Buck Whisperer Outfitters

Buck Whisperer Outfitters specializes in whitetail deer and turkey hunts across low-pressure properties in Muskingum County, Ohio—an area that produces some of the biggest whitetails in the United States. Owner/Operator Matt Reed and Guide Mark Brubaker have built a reputation on honest, hard-working outfitting and a personal commitment to hunter success.

"I consider this 20 mile radius the best place in the United States to harvest a giant whitetail." - Mark Brubaker, Guide

• •Land Quality and Deer Population: Muskingum County consistently produces Boone and Crockett bucks. Guide Mark Brubaker has personal mounts ranging from 120 to 210 inches, nearly all taken within 20 miles of his residence—proof of what the area delivers.

• •Serious Pre-Hunt Prep: They invest heavily before hunters arrive. Stand installation, ground blind placement, brush hogging paths, planting food plots, corn and mineral distribution, trail camera monitoring until midnight. Shadow Hunter blinds keep you comfortable in heavy rain and -10 degree weather. Comfort during all-day rut sits translates directly to success.

• •Post-Hunt Support: Once you harvest your buck, they handle tracking, field dressing, transport, and processing coordination. They also work with a taxidermist who can have your trophy mounted within a few months.

• •Hunt Details:
• •All hunts include evening meals and lodging
• •5-day hunts run Monday morning to Friday evening
• •Sunday arrival includes property review, stand assignments, and trail camera previews
• •Additional nights: $50/night
• •Deposit: $500 (non-refundable) at booking
• •Payment schedule: 50% due July 1st, balance due September 1st
• •Unsuccessful bow hunters eligible for $1,500 late-season 5-day bow hunt (no meals)

Nearby lodging options in Zanesville:

• •Baker's Motel: (740) 872-3232
• •Hampton Inn: (740) 453-6511
• •Quality Inn & Suites: (740) 454-4144
• •Comfort Inn & Suites: (740) 453-8770
• •Super 8: (740) 455-3124
• •Holiday Inn Express: (740) 297-4751
• •Best Western: (740) 453-6300
• •Econolodge: (740) 452-4511
• •Baymont by Wyndham: (740) 454-9332

"The past 2 years I have hunted with Buck Whisperer Outfitters in Zanesville, Ohio and have put them at the top of my list. Owner/Operator Matt Reed is an honest, hard working outfitter and the man to hire if you want to put yourself in the best location in the USA to harvest your trophy." - Ronnie Nelms, South Fulton, Tennessee

"The buck that I killed with my crossbow was a fine large bodied ten point with a sticker, and the same one that you had pictures of from your game cam. The blind I was in was the best I have hunted from." - Dave Clark, Gettysburg, PA

"The properties are beautiful and loaded with deer and turkey. We appreciate what a wonderful family you have and how they passed on advice and cheered me on to get my first buck." - BJ & Dawn Johnson

Matt Reed handles day-to-day operations and represents the outfitting philosophy—honest, knowledgeable, fair-chase hunting on excellent land.

Mark Brubaker is the guide with decades of experience reading Muskingum County's whitetail behavior. His personal trophy collection speaks to his understanding of the area and what it produces.

• •Family Operation: The outfitter's family is involved and invested in hunter success. You'll meet Matt's father Steve, whose work ethic clearly shaped the operation's values.

Limited openings remain for upcoming seasons. Contact them at (610) 223-6698 to request hunt information and confirm available dates. Payment secured by non-refundable deposit.

They also handle licensing support and provide permission forms for private land hunters.