Paul Ranft has hunted and fished all his life, guiding and teaching others about the outdoors. His love of the outdoors has taken him all over the world.

He has harvested over 40 Pope & Young animals throughout his life, Paul has co-produced most of the shows he has filmed, and has produced and appeared in many commercials. He is a freelance videographer for Scent-Lok and Keith Warren.

Paul Ranft with many whitetail bucks he's harvested
Paul with some of the many whitetails he’s killed

  • Appeared on shows such as Wildlife Point Blank, Scent-Lok’s Bucks, Bulls and Bears, and Keith Warren’s Outdoor Show.
  • As a cameraman/hunter for Wildlife Point Blank, one of the shows Paul was involved with, it received a Golden Moose Award, Outdoor Channel’s highest award.
  • Guest speaker on Mike Avery’s Outdoor Radio Talk Show and has hosted an outdoor radio talk Show.
  • Authored articles for Buck Fax Magazine
  • Presented at many seminars for local banquets and outdoor shows.

Paul has also developed one of the largest taxidermy studios, Classical Taxidermy, in his hometown of Niles, Michigan. Although Paul can typically be found hunting near his business in Iowa, his hunting has taken him all over the world; from the plains of Africa to the Australian outback. Paul has truly distinguished himself from the crowd. He loves giving back and sharing the outdoors with others. Take a moment to talk to Paul and you will understand the passion, the expert knowledge, and the drive that he will put into a quality hunt for you.