Arkansas Whitetail Bow or rifle Hunt

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- Come hunt the beautiful Missouri Ozarks and chase our big whitetail deer and wild eastern turkeys. We have several cabins available and over 700 acres of hunting land that joins large tracts of wild timberland where the monsters can grow old and narly. Many hunters have taken the best deer or turkey of their lives with us. We have several tracts of hunting land most is just a short 15 minute drive from our lodge and main cabins. We have taken several bucks over 150 inches over the years including a 17 point giant and a 15 pointer that was nearly 180 inches. These are wild, low fence deer. We have several box blinds and over 30 two man ladder stands to hunt from. This is a stand hunt and nearly all of our stand locations have taken good bucks except for several we move or set up in new places each year. We have lot's of food plots scattered around and some stands are back in crossing areas back in the woods. Lot's of brush and shooting lanes here so bring enough gun so they don't go far.
- We have been in business nearly 25 years and I have personally been hunting Whitetails over 50 years but there is always something to learn about
- Big whitetail bucks!
- We also have a place to hang and work up your deer or we have butcher shops within 20 minutes away.
- Please contact me with any questions.
- Bob
- 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
- We have 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 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
| Hunting season: | Aug 29, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 |
| Best time for hunting: | Oct 10, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
| Fence type: | Partly fenced |
| Fence area: | 0 |
| Territory size: | 15 acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
Structure by landscape
Forest: 95%, Agricultural lands: 5%Where you will stay
No accommodation providedHow to get there
Navigation guidelines
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- This is an on your own hunt on my private property. 3 ladder stands and newly planted food plots on property.
Price does NOT include
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Insurance
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Gratuities
Cancellation
No refunds or cancellations.Wounding
An animal wounded is a tag filled.Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Paid 15 days before huntTAGs & licenses
Big Game
Arkansas’s big game species include white-tailed deer, black bear, elk, and alligator, as well as wild turkey. Deer hunting is popular and licenses come with multiple deer tags (residents receive up to six deer tags with their Sportsman’s License).
Most deer hunting is over-the-counter for residents, but non-residents are subject to quotas and must purchase a Nonresident Deer Permit. Arkansas does not require a lottery for general deer tags, though certain public land hunts (WMAs) and controlled hunts are allocated by draw to reduce crowding.
Black bear seasons are available in designated zones; residents hunting bear must obtain a free Bear Permit (one bear limit), while non-residents must purchase a Nonresident Bear Permit ($300) in addition to a non-resident hunting license.
Elk hunting in Arkansas is very limited – a small number of permits are issued via lottery to residents (primarily in the Buffalo River area). Non-residents are generally only allowed to hunt elk on private lands and must buy a Nonresident Elk Permit ($300) (with landowner permission).
Alligator hunting is available by lottery: Arkansas holds a public draw each year in June for a limited number of alligator tags. Non-residents cannot obtain public land alligator permits (they may only hunt alligator on private land with a landowner’s tags and a Nonresident Alligator Permit $300).
Wild turkey in Arkansas requires a turkey tag or permit as well – residents get two turkey tags with their license, and non-residents must purchase a Nonresident Turkey Permit (~$100) in addition to a non-resident license. Turkey seasons (spring) have bag limits and may require applying if hunting certain public areas, but there is no state-wide lottery for general turkey tags.
Small Game
A basic hunting license allows hunting of all small game and upland birds. Migratory bird hunting (doves, waterfowl, woodcock, etc.) requires completion of a free HIP registration. Waterfowl hunters must have an Arkansas State Waterfowl Stamp ($7 for residents, $50 for non-residents) in addition to the Federal Duck Stamp. Arkansas is renowned for duck hunting and places some limits on non-resident waterfowl hunting on certain WMAs.
Other small game like bobwhite quail, pheasant (stocked), rabbits, and furbearers can be hunted with a standard license (a Furbearer Harvest Permit is needed to trap or sell pelts).
Hog hunting on public lands is possible under the general hunting license with the exception of some WMA that require special permits. Hog hunting on private lands is possible without a license with landowner’s permission all year round.
Documents Required
- A valid Arkansas Hunting License
- Species-specific Permits/Tags for certain big game: e.g. Bear Permit, Elk Permit, Alligator Permit, or Turkey Tag.
- Federal Duck Stamp and Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp (for waterfowl hunting), and HIP registration for migratory birds.
- Hunter Education Card (proof of completion) – required to buy a license for ages 16+, unless hunting under supervision
- If hunting on certain public lands or participating in drawn hunts: any required WMA permits or hunt-specific tags
Minimum Hunter Age
Arkansas has no minimum age for hunting under adult supervision. Hunters under age 16 may hunt without hunter education as long as they are under the direct supervision of a licensed adult age 21 or older. At age 16, a person is eligible to purchase a license and must have a Hunter Education certificate
More information
- agfc.com - Arkansas Game & Fish Commission website
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