Whitetail Hunts

When a hunter chooses to go after a record book buck, they must first find an area that has the potential to produce such an animal. “Location" is the most important word when beginning that search. At Oak Valley; we've made the decision easy for you. We believe we have one of the best places in the U.S. to hunt big mature trophy whitetails. After all, you cannot shoot a book buck if he is not there.

We are located along the Kansas and Missouri state line. This area of the Midwest is seated in the heart of the agricultural belt and is home to an amazing diversity of wildlife and terrain. Strict management by wildlife agencies in both states has resulted in a large area holding a healthy herd of whitetails with superior genetics. Miles and miles of prime habitat bend in and out of the lush crop land and native grass prairies found here. Literally hundreds of book deer are shot here every season.

By restricting the number of hunters and practicing Quality Deer Management on all of our farms, we have a free ranging population of whitetails that consistently produces bucks over 150 inches. With strategically located food plots and stands, success rates have been around 80% with rifle and 60% with bow. All hunts are fair chase, just like Mother Nature intended.

Testimonials

"I had an awesome hunt with you this past fall. I am still excited about the buck I took; it was my largest bowkill yet. I will be back in the spring for a turkey hunt and maybe I can shed hunt for some of those monsters we saw driving around that day. I can’t wait to get back out there. Thank You!"

David D. Tapia, IN

 

"Thank you John for helping me take my 1st Pope and Young buck. I have been trying for 14 years to score on one and this year the 148” I took was way more than expected. I will be bringing a few guys back hopefully this year as they could not get over the size of the deer you have. That is two great years in a row for me at OVO."

Ted Ward, MS

 

"Thanks for the photos John, looks like you ended the season with a bang. I enjoyed my hunt with you this past season and look forward to hunting with you again this year. The buck I took was my biggest yet. Take care and have a great year."

Jack Ward, N. Carolina

 

"John, I just wanted to thank you for a good hunt and the excellent
accommodations. Your professionalism was most rewarding. I look forward to hunting with you next year, provided that you do that special dinner on the last night."

Rodney Godwin, N. Carolina


"John, I have to tell you that you that Oak Valley is a first-class operation.  I really enjoyed meeting and hunting with you.  I hope we can get together for turkey and again for deer.  I think about the deer that I got and I still cannot believe it - it’s a deer of a lifetime for me.  If you have the pictures you took available, please send me the best 3 or 4 (or all of them if you want).  Also, thanks for the processor phone number.  I will call him to confirm the order.  Take care and Merry Christmas and have a great New Year."

Dr. Lance F. Ortman


John, I just wanted to say that I have hunted with a lot of outfitters and your hunt was by far the best. The set up was great, food was excellent and the hunting was superior. You worked very hard for us and we appreciated it. I was very happy with the buck I took, but I must tell you that I saw a monster on the second day that shook me all up. I look forward to hunting with you in the future and thanks again for a fantastic hunt!

JW Jordan, S. Carolina

 

Review of Oak Valley Outfitters

Dr. Carl Porter
4200 Reiter Road
East Aurora, NY  14052
716-652-7526

  • Outfitter and guide: knowledgeable, personable, enthusiastic and very accommodating.   Adam is a great guy who has a sharp eye for deer.
  • Outfitter competence:  John has a full understanding of deer, deer trends and hunting leases.  
  • Flexibility of plan was appreciated especially towards the end of the week when each of us was allowed to develop a strategy based on observed deer patterns. Being allowed to move to the brush pile for the tubby buck was a definite plus and I would have gotten him were it not for the deluge and wind change.
  • Arial photographs were a great help and very useful—not seen elsewhere
  • Daily adjustments were appreciated—hunters could come out as needed or move according to weather changes or deer sightings.  
  • Hunting Leases:   Very high quality, lots of deer, many big deer, lots of food, and lots of cover. 
  • Stand options: Many to choose from according to weather, feeding activities and hunter preferences.
  • Deer processing.  Very proper.   Done rapidly by the outfitter and deer is placed in freezer shortly thereafter.  
  • Lodging: First-rate cabin stocked with food—very, very comfortable accommodations.  Would not change a thing.
  • Main Meal—perfect; John certainly knows his way around the kitchen and his wife makes wonderful main courses.   Absolutely no complaints.
  • Number of hunters:  6 was perfect.
  • Expense:  Cost of license was much less than MT.  Cost of hunt was quite fair.   Also, only ~2.5 hr from KC airport—easy drive. 
  • Post-hunt Entertainment:  the idea of bringing in some NYC hunters for comic relief was brilliant.

Overall: 

We regarded this hunt as one of our best in all ways.  OVO is a place that we would return to (if you are willing to have New Yorkers again) and I would be very willing to provide a positive evaluation of your operation to potential clients.  We will decide on next year some time after the Holidays.