1st Class Whitetails of Ohio
Southeast Ohio outfit run by owner Kenny Zuspan, guiding whitetail hunts on 5,000+ private acres in Meigs, Gallia, Vinton and Jackson counties with…
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Trophy hunts: outfitters and guides
Trophy hunts are sold on animal quality rather than just opportunity. Ask how the outfit defines a trophy, what its standards are, and be wary of guarantees.
- 9outfitters
- 4states
- 5species
- 0Sponsored
Trophy hunts at a glance
- This directory currently shows 9 published listings for trophy hunts across 4 states.
- By service level: 1 guided, 7 fully outfitted, and 1 semi-guided.
- Species offered most often: whitetail deer, turkey, upland birds, and wild hog.
- Hunt types offered most often: trophy, archery, rifle, and muzzleloader.
- All 9 listings are in states where we found no state outfitter license, so there is no public state license lookup: they are labelled that way, with a link to the agency to confirm, and not shown as license-checked.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
Trophy outfitters by state and service level
| State | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 3 | – |
| Georgia | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Iowa | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Texas | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 1 | 7 | 1 | – | 9 | – |
Species hunted on trophy trips
| Species | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail deer | 1 | 7 | 1 | – | 9 | – |
| Turkey | 1 | 5 | 1 | – | 7 | – |
| Upland birds | – | 4 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Wild hog | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Waterfowl | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 2 | 19 | 2 | – | 23 | – |
All 9 outfitters offering trophy hunts
Filter the 9 outfitters below. Pick one species and one hunt type; if nothing shows, no listing offers both.
Brushy Fork Outfitters
Coshocton County outfit with a main lodge and three cabins near Walhonding, running fair-chase whitetail hunts on leased farms plus spring turkey…
Charlane Woodlands & Preserve
2,000-acre central Georgia plantation near Dry Branch offering guided quail, trophy-managed whitetail and limited spring turkey hunts with lodge…
First Shot Outfitters
Coleman County outfitter in west-central Texas running fully outfitted free-range whitetail, turkey, hog, quail, dove and waterfowl hunts across…
No public state license lookup: confirm with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
Mariposa Ranch
45,000-acre low-fence South Texas ranch at Falfurrias offering guided native whitetail hunts plus quail, nilgai, turkey, dove and hog hunts, with…
No public state license lookup: confirm with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
RoseAllen Plantation
Southeast Georgia hunting and fishing lodge near Vidalia offering guided trophy whitetail hunts plus turkey, wild quail and dove hunts, with private…
Sunfish Valley Whitetails
Family-owned south-central Ohio outfit (since 2007) hunting free-range whitetails on about 15,000 owned acres, with cabin lodging, evening dinners…
Thunder Ridge Outfitters
Long-running southern Iowa outfitter (Wade and Tony Sehman) guiding fair-chase archery, shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunts on leased ground in…
Thunder Ridge Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Timberghost
Southeast Iowa trophy whitetail operation offering guided hunts both on a roughly 1,000-acre preserve and on free-range properties, with a…
No public state license lookup: confirm with Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Compare side by side
| Outfitter | State | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio | OH | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer | Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Trophy | ||
| Brushy Fork Outfitters | OH | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Archery, Rifle, Trophy, Youth and novice | ||
| Charlane Woodlands & Preserve | GA | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds | Trophy, Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | ||
| First Shot Outfitters | TX | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds, Waterfowl | Trophy, Wingshooting | ||
| Mariposa Ranch | TX | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Wild hog, Upland birds | Trophy | ||
| RoseAllen Plantation | GA | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds | Muzzleloader, Rifle, Trophy, Wingshooting | ||
| Sunfish Valley Whitetails | OH | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Trophy | ||
| Thunder Ridge Outfitters | IA | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Archery, Muzzleloader, Trophy | ||
| Timberghost | IA | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer | Trophy |
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare trophy outfitters?
Trophy hunts are sold on animal quality rather than just opportunity. Ask how the outfit defines a trophy, what its standards are, and be wary of guarantees. Check the license number first, then compare service level, species and the written contract.
How many outfitters are listed for trophy hunts?
9 published listings. Counts change as listings are reviewed, added or removed. The most recent listing check was on October 24, 2026.
What kinds of service do these outfitters offer?
1 guided (a guide hunts with you), 7 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics), and 1 semi-guided (limited guide time or shared guides). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.