Spring Turkey References – 2009
Note: Quotes below are taken from each post-hunt questionnaire returned. (Not all hunters returned the paper.) Hunters gave permission to use each phone number or e-mail address. Each was asked to indicate a level of satisfaction with his/her overall experience with us: Very Satisfied , Satisfied or Not Satisfied.
Phone numbers are either daytime (d) or night (n). Please be aware of time zone differences when contacting references by phone.
Home Camp
Very Satisfied
“I could not have asked for a better trip. From the food to the turkeys and the new friends, it was first-class. Best way to ever finish a slam.” Dee Alessandro, Mt. Pleasant, SC d 843 296-9433; alessandro@blanchardmachinery.com
“(no comments offered)” Harry Chism, Indianola, MS n 662 207-0640; harrychism@hotmail.com
“Nice people – plenty of birds”. Mark Bennett, Almyra, AR d 870 673-1591; n 870 992-3504; mcbennett@laynechristensen.com
“(I would recommend this hunt) Because you take good care of your hunters.” Warren Jennings, DeWitt, AR d 870 946-3551; waj@centurytel.net
“Loads of gobblers, great food. They care about their hunters. Everyone has great attitude. You feel at home, except better.” Glenn Allums, Carthage, TX d 903 754-4635; n 903 693-8653; glennL7ranch@aol.com
“All-round good hunt in every respect. Plenty of game, good facilities and food and personnel really trying to make your hunt and stay the best.” Wayne Allums, Carthage, TX d 903 927-2140; n 903 693-9716
“(no comments offered)” Jeff Baldwin, Poplar Bluff, MO d 573 718-3898; n 573 776-1389; jeffreycbaldwin@hotmail.com
“Saw lots of birds – were treated very well.” Jeff Abel, Medina, OH d 440 897-7217
“All aspects of the hunt delivered as advertised. Lots of gobblers. Great hosts and camp.” Chet Norris, Belle Mina, AL d 256 353-3978; norribe@auburn.edu
“Don’t think any improvements should be made. It’s great the way it is.” Bill Abel, Dennison, OH d 330 340-9149
“Everything about it was friendly and professional.” Jerry Amos, Reva, VA jamos5@yahoo.com
“This is a true Texas hunting camp and experience – exactly what I was looking for. The hunting itself is only part of the package. Kyle, yourself, Jeri, etc. all make it a better experience.” Tom Caron, Canaan, VT d 603 538-6651; n 802 266-8683; tom@talltimber.com
“I gained 8 lbs. from Kyle’s cooking. Good food, good people, plenty of turkeys.” Derek Amos, Culpeper, VA d 540 272-7009; mightymoose2@aol.com
“ Skipper, thanks for another great hunt in 2009 just like 2008. You and your people are good Texas folks – the real deal. Tons of birds, beautiful country, excellent food and most importantly, great people. Adobe Lodge provides an awesome turkey hunting experience.” T. Logan Russell, Madison, MS; d 601 259-4789; tlogan@russelloutdoors.com
“I think you guys are on the money. (I would recommend this hunt) because I know how they are going to be treated.” Frank X. Gonzales, Ft. Pierce, FL d/n 772 528-7175; frankgtaz@aol.com
“Great place to experience hunting in Texas.” Hal Hutchins, Utica, MS d 601 672-6247; n 601 885-2179; hutchins5971@bellsouth.net
“Great people and great hunting. Ranches are not overhunted and plenty of birds. I like the four-bird option that you have for next year. Double Bull blinds help tremendously.” Revel Rawlings, Ridgeland, MS; d 601 206-5098; n 601 259-3286; revel.rawlings@ubs.com
“(I would recommend this hunt because) it’s about the hunt, not the money or game.” Tom Edie, Metairie, LA d/n 504 885-3166
Satisfied
“(no comments offered)” Tommy Odom, Georgetown, MS d 601 894-1064; n 601 748-0071
“(no comments offered)” Richard Odom, Terry, MS d/n 601 832-9291
“(no comments offered)” Steve Pierce, Houston, TX d 713 970-5361; n 713 705-7043; s.pierce@sbcglobal.net
“The people are great, as is the food. Only reason not ‘very satisfied’ is because of the need for feeders.” Chris Masson, Canaan, VT n 802 266-7846; crmasson@canaanschools.org
“Good place to hunt; everything fine. Except the turkeys didn’t cooperate. Possibly 111 degrees. Don’t think I would have been too anxious to die when it is that hot.” Richard Stockstill, Picayune, MS; d 601 273-0558; n 601 798-1773; rickys@HueyStockstill.com
McManus Camp
Very Satisfied
“It’s exactly what is stated. No surprises at all. Friendly people, very convenient, good price.” Dan Minalga, Jefferson, NY; d 607 652-2690; n 607 437-9323; dminalga@dishmail.net
“No improvements needed. Good people make for good hunt. Thank you. Good birds. Lots of gobblers.” Amos W. Gray, Sr., Jefferson, NY d/n 607 652-8272; beardengray@aol.com
Mustang Ranch Camp