2005 Client Testimonials

Jeff Hurd just got back from British Columbia. He was on a cat hunt for lynx, bobcat and mtn lion. He hunted hard for 6 days and on the 7th day harvested a large male lion that was 7 1/2 foot long, and a very nice bobcat. He said that the meals and lodging were great.

I returned home from North Dakota Sunday night with two of my clients. These gentlemen are both recently retired from Wall Street, and man were they impressed with Dave and his operation. They said that they had not seen that many, or that big of birds on any hunt they've been on (SD, MT, etc). The one guy that flew in from Boston said that even with the wonderful weather (8 below zero Sunday morning) this was the best bird hunt he'd been on in a long time. From the food, to the lodging, to the people, and of course the plethora of birds, Dave and his staff continue to hit home runs.

I just thought I would email you and let you know how the hunt went. Alex ended up killing a real nice ten point on Saturday. We had a really great time at your lodge in Texas. They were very hospitable and made us feel like home the entire time. I was very pleased with the ranch and look forward to going back in the near future. I think we are looking at getting a couple of friends together and going back in the spring for a hog hunt.

I just heard from one of my customers who went to British Columbia this year for a mule deer and whitetail combo hunt. They took a mule deer that scored 206 and a whitetail that scored in the 140's. He was very impressed with the effort and organization of the outfitter. He said it was different style hunting than what he was used to but he still enjoyed it. By the way, this was the largest mule deer taken on this outiftter's property to date.

It didn't take the Garlock brothers long to harvest their trophies in Kansas. The outfitter just called me this morning and on the first day of the hunt, Marl took a real nice 10 point an din the evening Jason harvested a good 8 point. They are pheasant hunting today and are leaving early tomorrow to come home. They will be rebooking for either next year or 2007. Marl saw 31 deer the first day.

I just wanted to say thank you very much for setting me up with the outfitter, it was GREAT! I shot a 250 pound bear. Saw a moose and was almost attacked by a mother bear. Well, thanks again and if I ever go on another hunt, I will sure look you up.

My client just returned from Wyoming and had a great hunt. He said the following: I can’t say enough about Kim Bright and his entire staff. They worked very hard to find game everyday and ran a first-class operation. It was the most challenging and best big game hunt that I have been on.

My client and his father fished for two days for crappie on Lake Fork. Temperature was very warm and they didn't catch any crappie. They did however, land a 10 plus pound bass and several smaller ones. They were well pleased with the guides efforts.

Our father and son team just returned from Texas and had a great time. Both took good Texas bucks and 4 does between them for the freezer. The father is 85 and Rocky was great with helping him on the hunt. They were very high on the accommodations, Rocky's wife Geri's cooking and the amount of deer they saw.

I just returned from Missouri last night. My client shot a nice 10 pointer with winds at 45 mph. It will probably score around 130-135. Our guide was very good and the lodging was also nice.

Had the opportunity to hunt in Montana last month with my dad and a client. Airline delays got us in to camp late but the outfitter was there to make sure we got settled into camp once we got in (past midnight). Tent camp was comfortable, and the meals prepared by the outfitter's mom were great to come home to. The guides went out of their way to accommodate us. In all we saw well over 150 antelope each day. All three of us harvested nice antelope.

I spoke to my clients who hunted in Montana last week and they said everything was terrific, from the cooking, to the guides, and the outfitter himself. One of the clients had his dad along as an observer and they took care of him as well. Jason took a nice, high 5x5 muley that measured 24" wide and he also harvested a huge 15.5" antelope that the guide figured would score over 80 B&C. Jeff shot a non typical muley that measured 28.5". They said they would definately be going back there in the future.

I talked to my guys who returned from New Mexico on a muzzleloader elk hunt. How many times do we need to hear how this outfitter and the guides did a great job in getting their hunters trophy bull elk? The rut was late and they hit it right on this hunt, they were in bulls almost every time out. Kirk's bull should score over 320 and Joe's bull was smaller but not by much. They had 2 other hunters in camp and one of the bulls will probably go 340.

I just got a hold of my client who hunted in Idaho. He was unsuccessful in tagging an elk, but he said it was by his own decision. He said they saw elk every day, the food was wonderful, and the horses were great. He was more than satisfied with the effort the outfitter and his crew put forth and the animals just didn't cooperate to his liking. But as he put it, that is why they call it hunting and not killing - that's what game farms are for.

My mule deer hunters just returned. Ed Turner had great things to say about Craig, first rate equipment, great food and 1000% effort. Craig had them stay two extra days at no charge. Ed did feel however that maybe the camps should be set up different for elk and mule deer.

I just had 8 customers return from Mexico who were on a dove hunt. Richard, my main contact, said the entire group thought it was the best trip they had ever been on. The service from the time they picked them up at the airport to the time they dropped them off could not have been better. They arrived on Thursday started shooting on Friday and shot so much that four of them needed a break on Saturday, but instead of just letting them sit around the outfitter took them fishing on Guerrero at no extra charge and they caught a boat full of fish.

I just finished my goat hunt in British Columbia and thought I would give you some feedback. They are good, hard working folks and have some good country. I harvested my goat on the 5th day and had some time to hunt mule deer. Accommodations and equipment were very good. The guides and owner have a very solid attitude. The country is very tough so clients need to be in good shape.

My customer that went to Wyoming just left me a message and said that the lodge was a first class operation, they worked very hard and knew their area very well. Cary came home with a moose and elk.

John and I just wanted to say thank you again for letting us join your group and see a whole new side of saltwater fishing. Your guidance and expertise let us have a great time fishing but most of all, you made the trip fun and exciting and relaxing all at the same time. What a fun and friendly group of people you invited!

I just got back from New Mexico and all hunters including me tagged out on elk. There were five of us and all were very happy. This is a good hunt for out of shape hunters. The owners and operation were first class

I just talked to my bear hunters who hunted in Ontario. The three hunters each shot large black bears weighing 300, 325, and 350 pounds. They were very happy with the hunt and great fishing for smallmouth, walleye, and pike.

Just thought I would let you know that I had two customers come back from a caribou hunt with our outfitter in Labrador. Even though they never saw a caribou he said they had a great time fishing and that the outfitter was very accommodating and they would go back again.

We had a great time hunting hogs in Florida. The lodge was set up well, the food was super and the hospitality was excellent. Norm and I saw a lot of hogs along with a number of deer and other wildlife. Our hunt was a blast! Thanks again for the opportunity to enjoy a great hunt.

We had a great time. We got 2 good size hogs and I shot one that I trailed for about 300 years then went and got some help but we were unable to recover it. We would like to go back with another group and would like to stay longer. Myself and my crew thank you very much for the great time we had.

My customers just returned from our lodge in Texas and had a blast. The archery hunter got a two for one: his arrow passed clean through the sow and stuck the piglet. They were very happy with the trip (came all the way down from Michigan). They said the service, food, and lodge were worth the trip alone. As you can see they are ready to go on another trip next year.

What can I say....I Had a Blast! My guides were great, the place was spectacular and the fish were abundant. The food at the lodge was amazing. If I can afford this I will make it a yearly event. I had a nice fight with a 42 pound king, still strong and up for a good battle, had to chase him downstream for a while, but I finally landed him and then got to watch him swim off after a nice thank you for the battle. Worth the whole trip. I probably landed 100 beauties in three days, and they all got to swim away.

My Dad and I returned from Ontario Saturday, and although we don’t have any record fish to brag about, I can’t say enough about this place! We had some tough weather (mid 90’s, 30+MPH wind, thunderstorms, etc.) but it was a great trip. Perry and his wife Carol, along with their crew (Scott, Cory, Jeff, Becky, Helena, Julie) stop at nothing to make sure you have everything you need. They are there to cast you off when you head out in the morning, and waiting to tie you back up to the dock when you get back. We had Perry guide us one day, and we caught several walleyes for a fantastic shore lunch. The food was AWESOME! Carol is one heck of a cook. Steaks, spaghetti, turkey, ham, pancakes, eggs, (you get the point.) Cabins are spotless, and so are the boats. The batteries charged and tanks are fueled every night. The attention to detail by everyone up there is impeccable. We did see quite a few huge muskies, but apparently they were just showing off and weren’t hungry. One guy in camp did land a 49” while we were there, a couple of 40”+ pike were caught too.

This was the most fun and relaxing trip I think I’ve ever been on. As I said, they take care of everything. My Dad is a pretty tough customer, and he was really impressed by the level of service that everyone up there gave us. Even though the fishing was tough, he wants to go back in ’07. I would definitely recommend this place for their absolute 5-star service, food, and the fishing opportunities are endless (even with 4’ swells)!

Just back from Panama. Unbelievable trip. Charli caught her first black marlin as did I. Scott's tuna fed the village for weeks. I can not say enough about the trip except that we are ready to move!

We had a very enjoyable trip. We caught six marlin, of which two were blue marlin, one sailfish, one dorado and forty-six tuna. We released the marlin and sailfish. The biggest of these was probably six feet and others around five feet or so. All in all it was a great fun trip. We also took a tour of Cabo. All the staff were very courteous and helpful.

Ike

Just got back from fishing. Everyone had an amazing time. Even the wives reeled in marlin and boy are they hooked on fishing now! We caught 9 marlin and 6 sailfish all but one marlin was released. We also caught 19 tuna all small for that area but fun none the less. The rooms were great and the food was as usual awesome. Everything went without a hitch and was worry free (as a vacation should be). Thanks for your help.

Ron and Anna Hentges 7/16/05

My four customers just returned from Costa Rica and had to call me to tell me what a great time they had. They said they were treated like royalty and never wanted for anything. They caught all kinds of fish including a 20 pound roosterfish. They caught all kinds of jacks, dorado, barracuda, pompano, snapper, mackerel and grouper. The only complaint they had was that they served too much food and that the Bloody Mary's were so good they had to drink them two at a time.

Ken Cowell, one of my bear hunters that went to Idaho is back. Ken had a great hunt and was treated wonderfully. He was there for four days and saw 12 bears. On the fourth day he took a 6'6" black bear. Its skull measures 18" and weighed between 370 to 400 pounds. Ken is already talking about going next year. The most impressive part of this is that he is disabled and has diabetes.

All three of my customers were very happy. All three harvested nice bears and they caught all the fish they wanted. Lou Dieke said to use him as a reference and that he is going to go back next year. My other two clients raved about the food and about what great host Fred and JoAnne are. Based on Lou and Scott's experience I already have 4 more clients to sign up for next year.

Just getting back from Manitoba and it was totally awesome. We caught well over 200 fish and at least 10 over 30". The biggest pike was 41 1/4. The largest walleye was 23 1/2 and the largest smallmouth was 17 1/2. This is a very good place to go and thanks for recommending it. Very nice place to go! Fred said hello!

My client just returned from his archery grizzly bear hunt with our new outfitter in Alaska. While he did not take a bear, they saw several. They started a day late due to some high winds, and when they got there the next day, a large grizzly was consuming a caribou right in front of the camp. However, due to the regulation of not being able to hunt on the same day you fly, they just had to sit there and watch. A few days later they came across a large (9') sow that had three cubs in tow, another un-huntable bear. All in all, he had a great time, and the guide that he was with never stopped trying to accommodate the client.

The hunt was everything you said it would be, and more. The staff at the lodge in Idaho was more professional than those found at a destination hotel. The food was great, the guides very professional, and game was everywhere. I highly recommend these fine folks and want to thank you again for delivering what you promised.

Our two Bear hunters returned from Saskatchewan this weekend with words of praise for the outfitter and the hunting. This was a father and son, both adults with the father having just completed a course in chemotherapy for cancer. Leona and Gordy at NP were extremely considerate and genuinely liked hosting the two. Jeff, the son took a very nice chocolate Bear while the father missed an impressive large black bear the last evening. Both had seen Bears daily and the father had passed on several good bears as years ago he had taken a pretty good one and wanted something larger. The level of service, hospitality and the excellent hunting were praised by both. "The deer were everywhere, plenty of bears, waterfowl were amazing, and the food was excellent, we want to return," were some of the comments. Another quality outfitter that has delivered for us again. We will be directing our clients that want a great Saskatchewan hunt to them in the future.

Jim Wisniewski 5/23/05

My customers just got back from their black bear hunt with Craig in Idaho and had a great time. All three hunters harvested bears thanks to Craig's hard work, he let them stay two extra days and used his dogs (which is normally $1000 more than a baited hunt) so they could all harvest bears. Darold said Craig worked very hard and was very accommodating. They would recommend Craig for any kind of hunt and plan on going on a cat hunt with him next year

My buddy and I went up to visit Dave this past weekend to do some ice fishing. The fishing was a little slow, walleye and pike were hard to come by, but we managed about 50 8” to 11” perch-boy were they tasty!

While there, I simply could not believe the number of birds and deer that we saw. We scared up about 75 deer out of one patch of woods. The pheasants and grouse were all over the place, he has several sections of CRP that held enormous amounts of birds. Look right along the horizon on the picture, and you can see the number of birds that flushed out of one of the sections. It’s not the Hilton, but his bunkhouses and lodge really do have a lot of character that would be appreciated by most hunters.

We spoke about how to get more clients up there for him, and came up with this-He would like as many franchise owners as possible to see his place, and will accommodate them for free with groups of 4 or more. He will also give wives/kids a deal, although we didn’t discuss this at length.

I think we should try and get a group of us franchise owners up there sometime; we would have a hell of a time! It’s great; you can even play blackjack at the local bar.

The staff in Alaska took wonderful care of us. Also, the food was fantastic! I got sick the first day out with only Dramamine so the outfitter "discreetly" left some neck patches for me...that did the trick and I was fine for the duration. We caught tons of fish and both took our limit of king salmon. We have been eating fish continuously since coming home and can't decide which we like better...salmon or halibut...it's whatever we're currently eating! So much fish...160 pounds that we had to run over the American and pick up a chest freezer. A wonderful trip. I will say this, on a five star basis this is a six star resort.

My client hunted mountain lion with our outfitter in Idaho on January 20th. The first morning they found some tracks and let the dogs loose. An hour later they had a huge tom treed. My client Todd, took him with a bow. Todd mentioned he was impressed with the outfitter's dogs. On their way back in the afternoon they found more tracks and decided to let the dogs tree another one for training. My client said he saw a lot of elk in the outfitter's hunting area. Todd was really happy with his hunt and wants to go back and hunt there again. He had his cat scored and it is going to be Pope and Young.

This is the client who deer hunted last fall with our outfitter in Nevada. Ron, the outfitter, felt bad about him not getting a deer so he had him back at no cost for a lion hunt. The cat he took weighed 140 pounds and was six foot ten inches long. Jerry, the client, has nothing but good things to say about the outfitter for both deer hunts and lion hunts. I think anyone we send there will be very happy.

It takes a lot to impress me. I want you to know your package trip for me was IMPRESSIVE! In fact, after traveling all over the world, participating in many fishing vacation packages, for me you are the BEST. The accommodations were very comfortable - the food was superior to other camps - excellent, knowledgeable guides gave me "the fishing trip of a lifetime!" We caught an average of 25 fish each morning except on the day I beat the record of 101 fish caught in one day set by President George Bush, 41. That day I was joined by camp manager. After a total of approximately 5 fishing hours, a new record of 110 was set. At least a Texan holds the record. The entire trip was so enjoyable - I'm looking forward to going back next year.