briarwood sporting club

What briarwood sporting club does

Briarwood Sporting Club operates a 440+ acre private hunting and fishing destination in Bellefontaine, Ohio, offering fully-guided trophy whitetail deer hunts (3-day estate hunts and 5-day open range hunts), annual fishing memberships, and luxury lodge accommodations across five properties (Angler's Retreat, Pine Lake, Rainbow Lake, Briarwood Lake, and Trout Haven lodges). The club's core assets include an on-site whitetail deer breeding facility producing genetically superior trophy bucks graded by SCI score (with trophy fees reaching $14,000+ for 200"+" class animals), 18 private lakes, streams, and ponds stocked with 19 fish species including rare Golden Rainbow, Blue, and Calico Trout, and 80+ acres of managed food plots. Ancillary services encompass fly fishing instruction delivered via an Orvis-certified partnership, guided fishing, bird hunting, sporting clays, taxidermy and meat processing coordination, and private jet transportation for guests.

The business serves three primary customer segments: affluent outdoor enthusiasts pursuing trophy whitetail hunting and premium fishing, corporate groups from construction, logistics, and business services industries seeking executive retreats, and multi-generational families maintaining outdoor traditions. Revenue is generated through one-time hunting packages priced at $5,000-$6,000 per hunter (plus trophy fees) for open range hunts and $550/day plus tiered trophy fees for estate hunts, recurring annual fishing memberships, and add-on services. The company is privately owned by Chris and Kristy Daniels, who acquired the property in 2008, and operates with an 18-person team under a direct, concierge-style sales model (website/phone consultation and on-site tours). Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer with no intermediaries, and marketing relies on organic content, social media, and member referrals rather than paid acquisition.

Name

briarwood sporting club

Website

https://briarwoodclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Briarwood Sporting Club is a private 440+ acre Ohio sporting club offering trophy whitetail hunts, fishing memberships across 18 waters, five luxury lodges, and fly fishing instruction to affluent individuals, multi-generational families, and corporate retreat clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114), Hunting and Trapping (1142)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Guided whitetail hunts
• Private fishing club
• Luxury outdoor lodging
• Corporate hunting retreats
• Fly fishing instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellefontaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hunting Packages: Premium guided whitetail deer hunting experiences including estate hunts (3-day fully-guided) and open range hunts (5-day semi-guided). Trophy fees based on SCI score for estate hunts. All-inclusive pricing covers lodging, meals, beverages, guide services, and transportation.
2. Fishing Memberships: Annual membership providing 24/7 access to 18 lakes, streams, and ponds with 19 species of fish. Members receive unlimited guest access at no additional charge, locker storage, boat access, and use of all club amenities.
3. Lodging Accommodations: Five luxury lodges available for booking: Angler's Retreat (sleeps 14), Pine Lake Lodge (sleeps 15), Rainbow Lake Lodge (sleeps 12), Briarwood Lake Lodge (sleeps 10), and Trout Haven Lodge (sleeps 5). Includes modern amenities, kitchens, fireplaces, and lake views.
4. Guided Fishing Services: Fly fishing instruction and guided fishing services for members and guests. Includes professional guides, gear provision, and personalized instruction tailored to skill level.
5. Ancillary Outdoor Services: Additional services including bird hunting (pheasant, chukar, partridge), sporting clays, fish cleaning and smoking, taxidermy coordination, meat processing, and private jet transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Briarwood Sporting Club offers all-inclusive guided whitetail deer hunts (3-day estate hunts and 5-day open range hunts), annual private fishing memberships with 24/7 access to 18 lakes/streams/ponds, fly fishing instruction, and luxury lodge accommodations on a 440+ acre private estate in Ohio. Ancillary services include bird hunting, sporting clays, fish cleaning and smoking, taxidermy coordination, meat processing, and private jet transportation.

Product overview

Briarwood Sporting Club is an all-inclusive outdoor recreation destination offering trophy whitetail deer hunting and private fishing experiences across a 440+ acre property in Ohio. The core offerings consist of Estate Hunting (fully-guided 3-day trophy hunts) and Open Range Hunting (semi-guided 5-day hunts on exclusive properties), alongside Fishing Memberships providing 24/7 access to 18 streams, lakes, and ponds with 19 fish species. Accommodations include five private lodges: Angler's Retreat Lodge (sleeps 14), Pine Lake Lodge (sleeps 15), Rainbow Lake Lodge (sleeps 12), Briarwood Lake Lodge (sleeps 10), and Trout Haven Lodge (sleeps 5). Additional services encompass Fly Fishing Instruction and Guided Fishing Services through Orvis-certified partners, Corporate Retreat packages with concierge planning, and harvest processing and taxidermy coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Estate Hunting Fully-guided three-day trophy whitetail deer hunts on the private 440+ acre estate with 80+ acres of food plots and genetically superior deer bred on-site; includes one-on-one guide services, lodging, meals, beverages, and trophy fees based on SCI score. Targeted at affluent hunters seeking mature 200\"+ bucks.
• Open Range Hunting Semi-guided five-day whitetail deer hunts on exclusive hunting rights to prime Ohio properties during bow, gun, and muzzleloader seasons. Pricing from $5,000 to $6,000 per hunter and includes pre-scouted stand locations, transportation, lodging, meals, and beverages.
• Fishing Membership Annual subscription-based private fishing club membership providing 24/7 access to 18 lakes, streams, and ponds stocked with 19 species of fish. Includes unlimited complimentary guest access, orientation sessions, boat access, locker storage, and use of all club amenities.
• Fly Fishing Instruction Guided fly fishing lessons and courses (2.5-4 hours standard) provided by Orvis-certified instructors covering gear, technique, casting, and fish behavior. Groups up to 10 welcome. Available to members and guests.
• Guided Fishing Services Personal fishing guide services for members and guests covering strategies, locations, bait types, and gear usage on private lakes and streams. Standard offering includes one guide with up to three learners for three hours, with additional anglers and time available.
• Corporate Retreats All-inclusive corporate hunting and fishing retreats with concierge planning, guided hunts, team-building activities, farm-to-table meals, and luxury lodge accommodations. Targeted at companies in construction, logistics, and trades seeking relationship-building experiences outside traditional office or golf course settings.
• Angler's Retreat Lodge Four-bedroom lakefront lodge sleeping 14 guests with full bathrooms, expansive great room, massive stone fireplace, covered patio with fire pit, and dock access on Briarwood Lake. Available for booking by hunting guests and fishing members.
• Pine Lake Lodge Five-bedroom lodge sleeping 15 with modern kitchen, WiFi, DirecTV, pool table, stone fireplace, wrap-around deck with outdoor grill, and pavilion with fire pit area. Available for booking by hunting guests and fishing members.
• Rainbow Lake Lodge Private seven-bedroom lodge sleeping 12 with modern kitchen, WiFi, sunken fireplace, large deck with grill, and exclusive access to Rainbow Lake. Available for booking by hunting guests and fishing members.
• Briarwood Lake Lodge Four-bedroom lodge sleeping 10 with full kitchen, stone fireplace, wooden deck with grill, and access to Briarwood Lake with two boats reserved for lodge guests. Available for booking by hunting guests and fishing members.
• Trout Haven Lodge Cozy one-room rustic lodge sleeping 5 with queen bunk beds, full bathroom, kitchen, WiFi, DirecTV, outdoor grill, and private waterfront fire pit on Perch Pond. Available for booking by hunting guests and fishing members.
• Ancillary Outdoor Services Additional outdoor services including bird hunting (pheasant, chukar, partridge), sporting clays, fish cleaning and smoking, taxidermy coordination, meat processing, and private jet transportation for guests and members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to whitetails in excess of 200" with potential for 300"+ trophy deer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Safari Club International (SCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SCI (Safari Club International) supporting conservation and hunting advocacy. SCI is a global organization dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation.
• Dallas Safari Club (DSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DSC (Dallas Safari Club), an international wildlife conservation organization that promotes ethical hunting practices and supports wildlife conservation efforts.
• Orvis-WorthingtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationOrvis store partnership providing professional fishing guides for fly fishing instruction and guided fishing services at Briarwood. Guides sourced from Orvis-certified instructors.
• Mad River OutfittersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal fly fishing outfitter partnership for equipment and guide services in the Central Ohio area.
• Hilliard Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber membership supporting business networking and community connections in the Columbus metro area.
• Logan County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber membership supporting business connections and tourism in Logan County, Ohio where the property is located.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tarryall River Ranch: Colorado all-inclusive guest ranch combining fly fishing, hunting, and luxury cabin lodging on private waters — closely mirrors Briarwood's bundled fishing, hunting, and luxury lodge experience.
• King Ranch: Historic Texas ranch offering premium guided hunting on a massive private property with full hospitality and lodging — directly comparable to Briarwood's estate-hunt and concierge lodging model, scaled to a much larger acreage footprint.
• High Adventure Ranch: Premium Kansas whitetail hunting preserve offering fully-guided trophy hunts on privately managed habitat — a near-identical business model to Briarwood's estate and open-range whitetail hunts.
• Three Forks Ranch: Luxury Colorado guest ranch offering all-inclusive fly fishing, sporting clays, and upland hunting with premium lodging — comparable to Briarwood's fly-fishing, bird-hunting, and luxury lodge offering.

Broad incumbents

• The Broadmoor: Iconic Colorado luxury resort with on-property fly fishing, shooting, and outdoor programming — broader luxury resort model but overlapping premium outdoor experience customer with Briarwood.
• Bass Pro Shops: Largest U.S. outdoor recreation retailer and operator of outdoor hospitality venues (Big Cedar Lodge) — serves the same affluent outdoor enthusiast customer base as Briarwood across equipment, lodging, and experiences.
• Cabela's: Major U.S. outdoor sporting goods retailer (now part of Bass Pro) targeting hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts — overlapping customer base and category, though operating at retail rather than experiential scale.
• Big Cedar Lodge: Missouri destination resort with extensive fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure programming under the Bass Pro brand — broader scale and amenity mix, but overlapping premium outdoor hospitality customer.
• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort: Large luxury Pennsylvania resort with on-property sporting activities including fly fishing, hunting, and shooting — broader portfolio of amenities than Briarwood but overlapping premium outdoor hospitality positioning.
• Orvis: Iconic American fly-fishing brand operating equipment retail, schools, and endorsed lodges — already a direct partner with Briarwood (Orvis-Worthington guides) and a broader incumbent in the same fly-fishing experience category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BriarwoodClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/BriarwoodSportingClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/briarwoodsportingclub
• TikToktiktok.com/@briarwood_sporting_club
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/briarwood-sporting-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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