Club Hunton

Sampson Outdoors operates a membership-based hunting and fishing club designed to save members money while connecting them to quality outdoor experiences. The club charges $250 annually and provides access to an extensive partner network of outfitters, guides, lodges, and gear retailers across Alaska, the continental US, Canada, Africa, and beyond.

Club members receive:

• •Exclusive discounts at 40+ partner businesses (savings typically range from $75–$2,000+ per trip)
• •Annual sweepstakes entries for major prizes (7-day African safaris, free firearms, archery gear)
• •Access to club hunts and fishing trips at discounted rates
• •Merchandise discounts (custom apparel, hats, hoodies, drinkware)
• •Annual banquet and community events
• •Member-exclusive media: videos, photo gallery, trophy edits

The club has curated relationships with outfitters and businesses across multiple categories:

• •Authentic African Adventures (South Africa): Members save $2,000+ on 7-day/8-night African safaris
• •NB Safaris (South Africa): Big game hunts led by professional hunters, with tours to Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
• •Pointer Outfitters (Argentina): Big game hunts and fly-fishing trips
• •Big Spruce Outfitting (Saskatchewan): 6-day whitetail bear hunts (40% off for members)

• •Bonanza King Resort (Trinity County, CA): 9-acre vacation property on Coffee Creek with fly-fishing and swimming (10% off)
• •Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey, CA): Oceanfront luxury hotel with spa and chef-driven restaurant

• •Animal Artistry (Reno, NV): Professional taxidermy, remounting, reproductions, trophy room design
• •Trophy Edits: Digital taxidermy transforming hunting photos into wall art

• •Sacramento Defensive Pistol Shooters (Sacramento, CA): IDPA-affiliated club hosting Western IDPA 2023 championships

• •Sierra Whitewater (Lotus, CA): American River rafting trips
• •Knee Deep Brewing (Auburn & Folsom, CA): Craft brewery taprooms with indoor/outdoor seating and games
• •Lovely Martha Sportfishing (San Francisco, CA): Classic 50' wooden boat offering shared/private fishing trips, bay tours, special events (100+ years family operation)
• •Tahoe Sportfishing (South Lake Tahoe, CA): Lake Tahoe fishing with all equipment supplied

• •Family Fencing (Rio Linda, CA): Wood, vinyl, chain-link, and ornamental fencing
• •Hansen Bros. Enterprises (Nevada County, CA): Construction services and products
• •Roll 'N Rock Construction (Mount Shasta, CA): General engineering, traffic control, tree services (25% off member discount)
• •Trifecta Home Services (Sacramento/Placer County): Home inspections, pool, sewer, thermal imaging, termite/pest control

The club is run by Tad Sampson, David Spady, and Bob Patterson, with an established reputation in the Alaska outdoor community.

• •Annual Fee: $250
• •Join: Online membership application available on website
• •Benefits Start Immediately: Access to all partner discounts upon approval

With 40+ partners offering discounts ranging from 10% to 40% off, members often recoup their $250 annual fee on a single trip or hunt. For example:

• •Save $200 on a guided fishing trip with Big Nate's
• •Save 40% ($1,200–$1,500) on a 6-day Canadian bear hunt through Big Spruce
• •Save $2,000+ on an African safari through Authentic African Adventures
• •Save 15% on professional waterfowl calls
• •Win free firearms, archery gear, or international hunts through annual drawings

Members consistently report that a single discounted hunt or safari pays for multiple years of membership.