Premier Outfitters

Premier Outfitters operates across Western Kentucky's most productive trophy whitetail region—Christian, Calloway, and Trigg Counties—where genetics and habitat combine to produce record-book bucks year after year. Founder and owner Mark Clifford has earned national recognition in the hunting industry through appearances on Deer & Deer Hunting TV, Buck Commander, North American Whitetail TV, and features in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and NRA Magazine. His meticulous approach to land management and client experience has guided scores of hunters to their dream bucks, many ending up in the Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young record books.

Your hunt is led by professional guides with real expertise:

• •Erik Pacheco – Operations Manager and Senior Guide since 2009. Decorated military veteran and current Deputy Chief of Police in Hopkinsville, bringing discipline and safety-first leadership to every hunt.
• •Clint Dulin – Guide and North Camp Manager. Lifelong Christian County resident who harvested his first deer at 8 years old. Known as one of the top whitetail and turkey guides in the industry.
• •Carson Hull – Guide and Outdoor Media Specialist. Licensed professional guide with expertise in whitetail property management and professional outdoor photography/videography featured on nationally broadcast hunting shows.
• •Matt "Digger" McKee – Farm Manager and Guide. Oversees all habitat and property management, food plot maintenance, and stand placement across the operation.
• •A.J. Allison – Guide and Outdoorsman. Born and raised in Cherokee, North Carolina, enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with expertise in whitetail, turkey, bear, and wild hog hunting. Also a professional fly fishing guide.
• •Marshall Evans – Local Guide and Whitetail Specialist. Born and raised in Kentucky with lifetime knowledge of how mature Western Kentucky bucks move through the land.

Back at camp, Phyllis Johnson (North Camp) and Jennifer Houchens (South Lodge) serve home-cooked Southern meals that hunters consistently praise as a hunt highlight.

All hunts are 4-day, 5-night all-inclusive packages featuring: - Professional guide services - Full lodging and meals (three daily plus snacks and evening beverages) - Field dressing and caping of harvests - Transportation to and from hunting areas

Premier Outfitters doesn't rely on genetics alone. The operation runs:

• •Mineral supplementation programs to support year-round nutrition
• •Extensive crop lands planted strategically for whitetail diet
• •Strict harvest guidelines ensuring only mature, quality bucks are taken
• •Trail camera monitoring year-round to pattern bucks, collect historical data, and track herd health
• •QDM (Quality Deer Management) practices that maximize genetic potential

"We are pursuing 100% wild whitetail deer—and with fair chase hunting, there are no guarantees. Not every hunter will fill a tag, and that's the nature of true hunting."

Premier Outfitters markets itself as one of the nation's top bow-hunting destinations, and the early velvet season shows why. Kentucky is one of the few states allowing velvet buck harvests—and historically ranks #1 for producing giant Boone & Crockett caliber bucks in velvet.

Guides spend months patterning trophy bucks and placing multiple stands for optimal positioning. Hunters typically hunt from afternoon through evening on established food sources and strategically placed feeding stations. You'll see recent trail camera photos of recommended bucks before heading out, and it's common to spot large bachelor groups of mature bucks from the stand.

All transportation to and from stands is handled by Premier Outfitters vehicles—guides are just a text away with questions or concerns.

Premier Outfitters' stated mission is providing a safe, affordable, and organized whitetail deer hunt backed by ethical practices. The operation is committed to preserving Kentucky's natural resources while delivering the complete hunting adventure—from professional guidance to field dressing and caping.

• •Contact: 864-938-8699 | [email protected]
• •Address: 2087 Kings Chapel Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211