Missouri Rut Trophy Rifle hunt
Missouri, United States








































More about us
Our company was established in 1998 and operates in 2 territories.
- UPDATE! IN 2024 WE KILLED SOME GREAT TURKEYS, SOME GREAT BOW KILLS INCLUDING A 17 POINT MONSTER KILLED BY A 9 YEAR OLD LADY WITH A CROSSBOW. ALSO, A NINE POINT, AND SOME 8 POINTERS. RIFLE SEASON WAS TOUGH THIS YEAR, THE WEATHER WAS HOT AND WINDY. WE DID TAKE A MASSIVE 15 POINT MONSTER THAT GREEN SCORED 178 1/2, OUR BEST EVER. WE ALSO TOOK SEVERAL SMALLER BUCKS, A VERY NICE 12 POINT, AND SOME 8 POINTERS. WE HAVE PICTURES OF SOME GREAT DEER ON ALL OF OUR PROPERTIES SO THE FUTURE LOOKS EXTREMEMLY BRIGHT. i PROMISE TO DO EVERYTHING i CAN TO GET YOU ON A TROPHY BUT THESE ARE WILD FREE RANGING DEER AND THEY CAN BE TOUGH. i DO PROMISE YOU A REAL CHASE FOR TROPHY WHITETAILS!
- All of our cabins [except our OFF GRID cabin] provide hot showers, Wifi, and a Full kitchen and clean bedding.
- Bob Parker has won several awards from African Hunter of the Year, Best Missouri Whitetail, and numerous Bow Awards with his recurve bow. He has several entries in Safari Club International and also Missouri Big Bucks Club. Bob has taken lot's of big Southern Missouri whitetails over the years and uses his knowledge of an assortment of hunting tactics to help his clients take one one of hardest animals on the planet to hunt, a mature free ranging whitetail buck!
- "Big Whitetails are unlike other deer, they are extremely reclusive and in most cases a Ghost in the woods. It takes a different strategy to hunt them. While I certainly can't guarantee you will take a trophy buck with me I can guarantee I will do everything I can to get you on a nice buck. Many of my hunters have taken the biggest deer of their life with me and that always puts a big smile on everyone's face!" Bob Parker
- Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures has been in operation since 1998. It is a small family run hunting operation with some excellent Deer and Turkey hunting located in the Southern Missouri Ozarks region on nearly 700 acres of private land surrounded by vast amounts of heavily wooded timberlands. It's operations are located in Texas, and Shannon Counties. The Trophy Quest lodge and main hunting property is located in the famous Texas County region that is well known for giant Eastern Turkey and excellent Whitetail hunting. Texas County is legendary for it's deer and turkey hunting and is usually in the top 3 counties in Missouri for deer and turkey kills and many times has been number one! It's unique blend of expansive timberland and small farms provides excellent habitat for game. Our Wildlife are free ranging and are truly wild and fair chase for an challenging outdoor adventure.
- The lodge and cabins have over 100 mounts adorning the walls and the rustic cabins were built by Owner Bob Parker and his wife Karen, with much of it sawn from timber from his property on his Wood Mizer sawmill. Years of hunting in the U.S., Canada, and several Safari's in Africa are evident around the Lodge with numerous game mounts adorning the walls. Bob has hunted Whitetail deer and turkey for over 47 years and has extensive experience in the field to help you find that trophy of a lifetime!
- For an adventure of a lifetime...Come join us!
- Bob
About this hunt
Last season we took a big 15 pointer that grossed 171 and a 17 pointer that grossed in the 150's! We took about a dozen bucks last year on all our properties. Still lot's of big bucks out there.
THIS IS OUR BEST HUNT WITH A RIFLE! MISSOURI RUT! We can usually handle several hunters in a group. Please check on availability!
Deer hunts are mostly hunting from enclosed stands or ladder stands or ground blinds only. We have about 30 stands sites so we can move hunters around to different stands if needed. THIS IS STAND HUNTING.
We provide one evening meal with this hunt. The rest of the food is on your own. We have small kitchen and outside grill. Also refrigerator. Hot showers and nice cabin to stay in. I help you get on deer and help with recovery if needed and can haul your deer back to camp in my truck if needed. We have a good place to process your deer to put into coolers and also freezers if you want to freeze the meat. We have a good taxidermist about 30 minutes away.
The price includes lodging the night before the hunt and the night after the hunt if needed. We also have some nice bass fishing if you fill your tag and want to catch some bass. We provide a place to hang your deer and stainless table to cut up your deer if needed.
Use your own vehicle to drive to hunting property about 10 minutes away. I personally put you on your stand the first morning. I will be glad to move you to another stand if needed. I do everything I can to get you on deer.
Two wheel drive is ok, 4 WHEEL DRIVE pickups or SUV's are best for transportation on my properties.
PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS HUNT. Sending a phone number is best! THANK YOU! , Bob
IF YOU WANT MEAT YOU CAN SHOOT A DOE. WE ONLY TAKE MATURE BUCKS 125 inches or better,
$500 fine for bucks smaller than 120 B and C gross score.
thanks,
Bob
Guided
(Easy trip)
Hunting From a Blind
Rifle Hunting
Muzzleloader
Hunting season: | Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 |
Best time for hunting: | Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 |
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Please contact me with any questions! Bob
THIS IS REAL fair chase HUNTING AND I DO MY BEST TO PUT YOU ON A NICE BUCK. I HAVE SEVERAL FOOD PLOTS TO HUNT AND HAVE ADDED NEW SHOOTING LANES AND STANDS THIS YEAR. SHOULD BE GOOD. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. BOB
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
Fence type: | Not fenced |
Territory size: | 518 |
Languages spoken by staff: | English |
Operating since: | 1999 year |
Structure by elevation
Plains: 50%, Hills: 50%Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 70%, Agricultural lands: 30%Where you will stay
Lodge
Beautiful lodge with all the comforts of home. We will provide one meal a day, you are welcome to use the kitchen to make the other meals.
Bathroom
Electricity
TV
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
Please contact for directions.
Transfer from airport: | No |
Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
Gun rental: | No |
Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Guiding by PH
- Dinner
- All hunters are responsible for game processing, shipping of hides, pelts, or meats, taxidermy fees, transportation to & from camp, and cost of lodging before/after hunt.
Price does NOT include
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Sorry, No refundsWounding
A Wounded buck is considered as harvested and your tag filled.Payment
Deposit
50% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Check
Online deposit payment via BYH is available.
Final payment
Paid onsitePayment options provided by outfitter:
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US$ 2,500
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Daily rate for 4 days
1 hunter
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