Flint Oak

What Flint Oak does

Flint Oak is a privately held, family-owned hunting resort located on more than 6,000 acres in the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas, five miles south of Fall River. Founded in 1978 and owned by the Devlin, Geist, and Oakes Families, the company has operated continuously for 43 years as an integrated outdoor recreation destination. Its core product is a multi-discipline guided hunting and shooting sports experience, including upland bird hunts, six European-style driven pheasant shoots (accommodating 6 to 78 guns), waterfowl hunting at four pit blinds, whitetail deer and turkey hunting packages, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap and skeet, and rifle/pistol ranges extending to 1,500 yards. The resort maintains an in-house kennel operation with 120 kennels and more than 100 trained pointing dogs and Labrador retrievers, plus a Pro Shop stocking premium brands (Orvis, Sitka, Beretta, Browning, Benelli) with an 80+ shotgun rental program.

The business model combines recurring membership subscriptions with per-activity fees, lodging, dining, retail, and corporate event revenue. Five membership tiers (Individual, Corporate, Junior, Senior, Social) provide year-round access to facilities, unlimited hunts, and guest privileges. Lodging capacity spans 53 rooms across three properties (Main Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, Over & Under Lodge), with a 100-seat dining room, sports bar, and event venues accommodating up to 200 guests. Distribution is exclusively direct — phone and email reservations only, with no online booking. Marketing emphasizes Orvis endorsement, Federal Select Outfitter status, the National Association of Shooting Ranges Five Star Rating, and word-of-mouth within the affluent hunting community. The resort serves high-net-worth individual members, multi-generational hunting parties, and corporate retreat clients seeking team-building experiences in a private nature-focused setting, with celebrity endorsements from Johnny Bench and Tom Watson reinforcing brand positioning.

Name

Flint Oak

Legal name

Flint Oak

Website

https://flintoak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flint Oak is a family-owned, 6,000-acre premier hunting resort in Kansas offering guided upland, European driven, waterfowl, and big game hunts, shooting sports, lodging, dining, and corporate retreats to affluent individual members and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting Resort / Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Premium hunting resort
• Guided wingshooting
• European driven shoots
• Sporting clays courses
• Outdoor hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and multi-year memberships providing year-round access to all facilities and services. Membership tiers include Individual, Corporate, Junior, Senior, and Social memberships with varying benefits and pricing structures.
2. Hunting and Activity Fees: Fees for guided hunts including upland field hunts, European driven shoots, duck hunting, deer hunting, and turkey hunting. Pricing varies by hunt type and duration (e.g., $995 per gun for Double Bird European hunts).
3. Pro Shop and Merchandise Sales: Retail sales of outdoor apparel, shotguns, shells, taxidermy, boots, accessories and more. The Pro Shop features brands such as Orvis, Sitka, Beretta, Browning, Benelli and offers shotgun rental program with over 80 guns.
4. Dining Services: Restaurant dining featuring Prime steaks, wild game cuisines, and regional specialties. Capable of serving 100 people per night. Includes The Last Shot bar with appetizers and after-dinner drinks.
5. Lodging: Multiple lodging options including Main Lodge (40 rooms), Lakeside Lodge (6 rooms), and Over & Under Lodge (7 rooms). All lodging facilities offer year-round access for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flint Oak is a private hunting resort offering fully guided upland bird hunts, European-style driven pheasant shoots, waterfowl hunts, whitetail deer and turkey hunts, sporting clays and other shooting sports, fishing, and luxury lodging and dining across more than 6,000 acres in Southeast Kansas. Membership tiers (Individual, Corporate, Junior, Senior, and Social) provide year-round access to all facilities, and an on-site Pro Shop sells outdoor apparel, shotguns, and accessories. The resort also hosts corporate retreats and event groups in dedicated meeting spaces.

Product overview

Flint Oak is America’s Premier Hunting Resort offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor recreation services centered around hunting experiences. The core offerings include guided upland bird hunts, European-style driven pheasant shoots, waterfowl/duck hunting, big game hunting (deer and turkey), and sport shooting activities (sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, skeet, rifle/pistol ranges). The resort spans over 6,000 acres with three fishing lakes and provides luxury lodging across three distinct properties (Main Lodge with 40 rooms, Lakeside Lodge with 6 rooms, and Over & Under Lodge with 7 rooms), fine dining, event venues, a full-service Pro Shop, and kennels with 120+ trained hunting dogs. Membership programs provide year-round access to all facilities and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upland Hunting Guided upland bird field hunts for quail, pheasant, and chukar, including Super Quail Hunts and UTV-assisted hunts for guests with mobility limitations, delivered as fully guided 3-hour field experiences with bird dogs.
• European Driven Shoots European-style driven pheasant shoots at six distinct sites accommodating 6 to 78 guns, including The Major European (78 guns), The Phoenix (18-36), The Mini (14-28), The Osage (10-20), The Mecca (8-16), and The Scottie/Double Scottie (6-8).
• Waterfowl Hunting Guided duck hunts from four 28-foot pit blinds at West Lake with early morning hunts, hot coffee, breakfast burritos, and Labrador Retriever bird retrieval.
• Big Game Hunting Guided whitetail deer hunting (1-day, 3-day, and 5-day packages) and Spring Turkey hunts with transportation and lodging included for trophy game in Southeast Kansas.
• Sporting Clays Sporting clays courses designed to replicate field hunting scenarios, with a 157-foot tower and life-size bronze target stations; holds the Five Star Rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges.
• Trap & Skeet Traditional clay target shooting facilities with skeet (8 stations, 25 targets) and trap (5 stations, 25 targets) layouts.
• Rifle & Pistol Ranges Bauer Range (600-yard, 15 benches) and two long-range courses (West Ranch Course 100-1100 yards, Water Tower Course 100-1500 yards) with Precision Long-Range Classes and mile-long shooting opportunities.
• Fishing Guided and self-guided fishing on three lakes: Indian Lake (100-acre trophy lake with guided trips), West Lake (private bass boat fishing), and Center Lake (family-friendly with rental boats), targeting largemouth bass, wipers, crappie, and catfish.
• Main Lodge Lodging Primary lodging property with 40 rooms featuring two queen beds each, gun racks, no TVs, and views atop the Hunt Village hillside.
• Lakeside Lodge Original 1978 homestead barn converted to a lodge with six luxurious sleeping rooms, meeting/wedding space, chef-prepared dinner service, and a fully stocked bar.
• Over & Under Lodge Seven-room luxury lodge built in 2016 with king-size beds, oversized walk-in showers, mini fridges, flat screen TVs, and upper/lower levels.
• Main Dining Fine dining restaurant serving up to 100 guests nightly with Prime steaks, wild game cuisines, an extensive wine list, and signature Apple Dumplings, prepared by an Executive Chef.
• The Last Shot Bar Sports bar offering wines, whiskeys, cold beer on tap, multiple TVs, and Chef-inspired appetizers for after-dinner drinks.
• Corporate Retreats and Event Venues Team-building getaways and corporate events with custom activity itineraries combining outdoor activities, meetings, and lodging in a remote setting. Meeting venues include the Mallard Room (200 guests), Board Room (12 executives with video conferencing), Flint Oak Room (70 people), and Clubhouse (80 people with patio).
• Pro Shop On-site retail store carrying outdoor apparel, shotguns (80+ rental guns), shells, taxidermy, boots, and accessories from brands including Orvis, Sitka, Beretta, Benelli, Browning, Federal, Under Armour, Oakley, Kuhl, Franchi, and Crispi.
• Membership Programs Year-round membership tiers — Individual, Corporate (three designees), Junior (ages 21-40), Senior (70+ with five-year tenure), and Social (six-month seasonal, April–September) — providing year-round access to facilities, unlimited hunts, guest privileges, and member pricing on activities, dining, and lodging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fishing catches include 9+ pound bass and 18-pound wipers on Indian Lake
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlint Oak is an Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge, holding one of the highest honors in the hunting world. The endorsement recognizes exceptional habitat, expert guides, and unmatched hospitality. Flint Oak has been named a finalist for Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year four out of the last five years.
• Kansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlint Oak hosts the annual Flint Oak/K-State Scholarship Shoot, a charitable shooting event benefiting Kansas State University students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• White Oak Plantation: Private hunting plantation in the Southeast U.S. offering quail, deer, and turkey hunting with luxury lodge accommodations. Closely comparable as a multi-generation-owned hunting estate offering guided hunts, premium lodging, and similar corporate retreat functions targeting the same affluent outdoors demographic.
• Orvis Sandanona: Orvis-owned premier wingshooting lodge in New York's Hudson Valley offering driven pheasant shoots, sporting clays, and luxury accommodations. Directly comparable as an Orvis-endorsed sporting lodge serving the same affluent hunting demographic with similar guided hunt and clay shooting product mix.
• The Audubon Club: Private membership hunting and sporting club in Louisiana offering upland bird hunting, waterfowl, and big game experiences with lodge accommodations. Closely matches Flint Oak's combination of guided hunting, lodging, and member-based business model targeting similar clientele.
• Pine Hill Plantation: Premier quail hunting plantation in South Carolina with luxury lodge accommodations. Directly comparable as a high-end wing shooting destination targeting affluent hunting enthusiasts with bespoke service and corporate retreat capabilities in a similar premium tier.
• El Chorro Lodge: Historic Arizona hunting lodge known for premium bird hunting experiences including quail, dove, and pheasant. Comparable in its luxury lodging combined with guided wingshooting across diverse southwestern terrain and similar heritage-driven brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Resort at Paws Up: Montana luxury ranch resort spanning 37,000 acres offering glamping, fine dining, and outdoor activities including seasonal hunting. Comparable as a high-end ranch-based hospitality experience targeting affluent experiential travelers, with broader luxury positioning than hunting-only operators.
• Vermejo Park Ranch: Ted Turner-owned 590,000-acre private ranch in New Mexico offering luxury lodging, wildlife viewing, fishing, and big game hunting. Comparable at scale for combining expansive conservation-focused property with premium hunting experiences and luxury hospitality infrastructure.
• Cibolo Creek Ranch: Historic 30,000-acre luxury ranch resort in West Texas offering restored historic lodging, fine dining, and seasonal hunting. Comparable as a destination luxury ranch with similar real estate intensity, multi-building lodging capacity, and corporate retreat capabilities.
• King Ranch: Iconic 825,000-acre Texas ranch operating hunting, agricultural, and heritage tourism businesses. Comparable for combining massive contiguous acreage with managed wildlife habitat and premium hunting experiences for affluent clientele, though at much larger scale.
• Triple Creek Ranch: Relais & Châteaux luxury ranch resort in Montana offering all-inclusive wilderness experiences including seasonal hunting and fly fishing. Comparable as a high-end destination ranch combining luxury hospitality with curated outdoor activities at similar price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flintoak
• Instagraminstagram.com/flintoak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flint-oak

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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