In the fall of 1987, Rick Rhoads began guiding hunters on the family farm and ranch near Guymon, Ok under the name Panhandle Outfitters. In just a few short years, Rick and his dad, Jerry, grew the business into a mult-state, multi-species outfitting business. The name BackRhoads came to life in 2000, and finally in 2008 the name Panhandle Outfitters was formally retired.

Other changes took place in 2008 when Mike Plant of Atlanta, GA became part owner; additionally Phillip DeLong of Edmond, OK began handling most of the customer relations and assisting Jerry with day to day operations. Mike and Phillip bring new energy, enthusiasm, and insight to the business and will assume vital roles in the future; however, the Rhoads family, including Anna Marie, remains the "life blood" of BackRhoads. You can certainly expect the same personal service and level of commitment you have come to appreciate over the years. We are sure those of you who joined us for a hunt again this fall would agree we haven't missed a beat.


If you have skipped a year or two, we'd sure like to see old friends and reminisce about past hunts as we help create a few new memories. If this is your first introduction to BackRhoads, come see why some great folks just like yourself have been hunting with us for over 20 years.

To learn more about our guides, please check out our Guide Bio Page

Locations

Our administrative offices are located at:
569 Buckman Rd
Chama, NM
87520



Pronghorn
Best Wester Nursanickel
102 Scott Ave
Dalhart TX 79022

Pheasant, Quail, Beaver River White Tail
Western Townsman Motel
212 NE Hwy 54
Guymon, OK
73942

Clear Creek Ranch
Elmwood, OK

Sand Hills Ranch
Int US Hwy 283 and St Hwy 149
Laverne, OK
73848