Welcome to Buck Wild Outfitters!
Buck Wild Outfitters was officially started in November of 2005, but it has been a work in progress for many years. A life-time of dreams led us down the path to where we are today.
Buck Wild Outfitters is owned and operated by Andrew & Frank Mastellone. Together, we have over 50 years of hunting experience and have chased after the elusive whitetail deer in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Canada.
After the 2004 hunting season, we decided to take the leap into land ownership in an effort to lock-up a piece of property that could be molded into exactly what we wanted and it would be ours forever. From there, the search was on to find a piece of property. Numerous Fish, Game and Wildlife Departments were contacted to research whitetail populations; deer harvest totals and local rules & regulations. State biologists were contacted for advice and a region of New York was finally narrowed down. A list of realtors was compiled and at that point, Frank turned over all his research to his dad, Andrew – who owned and operated a successful real estate office for over 35 years. Dad went to work and in a matter of a few weeks found a property that fit our needs.
While the property search was underway, Frank started to explore Quality Deer Management approaches to land management. Based on an article in the NRA’s publication, American Hunter, Neil Dougherty from North Country Whitetails was contacted & contracted to design & transform a run of the mill plot of timber into a hunting paradise. A land survey was completed and the Buck Wild dream was a reality in February of 2006. Neil laid out a 5 year plan for the entire property, but within 6 months all property management work was complete. Neil continues to be a consistent sounding board for us – Thank You.
Buck Wild Outfitters would not be possible without the shared passion, focused drive, and commitment by all of those involved.
We would like to thank Paul Gibbore of Wildlife Tree Nurseries and Food Plots. Paul has been part of the Buck Wild project from the start and has gained quite the education in the food plot industry. Paul is our sole source for food plot management, maintenance and implementation. Paul has our highest recommendation for those interested in getting involved with wildlife food plots and it is no secret that we could not achieve our goals without the dedicated work ethic Paul devotes to our property. He has also become a very good friend along the way as well.
All Buck Wild members are “family” and we are truly grateful for your time and efforts in getting Buck Wild Outfitters to where it is today. It has taken a lot of patience, cooperation, hard work, sweat and aching backs, but we have come a long way in 5 years.
Biagio, Charlie, Mark, Matt, Sal & Tom – THANK YOU!
A “special” THANK YOU to my dad – Andrew – who has trusted me through the entire process and helped make all of this possible. There will never be any way for me to truly express my gratitude. He has inspired me, taught me to take risks and proved that no dream is too small.
To my family – this endeavor has turned into a full time job and I love every bit of it. Because of Buck Wild Outfitters, hunting “season” is no longer just a few months, it’s a year-round effort preparing for the next season. Understanding my passion may never be fully grasped, but I appreciate your full support and could not do this without you.
To our neighbors – I encourage you all to try Quality Deer Management. No property is too small and everyone who hunts can help. Let young bucks walk and harvest mature deer.
Hunt Safe, Hunt Smart, and always Keep it fun.
We can be reached at: buckwild.outfitters@gmail.com