And was wondering if anyone had some private land that they'd "lease" for a few days. If you do, or know of anyone that would, please let me know. There will be a maximum of 4 (experienced) hunters coming down and we'll gladly pay for the use of the land if it fits our needs.Regards, Simp

Updated info in the Hunts/Outfitters section!

Osceola's are big money... Good luck on your lease!!!

Im looking for a spring osceola hunt as well. Im going for the grand slam in 2008...

It's more than likely going to be public land for me next spring. I've done a ton of research on a couple of places that seem promising but I thought I'd ask around and see if someone had some land and didn't mind making some nice money for the week. The more I think about it, the better the hunt will be if I bag one on public land!

I flat out refuse to pay someone $2000+ just to kill one bird that they've seemingly tied to a pole. Ain't happenin'!

Dont blame ya their simp, I also will be going for a ossy. but mine will hopefully come in 09' I got my merrium this spring and will be going to texas and back to SD next spring for Rio's and hopefully another merrium..Let us know how you make out for sure...Later

What public land are you thinking about going on??? Maybe I could help you out.

One of these years I intend to do the same trip.

just be careful....some of the w.m.a.'s down here are not open to the public the first 9 days of hunting, they are quota permits only...if you go to my fwc.com, go to the hunting section , you should be able to find out what you'll need and find out about the area you plan to hunt....that would be horrible, for y'all to come down and not be able to hunt because you dont have a permit for the area you chose...remember to go south of Gainsville too...Osceola county has some nice hunting.
here the link to the fwc website....
http://myfwc.com/hunting/

Thanks for the link.

Great help Ma!!