Northwest Missouri Bucks & Beards Outfitters operates a privately-run hunting operation near Denver, MO—just minutes from the Iowa border in the heart of northwest Missouri. Cody Blankenship owns and manages the property, working full-time year-round on land management, scouting, and preparation. Th...
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Northwest Missouri Bucks & Beards Outfitters operates a privately-run hunting operation near Denver, MO—just minutes from the Iowa border in the heart of northwest Missouri. Cody Blankenship owns and manages the property, working full-time year-round on land management, scouting, and preparation. This is a small operation by design. Unlike large commercial outfitters, they limit their client load to focus on individual attention.
Owner/founder Cody Blankenship personally meets every client at some point during their hunt and oversees daily operations. His team of experienced guides handles the logistics.
Missouri's antler restrictions—in place for nearly 10 years—have built a quality herd. NMBBO consistently takes bucks in the 140-180 inch class. All tags are guaranteed over-the-counter, so no lottery lottery stress.
Hunt Options: - Rifle hunts during the rut - Early archery season (starts September 15) - Muzzleloader seasons
What's Included: - Guided hunts with experienced staff - Two meals per day - All transportation to/from stands - Game tracking and retrieval - On-site deer processing (DIY or guide-processed) - Access to commercial processor down the road if preferred
They maintain dense turkey populations with a strong tom-to-hen ratio across their acreage. Their spring turkey hunts average 80%+ success/opportunity rate on guided hunts. The property holds multiple long-beard birds, visible in trail camera footage throughout the season.
Turkey Hunt Options: - Guided hunts - Unguided hunts available - Spring season hunts
| Property | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| North Lodge | 27479 200th Road, Denver, MO 64441 | Primary lodge, bulk of hunts |
| South Camp | 939 Route J, Albany, MO 64402 | Stand-alone with 1,100 dedicated acres |
| The Oasis | 22499 Highway C, Denver, MO 64441 | Recently renovated farmhouse, minutes from both lodges |
Terrain: - Rolling timber with hills - Ditches, draws, and creek bottoms - Corn, soybean, clover, oat, and alfalfa fields - Annual food plots maintained year-round - Mix of owned and leased ground
They maintain multiple stand configurations to match client preferences and physical needs:
All stands receive frequent maintenance and safety checks. They discuss setup preferences with each client before arrival.
Cody brings together experienced hunters from across the country:
Jon Bruursema - Northern Michigan whitetail background, owner of Elite Concrete Solutions. Known for customer service excellence.
Michael Caputo - Retired healthcare executive. "Turkey Whisperer" of the camp. Guiding since 2015.
Aaron "Pnut" Dorflinger - Started hunting at age 6 in southern Arkansas. Outdoor industry veteran since 2013. Handles social media.
Andy McGee - South Arkansas native, 27+ years whitetail experience. Chief education officer.
Thomas Dees - Central Texas upbringing. First deer at age 10. Passionate about client success.
Zach Aungst - Hunting since age 14. Knows the entire NMBBO layout intimately.
Cooper Stotts - Northeast Missouri native. Harvested first buck (164") at age 8.
Levi Brower - Michigan background, also guided elk and moose in Wyoming's Wind River Range.
Matt Wynia - Michigan native, bow hunting whitetail specialist.
Clients frequently highlight the meals. Tammy (the camp cook) has earned a reputation that regulars call "world-class." Breakfast and dinner are communal—hunters gather together each evening to share stories, review trail camera footage, and celebrate daily success.
"Mrs. Tammy's meals were awesome. The whole camp celebrated with me when I got back." - Brandon Beaman, Fall 2023
"Mrs. Tammy is a world class cook and makes sure no one goes hungry." - Matthew Yandell, Trip #3
Lodging includes heated/comfortable sleeping quarters across all three properties.
Call or text to discuss dates, preferences, and availability.
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