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Red Dirt Outdoors is proud of our Pro-Staffers:

Pro-Staff / Owner James Wilkins:


James is an EMT-Paramedic and a Law Enforcement Officer. His favorite animal to hunt is Turkey in the springtime, but lives for deer archery. James has been hunting since he was 4 years old, when his dad would take him turkey hunting. James's dad has been the biggest hunting influence, and James still hunts and fishes with him at least once a week. James's favorite hunting quote is "You can't kill anything from the recliner."

Pro-Staff Riley Haines:


Riley is an Emergency Medical Technician who lives in Konawa, Oklahoma. His favorite animal to hunt is Oklahoma Whitetails, and he enjoys trout fishing. Riley has been hunting since he was 10 years old, and his father has been his biggest influence not only in hunting, but in life as well. Riley's favorite hunting quote is "If you feel like you've been in your tree stand to long.....wait another hour."

Pro-Staff Taylor Deaton:


Taylor is a Firefighter / EMT who lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His favorite animal to hunt is Whitetail deer, and enjoys rock climbing and mountain biking. Taylor has been hunting his entire life, and practices QDMA on family owned land in Johnston County, OK. Taylor also feels his father has had the biggest influence on his life and his passion for the outdoors.

Pro-Staff Jarrod Hertzler


Staff Sgt. Jarrod Hertzler is an Army veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan over a 10 year Army career. Jarrod is a Scuba Diving Instructor, and a team member on the Carter County, OK Dive Team. After proudly serving his country, Jarrod is now attending the University of Oklahoma majoring in Nursing, with future plans to enlist in the Air Force as an officer. Jarrod enjoys deep sea fishing, diving, and predator hunting.

Pro-Staff Keaton Alexander


Keaton Alexander is an Armed Security Officer at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. Keaton was born and raised in McAlester, OK. Keaton got hooked on hunting when he was just 5 years old, after a successful foggy morning white tail hunt with his dad. Keaton's favorite game animals to hunt are White Tail Deer, and lives for the transition of weather between mid-October and November. Keaton is also a skilled and experience noodler, routinely catching catfish that would terrify most normal men.

Pro Staff Chance Drawbaugh



Chance works in the oil production field. He is from Ada, Oklahoma. Chance says he was very blessed to be brought up in a household that supported his hunting habits. Like most of us, Chance's biggest influence growing was his dad, he says his dad introduced him to hunting and taught him the ins and outs. Chance is very active in hunting and outdoor outreach. He is a guide for disabled kids, and the new archery teacher at Stonewall school, for 5th through the 8th grades. Chance's favorite animal to hunt is White Tail, but he also enjoys duck and turkey hunting. Chance is working on opening a gun shop and indoor gun range. We're really excited to have such an experienced outdoorsman on staff.