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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Hunting outfitters and guides in Ohio
Hunting outfitters and guides in Ohio, with the official wildlife agency and what we could confirm about outfitter and guide licensing.
- 5outfitters
- 3species
- 3regions
- 0Sponsored
Ohio at a glance
- This directory currently shows 5 published listings for Ohio.
- By service level: 2 guided, 1 fully outfitted, and 2 semi-guided.
- Species offered most often: whitetail deer, turkey, and waterfowl.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, trophy, muzzleloader, and rifle.
- All 5 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.
What you can hunt in Ohio
Looking for hunting outfitters in Ohio? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Ohio to turkey and duck hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
- Ring-necked pheasant
- Bobwhite quail
- Chukar
- Ruffed grouseDraw/permit only
- Mourning dove
- Woodcock, snipe, rails
Small game and furbearers
- Cottontail rabbit
- Squirrel
- Coyote, woodchuck
- Fox, raccoon and furbearers
Not hunted here:Black bear and Feral swine.
Sources (checked Oct 2026): ODNR - 2026-27 Hunting and Trapping Season Dates (PDF); ODNR - Hunting and Trapping Regulations; Ohio Revised Code 1533.751 (feral swine).
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
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.
Species by service level in Ohio
| Species | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail deer | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 4 | – |
| Turkey | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| Waterfowl | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 3 | 1 | 3 | – | 7 | – |
Regions within Ohio
| Region | About the region | Outfitters | Species offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ohio | Lake Erie marshes and the flat farmland of the north. | 2 | Waterfowl, Whitetail deer |
| Central Ohio | Farmland and wooded river valleys across the middle of the state. | 1 | Whitetail deer, Turkey |
| Southern Ohio | The forested hills of the unglaciated southeast and the Ohio River country. | 2 | Whitetail deer, Turkey |
All 5outfitters operating in Ohio
Filter the 5 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…
Huckeye Charters
Lake Erie western-basin guide service (founded 2018 by Capt. Matt Huckaby) running boat-blind duck and late-season goose hunts plus walleye charters.
Ohio Whitetail Ridge Outfitters
Northeast Ohio hunt club offering team-member assisted, free-range whitetail archery and muzzleloader hunts on 1,000+ private acres, with a lakeside…
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…
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 | ||
| Huckeye Charters | OH | Guided | Waterfowl | Wingshooting | ||
| Ohio Whitetail Ridge Outfitters | OH | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer | Archery, Muzzleloader | ||
| Sunfish Valley Whitetails | OH | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Trophy |
Hunt types with a Ohio page
Hunting leases and public access in Ohio
Listed for information only. Sun Up Hunts does not arrange or negotiate leases, does not act for any landowner or hunter, holds no real estate license and is not a party to any lease. We don't handle deposits or payments, and we get no fee or commission from these links. The lister sets price, terms and availability, so confirm everything directly with them before you pay or sign. Full lease listings disclaimer.
Lease search pages and state programs covering Ohio
- Hunting Lease Network: Land for Lease Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace: search land offered for hunting lease, by state. Listed by: Hunting Lease Network (Farmers National Company). Checked October 24, 2026.
Nationwide lease search sites
- HLRBO Lease Finder Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace: lease finder covering all 50 states. Listed by: HLRBO. Checked October 24, 2026. - HuntingLeaseUSA Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace covering many states (home page). Listed by: HuntingLeaseUSA. Checked October 24, 2026. - Land And Farm Land marketplace
Land marketplace, mostly land for sale; some hunting and recreational land. Listed by: Land And Farm (CoStar Group). Checked October 24, 2026.
No one pays us for these links and none is ranked by payment. We copy no lease details, photos or descriptions: open the lister's page for current offers. Check Ohio licenses, tags and seasons with the state wildlife agency.
Official agency: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.
Bordering states and region
Ohio is in the Midwest region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
Frequently asked questions
How many outfitters are listed for Ohio?
5 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?
2 guided (a guide hunts with you), 1 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics), and 2 semi-guided (limited guide time or shared guides). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.
Does paying for placement change what is shown?
Upgraded listings are labelled "Sponsored" (free Founding placements too) and, when enabled, shown first. The upgrade never changes a listing's facts, license check or editor's notes. Listing is free. Outfitters can choose an upgraded listing, always labelled "Sponsored": free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters, then a flat monthly or annual fee (see the listing tiers page). There is no per-lead fee, no per-booking fee and no revenue share, and payment never buys a license check or changes a listing's facts.
How current is this information?
Every listing shows when it was last checked; listings older than 365 days are flagged for re-checking. Regulations, licensing rules, seasons, draws and prices change and differ by state and land type. Information is checked on the date shown and is not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with the state wildlife agency and the licensing agency named on the page, and get hunt terms in a written contract.