References – 2009
Please note: At the conclusion of each hunt, we send hunters a post-hunt questionnaire, and it is from these documents that the quotes below are taken. Hunters are asked, “Regarding your hunt, are you (circle one) not satisfied – satisfied – very satisfied.”?
Listed below are ALL of the post-hunt documents we have received back from our 2009 season hunters to date. Of course, not all hunters return the questionnaires. We get permission from each before we list a name and contact information. Some comments below had no name attached, but they gave us permission to use the comment and we have done so, even though some are unfavorable. Each camp is listed separately. Each list of comments begins with those who were “very satisfied”. Those who were “satisfied” are listed next. Those few who were less-than or “not satisfied” are listed last. In each group, the list is arranged, more or less, in the order in which we received the questionnaires back from the hunters.
Abbreviations used: First = first time hunting here
R = repeat hunter
RR = has hunted here several times
RRR = has hunted here numerous times
Please feel free to contact anyone you see listed here. They have agreed to act as a reference. Please note whether a phone number is d – day or n – night.
HOME CAMP
Very Satisfied
“I probably saw 50 bucks of all sizes during my hunt. Great camp – see lots of game – excellent guides – great people – great food, great service.” Meredith Kuehl, Fort Collins, CO d 970 493-4475; outthedoor54@hotmail.com (RR)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of game seen) Excellent.” David Hatfield, Catawba, NC davidhatfield72@hotmail.com (first)
“(regarding quantity/quality of game seen) 100% every stand. I would say top of line camp.” Glen Wingereid, Crystal Lake, IL d 815 788-8768 (RR)
“Don’t change anything. This is the best time I have all year. I really feel like family when I am at Adobe. It just feels like home. Great fun, great people and there are some deer also.” Carroll Lineberger, Jr., Crouse, NC d 704 200-7224; n 704 748-9867; TerrellCampingjr@charter.net (RRR)
“(regarding quantity/quality of deer) More than expected.” John A. Newsome, Effingham, IL d 217 868-5431; n 217 821-5995; sales@simproducts.com (RRR)
“(regarding quantity/quality of deer) Plentiful / high.” Andy Young, Nazareth, PA
d/n 610 759-3284; andyry@aol.com (RRR)
“(Regarding quality/quantity of game seen) Great.” Tony Alevizos, Crystal Lake, IL d 815 477-1961 (First)
“It’s more like family than hunting. The excitement of meeting old friends is so important. You continue to have the same people there means a lot.” Carroll Lineberger, Sr., Terrell, NC d/n 704 614-9195 (RR)
“Saw lots of deer, very good young bucks, but not as good as past years. I would recommend this hunt because it is the only relaxing hunt I know. Always a blast.” Justin Boehler, Amsterdam, NY d/n 518 813-2929; boehlerj50@hotmail.com (RR)
“Outstanding in every way – new lodge room made camp more relaxing. Gained 10 lbs in 5 days. Great food. Shot biggest deer of my life – saw more deer than ever before.” Craig Boehler, Amsterday, NY d 518 842-6303; n 518 212-6503; cbboehler@aol.com (RR)
“The quality and quantity of game is excellent. The guides and hunters that are at camp become like family, as well as the cook and skinner. The entire experience is fabulous. Everyone goes out of their way to make your hunt the best ever.” Anthony M. Rocco, Tewksbury, MA d 978 500-1486; n 978 851-5388; daroc8935@yahoo.com (RR)
“Some nice bucks and a lot of does.” Walt Wilken, Elizabethtown, PA d 717 367-0885; wilkewal@embarqmail.com (RR)
“Lots of bucks mostly nice.” Bryan Chambers, Apollo, PA d 412 558-8137; cjb6102@aol.com (First)
“Overall experience is best. The low pressure of what a person kills or doesn’t kill is great for clients. You make everyone feel good about what they shoot. Love the Trophy Option, too.” Rick Pierce, Shreveport, LA d 318 798-5085; n 318 524-0784; rickpierce@gorpr.com (RR) (Rick hunted the Trophy Option and took no buck)
“Everything about the hunt was great.” John Paul Kerr, Cary, MS d 662 873-2661; n 662 873-4142; johnkerr@deltaimplementco.com (First)
“Lots of deer – bucks a bit smaller than usual. (I would recommend this hunt because) Lots of deer, excellent guides and very friendly atmosphere. After 9 years, it just keeps getting better.” Tom Biehl, Fleetwood, PA d 610 683-6333; pbflower@ptd.net (RRR)
“(Describe the trophy or game collected) Met some great people and saw beautiful sunsets. (Describe the quantity/quality of game you saw) Excellent. Great clean environment.” Mark Payne, Tallahassee, FL d 850 933-3788; n 850 656-8711; mark@jmco.com (RR) (Mark hunted the Trophy Option and took no buck).
“I have been to Home Camp for 4 years now and have not been disappointed in the quality of the deer or the amount of deer.” Wayne Schantz, Round Rock, TX fencemanlevit@yahoo.com (RRR)
“Doing a great job. Very pleasant experience with excellent memories.” John A. Newsome, Effingham, IL d/n 217 821-5995; sales@simproducts.com (RRR)
“Lots of game, plenty of stands, good feeders, knowledgeable guides.” Bob Baker, Pierson, FL home 386 749-4131; cell 386 747-2722; bob30.06baker@yahoo.com (First)
“Excellent game in quantity, great food, quality guides and comfortable lodging.” Kyle Fields, Allentown, PA d 610 739-2870; n 610 432-1249; kylemfields@gmail.com (RR)
“(I would recommend this hunt because) 1. The quality and quantity deer seen is always outstanding. 2. The friendships that are made every year is always a plus. 3. Everyone of the guides and host go out of their way to teach a new or experienced hunt more about what hunting is really about.” John Romine, Oklahoma City, OK d 405 417-1691; n 405 721-7602; john.romine@chk.com (RR)
“Outstanding / quality hunt.” Ed McFarland, Anderson, SC d 864 964-9156; n 864 376-8376; elmcfarland@bellsouth.net (RR)
“(game seen) 27 bucks – 22 does” Scott Dykes, Phenix City, AL k/n 706 888-4947; superiorroofing@bellsouth.net (First)
“Great people! Usually good bucks. Fair rules.” Bruce Dennington, Fort Myers, FL
D 239 218-2991; denninba@yahoo.com (RR)
“Don’t change a thing. Great people. Great hunt.” Lyle Olson, Chapin, SC d 803 945-2207; lolson@sc.rr.com (RRR)
“Quality and quantity of game only surpassed by the fun in camp with good friends.” Frank Kollar, Crozet, VA d/n 434 823-8181; frankkollar@earthlink.net (RR)
“Trip of a lifetime with plenty of deer to see every day.” Chris Patchin, Columbus, GA
D 706 587-8357; n 706 322-1875; one12apparel@gmail.com (First)
“The amount and quality of fair-chase game animals can’t be beat.” Hunter Biehl, Wyomissing, PA d 610 678-1232; hunter@comcast.net (RRR)
“You will have a hard time improving this hunt. Lots of game, great guides, great food, great camp atmosphere.” Matt Shubert, Zionsville, PA d/n 215 679-9335; shuberts@mbctv.com (RR)
“(Saw) lots of good eight points.” John Rohrer, Lancaster, PA d/n 717 875-2272; johnrohrer@juno.com (RRR)
“Saw many young buck, does being chased from feeder).” Ray Reynolds, Wethersfield, CT d/n 860 529-8774; rj.reynoldssr@att.net (RRR)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of the game you saw) Very Good.” Brad Milner, Atlanta, GA d 404 307-2226; bradmilner@yahoo.com
“Just an exceptional camp. The food, guides, lodging and deer quality are first rate. All aspects of the hunt will provide memories of a lifetime.” Marvin Rogers, East Hampton, CT d 860 267-0892; rogersma2@yahoo.com (RRR)
“(I saw) nice 3 ˝ year-olds, few mature, lots of bucks. Keep it just like it is. When I come to Adobe Lodge, I feel like I am going home. Excellent service and lots of whitetails to choose from. Hospitality that is unmatched.” Anthony Wright, Loris, SC d 843 907-2062; n 843 756-8055; nyccpw2004@hotmail.com (RR)
“Quantity of bucks consistent with past years. Plenty of 8 and 10 point bucks. Doe herd down noticeably - - - Antler length down due to drought conditions in early spring. (I would recommend this hunt because) chance to hunt a top-notch outfitter operation that includes exceptional guides, great food and quality deer.” Michael Rogers, Wakefield, RI d 401 832-9037; n 401 862-5799; michael.a.rogers1@navy.mil (RRR)
“Relaxed atmosphere, quantity of game seen, smoothness of operation, friendliness of staff, efficiency – you have it all – unless one wants to hunt “high fence” and pay by the inch for racks. None better than you and I ‘shop’ continually.” Bill Knapp, Wethersfield, CT d/n 860 529-7050; bwana91@aol.com (RRR)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of the game you saw) Excellent.” James Shipley, Akron, OH d/n 330 798-1045 (RR)
“Very honest and straight-forward. No games or hidden fees + a lot of deer and nice bucks.” David Turner, Richmond, VA n 804 852-5021; dwturner07@yahoo.com (First)
“(Regarding quality/quantity of game seen) Terrific. I’m going back 11/10/2010.” Ted Cribari, Los Gatos, CA d 650 496-4263; n 408 395-2690; tedcribari@comcast.net (First)
“I’ve hunted a lot of places. This is by far my most enjoyable hunt. It’s just a fun camp with likeable people.” John Sars, Prince George, VA d 804 400-2036; n 804 541-0109; classalawn@hotmail.com (RR)
“No need for improvement. You should teach others how to run an outfitting business. This will be a hunter’s whitetail hunt of a lifetime. Always see lots of bucks. Quality of staff is unsurpassed.” Hays B. (HB) Lantz, Jr. Basye, VA d/n 540 856-2452; hlantz4446@gmail.com (RRR)
“Nice, friendly. Clean facility and you see lots of game. We call this a gravy hunt for whitetail as it compares to PA deer hunts.” David Charles, Millersville, PA d 717 299-2100; cell 717 629-7400; dlcharlesre@aol.com (RR)
“I had deer in front of me every hunt. Quality. (I would recommend this hunt because) Clean deer blinds, hunting area close, guides, cook, accommodations, care of the deer meat was outstanding.” Clinton Jones, Irvington, AL f 251 656-5144; cccjjj2@gmail.com (First)
“The bucks were plentiful – a little bit small – but they should be fine for next year.” Warren Widmyer, Orange, VA d 540 672-1685 (RRR)
“Lots of nice bucks. Good food, nice camp. Just a great hunt.” Jim Mousseau, Sr., Clarkston, MI d 586 321-9665; n 248 620-0141; jlmousseau@comcast.net (RR)
“It really is a great time to watch game and learn to judge animals. The people / experience are outstanding.” Jim Mousseau, Jr., Conifer, CO; d/n 303 902-9891; jpmousseau@msn.com (RR)
Satisfied
“(Describe the quantity/quality of game you saw) 40+ bucks / good quality. No improvements needed. See lots of wildlife and good food.” John Eck, Youngtown, AZ d 623 910-4365; john@caxinvestments.com (First)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of game you saw) Very good. (Improvements needed?) More meat in the menu.” This hunter would recommend the hunt to his friends and said we could use his comments in our advertising, but did not want to be listed as a reference. (First)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of game you saw) Lots of 8-10 point bucks. Overall a very good experience.” Del Potter, Mt. Dora, FL d 352 383-4186; n 352 383-2826; dgpotter@pcld-law.com (First)
“(Game seen) Lots of does and small bucks. Good food, well organized, chances of taking game home are excellent.” Don White, Belen, NM dlwhitetx@yahoo.com (First)
“Great hunt, good food, fantastic people. Been coming for six years and can’t wait till next year. Comfortable lodging, lots of deer.” Bob Booth, Seaford, DE d 302 629-9139; 302 236-2902; bbooth9164@aol.com (RRR)
“Didn’t collect, but shot an 8 pt. buck. Saw decent quality; not as good as some years but still good. Fun hunt with great guys.” Robbie Booth, Seaford, DE d 302 629-9139; n 302 236-2908; pittfan867@aol.com (RRR)
“(Describe the game seen) Not as many and not of the quality of year prior, but overall pleased. Good hunt for Texas whitetail. Fun, enjoyable staff. Very organized and well run outfit.” This hunter said we could use his comments but did not want to be listed as a reference.
Less Than Satisfied
Satisfaction Level Not Stated
(did not want comments used, but agreed to act as a reference) Andre Osterhues, Westminster, CO d/n 847 902-0575; aosterhues@hotmail.com (first)
(regarding quantity/quality of deer) large numbers of deer.” William Frese, Effingham, IL bfrese2507@hotmail.com (RR)
“(no comments offered)” Patrick Kelly, Elk Grove Village, IL d 847 800-4536; n 847 640-6909; pkilbroach@sbc.global.net (first)
“Went on many hunts very professional.” Al Raspotnik, Murrysville, PA d/n 412 600-2236; alsconstruction228@hotmail.com (First)
McMANUS CAMP
Very Satisfied
“Saw a lot of bucks and does in a three day hunt.” Edward Miller, Hahira, GA millerednan@att.net (RRR)
“Saw about an equal # of bucks and does. Lots of good solid 8 points which should be real nice ones next year.” Tim Miller, Carlisle, PA d 717 249-3901; tandcmiller@pa.net (RRR)
“It’s great – I’ve already brought four friends.” Glenn Wise, Carlisle, PA d/n 717 243-0069; gandswise@aol.com (RRR)
“I wouldn’t change a thing. The hunting was good. No boring days. I liked it very much.” Frank Blemler, Boiling Springs, PA d/n 717 258-6207
“(I saw) a lot of bucks, many, many does.” John Petrillo, Chadds Ford, PA d 302 530-1500
“(no comments offered)” Conrad Miller, Millersburg, PA d 717 692-2994 (RRR)
“(no comments offered)” Frank Harris, Millersburg, PA d 717 692-4454; franklinbuck@aol.com (RRR)
“Quantity and quality like nowhere else I hunt. Adobe Lodge is unique and I would not change a thing.” Alan McKeithen, Riverside, CA d 951 689-0847; n 951 687-6798; ramsafety@earthlink.net (RRR)
“(Regarding the quantity/quality of game seen) Excellent.” John Hubschmidt, Bridgeton, NJ d/n 856 451-6189 (RRR)
“(Regarding the quantity/quality of game seen) Very good, in excess of 15 deer daily. (I would recommend this hunt because) Volume of deer, seeing natural behavior, surroundings, hospitality, etc.” Gary Beres Vineland, NJ d/n 856 692-0244; garyb623@comcast.net (RR)
“(Regarding quantity/quality of game seen) 30+ different bucks seen.” David Hemple, Bridgeton, NJ d/n 856 451-0062; dhemple@centurysb.com (RRR)
Satisfied
Less Than Satisfied
MUSTANG RANCH CAMP
Very Satisfied
“Don’t change anything.” Mike Anderson, Richardson, TX d 214 906-6474; fishhawktx@att.net (RR)
Satisfied
Less Than Satisfied
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