Rio Rojo Outfitters

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Rio Rojo Outfitters



Rated 3.75 out of 5.0 based on 6 Outfitter reviews.

Contact: Tanner Holder

Location: Oklahoma

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Turkey Rio Grande, Dove, Quail

State(s) Hunted: OK

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Submitted by: Dave Wesley

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Review Submitted: Apr 30, 2017

Hunt Date: not provided

Species Hunted: Turkey Rio Grande

Days Hunted: 0

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Farmland

Method: Shotgun

Price Range: 1000-1999

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Rio turkey hunt

An outstanding hunt. Tanner did a great job setting up and calling in birds. No wasted time and lots of birds seen. Accommodations and Tara's food prep was terrific. Very friendly and hospitable people.


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Submitted by: Kevin Williams

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Review Submitted: Jun 20, 2013

Hunt Date: Feb 15, 2013

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Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Semi-Guided

Primary Terrain: Desert

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 500-999

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Would not go back

There was six of us that booked a hog hunting trip with this outfitter in February. The lodge was great food was amazing but as a outfitter this guy needs to learn what he needs to do. Didn't have any idea where the hogs were bedding or feeding. Told us he had all of these trail cams but I don't think he uses them for hogs. Put us on feeders that didn't have any tracks but cattle. Six guys in three days and no one saw a hog!! I'll never go back!! The last day we were to hunt till noon but we left felt it would be a waste of time. If this guy wants to advertise hog hunting then he should put more effort into it!!

Outfitter Response: For the record yes I do use my cameras for hogs, yes there had been hogs hitting every feeder we hunted, no we didn't have any luck. That is what you get with FREE RANGE hog hunting. They are nocturnal animals , sometimes it's a piece of cake, other times you can't find one. We have had far more successful hog hunts than unsuccessful.


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Submitted by: Tom Fischetti

Review Submitted: Dec 8, 2010

Hunt Date: Nov 20, 2010

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 0

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Desert

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 3000-3999

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Rio Rojo deer hunt

Had a very good hunt with Tanner. Shot a very nice 23in wide 8pt, & my freind shot a real high mature 9pt. We both also shot doe. Saw lots of deer, & also saw other shooter bucks. accomidations were great,nice lodge, & 4 bunk cabins. Tanner & his wife Tara, brother Tyler, & father Rick are all great people & provided a great hunt!Food was great to.I have hunted lots around noth america & highly recomend Rio rojo outfitters!


note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.


outfitter review submitted by: Bob McKinney on Apr 9 2009

Species Hunted: Whitetail deer

Game Quality: Great

Accommodation Quality: Great

Camp Condition: Great

Food Quality: Excellent

Guide Experience: Great

Other Personal Experience: Great

Overall Impression: Awesome

Recommend: Yes

Reviewer Comments: Tanner runs a first class operation. I would recommend this outfitter for turkey and whitetail deer hunting. I hunted with Rio Rojo Outfitters in 2006 and 2007. I harvested trophy bucks on both trips. I have also hunted with outfitters in Missouri and Illinois. Rio Rojo Outfitters is the only one I would return to.


outfitter review submitted by: Miles Goggans on May 1 2008

Species Hunted: Rio Grande turkey

Game Quality: very high

Accommodation Quality: excellent

Camp Condition: excellent

Food Quality: excellent

Guide Experience: excellent

Other Personal Experience: excellent

Overall Impression: unforgetable

Recommend: absolutely

Reviewer Comments: So far I've been fortunate enough to hunt in a lot of places, in the US and beyond. I rank Rio Rojo Outfitters right there at the top with the best of them. Tom Kelly has written that turkey hunting is a thinking game. I wish Mr. Kelly could take a hunt at Rio Rojo because he'd instantly recognize there's a lot of thought that has gone into the overall place, including the hunts. It would be difficult for me to over-state the quality of the entire experience. They manage the hunts and habitat with an eye on quality and long term and I suspect the success ratio for hunters is very high. The owners are generous, gracious, interesting and a pleasure to be around. They're the type of folks you'd want as friends. This isn't a side venture for them - they live on the property and it's a full time commitment. Basically, their vocation is the fulfillment of a dream they've long held, so one could say they're living their dream - and it shows.


outfitter review submitted by: JIm Rapp on Apr 16 2008

Species Hunted: Rio Turkey

Game Quality: very good

Accommodation Quality: very good

Camp Condition: very good

Food Quality: very good

Guide Experience: very good

Other Personal Experience: very good

Overall Impression: one of the best

Recommend: yes

Reviewer Comments: Very dedicated hard working people, never give up attitude. 100% effort the whole hunt. Always new what to do when game changed their habbits, I have hunted Turkeys in 5 states this hunt had me complete my quest for the grand slam. Very satisfied with everything . I have also hunted many big game species if I was to go on a white hunt for a big buck this would be on the top of my list of places to go.

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