North Texas Outfitters
North Texas Outfitters
Rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 74 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Paul Cantrell
Location: Chico, Texas
Species Hunted: Elk, Wild Boar, Bison, Turkey
State(s) Hunted: TX
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note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.
outfitter review submitted by: Martin Charlton on Apr 29 2003
Species Hunted: Axis Deer
Game Quality: Several Gold Medal animals
Accommodation Quality: First rate
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Paul is an incredible cook
Guide Experience: A++++
Other Personal Experience: Don is and excellent guide
Overall Impression: I would rate it a Ten
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: This will be the best hunt you ever go on. I was truly impressed from start to finish. We harvested several animals in true fair chase conditions, Paul and Don will do everything possible to help you get the trophy of a lifetime. I took a 32" Axis deer and my friend harvested the #4 Mouflon with his muzzleloader, 134 7/8!!! The food and the company are as good as the hunting. Give me a call if you have any questions
outfitter review submitted by: Robert M Hough on Mar 4 2003
Species Hunted: hogs
Game Quality: outstanding
Accommodation Quality: outstanding
Camp Condition: great and fun to ride in
Food Quality: outstanding
Guide Experience: outstanding
Other Personal Experience: outstanding
Overall Impression: very impressed
Recommend: with out a doubt
Reviewer Comments: I have to say that anything and everything about going on a guided hunt thanx to Paul and Don will now be a great memory for me, these guys go all out in every aspect of the trip.Their people skills are second to none, I have been in retail sales all my life and have met very few that are as able as North Texas Outfitters.No matter what time you are hungry there is food availble and good qaulity too, Pauls specialty is "pinto beans" they are very accommadating if there is anything you dont care for a simple "Hey I dont like that " will do.I will definitely return year after year
outfitter review submitted by: Patrick Sullivan on Feb 4 2003
Species Hunted: Exotics
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Excellent
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: Paul and his guides(Don, Brian, and Tom)made the experience memorable. From the variety of the animals, their guiding, their animal stories, the food and lodging, top shelf!!! They are a great group and they go out of their way to make the experience special.
outfitter review submitted by: John Rives on Jan 15 2003
Species Hunted: Exotics
Game Quality: Outstanding
Accommodation Quality: Perfect
Camp Condition: Perfect
Food Quality: Down Home
Guide Experience: A+
Other Personal Experience: A+
Overall Impression: Fantastic
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: Like all the other reviews that I read, Paul, Don, & Brian really are great. Don has helped both of my boys put the 'sneak' on some fine trophies (we always use 'stealth mode'), put my novice wife on a fabulous red deer, and helped me chase down a very elusive fallow buck. They really have fun doing what they do and it shows. These guys are the real deal.
outfitter review submitted by: Jeff Evett on Sep 26 2002
Species Hunted: Bison and Texas Dall
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Excellent
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: My guide Don Wade took time to show me around the ranch to spot other game and put an excellent stalk on a Bison that I took. I also went in their Outback area and did not expect to see as much game there (took a nice Texas Dall). I found it was overall a very enjoyable hunt as I will return and bring my son with me next trip.
outfitter review submitted by: Kendra Cretton on Sep 16 2002
Species Hunted: anything pretty :)
Game Quality: Great!
Accommodation Quality: Really Nice!
Camp Condition: Great!
Food Quality: Good (even though I don\\\'t e
Guide Experience: GREAT!
Other Personal Experience: Great!
Overall Impression: I LOVED IT!
Recommend: ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer Comments: I HAD A GREAT TIME! I loved the whole trip! It was a blast! My parents decided to bring me for a Christmas present. I had such fun! I've been on many trips, but I had a lot of fun there. Now I have choosen to come back for a Graduation trip. The guys on the ranch are so cool! Don Wade, sure knows how to make sure people are having a great time. He always has a laugh for you! I really had a good time and want to thank everyone at NTO! YOU ALL ARE REALLY COOL! Thanks for the great time! And I can't wait to see you all again!! :)
outfitter review submitted by: Cotton Tyler on Jul 17 2002
Species Hunted: Darn near everything!
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Excellent
Recommend: You Bet I would
Reviewer Comments: North Texas Outfitters is located North East of Fort Worth. There were more exotics on this ranch than anywhere else that I've been. My guide Don Wade was one of the greatest guys I've ever met. The owner Paul Cantrell is also a great guy with numerous jokes. This was one of the most beautiful ranches I have been on. Great food, scenery and stuff to do after the hunt.
outfitter review submitted by: Jerry McCoy on Jul 6 2002
Species Hunted: Axis deer and Dahl sheep
Game Quality: Outstanding
Accommodation Quality: Outstanding
Camp Condition: Outstanding
Food Quality: Outstanding
Guide Experience: Top Notch
Other Personal Experience: N/A
Overall Impression: Top Notch
Recommend: YES
Reviewer Comments: This was the most enjoyable hunt I've been on in a long time. Everyone was very enthusiastic and professional. The amount and quality of game present was outstanding. These are challenging hunts which make them that much more enjoyable. Paul, Don and Brian are all amazing guys. I had so much fun I didn't want to leave. I'll definetly will return for more hunts and next time I'll bring my 10 year old son to hunt also. Jerry McCoy MD, PhD jerry@u.arizona.edu
outfitter review submitted by: Phil Cowan on Apr 4 2002
Species Hunted: Exotics
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Great
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Excellent
Recommend: Yes, Many times
Reviewer Comments: My son & I have hunted with Paul & Don many times, we've always had a great time at NTO. We've enjoyed it so much, that's what I give my son for Christmas, a hunting trip to NTO & he's never disappointed. Paul & Don set up an Auodad hunt for my son for his graduation present from me that turned out great. He came home with a "Monster Auodad" & very proud of himself & memories to last a lifetime. Thanks Paul & Don
outfitter review submitted by: Gregg Smith on Mar 20 2002
Species Hunted: Texas Dall / Corsican Rams
Game Quality: As nice as you can imagine
Accommodation Quality: New, clean and first rate
Camp Condition: Fine
Food Quality: Fine
Guide Experience: On game in under an hour!
Other Personal Experience: First Rate
Overall Impression: This is A++ Hunting
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: I've hunted at NTO twice, once with a rifle and once with bow. Both hunts were successful and both animals are nice trophies. From Axis deer to Zebras this place is well stocked. If your a bow hunter, tell Don you want to go spot and stock in the outback, and then prepare to have a blast.
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Contact: John Cherkauskas
Location: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
State(s) Hunted: SK
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