The D-Place Management Team
Here at D-Place we take pride in offering the best hunting experience possible. That means we pay attention to details. As avid hunters ourselves, we know what makes the hunt fun and successful. From our state of the art deer processing facilities to the the one and only "Critter Hearse™" game retreival vehicle of it's kind in the country mathced with skillful game management practices, we cover every base to give you the best shot at bagging your prize bear or buck. Below is more detaile dinformation on some of the major features or facility provides.

Jim Stevens - Owner & Lead Guide

Jim is an avid hunter and sportsman. He harvested his first deer with a bow at the age 9. His bow hunting mentors were his father and ‘Ole’ Norm Canoy of Clemson, SC. Jim has practiced Quality Deer Management since the late 80’s and recently became active member of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). Jim is currently the Branch Vice President and is a REACH committee member for the QDMA.

Jim’s passion for the outdoors brought him to Hyde County North Carolina in 2003 to harvest a black bear with his bow. During that hunt, Jim discovered that Hyde County was uniquely different than any other region he had hunted. He experienced an added sense of excitement hunting this region for both deer and bear because of the high concentration of black bear. Jim took his first black bear in December 2005. This experience was so exhilarating that Jim has now turned his energies towards creating a facility where others can enjoy this incredible experience. A facility where first-timers and experienced hunters alike will have the experience of a lifetime. Jim has accomplished this by creating a quality habitat for the animals and a safe environment for hunters.

Jim's "hands on" approach to hunting and long days working on the farm give him unique insights into how he can help make your hunting experience the best ever! Jim's passion for the outdoors and hunting know-how are quickly making him one of the area's most respected hunting guides and animal managers.
 

Why we are D-Place to hunt in North Carolina
D’Place is an active member of Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). We have worked diligently on Trophy Deer Management strategies at D’Place for several years now. These same strategies will apply to all hunters who enjoy the benefits of our efforts.

Whitetail Bucks have obtained maximum antler size between 5 and 8 years of age. To make these older mature bucks our main priority, it is important for us at D-Place to maintain an aggressive doe harvest and habitat management program. We are firm believers in the proven philosophy “Let them go, so they can grow”. In order to adhere to this philosophy, it requires, you the hunter to pass on many younger bucks with healthy racks, but with this in mind, we hope you will return next season to be greeted by an older mature Trophy Buck ready for harvest. We maintain all harvest records. This enables us to assess and perfect new management strategies for future years of great hunting.

The Big Whitetail Buck Hunt
The hunt experience begins as soon as you arrive at D-Place. Your personal guide will be available to discuss the hunt with you. You’ll be dropped off within walking distance of your private stand before daybreak. Hand held radios will be available and used at all times. We have several different types of stands on D-Place, please inform us in advance of any special needs you may have. We ask that you remain in your stand until your guide is in radio contact with you at the end of the hunt day. At this time you and your guide will begin to retrieve your kills. For the safety of all hunters and guides, we must express, “DO NOT LEAVE THE STAND” until instructed to do so.

The Black Bear Hunt
Hyde County and D-Place pride themselves on having some of the largest Black Bear in the area. The 2006 season harvested many nice bear. D-Place weigh-ins ranged from 280 to 620 lbs. The area record is 880 lbs. We would love to see you break that record this season.

Jim has observed some real beauties ready for the 2007 season. The “Critter Hearse” will be at your disposal to haul out the record breaker this season!