References, Deer – 2018
Please note: At the conclusion of each hunt, we send hunters a post-hunt questionnaire. It is from these documents that the quotes below are taken.
Listed below are ALL of the post-hunt documents we have received back from our 2018 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.
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
“Everyone was great. We enjoyed very much.” Keith Malone, Sinking Spring, PA; kmalone@remax.net
“Excellent. However, 2019 I think will be great. I feel everything is great. No improvements needed. Just a good hunting experience. Very, very safe.” Joseph Ivey, Pasadena, TX d/n 713 550-0465; joe@gringostexmex.com
“(no comments offered, but would recommend the hunt)” Paul Cozadd, Centralia, IL
D 618 240-2698; n 618 918-3243; pgcozadd@yahoo.com
“Good hunting. Good accommodations. Good food. Enjoyable time.” John Ruth, Robesonia, PA; jhruth158@comcast.net
“(I would recommend this hunt because) Quality of people.” John Seps, San Jacinto, CA
d/n 951 850-1693; realestateinvestor2003@yahoo.com
“It’s an amazing experience. All the guides are so friendly and helpful.” Sam Seps, Hemet, CA d/n 951 765-7555; fishinghook2257@msn.com
“Everything was great. Will be back soon.” Larry Daley, Tewksbury, MA d 508 284-8803; n 978 851-9419
“I really like it the way it is and can’t find anything that needs improvement. Great set-up for hunting with black powder.” Bill Wurfel, Robbinsville, NJ 609 259-2732; teamlunker@optonline.net
“Exciting hunting. You never know what might show up. Outstanding outfitter, guides, cook, skinner.” Matt Shubert, Titusville, FL matthewshubert24@gmail.com
“Too many deer to count. Various other animals. The best hunt I have had.” Raymond Jordan, North Carrollton, MS d/s 662 466-3632; rjordandnp@gmail.com
“Great time hunting. Never know what you’ll see. Guides are fun.” Stephen Moon, Freeland, MI d 989 798-2879; stevemoondawg@yahoo.com
“Had a great time – lots of fun. We saw lots of big deer.” Cheryl Moon, Freeland, MI
d 989 295-7868; pinkpiggy1958@yahoo.com
“Quality hunt in every measurable factor.” Ed McFarland, Anderson, SC d/n 864 964-9156; elmcfarland@bellsouth.net
“Good experience.” Melvin Ellington, Riverdale, MD d 202 710-7272; dnnrynlds@aol.com
“Although I understand it was not a representative hunt – not many trophy bucks seen or taken – the numbers of 2 ½ year-old 8 pointers was incredible. The future should be promising.” Hal Wright, Athens, GA d 404 694-7789; hwrightathenslaw@gmail.com
“As usual, everything from arrival to departure was fantastic. You and your crew make for a first-rate experience. Keep doing what you are doing.” Pete Mousseau, Macomb, MI d/n 586 707-3082; pmousseau1@comcast.net
“Everything about the Adobe Lodge experience is F-U-N.” Dude Phelan, Ocala, FL d 352 622-1188; whp@bap-law.com
“Saw a lot of game as usual. Antlers seemed smaller this year due to drought.” Scott Patterson, Houston, TX d/n 832 545-5908; wspatterson@gmail.com
“Vast quantities of game for viewing and harvesting.” Jim Mousseau, Gypsum, CO d/n 303 902-9891; jpmousseau@msn.com
“No improvement needed – best fair-chase hunting camp in Texas.” Lee Wilson, Gulf Shores, AL d 251 747-0976; lee@moldfreeasap.com
“Will never see more deer in four days anywhere. Quality of camp and staff are unparalleled.” H.B. Lantz, Jr., Troy, VA d/n 540 624-9019; hayslantz@gmail.com
“Do not change anything.” Wendell McPherson, Wethersfield, CT d 860 564-8418; wmcp02@gmail.com
“(I would recommend this hunt) Because I am confident that they will e treated well and have a good hunt. If not, it would be their fault.” Mike Dellis, Ahwahnee, CA
d 559 683-4286; n 559 676-9197; mdellis49@yahoo.com
“I didn’t see the amounts of game until the last day. I am looking forward to next year.” Warren Widmyer, Orange, VA d/n 540 672-1685
“Overall positive experience.” Steve Ruckel, Leesburg, GA n 229 759-2165; ruckelsw@gmail.com
“You get what you pay for. No B.S. You are always treated like a king n fell as though you are the only one in camp.” Ray Hudgens, Jupiter, FL raymonhudgens@comcast.net
“Lots of deer. Nothing really larger.” Tom Peterson, Odessa, FL d 727 919-4006; tpeterson0910@gmail.com
“Great time and hunt.” John Rohrer, Millersville, PA 717 875-2272; johnrohrer@juno.com
“No way any improvements could be made. Great camp. Great atmosphere/ good people/ excellent staff.” Henry Cooper Saint Simons Is, GA d/n 478 397-1976; hlcooper2@comcast.net
“Skipper, you have this dialed. Don’t change a thing. Camp camaraderie; great friendships; great hunting. What’s better than that.” Ken Austad, La Mesa, CA d 858 362-6327; 619 850-0515; kaustad@silvergatebank.com
“Many, many, many decent bucks. Great hospitality.” Zac Stuckemeyer, Effingham, IL d 217 663-0278
“Saw a lot of nice bucks. Staff was so friendly. We had a blast.” Brian King, Waynesburg, PA d/n 724 678-2017; brian_king@windstream.net
“Good times and seen a lot of deer. Plentiful and future looks great.” Jamie Hess, York, PA d 717 989-1010; jamie@jhessgroup.com
“It doesn’t matter your hunting experience. This is a great hunt for all skill levels. Skipper and his crew are first class all the way.” Zach Airhart, Canonsburg, PA d/n 724 413-6060; zairhart@mac.com
“Lots of fun. People are fun to interact with.” Chris Long, Lancaster, PA d 717 989-0853; chris@gypsyhillstone.com
“(no comments offered but would recommend the hunt and agreed to act as a reference.)” Brian McPherson, Canon City, CO d/n 719 214-6975; patriot2196@yahoo.com
“Good quantity of younger bucks.” Daniel Mink, Stewartstown, PA d 717 456-3570; 717 799-9785; dgmink3570@yahoo.com
“Always great service and a great time.” Lyle Olson, Chapin, SC d 803 317-7474; lolson@sc.rr.com
“My buck is still on the ranch. Keep on Keeping On. Great place – good people. This was a tough year.” Rex Bushong, San Angelo, TX d 325 947-0353; cell 325 374-1202; texansix@hotmail.com
“(I saw) approx. 60 bucks – unbelievable. Adobe Lodge is the best and most enjoyable experience you can have as a hunter. My family and I enjoy it very much.” James Brogan, Athens, WV d 304 384-7162; cell 304 887-7500; misinc@suddenlinkmail.com
“You are on top of your game.” Ken Hess, Lancaster, PA d/n 717 989-1012; ken@gypsyhillstone.com
“I took one doe and no bucks. I saw one shooter but passed on him early in the hunt. I saw small bucks at every sit. I saw 2-3 better bucks sneaking around the feeders in the brush. Keep things like they are. I don’t know of anything you could have done to improve the hunting this year. It’s just the way it is sometimes. That’s hunting. It’s a fun and enjoyable camp to be in. You and everyone in camp make people feel at home. The deer did not cooperate this year, but everyone gave it their best try to make it work.”
Charlie Eifert, Mason, OH; d 513 476-7516; longbow1953@yahoo.com
“Very good amount of average bucks. 2 trophy bucks. Good deer, good times, everyone feels like family.” Asley Bushong, Jackson Gap, AL d 870 703-0475; asbushong@gmail.com
“Friendly atmosphere, plenty of deer, top notch guides. As a first-time guest, I appreciated the way that the other six hunters accepted and encouraged me. Your staff was great and Charles was a terrific guide.” Rick Westmark, North Mankato, MN d 507 386-0631; rickwestmark@charter.net
“You and Jeri made my visit one to always cherish. Send me about 20 trifold advertisements so I can distribute to my gun club and tell them of the great experience.” Jay Halsey, Paoli, PA cell 610 247-4990; jayhalsey001@aol.com
“Tough year, zero doe, very few deer.” Scott Kollar, Cedar Park, TX d 512 294-5556; scott@kollarweb.com
“Hard to improve on a well-run camp. For me it was all about the grandkids. Important for them to see game and have reasonable shot at arvest – also guides really good with kids – Christian atmosphere.” William Davis, Lynchburg, VA
D 434 942-2545; n 434 384-2545; wadmb@aol.com
“Extremely happy. Loved it. Keep it the way it is. I will be back. It’s just a neat place, the people are great.” Dustin Bennett, Roosevelt, UT d/n 801 529-6078; wranglerscatch@gmail.com
“(Gave us the highest marks on all categories except he said we needed) A better sprinkle head on shower. A little better on the chairs in the ground blinds, possibly with swivel, raise and lower seats.) Jim Ennis, Brookhaven, PA d/n 610 496-4188; pabowhunt@comcast.net
“Great hunt. Good.” Jack Jones, Flowood, MS d 601 540-1480; jk.jones@comcast.net
“I came to Adobe Lodge not knowing what to expect. After seeing what Adobe Lodge is about, I’d say no improvements needed. (I would recommend this hunt) because of the friendliness of the crew. Also because of the amazing memories I made @ camp. Everyone I’ve told wants to come.” Tyler Jensen, Roy, UT d 801 829-8503; t.jensen6386@gmail.com
“Meals were not spectacular. Venison could be served. Cook was not that great, most food over-cooked. (I collected) one small buck and one doe. (I saw) small, few doe.” Gary Ghio, Aguanga, CA d 858 449-2301; garyghio@yahoo.com
“Hunting at Adobe Lodge is what I wait for every year. The experience can not be better. Love it there.” Frank Kollar, Pueblo, CO d 719 551-0656; frankkollar@earthlink.net
“Does were scarce. Bucks watched per sitting between 2 and 13. Had zero complaints, therefore I rebooked to return during regular season next December. Chance for a 170”; opportunity for 125.” Should or maybe harvest multiple does, possibly kill a pig or javelina. Most guides knowledgeable and helpful. Fresh fruits for breakfast. Strangers upon arrival: friends @ departure.” Larche Watters, Bossier City, LA
d/n 318 564-1544; lwatters5213@aol.com
“Great place to hunt whitetail bucks with friends and family. Great atmosphere at lodge.” Pat Keough, Rye, NY d 646 670-6755; pkeough@liongroupconsulting.com
“Would like to have had more time to look for 2nd doe I shot, particularly with amount of blood present – but not a big deal. I understand the scheduling involved.” Bill Cooper, Tipton, GA d 229 382-8495; bcoopr@bellsouth.net
“Plenty of nice deer. Does were elusive.” Peter Ruseski, San Diego, CA
d/n 858 603-0022; zahgar@live.com
“Honesty, integrity, compassion and attention to detail in abundance. Skipper has taken outfitting to a high level.” H.B. Lantz, Troy, VA d/n 540 624-9019; hayslantz@gmail.com
“It’s said, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. In other words, it’s kind of hard to improve on perfect. With the knowledge and friendliness of the guides and staff, excellent accommodations + food, overall best atmosphere of anyplace else, you’ll never find a better place to go for the hunt of a lifetime, or to just keep going back, year after year.” Bob Anderson, Carver, MA d/n 508 866-3280; tracking4fun@aol.com
“Plentiful (deer). A little smaller buck size than expected. Don’t change a thing. Overall great experience.” Chris Dexter, Melbourne, FL d 405 820-1132; chris.dexter@loves.com
“Saw good buck and a lot of them. I think camp was run very well and fun. Camp and people involved were great and other hunters were friendly and fun to be with.” Robert Mugavero, Staten Island, NY d 917 710-1534
“Abundant amount of deer and quality.” Victor Emovi, San Mateo, CA d/n 917 816-6981; cment313@aol.com
“Lots of bucks.” Scott Murdoff, Plano, TX d/n 469 387-9884; scott@texasguttersdfw.com
“This was not my first rodeo at a hunting lodge both here and others. There is an old saying: ‘You have tried the rest, now try the best.’ ” Kevin Niedoba, Hammonton, NJ d/n 609 707-4732; kniedoba@nbcpa.us
McMANUS CAMP
“Some folks don’t like the bunks. But they are a small price to pay for an awesome hunting experience. I will return and gladly sleep on the floor.” Bill Wurfel, Robbinsville, NJ; 609 259-2732; teamlunker@optonline.net
“(left no name or contact information, but was VERY SATISFIED and would recommend the hunt.)
“Saw 30 bucks in three days.” Jeff Hastings, Hagerstown, MD d/n 301 739-1293
“Outstanding camp. Perfect for me.” Phillip Sprinkle, Houston, TX d 281 222-7924; phillipsprinkle@gmail.com
“The hospitality and care to make you feel at home by Mr. and Mrs. McManus is unmatched anywhere. Some of the best food I have ever had and just an enjoying place to visit.” Kenny McKelvey, Elmer, NJ d 609 209-1823; mckelveykenny@yahoo.com
“Beaver is awesome. Food was great. Saw tons of deer. I will be back!!” Jeff Sprinkle, Taylers, SC d/n 864 357-2675; jeff@sprinkleprosthetics.com
“Four hunters was a good number. Plenty of deer, great people. Great service in a relaxing, fun atmosphere.” Willie Mailoto, Valparaiso, FL d/n 850 797-9667; firedancer1960@hotmail.com
“(No comments offered but would recommend the hunt and agreed to act as a reference.” David Zeck, Monroeville, NJ d 856 373-6921
“Lodge has great character. Could use a little more space for gear layout, even if tables/awnings outside. Super experience. First class game. First class service. I enjoyed learning about the game as well as hunting.” John Silkman, Ft. Bragg, NC
d/n 717 961-6249; silkmanjw@yahoo.com