Our Team

Kyle Thissell

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Kyle is an accomplished hunter with over 28-years of experience, specializing in big game hunting. Kyle grew up in Oregon and developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age. His love for nature led him to pursue a career as a guide, where he could share his expertise with others while promoting responsible outdoor practices.

Kyle specializes in hunting big game animals and is a strong advocate for conservation and sustainable practices. Before starting Northern Nevada Outfitters, Kyle was a sub-guide for nine years working with multiple outfitters. During his time as a sub-guide, Kyle harvested multiple world class animals. He has hunted all the west coast states, in New Zealand and British Columbia. Kyle is passionate about mentoring young outdoor enthusiasts and believes that sharing knowledge and experiences is key to developing a new generation of responsible and skilled outdoor adventurers.

After surviving his own harrowing battle with cancer, Kyle felt a profound calling to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar struggles. His journey was marked by the isolation, financial strain, and emotional upheaval that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. Driven by his firsthand understanding of the recovery journey, and his reliance on the outdoors to get him through some of his toughest times, Kyle is determined to turn his experience into a source of hope for others.

Pete Chapin

Volunteer Subguide

Pete is a life-long Nevadan born in Hawthorne, Nevada. Pete grew up in a hunting family and gained an appreciation for Nevada’s beautiful landscapes and animals. Pete is honored to be a part of Northern Nevada Outfitters and the positive experiences that youth, cancer survivors, and veterans can have with an outdoor hunting adventure.

Pete raised his two children to hunt and appreciate the Nevada outdoors, conservation, gun safety, and the harvest. Pete understands that youth are the future of hunting culture and its traditions. Pete is also a cancer survivor and is proud to honor cancer survivors by providing a hunting experience for those who won their personal battle with cancer. Finally, Pete is a son, grandson, and nephew of numerous veterans who sacrificed so that Americans can live in Freedom! That is a debt that Northern Nevada Outfitters is proud to repay!

Tyce Grate

Youth Mentor/Volunteer

Tyce is our first Youth Mentor Volunteer for Northern Nevada Outfitters. Tyce started hunting when he was three years old. His first trip was with his dad in area 10. Tyce’s favorite game to hunt is Bull Elk and he is happiest with a bow in his hands. Tyce learned how to shoot a bow from his dad and began competition archery at 8 years old. In addition to Nevada, Tyce has hunted in Oregon, California, Utah, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Alaska, and Africa. Tyce joined NNO to teach youth about the outdoors and share what he loves to do with the next generation of hunters. To Tyce, hunting is important for the youth because it develops the next generation of hunters to conserve Nevada wildlife and protect our public lands.