Review Detail
3.0 2
Tom Gates - Mule Deer Hunt
Overall rating
5.0
Quantity of Game
5.0
Quality of Game
5.0
Guide Professionalism
5.0
Camp and Amenities
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Hey Jeff!
I would like to sincerely thank you, Shey, your boys and your staff for a truly exciting and successful mule deer hunt on October 20th! In my 57 years of hunting, I have never been so impressed with the quality, organization and detail of your operation.
It was by far not just luck or a chance happening that 4 of 6 mule deer hunters at my ranch location tagged-out on day one with the other 2 having had shot opportunities. I have learned over the years that many many little details combine in making a trophy opportunity a common occurrence. You have the finest ranches, with many of your guides living on those ranches; watching the deer all year long. You have outstanding equipment and communication with each other. Your properties are not over hunted and lastly your dedication to provide the greatest results possible for your hunters is priceless!
I saw over 130 deer in one- and one-half days on one ranch. About 15 of them being ‘shooters’ (150” or better). It’s nice to have choices! I was so impressed with your commitment. After taking my buck; you said to me – “I have a DAV hunter who needs to get a good buck – lets go help them”. We did and the result was outstanding. He shot and exceptional buck and couldn’t stop smiling all day!! A memory that will last him (and me) for the rest of our lives.
Please feel free to give my phone number to anyone who wants information or a recommendation from one of your hunters. I will be back next year!
Tom
I would like to sincerely thank you, Shey, your boys and your staff for a truly exciting and successful mule deer hunt on October 20th! In my 57 years of hunting, I have never been so impressed with the quality, organization and detail of your operation.
It was by far not just luck or a chance happening that 4 of 6 mule deer hunters at my ranch location tagged-out on day one with the other 2 having had shot opportunities. I have learned over the years that many many little details combine in making a trophy opportunity a common occurrence. You have the finest ranches, with many of your guides living on those ranches; watching the deer all year long. You have outstanding equipment and communication with each other. Your properties are not over hunted and lastly your dedication to provide the greatest results possible for your hunters is priceless!
I saw over 130 deer in one- and one-half days on one ranch. About 15 of them being ‘shooters’ (150” or better). It’s nice to have choices! I was so impressed with your commitment. After taking my buck; you said to me – “I have a DAV hunter who needs to get a good buck – lets go help them”. We did and the result was outstanding. He shot and exceptional buck and couldn’t stop smiling all day!! A memory that will last him (and me) for the rest of our lives.
Please feel free to give my phone number to anyone who wants information or a recommendation from one of your hunters. I will be back next year!
Tom
Hunt Info
Date of Hunt
2018
Successful Hunt
Yes
Animal Hunted
mule deer
Type of Hunt
Fully Guided
W