Liberty Hill Outfitters
Liberty Hill Outfitters is a private hunting preserve founded by Stephen Crancer and co-owned by his daughter Marla. The operation sits on 600+ acres 5 miles north of Rector, Arkansas—land acquired by Stephen's grandfather in 1948. For over 20 years, LHO has been bringing hunters together for guided...
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Liberty Hill Outfitters is a private hunting preserve founded by Stephen Crancer and co-owned by his daughter Marla. The operation sits on 600+ acres 5 miles north of Rector, Arkansas—land acquired by Stephen's grandfather in 1948. For over 20 years, LHO has been bringing hunters together for guided upland bird hunts and whitetail experiences.
- •Upland Bird Hunts — Quail, pheasant, and chukar hunts with trained bird dogs. Guides handle all the heavy lifting while you shoot. No hunting license required. Half-day rates run $275 per shooter with shells and meal included.
- •European-Style Tower Pheasant — Groups of 10-20 shooters rotate through stations taking fast-flying pheasants released from a tower. Small groups shoot 100 birds, larger groups go for 200. Includes 2 boxes of shells, lunch or dinner, and bird processing. $375 per shooter.
- •Double Down Adventure — Combine a morning deer hunt with an afternoon upland shoot (or vice versa). You pick quail or pheasant for the bird portion. All-inclusive pricing available on request.
- •Whitetail Deer Hunts — Morning and afternoon hunts during season. Developed in recent years with help from guides Beau Wicker and Danny Moore.
The property includes: - 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom lodge (sleeps up to 6 hunters) - Cook house for meal preparation - 4 stocked ponds with bass, catfish, brim, and crappie - Skeet shooting range - On-site taxidermist available to mount harvested birds - Event center named for Sue Marlar Gamble
| Guide | Background | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Crancer | Founder, business owner, 38-year marriage | Family hunts, upland birds, operations |
| Marla Crancer | Co-owner, ag business degree, licensed insurance agent | Guides with German shorthaired pointer Bruno, habitat expansion |
| Matt Gardner | Kansas native, licensed carpenter, 9+ years | Upland hunts, construction/repairs |
| Beau Wicker | 6+ years, owns landscaping company | Whitetail development, habitat management |
| William Harris | Former Texas fishing/quail guide, owns construction | Whitetail and upland experience |
| Brad Green | Rector Water Dept assistant superintendent, known for cooking | Upland hunts with GSP Prada |
| Libby Green | Brad's daughter, agricultural business student, 4+ years | Upland hunts with Brittany Spaniel Ruger |
Location: 2 County Road 470, Rector, AR 72461 (Northeast Arkansas corner)
Airports: - Memphis International: 100 miles away (best car rental selection) - Jonesboro, AR: Regional option with instrument approach - Paragould, AR: Regional alternative - Rector: Small airport on property - Kennett, MO: Regional option
LHO provides courtesy transportation from regional airports.
Lodging Options: - On-site: 3-bed lodge for up to 6 hunters - Piggott, AR (10 miles): The Inn at Piggott bed & breakfast. Area also has Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum (where Hemingway wrote portions of "A Farewell to Arms"), Civil War historic sites - Paragould, AR (20 minutes): Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, various restaurants
All hunting packages are all-inclusive. Since LHO is a licensed preserve, there are no bag limits and you can shoot hens or cocks.
- •ALS Charity Hunt — Annual fundraiser for the ALS Foundation with individual and corporate sponsorship levels.
- •Law Enforcement Appreciation Hunt — Annual event giving law enforcement officers a free European-style pheasant hunt. Businesses sponsor officers, featuring sponsor logos on all marketing and station signage. Includes meal by John 3:16 Ministries, t-shirt, and raffle drawings. Shotgun raffle proceeds go to John 3:16 Ministries.
- •Sandy Ridge Quail Forever — Marla serves as board member for this habitat preservation chapter.
Email: [email protected] Phone: (870) 595-4017 Marla Crancer (co-owner): 870-595-4017 Stephen Crancer (founder): 870-239-1597
"We had a wonderful time at Liberty Hill. The guides really put us on the birds and did everything in their power to ensure we had a great experience." — Daniel Eakins, Google Review
"If you want that getaway whether it be work related or just you time this is the place to go. Great hospitality, food, shooting and much more." — Mike Bradley, Facebook Review