North Texas Outfitters

North Texas Outfitters has been running guided hunts on their ranch just outside Chico, TX since the early 1990s. The operation sits among oak-covered hills in North Central Texas, combining heavily wooded areas with open grazing vistas that challenge hunters across multiple terrain types.

The ranch stocks 25+ species of record book class game from four continents:

Standard Exotics: - Axis deer, fallow deer, red deer, sika - Blackbuck antelope, nilgai, aoudad - Sheep species: red, Armenian, mouflon, Texas dall, black Hawaiian, Corsican, four horn (Jacob's ram), ibex

Super Exotics: - Scimitar horned oryx, water buffalo, watusi, addax - Elk (300 and 350 class), bison - Waterbuck, wildebeest, gemsbok, eland, zebra - Afghan urial, pere david, barasingha, catalina - Rio Grande turkey

• •Hunting Methods: Rifle, pistol, crossbow, black powder, and bow hunting all available.

All hunts are fully guided. Hunters can choose between spot-and-stalk, safari-style hunting, or permanent stand hunting. The ranch's management program ensures mature animals are available year-round with proper nutrition and water access. Only mature animals are taken, allowing younger stock time to develop record-class headgear.

No Kill, No Pay Policy: You only pay trophy fees for animals successfully harvested. If you take no game, only lodging charges apply. Success rates run very high.

• •Package hunts on multiple species available. Caping and quartering always included. Call for competitive pricing on matched animals.

• •Lodging & Meals: $125–$175 per person per night depending on accommodations and meal packages. Airport pickup/drop-off $50 per person.

Located 1 hour northwest of Fort Worth, the ranch is just 1.5 hours from Dallas and 1.5 hours from D/FW International Airport. Smaller private airports nearby: Jacksboro, Bridgeport, Decatur.

• •Directions from Chico: Take FM 1810 west 8 miles, left on County Line Rd., left on Hines Rd., follow to double gate marked "North Texas Outfitters." Lodge is 1/4 mile in on left.

• •Directions from Jacksboro: N-TX-59 out 9 miles, right on FM 1810 for 7 miles, right on County Line Rd., left on Hines Rd., follow to gate.

The ranch provides multiple lodging options:

• •Cabins: Bunk-house style sleeping, full bathrooms, linens provided, gear storage, front deck
• •Main Lodge: Full kitchen, large deck with seating, satellite TV, pool, darts, BBQ pit and grill
• •Pump Jack Pavilion: 20×40 foot structure seating up to 32 guests, horseshoe pits, washers game, two fire pits—ideal for corporate and family groups
• •Outback Cabin Option: $95/night (up to 4 people, no meals, BBQ pit and picnic table provided)

Alternatively, hotels available in nearby Jacksboro, Bridgeport, and Decatur.

Paul Cantrell (owner) has earned Ranch/Preserve of the Year and Outfitter of the Year four times. The ranch has produced 756 animals ranking in the top 5 according to Trophy Game Records of the World.

Hunters from NTO have won 40+ awards across categories including: - TGR Hunter of the Year (multiple years) - TGR Archery Hunter of the Year - TGR Exotic Hunter of the Year - TGR Sportsman of the Year - TGR Huntress of the Year - TGR Primitive Handgun Hunter of the Year - TGR Crossbow Hunter of the Year - TGR Youth Hunter of the Year - North American Hunting Club President's Trophy Award

"North Texas Outfitters is a first class operation and is second to none. No matter what your hunting with NTO you won't be let down. The NTO family will welcome you with open arms and treat you like one of the family." — Chase Coffman, winner of multiple TGR awards

"I have been fortunate to hunt around the world and I can honestly say that North Texas Outfitters delivers. It's a real great place for family fun hunts as well as top trophy record book game. NTO is just plain hard to beat anywhere." — David Ekkebus, Wisconsin

"The ranch setup is great and we always enjoy the food! The one thing that sets North Texas Outfitters apart from other outfitters is the QUALITY of animals. When you hunt NTO you truly have a great opportunity to harvest record book trophies." — Dean Graziadei

• •Paul Cantrell (Owner): 940-507-0993 (cell)
• •Chris Cantrell: 940-507-0269 (cell)
• •Mailing Address: P.O. Box 687, Chico, TX 76431