References – 2010
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 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
“Not so many does, but plenty buck.” John Newsome, Jr., Effingham, IL d 217 868-5431; sales@simproducts.com (RRR)
“Keep everything just the way it is. The biggest problem - - - is choosing a buck from all they would see.” Frank Daley, Amherst, NH d 603 673-4607; caribou66@comcast.net (RRR)
“(no comments offered)” Walt Wilken, Elizabethtown, PA d/n 717 367-0885; wilkewal@embarqmail.com (RR)
“You will always be a winner when you come or send a friend to the Adobe.” Ray Hudgens, Jupiter, FL d/n 954 260-1922; raymondhudgens@comcast.net (RRR)
“Don’t change anything.” Tom Biehl, Fleetwood, PA d 610 683-6333; pbflower@ptd.net (RRR)
“Don’t change anything. Good honest folks, good food, lots of game, friendly guides who work hard to find you game.” Matt Shubert, Zionsville, PA d 215 679-9335; matthewshubert24@gmail.com (RRR)
“(no comments offered)” Mitch Perdue, Benton, LA d 318 218-6627; n 318 218-9652 (RR)
“Exceptional size and number of deer. There are many opportunities for large (8 poin and better) whitetails. Any northeast hunter would jump at the chance to hunt here.” Hunter Biehl, Wyomissing, PA d 610 678-1232; huntereb@comcast.net (RRR)
“Just an overall excellent experience – people, game, guides, etc.” Anthony Rocco, Tewksbury, MA d/n 978 851-5388 (RR)
“This is the highlight of my hunting year. Great people, great hunting, fun times is all I can say about Adobe.” Carroll Lineberger, Jr. Crouse, NC d 704 200-7224; n 704 748-9867; clineberger@terrellcampingcenter.com (RR)
“Plenty of deer.” Lyle Olson, Chapin, SC d 803 945-2207; lolson@sc.rr.com (RRR)
“(Regarding game seen) Good quantity / good quality. Like it the way it is. Quality hunt.” Ed McFarland, Anderson, SC d/n 864 964-9156; elmcfarland@bellsouth.net (RRR)
“It’s like a family get-together.” Carroll Lineberger, Sr., Terrell, NC d/n 704 614-9195 (RR)
“Multiple trophy bucks”. Frank Kollar, Crozet, VA d/n 434 823-8181; frankkollar@earthlink.net (RR)
“(I would recommend this hunt because) Great camp atmosphere / excellent attention to detail / knowledgeable guides / experience of outfitter / service” Henry L. Cooper, Sain Simons Island, GA d 478 397-1976; hlcooper2@comcast.net (First)
“Guides and staff are great, good deer, relaxing.” Robert Maguire, Bremerton, WA d 360 373-4391; ramaguire@msn.com (RR)
“Lots of good quality game. Competent, friendly guides. Excellent food. Clean, comfortable lodging. Friendly, pleasant atmosphere at the lodge. Most importantly, the hunting was just plain fun!!!” Lily Maguire, Bremerton, WA d 360 373-4391; ramaguire@msn.com (RR)
“(I would recommend this hunt because) the quality and quantity of game seen. The variety of game seen was second to none. The challenge of the hunt was determining which deer to harvest.” John Romine, Oklahoma City, OK d 405 417-1691; n 405 721-7602; john.romine@chk.com (RR)
“(regarding quality/quantity of game seen) Plenty”. Brad Milner, Atlanta, GA d/n 404 307-2226 (RRR)
“It’s always very good. No changes needed.” Raymond J. Reynolds, Wethersfield, CT d 860 529-8774; rjreynoldssr@att.net (RRR)
“This is the 5th year in a row I’ve hunt at Adobe Lodge. The hunt is always outstanding, and I saw numerous mature bucks. The food was unbelievable, and my guide was awesome. Don’t ever change anything. Thanks for another incredible time.” Wayne Schantz, Round Rock, TX d 512 903-1195; fencemanlevit@yahoo.com (RRR)
“Super people – great camp – will see deer – all-around enjoyable experience.” Meredith N. Kuehl, Fort Collins, CO d/n 970 493-4475; outthedoor54@hotmail.com (RR)
“(regarding quality/quantity of game seen) Good.” Jimmy Walker, Byron, GA d 478 929-4141; jwalker@mcnealagency.com (First)
“(I would recommend this hunt to my friends because) Quantity and quality of game – overall experience, no pressure, value.” Rick Pierce, Shreveport, LA d 318 798-5085; n 318 524-0784; rickpierce@gorpr.com (RR)
“Good quantity of bucks, does, and javelina. Saw lots of turkeys, too, no toms though.” Ted Cribari, Los Gatos, CA d 650 496-4263; n 408 395-2690; tedcribari@comcast.net (RR)
“Very enjoyable and relaxing hunt. I felt like I met very old friends on a getaway on my first visit.” Richard Willis, Benton, LA d 318 470-6077; n 318 965-1817; (First)
“(Describe the quantity/quality of game seen) – Great.” David Hatfield, Catawba, NC
D 704 677-9491 (RR)
“Excellent conditions, guides, food, game – all above expectations. Even though I’ve been many times, there’s always something new.” Roger Daley, Tewksbury, MA d 617 794-2276; n 978 851-7841; rogerdaley33@verizon.net (RRR)
“Plenty of deer, both bucks and does. Every year you improve on the previous year – i.e. shelves in all blinds this year. You always listen to hunter’s comments and have guides trained to do so also.” Bill Knapp, Wethersfield, CT d/n 860 529-7050; bwana91@aol.com (RRR)
“Great camp – always make us feel like family. Bee eight years in a row and have never met an Adobe Lodge employee that was not a true friend.” Bob Booth, Seaford, DE d/n 302 236-2902; bbooth9164@aol.com (RRR)
“(I would recommend this hunt because) The quantity of game – I have in 9 years (72 hunts) seen at least one deer on each hunt. I think the average is about eight. I feel I have made a number of friends over the years.” Warren Widmyer, Orange, VA d 540 672-1685 (RRR)
“Saw 4 – 5 bucks and small deer every time. Thanks again, Skipper – one of my highlights of the year.” Clinton Jones, Irvington, AL d/n 251 656-5144; cccjjj2@gmail.com (RR)
“I saw a hill-country shooter buck each and every hunt. Saw a lot of different country. Saw a lot of turkeys. The hunt was not physically hard and the facilities and personnel were more than adequate.” Mike Cichowski, Port Arthur, TX d 409 722-8166; n 409 983-7612; cichowp@aol.com (RR)
“Great time w/great people. Just love the atmosphere and good hunting. Always enjoy my stay at Adobe Lodge.” Kurt Davis, Watson, IL d 217 821-0741; kdavisepd@yahoo.com (RR)
“Comfortable lodge, great food and lots of animals. The personnel were super friendly and went above and beyond to see that I had an excellent hunt.” Bill Frese, Effingham, IL d 217 821-6309; bfrese2507@hotmail.com (RR)
“Good quality, excellent numbers.” Jeff Farlow, Chesapeake, VA d 757 472-6555; jeff.farlow@cox.net (First)
“Lots of game – as usual. Just didn’t see the big one. Outstanding quantity of game and the big ones are out there for sure. The people make Adobe Lodge so much fun to be at while hunting and hanging around at camp.” Eric Knapp, Wethersfield, CT d/n 860 597-1170; eknappers@aol.com (RRR)
“(regarding quantity/quality of game seen) Very Good, plentiful amount. Everyone was friendly and considerate. You will see more deer than you can even imagine.” This hunter said we could use his comments, but he did not want to be listed as a reference.
“Just keep on doing what you are doing. Excellent in all regards. Highlight of my deer hunting season each year.” H.B. Lantz, Jr., Basye, VA d/n 540 856-2452; hlantz4446@gmail.com (RRR)
“Plenty of deer. 3-4 nice bucks.” Lemmon Dishong, Commodore, PA d 724 254-4080, x 2101; n 724 254-9202; cell 724 840-6833; lemmon.dishong@tricountytrans.com (RR)
“(no comments offered)”. No name listed. D 847 678-3080; n 847 800-4536; pkilbroach@sbcglobal.net (RR)
“(no comments offered)” No name listed. No contact information listed. But indicated he would recommend this hunt to his friends, that we could use his comments in our advertising, and that he would act as an Adobe Lodge reference.
“Saw 30 bucks, 15 does. (I would recommend this hunt because) no high-fence – plenty of game, well-kept blinds.” Bob Baker, Pierson, FL d 386 747-2722; Bob30.06Baker@yahoo.com (RR)
“(regarding quantity/quality of game seen) Lots of deer / turkey, good quality. Had fun.” This hunter said we could use his comments but did not want to be a reference.
“Very helpful guides who do their best.” This hunter said we could use his comments but did not want to be a reference.
“Large # of bucks, does, and yearlings. Good quality hunt.” This hunter said we could use his comments but did not want to be a reference.
Satisfaction Level Not Stated
McMANUS CAMP
Very Satisfied
“Lots of deer, too many to count.” Jeff Hastings, Hagerstown, MD d/n 301 739-1293 (RR)
“Outstanding. Hard to choose from the abundance of good bucks.” Mike Anderson, Richardson, TX d 972 699-7601; fishhawktx@att.net (RRR)
“Keep it as is.” Richard Mumford, Middletown, DE d 302 378-7736; n 410 755-6321 (RR)
“I like it just the way it is. Good hunting, good food, good fellowship. See a lot of game, just a great hunt.” Edward Miller, Hahira, GA d 229 249-8643; millerednan@att.net (RRR)
“(no comments offered) John Petrillo, Chadds Ford, PA d 302 530-1500 (RR)
“I saw numerous deer at each hunt. It’s an outstanding experience.” Dave Hitchner, Bridgeton, NJ deh7545@aol.com (First)
“My favorite place to hunt.” Frank Harris, Millersburg, PA d 717 692-4454; franklinbuck@aol.com (RRR)
“You get to see a lot of deer.” Ellsworth Harris, Elmer, NJ d/n 856 358-8557
“Saw oodles of bucks. Quality excellent.” John Hubschmidt, Bridgeton, NJ
D 856 451-6189; hublandfarm@aol.com (RRR)
“Best hunting value on the market for quality and quantity of deer seen each day.” Alan McKeithen, Riverside, CA d 951 689-0847; n 951 545-9264; ramsafety@earthlink.net (RRR)
“(no comments offered)” John Eck, Surprise, AZ d 623 910-4365; silas@mvlcorp.com (RR)
“(I would recommend this hunt because) the unbelievable amount of quality of deer seen and ease in taking one.” Richard Mezzullo, Highland Mills, NY d 201 342-2630; n 845 928-6277; rmezzullo@electroceramic.com (First)
MUSTANG RANCH CAMP
Very Satisfied
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