Donnie McClellan

As owner of Bucks and Beards one of the most enjoyable things is for Donnie to guide his hunters.  “It’s the fun part of this business McClellan says.” “To see someone succeed makes all of the long, sleepless hours worth it! I have worked hard at continually making this a better place and am proud of the direction we are headed. We have a great repeat business, and value the growing group of regulars that come to hunt with us every year!”

Donnie also sells real estate for Enterprise Realty in Maryville, Mo. Another venture in the making is a hunting and recreational land management and leasing business.

 Other interests include racing dirt Late Model cars and motorcycles, snow skiing, fishing and yes, hunting. Donnie and his wife Stormy reside in Maryville, Mo. They have four children, Taylor 20, Cameron 18, Blair 16, and Shannon 13.

Eric Lafollette
  

In 2002 Eric Lafollette came on his first hunt at Bucks and Beards. Recognizing his ability to get along great with people and his knowledge of hunting, he began guiding for us in the fall of 2005. Eric headed up the Grant City, Missouri lodge and did an outstanding job of guiding and taking care of our people! He has a tireless work ethic and a never quit attitude! By trade, Eric is an archery specialist for Jay's Sporting Goods in Clare, Michigan. He is up to date with all of the latest and greatest products in the archery world. Please look him up if you are ever in their store.

Taylor McClellan

  Taylor has been helping with the hunting business since the beginning. He began guiding turkey hunts when he was 13. People would leave our lodge, with him, and a puzzled look on their face, but would almost always return with a smile and a bird. He is a very accomplished hunter and guide at age 20! Now in college, Taylor is becoming more involved in our business and is now handling our web site, marketing and leasing. Working toward a degree in economics, Taylor will be a major asset to our growth and success in the future!

Cameron McClellan

Cameron is currently a freshman at NWMSU. He has helped guide hunters since the age of 14. His current duties are guiding, land maintenance, and keeping all of our vehicles and equipment in shape He recently started his own business planting food plots and land maintenance for absentee landowners. During the summer months you will find Cameron racing his Yamaha at local motocross tracks! He has a real love for speed and the outdoors!