OLD SOREHEAD OUTFITTERS TEAM

Founder
JP LONGBOTHAM
JP has been a professional hunting guide for over 10 years. He holds a world record for the Racka sheep in the airgun category. From his abilities with the airgun, JP was the first ever guide to successfully down a Pronghorn antelope in the state of Texas. Born and raised in Midland, with a strong ranching and hunting background, JP is one of a duo of experts serving as hunting guides for the OSO hunts. His family has worked cattle ranching for over 100 years in the area, and has become a Texas landmark. Hunting all of his life, he has shot several Pope and Young Deer as well as Boone and Crockett.

Guide
NICK FINCHER
Grew up in a small agricultural town 50 miles northeast of Snyder with a population of under 500. Hunting became a way of life for him at a very young age, as did ranch and farm work.

Guide
AUSTIN MCMANUS
Born and raised in southern Nevada. Professional guide in Arizona and Nevada, hunted Elk Mule deer, and desert bighorn. Texas transplant, enthusiastic about pursuing Texas game and exotics. Passion for predator hunting.

Guide
DUANE WOLTZ
Duane has been a proud member of Safari Club International for over 25 years, showcasing his lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation and ethical hunting. Born and raised in the foothills of Montana, Duane's upbringing immersed him in a diverse range of landscapes, from the towering high mountain peaks to the wide-open prairies teeming with antelope. His passion for hunting has taken him around the globe, including serving as a professional hunter (PH) in South Africa, where he guided clients through successful pursuits of plains game and the iconic Big Five. Back in the United States, Duane has built a distinguished career as a hunting guide, leading expeditions across Texas—from the panhandle and south Texas to as far west as El Paso and into Mexico. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to the hunting tradition make him a respected figure in the community.

Guide
BRYCE TARBET
Bryce has been an avid outdoorsman and hunter for 15+ years. He has successfully hunted on 5 continents, with plans to make it to all 7. Born and raised in eastern New Mexico and west Texas with oil and agricultural ties. With years of guiding experience, Bryce has quickly developed a knack for helping clients pursue their dream trophies. However, for Bryce, it's not all about the trophy. He takes pride in conservation and management efforts. He is always eager for the next chase and the rush that follows a successful day.

Guide
HUNTER BAKER
Hunter grew up in a small town in North Texas and has been part of the guiding industry for all his life. He feels most of his purpose in sharing his passion for hunting with others. Every year, he looks forward to meeting new clients, building lasting relationships, and doing what he loves most - being in the outdoors.

Software Engineer
KYLE MALLARD
After his time in the military, Kyle moved back home where he graduated from the University of Memphis. He now currently works as a Computer Scientist for the Naval Information Warfare Center and enjoyed his thermal scope hog hunt so much, that he offered to create this website pro-bono to help spread the word out to others who would benefit from this great outfitting service.

