References – 2011
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 2010 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 two-five times
RRR = has hunted here six+ 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
“Very good hunt – many animals to look at.” Del Doyle, Stoddard, NH d/n 603 831-6211; ddoyle@mpm.com (First)
“Great place and people. Plenty of game.” Richard Anastas, Landaff, NH d/n 603 838-6246; rich775@msn.com (First)
“I have never seen so many deer in one place. This has been the best hunt of my life. The staff made me feel at home.” Robert P. Michalowski, Dedham, MA
d/n 781 636-8823; bmichalowski@verizon.net (First)
“I like the rustic feel of the camp. Nothing is better than sitting around compfire watching deer at the feeder, drinking a beer and telling hunt stories to new friends. Everyone should have this experience.” Gehl Mittelsted, Midland, TX
D 432 934-7733; n 432 695-4466; sted0844@ yahoo.com (First)
“Lot of fun. Lots of deer.” Hunter Biehl, Wyomissing, PA d 610 678-1232; hunterb@comcast.net (RRR)
“(describe the quantity/quality of the game you saw) Good. BBQ too strong with wood flavor.” Chappy Young, Palm City, FL cell 772 631-8796; chappy@gcyinc.com (First)
“(describe the quantity/quality of the game you saw) Excellent. 10 bucks.” Frank Hutcheon, Rivera Beach, FL d 561 718-1496 (First)
“Don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. Abundance of game and scenery. Before and after camaraderie outstanding.” Charlie Goy, Cutchogue, NY d 631 774-2845; goy380@aol.com (First)
“Saw 40 bucks in 3 days/ 5 or 6 wall-hangers. Top-notch service. Everything was outstanding. Lots of nice bucks. Like the Trophy Option.” Chris McGuire, Hillsboro, NH d 603 588-8204; cell 603 860-4524; ninja68@comcast.net (First)
“Best value in whitetail deer hunting.” Tom Biehl, Fleetwood, PA d 610 683-6333; pbflower@ptd.net (RRR)
“Great overall experience.” Anthony Rocco, Tweksbury, MA d 978 851-5388 (RR)
“Just keep it the same, don’t change anything. Lots of game, the best camp atmosphere year after year. This was my 5th trip.” Craig Boehler, Amsterdam, NY d 518 842-6303; n 518 212-6503; cbboehler@aol.com (RR)
“Best hunting camp around. Great people.” Carroll Lineberger, Crouse, NC d 828 478-2651; n 704 200-7224; clineberger@terrellcampingcenter.com (RR)
“It’s like spending a week at your own family ranch.” Lyle Olson, Chapin, SC d 803 945-2707; lolson@sc.rr.com (RRR)
“You always make it feel like your hunt is the only hunt you’re having this year and the only hunt that matters.” John Romine, Oklahoma City, OK d 405 417-1691; n 405 721-7602; john.romine@chk.com (RR)
“(No comments offered, but agreed to act as a reference)” Frank Kollar, Crozet, VA
D 434 823-8181; frankkollar@earthlink.net (RR)
“Three hunts only / saw 10-12 deer each time. Even though my hunt was cut short due to the back injury, I would not have traded the time being out there. Hanging around the camp was a great experience also. You’ve got a great crew.” Clint Jones, Irvington, AL d 251 656-5144; cccjjj2@gmail.com (RR)
“Lots of game both young and mature. Thanks for a great time.” Stormy Spellmeyer, Grand Bay, AL d 251 421-3553; stormyala@aol.com (First)
“I am very happy with this trip. No interference from cattle. Deer were smaller than some years but that due to drought.” Jens Sunde, Irvington, AL d/n 251 656-5149; sundejens@gmail.com (RR)
“Great place to bring a customer. You fit in no matter what your hunting experience level is. Lodge and hunting is very organized but no so organized to feel uncomfortable or awkward.” Craig Moran, Mooresville, NC d 704 698-0465; clkemoran@yahoo.com (First)
“Great time; great people, good food – words can’t express what a great time I had ! ! Can’t wait to go back.” John Palazzo, East Hampton, CT d 860 267-1342; 860
N 860 982-0834; chris365@comcast.net (First)
“(no comments offered, but agreed to act as a reference.) John Newsome, Shumway, IL d/n 217 821-3216; alotz@simproducts.com (RRR)
“Outstanding professional operation. Very dedicated, hard-working people. 100% effort the entire hunt. Plenty of deer.” William Frese, Effingham, IL d 217 821-8460; bfrese2507@hotmail.com (RR)
“(Describe the game seen)” Deer every day – turkey one day.” Warren Widmyer, Orange, VA d 540 672-1685; bwidmyer@verizon.net (RRR)
“If you love to see many quality deer, then this is the hunt to be on. Add to this the outstanding quality of the Adobe Lodge staff, then you have all the ingredients for the hunt of a lifetime.” H. B. (HB) Lantz, Jr., Basye, VA d/n 540 856-2452; hlantz4446@gmail.com (RRR)
“(would you recommend this hunt?) If they go just to kill something, I would tell them to stay home. If they go for the experience, I would say it is the best.” Carroll G. Lineberger, Sr., Terrell, NC d/n 704 614-9195 (RR)
“Keep it the same. Overall operation is excellent.” Raymond J. Reynolds, Wethersfield, CT d 860 529-8774; rjreynoldssr@att.net (RRR)
“Trophies are abundant.” Troy Walker, Odessa, TX d/n 432 425-5445; just_troy_x8b@yahoo.com (First)
“The guides worked very well together as a team and took care of hunter’s needs. Everyone was very friendly and made you feel right at home.” Crystal Walker,Odessa, TX d/n 432 349-6108 ; cwalker@morsco.com (First)
“Great fellowship. Every day very well planned. Great staff. Will return.” Mike Miller, Highland City, FL d/n 863 860-1063; mike.miller@mosaicco.com (First)
“(Would you recommend this hunt?) 1. The warm hospitality and intense customer docus of Skipper Duncan. 2. The great guiding and knowledgeable resource of Jerry Watts. 3. The amazing cooking of Charlie and the great skinning of David. 4. The amount and quality of the game. 5. The overall experience at camp is so wonderful – you really are made to feel you’re at home.” Patrick Keough, Rye, NY d 646 670-6755; pkeough@liongroupconsulting.com (First)
“(Would you recommend this hunt?) Because it’s a great experience with great people.” Don Keough, Rye, NY d 914 715-1790; dkeough1@nd.edu
Satisfied
“(would you recommend this hunt?) Yes to those wanting a friendly and relaxing hunt. No to those looking for trophy whitetails 150+” Rick Pierce, Shreveport, LA d 318 798-5085; 318 464-8943; rickpierce@gorpr.com (RR)
“As always, I had a terrific experience at Adobe Lodge. I would treat everyone fairly on a particular hunt. I felt it was not fair to allow some hunters additional game. Adobe Lodge is a fantastic, friendly hunting experience. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you have everything you need to have a successful hunt.” Eric Knapp, Wethersfield, CT d/n 860 563-5007; eknappers@aol.com (RRR)
Satisfaction Level Not Stated
“(Describe the game you saw) Good and plenty.” Lance Stringfellow, League City, TX lancetke@aol.com (RR)
McMANUS CAMP
Very Satisfied
“Easiest place I have ever seen to kill a nice buck.” Richard Mezzullo, Highland Mills, NY d 201 342-2630; n 845 827-6553; rmezzullo@electroceramic.com (RR)
“It was relaxful. Beaver tries hard to accommodate and makes sure clients are satisfied.” Dave Hitchner, Bridgeton, NJ d 856 455-5168; deh7545@aol.com (RR)
“Keep everything the same. Usually hunt Home Camp but dates weren’t available for my week, so I went to McManus Camp this year. Had a fantastic time. Lots of bucks, great food, nice people. Typical Adobe Lodge camp.” Matt Shubert, Mims, FL
d/n 484 201-5115; matthewshubert24@gmail.com
“Had a good time, good company and good (great) food.” Ryan Hudson, Purvis, MS
D 601 606-1021; Ryan@PurvisForestProducts.com (First)
“Nice accommodations. Guide was fun and entertaining and full of knowledge of his property.” Matthew Ludt, Carlisle, PA d/n 717 226-0809; mattludt@comcast.net (First)
“I have brought seven different friends over the years.” Glenn Wise, Carlisle, PA
D 717 254-6432 (RRR)
“Great guide, nice place … I had a great time; no improvements needed.” Todd Harry, Mt. Holly Springs, PA d/n 717 329-8172; todd.harry@gencoatc.com (First)
“Very pleased; saw approximately 20 different bucks – 10 shooters, 8 points or better. The hospitality and knowledge of our guide/host was impeccable. Beaver was great to talk to and took a genuine interest in our stories and success. Great to share meals together.” Jamie Hitchner, Littlestown, PA d 717 359-1339; jhitchner11@gmail.com (First)
“Good horns down a little due to drought.” Mike Anderson, Richardson, TX d/n 214
906-6474; fishhawktx@att.net (RR)
“Good place to hunt.” John Hubschmidt, Bridgeton, NJ d 856 451-6189; hublandfarm@aol.com (RRR)
“Saw lots of smaller bucks with not much mass due to dry summer.” Bill Wurfel, Robbinsville, NJ d 609 259-2732; teamlunker@optonline.net (First)
“(describe game seen) Good – a lot.” Michael Ludt, Carlisle, PA d/n 717 249-7796; meludt@comcast.net (First)
MUSTANG RANCH CAMP
Very Satisfied
“(I saw) several bucks, large does and hundreds of turkeys.” Frank Ingemi, Hammonton, NJ d/n 609 820-1411; aceoil@comcast.net (R)
“Had a great time. The hospitality was all one could ever ask for. Food was excellent (gained five pounds). Guides were experienced and very helpful. First afternoon, Ben and Mike at my request took me to the rifle range and worked with me to zero-in my scope and rifle. Made my hunt ! “ Michale E. Forrissi Sr., Nexco, NJ mtorrissi@comcast.net (First)
“Adequate number of animals. Good opportunity to fill tags. Great people, enjoyable camp. Texas was hurt by a severe drought in 2011.” Art St. John, Westminster, CO
d/n 720 364-1671; art3006@outdrs.net (RR)
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