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 lodging and meals.

Facts

Service level

Fully outfitted: The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package.

States

Ohio (home state)

Home region

Southern Ohio, based near Rutland

Species

Whitetail deer

Hunt types

Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Trophy

Years active

Not stated

Last checked

October 24, 2026

License and verification

No public state license lookup: confirm with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.

This listing is not license-checked. Our Ohio research found no state outfitter or guide license, so there is no state record to check it against. Ask the outfitter what permits or registrations it holds and confirm with the agency before you pay a deposit.

Editor's notes

Per the outfitter's site: five-day guided archery, gun and muzzleloader whitetail hunts on private farms in Meigs, Gallia, Vinton and Jackson counties, with lodging and meals, in small groups.

Contact

• Website: https://1cwohio.com/
• Phone: (740) 508-0056
• Email: 1stclasswhitetailsofohio@gmail.com

Source: 1cwohio.com, checked Oct 24, 2026.

This directory is not a booking site. We do not take reservations, deposits or hunters' money, and we do not arrange hunts or leases; you contact and contract with the outfitter directly.

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About the Southern Ohio region

The forested hills of the unglaciated southeast and the Ohio River country. For Ohio, we read the state's own licensing rules and link the agency instead of summarising rules we have not confirmed.

Outfitter and guide licensing in Ohio

No public single-business license lookup

Licensing body: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Agency to ask:ODNR Division of Wildlife Hunt PrOH list.

• The ODNR Division of Wildlife's Hunt PrOH list (updated Sept. 4, 2025) describes Hunt PrOH as "a voluntary accreditation program" run with outfitters, and lists the accredited businesses. That list shows voluntary accreditation, not a license. We found no public lookup of a state outfitter or guide license; ask the Division of Wildlife (1-800-WILDLIFE, on the same list) what applies. Source (read October 24, 2026)

Not a legal conclusion: the official pages cited above do not offer a public lookup of a single outfitter's license, so we cannot check one for you. Ask the agency to confirm what an outfit holds before you pay.

State wildlife agency: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (link checked October 23, 2026). Ohio rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.

Questions to ask about these hunts

• Whitetail deer: How many hunters share the property, and are stands rotated by wind and day?
• Archery: Archery hunts demand close-range setups and more field time, so ask about stand and blind setups, draw-weight or crossbow guidance and how guides handle recovery.
• Rifle: Rifle hunts are the most common outfitted deer format. Compare how the outfit sets expectations on shot distance, stand or blind setups and group size.
• Muzzleloader: Muzzleloader seasons are separate in many states. Ask whether the outfit has the property and permits for the muzzleloader season you want.
• Trophy: 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.

How this listing compares

• 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio is one of 5 listings based in Ohio; 1 offers fully outfitted service.
• Whitetail deer: 4 listings in Ohio.

Before paying any deposit, read the vetting checklist: license number, agency confirmation, written contract and the land the hunt is on.

Similar outfitters in Ohio

• Brushy Fork Outfitters (semi-guided)
• Ohio Whitetail Ridge Outfitters (semi-guided)
• Sunfish Valley Whitetails (guided)

Frequently asked questions

How is 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio's license checked?

It is not license-checked. We found no state outfitter or guide license in Ohio, so there is no public state license lookup to check it against. Confirm with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you pay a deposit, and ask the outfitter what permits or registrations it holds.

How do I contact 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio?

Use the contact details on this page, which we copied from the outfitter's own website, and ask for a written contract. This directory does not take bookings or deposits.

Is this a paid listing?

No: this is a free basic listing, included after review.