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Testimonials From
Recent Hunters
Dec 11, 2009
Dale,
Thanks again for a tremendous hunt. The
mountain lion was really a trophy animal echoed
by both the game service in Pocatello and the
taxidermist here in Oregon.
Thank you also for your personal touch; not
only for supporting me as the only hunter, but
also for your encouragement and dedication in
getting to and from the kill sight. Your
support was clearly above and beyond that which
could be expected by any hunter.
You will here from Rick and I in the future
when we are able to plan our next hunt.
With Great Respect and Tremendous Thanks,
Dick Gerding,
Oregon
Dec 6, 2009
Hi Dale -
Was thinking back on our Montana hunts with
you and realized I hadn't followed up with
word on what a great time we had. We really
enjoyed hunting with you and Anthony.
Again, thanks for the enjoyable time in
Montana.
Happy hunting,
Jeff Barnickol,
California
Nov 19, 2009
Dale
What an incredible hunt in Montana! We now have
6 hunts together: 3 bears, a Whitetail buck with
a bow, 2 Merriam turkeys, a cow elk, and
now a Mule Deer and a Buffalo.
I never would have made
a 400+ yard without you telling me where to put
the cross-hairs. Wind and snow is something that
you cannot practice very well at a shooting
range, and that is one of the few reasons I like
hunting with Bear Paw Outfitters. You have
always put me on animals early in the hunt and
coached me through the experience. You have to
remain calm, and having someone watch and talk
you through the shot really helps. To now get a
trophy mule deer is another chapter, and dream
that I wanted to fulfill. To feel like I have
developed a friendship out of our experiences is
even nicer.
The buffalo is a fun
meat hunt. Their size is absolutely incredible.
To think that I shot a 750 - 800 lb cow was
incredible. It looked so small compared to the
bulls. It was not until I got up next to it that
is struck me how impressive an animal it was.
Thank you again for taking care of me. We always
have a lot of laughs and I look forward to
seeing you every chance I can. I am now thinking
about all those antelope on the 87,000 acre
ranch in Montana. I don't have an antelope yet
and with all the trophy bucks there, it just
makes sense to do that next. Wishing you and
Tara Happy Holidays, and a fantastic rest of the
hunting season.
John Hutchison,
California
Nov 19, 2009
Dale,
Rick and I had a wonderful antelope hunt
with you in Montana and our guide, Anthony, was
great. I am getting ready to head to southern
Idaho for our cougar hunt. I plan on arriving
there on the 29th of November for our 1-7
December hunt. Looking forward to another great
hunt with you.
Dick Gerding, Oregon
Nov 17, 2009
I just wanted to say
thanks again for the great trip this weekend. Me
and Chris had a great time. You have a first
class operation. I look forward to spending more
time with your crew. I am already making plans
on booking a hunt with my Dad for next year. I
hope the rest of your year is safe and
successful.
Thanks again for a hunt
of a lifetime.
John Davis, Washington
Nov
12, 2009
Just wanted to let you
know I thought you were awesome! You definitely
knew how to do the "sneak", and I'm glad you
did. We picked up our meat the next morning and
were on our way. There was quite a bit of time
to discuss the hunt, and if I get some time I'll
put together a quick story - a story of the
novice hunter! When I say novice, I mean novice
- as if you couldn't tell!
We had our first meal
on Tuesday night - I cannot believe how good the
meat was! From what I had heard from many people
on how bad the meat can be, I was so ready to
bottle it. I won't be bottling any of this meat
- I've never had any wild meat taste the way
this did (not just because I'm biased, either)!
It's better than any venison, moose, elk I've
ever tasted. Very happy, we both were!
Thanks again for your
guided hunt. If it weren't for your expertise,
I'm positive I would not have good memories of
my antelope hunt (whether I was able to shoot
one, or not).
Denise McDonald, Idaho
November 12, 2009
Dale,
It was
a privilege to hunt antelope in Montana
with you and Anthony. I had a great
time! There were hundreds of pronghorns
to see and it was fun learning how to
judge their size
and hunt them. I am also impressed with
how important it was for you to tailor
the hunts, for all of us in camp, to
match our abilities. This was a perfect
hunt to introduce me to what it takes to
hunt out west.
With so many animals on
the ranch it was possible to put
multiple stalks on them each day. The
antelope soon educate you on their
tremendous eyesight and skill of putting
distance between themselves and hunters.
Dale, you really helped me to make that
325 yard shot on my antelope when you
called out the crosshair placement;
especially with that stiff crosswind.
After we stalked that herd twice and
finally got over them, took the time to
glass and evaluate each of the 3 or 4
bucks, belly crawled to a perfect spot
to shoot from, made sure I had a round
in the chamber and waited for other
antelope to clear away from my buck;
that shot call helped me focus on
getting it done. As exciting as all of
that was, what made the trip special for
me was all of the little experiences we
had before and after the kill.
I enjoyed
checking out the other critters we saw-
mule deer, coyotes, porcupines, prairie
dogs, and eagles to name a few. Finding
the remains of an old wooden wagon
abandoned on the side of a hill was a
surprise. You and I had an interesting
night watching a dart match back in town
one night. The fact that you stopped and
took the time to let me experience it
all showed me that as an outfitter, you
get it. These little things make a
hunting trip unique. I’m looking forward
to receiving any video and pictures you
can send me. I’d be honored to be a
reference for you to other hunters and
please feel free to provide them with my
contact info. Guys, thanks again for
helping me take a beautiful antelope and
letting me spend some time with both of
you. I hope to share another adventure
soon.
Steve Brandle, Michigan
July 23, 2009
Dale.
What a good time, my grandson & son in-law are
still excited about the hunt. Your patience and
tutelage of my grandson means so much. With your
help he (we) learned a lot about wind age and
elevation and shooting in general. You even let
him use your rifle! What a hunt, this was
my fourth hunt with Bearpaw Outfitters, each was
excellent. I can't wait until my cougar hunt in
December. Thanks Dale you outdid yourself this
time.
See you in December if not before,
Bob Baker
Washington
April 22, 2009
Hi Dale
I just wanted to
thank you and Tara for another great spring
Turkey hunt. I have Turkey hunted with Dale and
the crew for the last thirteen seasons. They are
a first class outfitter and have become good
friends. I highly recommend them, you will not
be disappointed with the experience.
Les Crossfield,
Washington
April 22,
2009
I just wanted
to thank you again for an incredible hunt and
time in camp with your family and staff on my
first ever Merriam’s hunt in April, 2009. It was
two of the best turkey hunts I have ever
experienced and was a great feeling tagging out
on both birds by 6 am of the second day !! Not
only was the scenery of eastern Washington a
great memory, but even more amazing was the
amount of land available to hunt and the number
of birds and wildlife that I saw. Anthony and
Brian were both great guides and guys to hunt
and spend time with. Not only were they very
enjoyable to be around, but I was even more
impressed by their hunting and guiding
experience dealing with not only turkeys, but
big bear and mountain lion hunts as well. It
truly can’t get much better than this.
Rest assured I
will be coming back again for more hunts in the
future and look forward to more stories,
memories and good times.
Take Care and
God Bless,
Brady Hamilton,
Mississippi
March 9, 2009
Thank you Dale for a great hunt. Coming all the
way from Denmark, without knowing anything about
cougars, you and your team did a great job to
help me out. By now I feel that I know these
elusive animals way better. The first couple of
days were stressful as we did not have any new
snow or any tracks, but when that snowstorm came
in the middle of the week, things turned around.
It
was great to see the dogs go up that mountain,
barking, when we released them. But even more
thrilling to meet them again some hours later by
the tree. A great walk and a great moment to
remember. I appreciate your efforts, the hard
work from the guides and those amazing dogs.
Thanks, Dale.
Per Kaufman, Denmark
February 3, 2009
Hi Dale -- thanks for the
pictures.
Spectacular!
This is the best word to
describe my recent Idaho cougar
hunt with the talented,
professional and expert hunters
of Bear Paw Outfitters! Dale,
Brian and Anthony are among the
best in the business. Climbing
those mountains to hunt down
that lion was a personal feat I
will never forget. The hunt was
all the more special because
each of these men were seriously
committed to my success. Looking
forward to the next
hunt...Moose!
Michael G, Missouri
January 5, 2009
Dale,
I would like to thank you and your
crew for a great hunting experience.
It was truly a hunt of a lifetime.
Your guides are very knowledgeable
and dedicated. They worked hard to
assist me in harvesting my first
cougar. I can’t wait to get it
mounted.
The State of Idaho was breathtaking
and it was a thrill to see the Moose
and Mule Deer while hunting.
I’m looking forward to booking a
hunt for Mule Deer in the future.
Thanks again!
Mark G, Missouri
January 3, 2009
Dear Dale:
I would like to thank you for a great
hunt. Brian and Anthony worked very hard for
me and produced a great 8ft 6 in. Mt. Lion
Your people were professional, and always
gave me 100% effort. I would recommend you
as an outfitter to anyone without
hesitation. I hope to hunt with you again in
the future. I'm attaching a picture of my
lion for your records.
January 2, 2009
Dale, You can always use me as a
reference. Thank you again for a hunt
that exceeded my expectations!"
John H,
California
December 31, 2008
"Dale, Hope your Christmas holidays were
restful and enjoyable as mine. I want
to thank you and Anthony again for a
memorable hunt.
The combination doe deer and cow elk hunt in
Utah was extremely enjoyable. Even though we
had to work around the weather (waiting for
heavy snowfall to move the elk herds into
their winter range), Dale was able to fill
the time with some rewarding pheasant and
game bird hunting. Dale and his other guides
go the extra mile to ensure his hunters are
successful and have the best opportunities
at seeing game. Pheasant hunting with
"Camy", Dale's German Short Hair was a
highlight of the trip.
Enjoyed hunting with you--looking forward to
more.
Dave R,
California
October 21, 2008
Kurt, I hope this E-mail finds you well
and rested somewhat! I can't express how
unbelievably happy I am at having success in
Idaho with a 5x5 bull! Thank you from the
bottom of my heart. The professionalism
exhibited by yourself and the rest of the
guides at Bear Paw outfitters is, to say the
least,
fantastic.
My hunting experience was top notch, and
exactly what I needed. The hills/mountains
caught me off guard, not that I didn't know
that they were there, but rather, that I
felt that I could handle them better. I
know that I bitched about them some.....ok a
lot, but most of that was in jest, and I
hope you know that. Dale was right when he
said that I would feel better after the
third day, I did, and my performance showed
(nothing compared to you guys) after killing
the bull.
I appreciate your tutorage in
quartering/caping the animal, and general
field preparation. When Dwight and I
arrived, I kind of expected a somewhat
sterile environment A.K.A. uptight, if you
know what I mean. Instead, I found a group
of outgoing folks who have a common love of
the sport, just like the clients they
serve. I for one really liked that and
wouldn't have it any other way if I had
anything to say about it! It felt like I
was hunting with friends and family, no
kidding.
Dale's mother June was an angel, and a
wonderful cook! When someone shot an
animal, she made them feel like they shot
the biggest animal in the world, and I think
she was genuinely happy for us, Dale is a
lucky man to be able to have such a great
mom!
I could go on and on, but I won't.
Lets just suffice to say: you guys are the
best!
Bob R,
Missouri
October 16, 2008
Dale and Tara,
Here are some
of the pics that I had taken with my camera.
I wanted to thank you again, for your
hospitality and kindness. It was a
great hunt and I hope to see you again for
the 2010 fall bear hunt.
Thanks
Alex M, from Georgia
June 9, 2008
Dear Denney Family,
Thank you for the pictures of Adam and Grandpa
Buck. That kid came home looking 10 years
younger! How is that possible for an
11-year-old? Must be something in the air over
there - or the absence of school work!
Thanking you for your hospitality seems not
nearly enough for what you've shared with our
family. Adam is proud of his hunting endeavors
and seems to come by the love of it naturally
(did you know his middle name is Hunter??).
Ever the humble boy, I don't hear him bragging
to friends...only to his other grandpas. He does
have plans to pin his turkey picture up on the
brag board at Sportsman's Warehouse.
All the best to you!
Don, Kathy, Adam & Noah
Washington
June 8, 2008
Dear Dale, Gail
and I had a wonderful time with you in camp. It
was quite an adventure to hunt wild turkeys in
the state of Washington. I am thankful of all
the information you provided on the where about
of the turkeys. My first Merriam's turkey was a
very special moment in my life. I look forward
to more adventures with you in the future
hunting other animals such as a turkey for my
wife, black bear and mule deer. I hope it was a
great season for you and Tara. Please send her
our thanks for all the great home cooked meals
that she provided. Every thing was simply
great. I would also like to let you know that
as a lifetime member of the North American
Hunting Club, I owe to my brethren to send a
report of our hunt with you. In my honest
opinion you score excellent across the board.
You already have a reputation with the club and
it was through the club that I came across your
outfit. Once again I would like to say thank
you, good luck and I look forward to seeing you
soon for another great adventure.
GOD Bless you,
family and crew.
Tony and Gail, Georgia
Dale,
It was a great time. I really enjoyed it.
Looking forward next year for another hunt,
hopefully. Here's a picture for ya.
Thanks Again,
Ron K,
Washington
June 5, 2008
Dale & Tara,
I would like to thank you again, my daughter and
I had a great time hunting with you! I hope the
rest of the season went well. We are planning to
come next year on the youth hunt. Could you send
me copies of the pictures you took, they're the
only one with both of us.
Thanks again, see you next spring,
Bob Baker, Washington
Hi Dale,
I hope you and
your family had a nice Christmas! I was
wondering if Brian ever got those pics developed
of the buck I got last month? I appreciate you
guys putting me on him, he truly is a buck of a
lifetime! If you could email me Brian's pics I
would appreciate it!
Hunting
with Bearpaw was an awesome experience!
Thanks
Ray,
Alaska
DALE AND TARA
HEY GUYS, SHARON AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY
THANK YOU BOTH FOR THE GREAT TIME ON OUR TURKEY
HUNT. WE HAVE HUNTED IN A LOT OF PLACES
AND WE HAD THE BEST TIME AND FELT LIKE WE WERE
WITH FRIENDS. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO
APRIL 16TH IF THE INVITATION IS STILL THERE.
WE ARE SENDING A PICTURE OF ONE OF THE TURKEYS
ON A ROCK WITH TWO HAPPY TURKEY HUNTERS.
ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH.
STAY IN TOUCH!
TIM AND SHARON, MISSOURI
Dale,
It's
been 2 1/2 months now and the memory of a great
hunt is still in my thoughts, Kelly was a
fantastic guide and we have become good friends
to boot. I'll be making plans to visit with you
in "08". Dale, thanks again for a great
hunt and for giving me such a caring guide like
Kelly was.
Best
Regards,
Rick,
California
Dale and Tara
Just wanted to let you know that
I enjoyed my mule deer hunting trip in SE Idaho
this year and would like to book a reservation
to return next year. I hunted the last five
days of the season and took a 20 inch 4X3 on the
third day. For next year, I would like to hunt
the first five days of next season and am also
interested in hunting one on one with Ray as my
guide. Let me know if this is possible.
Thanks again very much for a great trip!
Jim,
Colorado
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