would pursue puddle ducks. We could even hunt geese or divers on another day. Come hunt with us to experience everything the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland has to offer the avid waterfowler. We harvest Mallards, Woodies, Gadwall, Widgeon, Teal, Black Ducks, Pintails, Redheads, Bluebills, Canvasbacks, and Buffleheads.
Let’s Go Sea Duck Hunting
When it comes to our sea duck hunts, we harvest all 3 scoters. We primarily shoot the surf scoter. However, we also target the common or black scoter. Some years we have a good population of white wings that winter here as well. When the long tail (old squaw) shows up, we get on them pretty good too. Many of these sea ducks make great trophies! We hunt out of boat blinds, layout blinds, shore blinds, and shore blinds. Please let us know if you want to pursue a particular duck. You may also want the opportunity to hunt a certain way. For example, try using one of our Layout Addictions 2-man layout blinds out in the Chesapeake Bay.
Guided Hunts for Canada Geese
At Nanticoke Outfitters, our goose hunting program is built around bird behavior, pressure management, and flexibility—not guesswork. We offer guided goose hunts in Maryland during both the early resident goose season and the Atlantic Population (AP) Migratory season, adapting our setups to where geese are actually feeding and roosting at the time of your hunt.
If you’re looking for a guided goose hunt in Maryland that prioritizes realism, flexibility, and responsible management, Nanticoke Outfitters delivers.
Whether you’re chasing early season residents over water, migratory geese in the fields, or stacking a duck and goose combo day, we’ll put you where the birds want to be.
Guided Hunts for Spring Turkey
We currently own or lease over 900 acres for turkey hunting. We will visit different properties during your hunt if necessary. All of our turkey hunts are fully guided. They are done in either a “Run and Gun” style or by sitting in a ground blind. Either way, we accommodate all types and styles of turkey hunting.
Watch this episode of Wild Memories TV. I guide the host, Boomer Davidson, as he harvests a big mature Maryland Tom.
Our Sika Deer & Turkey Lodge-Wingate, MD
We have our primary lodge located in Toddville, MD. We can have 8 guests at a time in our 3 bedroom lodge. (Click here to see more of the lodge.) All of our multi-day hunters stay in the lodge. During your stay, we always try to get locally caught seafood whenever possible! Nothing taste better than fresh seafood. Check out this video below with our Lodge Manager Frank Wienhold preparing crabs for our hunters.
If you prefer more privacy, we have a relationship with the Comfort Inn in Cambridge, MD. Our hunters get 25% off their stay. You must mention that you are hunting with Nanticoke Outfitters when making your reservation!
You can make a Comfort Inn (Cambridge) reservation by clicking here. Or call 410-901-0926 and Press 2 for reservations.
ATTENTION LANDOWNERS!
Have you heard our new radio commercial on 100.9 Classic Country?
You can hear it by clicking below!
And check out our Landowners Page to learn more about leasing your land to Nanticoke Outfitters
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTNERING WITH US!
Charter Fishing Website Launched
Big News!
We’ve officially launched a brand-new website just for our charter fishing services in Ocean City, MD!
Check it out here: www.ocmdfishing.com
This site is your one-stop shop for booking trips, viewing our latest catches, and getting to know our crew. It’s separate from our hunting page so we can focus 100% on fishing and making your time on the water unforgettable.
Let’s go fishing!
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