Paul ranft's Page

Who referred you to The Zone?

samantha virk, she will appear on one of my shows, look for her this fall on "Factory to Field".

Age

49

Occupation

taxidermist/host of television show called "Factory to Field". www.factorytofield.com, Iowa Outfitter, www.timberridgeoutfitters.com

What do you like to hunt?

Deer, Elk, Turkey, Waterfowl, Bear, Upland Game, All Game

Weapon of Choice

bow

Favorite Channel

outdoor channel/Sportsman channel/Discovery/History Channels

Favorite TV Show

Two and Half Men/Factory to Field on the Sportsman Channel

About Me

Paul has been a trophy hunter all his life and has taken over three dozen record book animals in his career, taking at least one every year. And not just deer. His take of turkeys is comparable to his deer record.

He has appeared on numerous commercials for The Outdoors Channel and you may have seen him on the many shows in which he has participated (he's not only a cameraman for the network, but also works in front of the camera from time to time).

He was recently featured in the April 2005 issue of Bow Hunting World magazine and is considered one of the up and coming talents on The Outdoors Channel.

Paul has lived his entire life in Michigan where he has learned deer habitat and behavior. He became a disabled veteran while serving in the Army. Since that time, he has made his living as a professional taxidermist, Lake Michigan fishing guide, and by running Timber Ridge Outfitters. He also guides turkey and elk hunters all over the country, but his true love is guiding for big deer.

Paul is a field producer for Scent-Loks TV and Keith Warren Outdoors, and is a 'pro-staffer' for Scent-Lok, Moon Guide, Arrow-Dynamic Solutions, Renegade bows, Trophy-Taker, and Double Bull Blinds.

Factory to Field will air on the Sportsman Channel which is on Comcast Cable reaching over seven million viewers. As well as Extreme Outdoor Network (xontv.tv), an internet based network seen worldwide. Great Lakes has top of the line cameras equipped with High Definition capability, along with state of the art editing and software for production of the program to ensure an uncompromised level of production. Great Lakes' innovative concept will provide a major benefit to sponsors that other programs don't provide: Great Lakes will charge the same amount that is charged to a sponsor for a 30 second ad and will also give the sponsor a 22 minute show dedicated solely to their product. Along with a commercial airing 78 different times throughout the season, a product usage portion of the show and a DVD that can be used for promotional use.

What do you like to fish for?

All Species

How did you hear about the Zone?

thru Samantha Virk