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The hunt and the pavilion, answered. Anything marked pending is being confirmed with the ranch.
What's included in a hunt?
Guided hunting, side-by-sides, on-site lodging and meals (quoted separately), trophy recovery, photos, field care, and processing. Harvest fees are per animal by class. Taxidermy can be arranged and is priced separately.
How is a hunt priced?
À-la-carte: a harvest fee for the animal you take, by trophy class, plus lodging and meals, quoted separately. See the full rate card.
Where do we stay?
On site — a five-bedroom lodge that sleeps up to 18, plus two guest rooms in the shop — 11 beds, each sleeping two, for up to 22 guests on the property. Stone fireplace, chef's kitchen, cold plunge, hot tub.
How many hunters can you host?
The property sleeps up to 22 on site — ideal for a group booking the lodge. Maximum party size and group terms to confirm.
When is hunting season?
Exotic species can be hunted year-round; native whitetail follows Oklahoma's seasons. Licensing is handled for you.
Do you handle field care and trophies?
Yes — trophy recovery, photos, field care, and processing are included. Taxidermy can be arranged for an additional cost.
Who manages the hunting program?
Ranch manager Chris Ezell — nearly two decades in the whitetail deer industry, with a reputation across Oklahoma and the country for the deer he produces. He has served as President of Whitetails of Oklahoma and manages the herd alongside his son, Dakoda.
Has the ranch produced a record whitetail?
Yes. In 2025 River Valley Ranch harvested an SCI record typical whitetail — the result of years of managing the herd for age, genetics, health, and habitat. Score and entry details to confirm.
Is there fishing on the property?
Yes — the ranch has two private lakes, stocked for fishing, with small watercraft on site. Guided options available on request.
What kinds of events do you host?
Weddings, corporate retreats and offsites, celebrations, reunions, and banquets — at a covered lakeside pavilion with a chef's-kitchen lodge and on-site lodging.
Can our group stay on site?
Yes — the lodge sleeps up to 18, plus two guest rooms in the shop — 11 beds, each sleeping two, for up to 22 guests on the property.
How many guests can you host?
Overnight, up to 22 guests stay on the property across 11 beds. For events, the covered pavilion seats roughly 150 for a dinner and hosts up to about 200 for a ceremony or reception. Estimated capacities — confirmed at booking.
Is the pavilion covered?
Yes — it's a covered lakeside pavilion, comfortable rain or shine.
What does an event cost?
Every booking is quoted for your date and your group — tell us what you have in mind and we’ll put a number to it.
Do you allow outside catering / vendors?
Yes — outside caterers and vendors are welcome, and the chef's kitchen is catering-ready. Food can be arranged to whatever level you want, from fully catered to cooking for yourselves.
How do I book, and is there a deposit?
Your date is held with a signed agreement and a deposit, with the balance due before your hunt or event. Deposit amount and cancellation window to confirm.
How soon will you get back to me?
The right person — not a bot or a call center — follows up personally, usually within one business day.
How do we get to the ranch?
We're at 8109 E 1385 RD, Calvin, OK 74531 — a private ranch, by appointment. Rough drive times: Oklahoma City / Will Rogers airport ~1h45–2h; Tulsa ~2h; Dallas–Fort Worth ~3.5–4h. Exact routes are confirmed at booking.
Do you require a hunting license?
Yes for hunts — a current Oklahoma license is required, and we handle the licensing details for you so it's sorted before you arrive.
We'll take it from there — personally.