Our Story
Two brothers, 800 acres, and twenty-five years of doing it our way
From Texas to Bladenboro
It started in the late 1990s when Ronald and Joe Allen traveled to Texas for a hunt. The shoot lit them up — and on the drive home, the two brothers had the same thought: "We can do this at home."
In 2000, they opened the hunting preserve on family land in Bladenboro, North Carolina. They started small, focused on traditional quail hunting. Word got around — about the hunts, about Joe's cooking, and about the way guests got treated like family the minute they pulled in the drive.
What started as a small quail operation has grown into 800+ acres, a 12-room lodge, a full-service gun store, an event venue, an RV destination, and a Creek Boats dealership — all run by the same family, on the same land.
The Allen Brothers experience
Our Journey
Milestones along the way
The Beginning
Ronald and Joe Allen open the hunting preserve, starting with quail hunting on their family land in Bladenboro.
Expanding the Experience
Introduced pheasant tower shoots based on traditional English driven hunts. Added lodge accommodations for overnight guests.
TV Feature
Featured on Bob Redfern's Outdoor Magazine TV Series, bringing national attention to our preserve.
The Gun Store Opens
Opened Bladen County's first full-service gun store, offering firearms, ammunition, and CCW classes.
Creek Boats Dealership
Became an authorized dealer for Creek Boats, the rotomolded micro-skiffs built down the road in Albemarle, NC — for anglers who want to fish water others can't reach.
800+ Acres, Six Businesses
Hosting dozens of groups and hundreds of guests every year — from local families to NFL players and national figures — across the hunting preserve, gun store, lodge, venue, RV destination, and boat dealership.
What We Stand For
Three things we don't compromise on
Family First
We treat every guest like family. From the moment you pull up the driveway, you're part of the Allen Brothers — that's hospitality, not service.
Stuff That Works
From the habitat we manage to the gear on our shelves: if we wouldn't run it ourselves, we don't put our name on it. Plain and simple.
Land Stewardship
We're stewards of this land — and we plan to be for the long haul. Every season's habitat work is done with the next generation in mind.
Notable Visitors
Over the years, we've been honored to host some remarkable guests
Allen Brothers has welcomed guests from all walks of life — from local families and corporate groups to professional athletes and public figures. Our guest list includes players from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts, as well as Donald Trump Jr. — all drawn by the same thing: good hunts, good food, and a property that feels like nowhere else.
"It doesn't matter who you are—when you're here, you're family."
— Ronald Allen
Meet the Team
The family behind Allen Brothers Outdoors
Ronald Allen
Co-Owner
Ronald runs the business side and is usually the voice on the other end of the phone. If you've booked a hunt at Allen Brothers, you've probably talked to him.
Joe Allen
Co-Owner & Chef
Joe runs the kitchen. The hearty Southern fare that keeps guests coming back year after year? That's mostly him — with Kaye and Jill pitching in to keep everyone fed during hunting season.
Kaye Allen
Event Venue & Hospitality
Kaye runs the Event Venue side of things — weddings, receptions, family reunions, corporate events. From the first inquiry through the day-of, she's the one you'll be working with. She also pitches in on the lodge kitchen during hunting season.
Jill Allen
Family Team
Jill is part of what makes Allen Brothers feel like family. Alongside Joe, she's a steady presence in the kitchen and around the lodge — pitching in wherever she's needed to keep things humming.
The Folks Behind Allen Brothers
The Allen family, the regulars, and the guests who keep coming back
Come See What Keeps Folks Coming Back
Whether it's your first hunt, a family weekend, or a wedding date — we'd be glad to talk.