Guest Brice Hartner and a 173” early season fair chase giant arrowed at 21 yards
We are 100% fair chase, and our accommodations are first class, and we work our ass off year round to make the hunting as good as it can possibly be.
If you must kill a deer to have a successful hunt, we are not the outfit you are looking for. We are trying to target mature bucks. It is your God given right to hunt as you wish, but our goal is to find like minded hunters who want to fair chase mature bucks.
We will assess a $1000 fee for any buck not measuring a minimum 140’, unless that buck weighs 200 pounds or more. We spare no expense in our management program, and this is an effort to protect our young bucks and our dedicated multiyear return guests. Our goal is to kill mature bucks, preferably 5 years and older. We are not looking for tag fillers, we are looking for guests who want to help us achieve our ultimate goal. If a guest kills a buck weighing less than 175 pounds there will be a $2000 fee. All fees are to be paid immediately.
140” or greater - No fee
200 pounds but less than 140” - No fee
139” or less - $1000 fee
139” and under and 175 pound or under - $2000 fee
We credit guests harvesting a 150" - 169" buck, measured by our guides, $150 toward the guest next hunt with us.
We credit guests harvesting a 170" plus buck, measured by our guides, $250 toward the guest next hunt with us.
Guides charge a $50 cut up fee to prepare your meat for travel, and Guides charge a $100 cape fee for mounting.
We have a very skilled local taxidermist for our guests should they so choose.
*All hunts include lodging, meals, stands, and transportation to and from field.
**Gratuity to your guide and Tina are up to each guest personally.
Guest Mitch LaVelle and a fair chase stud
50% Deposit Due on Reservation - 50% Balance Due July 31, 2026
Guests with Three consecutive years or more receive $375 repeat discount
Non hunting Guest fee - $500
3.75% Transaction fee for Card transactions
Mail Check to:
Tad Ladd West Kentucky Whitetails
480 Otter Pond Road
Princeton, KY 42445
Guest Ryan Noffsinger and a big ol Gob
26' Spring Turkey
Arrive Friday April 17
Hunt Saturday through Monday
Depart Tuesday April 21
$1500 one bird - Additional bird $500 hunter option
Hunts are semi-guided, meaning guides take hunters to area of designated hunt, and hunter calls and hunts on his own. Map and detailed briefing of hunt area are discussed in detail and hunter shall hunt in his designated area only.
Arrive Friday April 24
Hunt Saturday through Monday
Depart Tuesday April 28
$1500 one bird - Additional bird $500 hunter option
Guest Brandon Adams and a mid September fair chase giant arrowed at 19 yards
Velvet Bow Opener
Arrive Friday Sep 4, 2026
Hunt: September 5th - 9th
5-Day Hunt - Afternoon Hunt Only
Rate: $4875
We hunt evenings only unless there is a significant cool front, due to the summer pattern of the bucks. We shoot doves on our prepared dove fields in the mornings so early season hunters need to bring their shotguns. We have had some incredible dove shoots the last few years.
Early Season Bow
Arrive Friday September 11th, 2026
Hunt: September 12 - 16
5-Day Hunt - Afternoon Only
Rate: $4375
Guest Jay Crossure and a fair chase hammer weighing 265 pounds
October Early Muzzy
Arrive Friday Oct 16, 2026
Hunt: October 17 - 18
2-Day Hunt
Rate: $2000
The Kentucky early muzzleloader hunt is a two-day season. Orange Hat and Vest required
October Archery Hunt'
Arrive Friday Oct 23, 2026
Hunt: Oct 24 - 28
Guests arrive Friday Oct 24
Rate: $4250
Hunters can use bow or crossbow
October Archery Hunt'
Arrive Friday Oct 30, 2026
Hunt: Oct 31 - Nov 4
Guests arrive Friday Oct 30
Rate: $4500
Hunters can use bow or crossbow
Guest Jason Roberson and a fair chase giant
November Rut Bow
Arrive Friday November 6, 2026
Hunt: November Saturday 7- Wednesday 11
5-Day Hunt
Rate: $4750
November Rifle I
Arrive Friday November 13, 2026
Hunt: November Saturday 14 - Tuesday 17
4-Day Hunt
Rate: $4750
November Rifle II
Arrive Thursday November 19, 2026
Hunt: November Friday 20 - Monday 23
4-Day Hunt
Rate: $4750
November Rifle III
Arrive Thursday November 26, 2026 or early Friday Nov 27
Hunt: November Friday 27 - Sunday 29
3 - Day Hunt
Rate: $3000
Guest John Mabry and a thick fair chase early season giant
Here is your checklist for a hunt with Tad Ladd
- A Great Attitude
- Rubber Boots - Scent Control is paramount
- No Scent Shampoo and Soap
- Green Light - No white lights allowed
- Safety Harness - We have a HSS line on every tree and you cannot hunt without it
- Personal favorite snacks - We simply can't guess what everyone enjoys and purchase the correct items
- Cooler to transport your meat home
- A Full season NR hunting license and Ky state deer permit - One buck and three doe permitted
- A Great Attitude
Hunters are responsible for purchasing their own Kentucky license and applicable tag which can be bought over the counter or from the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources link below. Out of state hunters must purchase a full season Non Resident license and Deer Permit.
