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Title: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on August 31, 2013, 01:10:52 AM
I just booked my youth daughters first archery elk hunt with Shane barbour of Barbour outfitters out of graham WA I'm wondering if any one had any info on this outfit? Are the legit? Or did I get ripped off, and my youth hunter a bad taste in her mouth, and disappointed ?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: RadSav on August 31, 2013, 01:27:52 AM
Why is the phrase "Are they legit?" written verbatim in every post started about Barbour?  And always followed by an incomplete sentence  :dunno:  Mods might want to look at this one!

Why would you ask such a question if you already booked a hunt with them?  Did they give you a reason to question your decision?  I don't mean to be rude if this is a legitimate question, but something smells a little fishy to me.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on August 31, 2013, 01:31:28 AM
Well the reason why I asked is I found him on Craigslist and his web site is not very informational ? I'm just asking an honest question and if anyone here has used his services before and if so some feed back
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on August 31, 2013, 01:37:01 AM
Well I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope his promises are answered, otherwise ill have some explaining to do!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Smossy on August 31, 2013, 01:43:29 AM
Well I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope his promises are answered, otherwise ill have some explaining to do!
What was said? Did you pay money for something? Need a better archery shop to go to that's somewhat local?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: RadSav on August 31, 2013, 01:48:36 AM
I have no first hand knowledge of the outfit.  So I can not give you any real answers.  Though I do know most threads about this service start the exact same way, with the exact same verbiage and usually end up locked.  So I apologies for questioning good intensions.

As a former guide I can tell you that Youth Archery Elk is one of the more difficult guide related challenges.  Good luck and I hope all works out for your youth hunter!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: firefighter4607 on August 31, 2013, 02:19:25 AM
Well I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope his promises are answered, otherwise ill have some explaining to do!

I have a friend who just started guiding for this company. He is also a member on here but with a lot of negative posts about this company I don't will not name him. Hopefully you will get everything you hoped for. Keep us informed on how it goes.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 31, 2013, 05:59:32 AM
I would of done my investigating first before purchase.   :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: janttihunter on August 31, 2013, 06:15:01 AM
I met the guy who runs this outfitter a few times. He worked at sportsmans in Puyallup. He gave me a card and I was shown some pics from a few trail cams of very impressive animals. Although the owner came across cocky and rude, I know one of. The guys that works for him that is a really good guy and knows his stuff.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: janttihunter on August 31, 2013, 06:19:27 AM
Let me add I am in no way shape or form endorsing this company. I personally got a uneasy feeling from the owner, but I wanted to state some factual imformation and not just my opinion.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: billythekidrock on August 31, 2013, 07:00:45 AM
Just a reminder to keep it factual.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bearpaw on August 31, 2013, 07:23:25 AM
Just a reminder to keep it factual.

 :yeah:  thankyou BTKR, any other types of posts will be removed.

Please no conjecture, assumptions, or any other type of dog piling that has occurred in the past on this topic. Basically if you make a statement lacking factual value, it will be removed.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: sirmissalot on August 31, 2013, 07:26:21 AM
What hunt did you book? A graham archery elk hunt? He guides in several states.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bearpaw on August 31, 2013, 08:22:18 AM
Well the reason why I asked is I found him on Craigslist and his web site is not very informational ? I'm just asking an honest question and if anyone here has used his services before and if so some feed back


teegansdad, I hope that your daughters have a great hunt. This topic has come up before on this forum and there was a lot of comments made by some members who knew very little about the outfitter. You could do everyone a service by taking a few photos of your girls while hunting, any game that you get, and by reporting back with comments about your hunt. Good or bad, your factual comments and any photos would be greatly appreciated. Good Luck, I hope your girls have a blast whether they take an animal or not.   :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bearpaw on August 31, 2013, 08:32:35 AM
monster bulls and bildo5,
Sounds like you have a dad bringing two daughters hunting, I'm hoping they can report back to the forum about a good experience. Good luck to you all!  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on August 31, 2013, 09:10:25 AM
Teegansdad, good luck to you and your daughter. Don't forget to post pics. Thanks bp.  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on August 31, 2013, 10:37:04 AM
Thank you all for your replies!! I will be posting the results as well of any pics, if we harvest. She's really excited and been putting 30 arrows a day down range. If she gets a chance to let one go she's ready on her end. And thanks again for facts not opinions. Other than the opinion about me doing investigating before I purchase, I agree I would have. But he agreed to meet my budget where know one else would have
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on August 31, 2013, 12:08:57 PM

This guy has been on the forum before, "Barbour outfitters"  There was an exstensive thread about him But it looks like it got nuked. I too would like to hear about your hunt aswell.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bearpaw on August 31, 2013, 01:03:29 PM
Thank you all for your replies!! I will be posting the results as well of any pics, if we harvest. She's really excited and been putting 30 arrows a day down range. If she gets a chance to let one go she's ready on her end. And thanks again for facts not opinions. Other than the opinion about me doing investigating before I purchase, I agree I would have. But he agreed to meet my budget where know one else would have

I think most hunters understand that not every hunt is successful. Please post some photos of your girls out hunting, if you have some kill shots that's icing on the cake to be shown too. But he most important thing is that you and your girls have a good hunt and experience. I think most people would like to hear how the hunt goes as much as seeing any success photos. Good Luck!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Holg3107 on September 03, 2013, 10:08:40 AM
Great ! Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: _TONY_ on September 03, 2013, 01:42:54 PM
I've met shane and I'm sure you didn't get ripped off... But, that being said,  there are much better outfitters out there. The whole thing about guiding hunters in peoples back yards, is kind of stupid.

these are facts.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 03, 2013, 01:50:04 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=133284.msg1776247;topicseen#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=133284.msg1776247;topicseen#new)

Just to keep it together.  :yike:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 03, 2013, 01:51:12 PM
That is exactly what we are doing, If we are succesful I won't mind ;) if we are not ill probably end up agreeing with you! But seriously we are in a blind in someone's back yard
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 03, 2013, 01:56:28 PM
Can you see fresh sign from the blind?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 03, 2013, 02:05:48 PM
Yep that's why I'm still here there's fresh poo piles tracks and lots of aroma I've just never hunted this way before. I'm going to shut up for a few days and hope it works out for my kid
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 03, 2013, 02:22:17 PM
If you can tuff it out from sunup to sundown each day I bet she gets it done.  I'm pulling for her.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: James E on September 03, 2013, 03:50:16 PM
I know Shane well.  I also know where the blind is.  If you put your time in, the Elk will show. She has a good chance of getting a nice bull.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 03, 2013, 04:10:46 PM
I know Shane well.  I also know where the blind is.  If you put your time in, the Elk will show. She has a good chance of getting a nice bull.

She has a COW tag! Even better!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 03, 2013, 04:16:24 PM
That is exactly what we are doing, If we are succesful I won't mind ;) if we are not ill probably end up agreeing with you! But seriously we are in a blind in someone's back yard
Certainly a different approach. Good luck.  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 03, 2013, 04:41:46 PM
All you have to do is take one day and go knock on some doors and you could have had permission to hunt great properties full of elk and not spent a penny.


True but my daughter is worth every Pennie
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: James E on September 03, 2013, 06:17:53 PM
Give us a report after tonight. Good luck.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: TheHunt on September 03, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
I have met him before at Sportsmen's.  I never use a guide but it was interesting hunting so close to home and all...

I will be interested in reading about your daughters hunts.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: highside74 on September 03, 2013, 07:53:58 PM
I know Shane well.  I also know where the blind is.  If you put your time in, the Elk will show. She has a good chance of getting a nice bull.

She has a COW tag! Even better!

why does she only have a cow tag? If she has a west side archery tag for elk, in the puyallup unit she gets to hunt any elk. if she's in the Mashel unit it would be 3 point minimum or cow it doesn't matter if she drew and antlerless tag or not she still get to hun the  general tag
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 03, 2013, 07:55:32 PM
 :dunno: he said she had one in the other thread?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 04, 2013, 05:28:37 AM
I don't know where he got she had a cow tag. We are set out to take a cow
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 04, 2013, 06:15:11 AM
I know Shane well.  I also know where the blind is.  If you put your time in, the Elk will show. She has a good chance of getting a nice bull.

She has a COW tag! Even better!

why does she only have a cow tag? If she has a west side archery tag for elk, in the puyallup unit she gets to hunt any elk. if she's in the Mashel unit it would be 3 point minimum or cow it doesn't matter if she drew and antlerless tag or not she still get to hun the  general tag
:yeah:
Not to pile on here , but he is right she can shoot any elk in the Puyallup unit.  I wish them luck I just hope its not my house I see in the pictures ;)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 04, 2013, 06:46:11 AM
Good Luck, hope this turns out to be a good experience for your kid.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackmaster on September 04, 2013, 07:07:39 AM
I know Shane well.  I also know where the blind is.  If you put your time in, the Elk will show. She has a good chance of getting a nice bull.

She has a COW tag! Even better!

why does she only have a cow tag? If she has a west side archery tag for elk, in the puyallup unit she gets to hunt any elk. if she's in the Mashel unit it would be 3 point minimum or cow it doesn't matter if she drew and antlerless tag or not she still get to hun the  general tag
i would think they are in the puyallup unit, which i beleive its still 3pt or better or a cow, i hope she wacks one teegansdad. gotta love watch the kids connect with somethn  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: highside74 on September 04, 2013, 09:41:18 AM
Puyallup archery elk is any elk. I'm sure he paid for a cow hunt and not a bull hunt. Thats why.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 04, 2013, 09:51:47 AM
Exactly highside74 I only paid for a cow hunt but if the only thing that steps into the blind is a legal bull she's lettin one fly and ill figure out the rest with Shane ya dig
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: quadrafire on September 04, 2013, 09:53:44 AM
Any activity yet?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: highside74 on September 04, 2013, 09:54:56 AM
Exactly highside74 I only paid for a cow hunt but if the only thing that steps into the blind is a legal bull she's lettin one fly and ill figure out the rest with Shane ya dig

Good call
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 04, 2013, 10:17:48 AM
No action at our blind yesterday or today, but Shane has 5 other hunters in blinds some on the property we are hunting and some on other properties. At the morning meet and Greet over cups of Christian crack We found out one hunter put a cow down at dark last night a 6x6 bull hung up at 70 yds for another of shanes hunters and a 5x5 was 150yds from another guys blind but had no intrest of coming any closer. Oh yeah and one guy passed on a 3x4 rag horn . So it seams like our guide Shane is Putin people on critters. We will just have to be patient.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 04, 2013, 10:32:17 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 05, 2013, 01:36:36 PM
Update?  Did she get er done?  This thread has been quiet so maybe she has one down :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 06, 2013, 11:05:48 PM
Any update Dad? We're all anxiously waiting to hear about your experience with said outfitter.  See any monster bulls?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bigelk1030 on September 06, 2013, 11:21:23 PM
Can't wait for the pics!  Wishing ya luck.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 07, 2013, 10:40:45 AM
Nope haven't seen any elk yet been sittin in blinds four days nothin . One of his guys shot a 4x4 in the blind we are sitting in today there have been several bulls in this field this week so hopefully she'll get to shoot by this evening, otherwise it's back to school for her and work for me till sat and sun
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 07, 2013, 10:46:19 AM
Didn't this particular outfitter boast that he had 100% success rates at one time. Hope that's still the case.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 07, 2013, 10:53:17 AM
How would you rate your experience thus far? Guide professionalism? Property/access? Guide/outfitter knowledge? Would you recommend? Would you go again?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: zackmioli on September 07, 2013, 12:17:29 PM
really rootin for you and your daughter! hope she gets the chance to smack one. awesome patience on both of your parts to put in the hours sitting in a stand without seeing any action! keep at it!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Yelm hunter on September 08, 2013, 12:48:28 AM
Personally my self I would never PAY for anything until I did some researching about them first! GOOD LUCK!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: sirmissalot on September 08, 2013, 11:58:08 AM
Didn't this particular outfitter boast that he had 100% success rates at one time. Hope that's still the case.

The thread is gone but thats what I remember for the cow hunts.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 08, 2013, 12:53:35 PM
Nope haven't seen any elk yet been sittin in blinds four days nothin . One of his guys shot a 4x4 in the blind we are sitting in today there have been several bulls in this field this week so hopefully she'll get to shoot by this evening, otherwise it's back to school for her and work for me till sat and sun
You see any of the Elk killed so far? Got any pics?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 08, 2013, 09:34:43 PM
Any update on this Dad? Would love to see some info about your daughter's hunt! Hope she dropped one!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: RoyBoy on September 08, 2013, 10:47:29 PM
he is not a good guide what so ever.... wish you the best though.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 10, 2013, 10:51:18 AM
So as of day 5 on private land sitting in blinds in apples we never saw a critter other than 1 coyote Shane did tell my daughter that she could hunt till she takes a shot ( we only paid for a three day hunt) so I fell that was nice of him so she will go back sat and sun to sit in blinds full of apples to see if she can drop her cow unless any of you can help get it done?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 13, 2013, 06:00:05 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 13, 2013, 06:15:08 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting
Sitting in a blind too?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 13, 2013, 06:16:42 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting
Sitting in a blind too?
Yep
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bobcat on September 13, 2013, 06:21:35 PM
Do ya think she might get put in one of the better blinds?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Houndhunter on September 13, 2013, 06:38:08 PM
I wish she was sitting in my blind :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 270Flat on September 13, 2013, 06:45:09 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 13, 2013, 06:48:37 PM
I wish she was sitting in my blind :twocents:
:yeah: :chuckle: :drool:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Caseyd on September 13, 2013, 06:51:26 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

I was just getting on here to post the same exact thing  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 13, 2013, 07:28:21 PM
Do ya think she might get put in one of the better blinds?
Four days no elk.  And from her posts the past four days not much going on
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Wea300mag on September 13, 2013, 07:36:24 PM
That's a lot of man(woman)hours if you throw in the cameraman.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Hunterman on September 13, 2013, 07:43:50 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 13, 2013, 07:45:33 PM
Eva's fb page

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Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 13, 2013, 07:50:01 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Hunterman on September 13, 2013, 07:58:31 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him

I'll bet it don't make T.V. Unless they chop in an animal.

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 13, 2013, 08:16:05 PM
Quote from: link=topic=133032.msg1786398#msg1786398 date=1379127001
Quote from: link=topic=133032.msg1786316#msg1786316 date=1379120405
Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.
I'll bet it don't make T.V. Unless they chop in an animal.

Can you be just a little more negative Tony? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Hunterman on September 13, 2013, 08:19:57 PM
Sure can   :chuckle:

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: hrd2fnd on September 13, 2013, 08:24:24 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him
Maybe someone hacked her fb account  :dunno:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: janttihunter on September 13, 2013, 08:34:49 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.


Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him

Someone at Sportsmans Warehouse in Puyallup mentioned this to me months ago but I assumed it was a rumor..
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 13, 2013, 08:41:45 PM
i just saw that!!!   :yike:

https://www.facebook.com/evashockeyfanpage/posts/693754007318832 (https://www.facebook.com/evashockeyfanpage/posts/693754007318832)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 13, 2013, 09:10:28 PM
I seen the Barbour guy getting out of his truck about noon at the Graham Safeway I was tempted to stop, and see what kind of guy he was after he made an ass out of himself on here.  I didn't see Eva Shockey with him just some other guy in camo with a bugle tube hanging off of his neck.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 13, 2013, 09:23:22 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him
Maybe someone hacked her fb account  :dunno:  :chuckle:

Syrians for sure.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: hrd2fnd on September 13, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)
Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him
Maybe someone hacked her fb account  :dunno:  :chuckle:

Syrians for sure.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: highside74 on September 14, 2013, 07:01:49 AM
quote author=hrd2fnd link=topic=133032.msg1786475#msg1786475 date=1379133245]
I just read on Facebook that Eva Shockey is hunting with this outfit. . Interesting

Who's facebook page? The outfitters? I really doubt that it's true, they have more money that that.

Hunterman(Tony)



Eva posted it on her page.  Weird they would use him
Maybe someone hacked her fb account  :dunno:  :chuckle:

Syrians for sure.
:chuckle:
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She was with him at Evergreen Archery in Graham on Friday. Signed one of their shirts. I missed her by 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on September 14, 2013, 08:14:31 AM
So no cow down,

But I'd be interested in the quality of the hunt.  Was he knowledgeable, curious hunter and provide a good hunting experience?  We all go out and don't see a thing (at least I do) every once in a while so sure want to give him a fair shake given he was crushed on here a few months back.

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being worth every cent he would charge a paying customer.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boneaddict on September 14, 2013, 09:10:21 AM
 :dunno: Oh my.

Hopefully she gets a chance today
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 14, 2013, 02:56:19 PM

Each to there own, I  personally could not sit in a blind and wait for elk to come to me during the rut. I mean come on there are literally a tens of thousands of acres of public land near by with elk in them. Why sit in one spot for 5 days and pay a guy to do it.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 14, 2013, 03:00:26 PM
I think this thread is proving what we have thought all along.  :bash:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: MLhunter1 on September 14, 2013, 03:44:54 PM
I live within a few miles of where they are hunting.  Those are urban elk that live on private property.He sits his clients in blinds because if they spot and stalk hunted they would find or follow the elk onto property he doesnt have permission to hunt.  That would be pretty crappy to be paying a guide and find your 7x7 bull to be on property u cant shoot it on.  He avoids that by staying in blinds he has permission to be on.  There is some small public areas on the outskirts of this herds range but those spots are not very productive.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: RClare1223 on September 14, 2013, 05:56:37 PM
I just saw Eva's last post on facebook and in the pic you can see a fence in the background. I also live close to this herd and see them almost daily on my way to work. Not really hunting if you ask me.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: SCRUBS on September 14, 2013, 06:19:23 PM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 15, 2013, 08:03:19 AM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: elkh8me on September 15, 2013, 08:56:05 AM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
:yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 3nails on September 15, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
:yeah:
I care. She comes from a HIGHLY respected family who has done nothing but good for our hunting heritage. I'm really hoping it comes together for her today.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 15, 2013, 09:17:54 AM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
:yeah:
I care. She comes from a HIGHLY respected family who has done nothing but good for our hunting heritage. I'm really hoping it comes together for her today.


 I have nothing but the utmost respect for the shockey family. But if I were in a tv show and was paying for a guided elk hunt. The said outfitter in this post wouldn't even be my last choice. If your tv show is that cheap to not even pay for a quality hunt. I have no pity for you.
  As far as the op, I think you got ripped off. I think you had the best intentions to get your daughter an elk and did what you thought was best at the time.
 After reading this thread and other reports of hunts I am really holding back from blasting this outfitter. If i paid for an elk hunt and was put into a blind for five days- elk or not I would be pissed.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: kenbell27 on September 15, 2013, 09:49:20 PM
I just saw Eva's last post on facebook and in the pic you can see a fence in the background. I also live close to this herd and see them almost daily on my way to work. Not really hunting if you ask me.

You can actually see that blind from Meridian right across from 274th, there is another blind that sits on the fence line.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Dan-o on September 15, 2013, 10:11:21 PM
I just saw Eva's last post on facebook and in the pic you can see a fence in the background. I also live close to this herd and see them almost daily on my way to work. Not really hunting if you ask me.

Why is it not hunting?

Sounds just like what tons of the most successful whitetail hunters do (sit in blinds on private property).

Are turkey hunters only "really"  hunting if they don't use a blind or wait for the turkeys to show up in an area they tend to use?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2013, 10:15:55 PM
I sat in a blind 11 of the last 13 days. Didn't see an elk, but I still considered myself to be hunting. Yes, it was extremely boring, but they do call it hunting! Luckily I was my own guide so I don't have anyone but myself to blame for my lack of success.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: lokidog on September 15, 2013, 10:31:04 PM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
:yeah:
I care. She comes from a HIGHLY respected family who has done nothing but good for our hunting heritage. I'm really hoping it comes together for her today.


 I have nothing but the utmost respect for the shockey family. But if I were in a tv show and was paying for a guided elk hunt. The said outfitter in this post wouldn't even be my last choice. If your tv show is that cheap to not even pay for a quality hunt. I have no pity for you.
  As far as the op, I think you got ripped off. I think you had the best intentions to get your daughter an elk and did what you thought was best at the time.
 After reading this thread and other reports of hunts I am really holding back from blasting this outfitter. If i paid for an elk hunt and was put into a blind for five days- elk or not I would be pissed.

I agree with you Rooster.  I met Jim last fall up in the Yukon, only chatted for a few minutes but he was really friendly to someone (me) who walked up to him in a restaurant to say hi and get a couple of photos.

If this outfitter can't get Eva Shockey onto an elk (what a feather that would be), I would highly doubt he can get anyone else on one either. 

Hopefully the OP can find someone that might be able to help him get his daughter on an elk in the late season.

I sat in a blind 11 of the last 13 days. Didn't see an elk, but I still considered myself to be hunting. Yes, it was extremely boring, but they do call it hunting! Luckily I was my own guide so I don't have anyone but myself to blame for my lack of success.
   

 :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 15, 2013, 11:18:06 PM
Ms. Shockey (or Jim for that matter) didnt pay a dime for that hunt. I'm sure she hunted for free for publicity/recognition for said outfitter.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 16, 2013, 07:17:12 AM
She went home empty handed but said she will be back late season :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: snowpack on September 16, 2013, 10:28:34 AM
I looked at the facebook link above and it sounds like no elk were even seen.  One thing to not connect with a legal bull after five days, but not even any cows showed up.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: hunterrcc on September 16, 2013, 01:26:21 PM
This guy Shane is so full of it he has a guide listed on his website that I know personally and I just called to informed him that he is listed as his guide.  Shane says is one of his guides but the guy I know had no idea he was on his page listed as a guide.  Shane has been asking him to guide for him but he has not and is not guiding for him but Shane put him on there anyways.  Totally class act....NOT....like I said his lies continue on... 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on September 16, 2013, 01:50:13 PM
I looked at the facebook link above and it sounds like no elk were even seen.  One thing to not connect with a legal bull after five days, but not even any cows showed up.   :dunno:

Sounds like the only person who may be surprised by this is Eva Shockey.  I posted to her FB page but in a vague sort of way.  I resisted posting to the pic from the blind that she was completely waisting her time.

I wonder how the conversation went for all those hours.  I might have paid $$ just to listen.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 16, 2013, 02:12:33 PM
Wow, just looked at the FB page somebody posted, I would donate a hunt!!!!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Kelso on September 16, 2013, 04:59:40 PM
They are poachers. Last year , every day they would drive by my field 100 times all dressed in camo. Really shady. One morning went out and there was a gut pile in my field close to the road... Game wardens have them on high watch list.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 06:21:33 PM
Teegansdad? Did your daughter have any luck?  Would love to hear about your firsthand experiences/thoughts on The outfitter you went with.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 06:35:31 PM
Barbour is getting BLASTED on Eva's FB page, wow... Wonder if he is going to try to slap Mark Zuckerberg with a cease and desist...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 16, 2013, 08:02:19 PM
OK OK OK Everyone,  Teegans dad here!! I would like to start by saying NO my daughter never even seen an elk sitting in Shane's blinds for 5 days. I thought i was giving her a canned hunt experience by putting her in blinds that were sitting on hundreds of pounds of apples only yards away. I took her to one of my easier to access areas in a three point or better area and in 5 hrs she was in the middle of of a heard of 30 with a few non legal bulls.  I too have been following closely on Eva's twitter and facebook pages to see how her hunt went. I sat in some of the very blinds she showed in her posts on FB i knew she was coming because Shane was dropping the name our whole hunt. I have waited to post back on here until the early season ended in case my daughter wanted to try to go to Shane's blinds the last two days of the hunt. After realizing he couldn't put Eva on a bull in 6 a day hunt "which should of been his meal ticket" what an opportunity!! my daughter declined and said we would hit the brush together late season.
       So to answer everones questions about our experience with Shane Barbour of Barbour Outfitters is this NO WAY WOULD WE GO AGAIN!!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 16, 2013, 08:05:39 PM
Thanks for letting us know the real story of this guide. I can only hope someone on that side of the state can truly help your daughter get an elk. Good luck.  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 16, 2013, 08:27:35 PM
Please stick to just the facts regarding this outfitter. No bashing, no opinions, just facts.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 16, 2013, 08:32:44 PM
I could give much more facts but I don't need to it seems as if everyone already knows
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 16, 2013, 08:49:11 PM
Ol Barbour has scrubbed all his posts from Eva's facebook...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: elkhunter00 on September 16, 2013, 09:09:57 PM
Which two of you guys are arguing with him on Eva's page.  I just liked a few your posts.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 09:36:04 PM
I like the subtle references to hunt-wa on Facebook. I'm almost feeling sorry for the guy, but he dug his own grave.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: grundy53 on September 16, 2013, 09:36:59 PM
Barbour is getting BLASTED on Eva's FB page, wow... Wonder if he is going to try to slap Mark Zuckerberg with a cease and desist...  :chuckle:

 :yeah: it's hilarious.  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Caseyd on September 16, 2013, 09:38:38 PM
Ryan's posts are great!!

Funny thing is I know one of the guys posting on fb but not sure which one of you it  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: kramer on September 16, 2013, 09:39:37 PM
Read Craigslist they have a scam warning about this outfitter. Don't know how to post a link
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: elk247 on September 16, 2013, 09:43:01 PM
 :chuckle: "sorry the 7x wasn't what you were looking for"  :bash: A 7x1 really?   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 16, 2013, 09:44:42 PM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: grundy53 on September 16, 2013, 09:46:18 PM
:chuckle: "sorry the 7x wasn't what you were looking for"  :bash: A 7x1 really?   :rolleyes:
:yeah:

sent from my typewriter

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 16, 2013, 09:49:12 PM
Read Craigslist they have a scam warning about this outfitter. Don't know how to post a link

just copy the URL from the top of your browser and paste it into the reply part for this thread if you wish to post the link
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 16, 2013, 09:53:40 PM
heath here...  :tup: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
Here you go:
http://bit.ly/1ekoGfh (http://bit.ly/1ekoGfh)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 16, 2013, 09:58:30 PM
This Ryan Calhoun guy is giving it to Barbour worse than Mayweather gave it to Canelo last night...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Caseyd on September 16, 2013, 10:00:09 PM
Which one of you is Tyler
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: kramer on September 16, 2013, 10:01:51 PM
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/spo/4066326507.html (http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/spo/4066326507.html)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: kramer on September 16, 2013, 10:04:47 PM
This is the second one I've seen
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 16, 2013, 10:10:17 PM
am i just not seeing his posts?  maybe he blocked me...  :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 16, 2013, 10:13:36 PM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Using the same avatar is kind of a dead giveaway.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 16, 2013, 10:15:26 PM
am i just not seeing his posts?  maybe he blocked me...  :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Look for the Replies under certain FB posts.  Like Ryan's.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bobcat on September 16, 2013, 10:15:53 PM
Doesn't seem like Eva was too disappointed with her hunt:


Quote
Leaving my elk hunt empty handed but still had an awesome hunt!!! Anyone looking for a great Roosevelt elk spot in WA, check out Shane Barbour from Barbour Outfitters!!! Great people! Can't wait to come back for late season archery and tag out!!!!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 16, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Using the same avatar is kind of a dead giveaway.   :chuckle:

hahaha just saw that. Go hawks
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 10:25:36 PM
Here's my fav...

Shane Barbour: thanks Eva for coming we loved having you,had a great time see some elk and the weather was hot. the bulls are just starting rut ,in a week they will be screaming , wish that 7 pt that you had that came by the blind was what you wanted but no big deal we will find what you are looking for in nov. god bless and best of all made friends for life. and jesse the cam man was a blast and knows is stuff.

Heath: so you're trying to tell us Eva Shockey passed on a 7pt roosevelt elk, on camera, and never made mention of it on her facebook?! HAHAHA!!!
Like · 3 hours ago

Shane Barbour: ya it was a 7x1

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 16, 2013, 10:31:58 PM
Doesn't seem like Eva was too disappointed with her hunt:


Quote
Leaving my elk hunt empty handed but still had an awesome hunt!!! Anyone looking for a great Roosevelt elk spot in WA, check out Shane Barbour from Barbour Outfitters!!! Great people! Can't wait to come back for late season archery and tag out!!!!

Probably bad form to bite the hand that feeds you. Like most celeb guest hunters - the outfit normally pays a pretty penny to get them to hunt for the free (and normally good) advertising.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 16, 2013, 10:36:23 PM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Using the same avatar is kind of a dead giveaway.   :chuckle:

hahaha just saw that. Go hawks

Ding!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: hunterrcc on September 16, 2013, 11:08:32 PM
 :hello:  he deserve every bit of it. 
This Ryan Calhoun guy is giving it to Barbour worse than Mayweather gave it to Canelo last night...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 17, 2013, 04:25:40 AM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Using the same avatar is kind of a dead giveaway.   :chuckle:

hahaha just saw that. Go hawks
Wasn't trying to hide. Why would you unless your afraid of the guy.  ;) I think I am safe I will just sit in a blind, he'll never see me.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on September 17, 2013, 06:17:55 AM
One of the Facebook posters is posting in this thread for sure.
Using the same avatar is kind of a dead giveaway.   :chuckle:

hahaha just saw that. Go hawks
Wasn't trying to hide. Why would you unless your afraid of the guy.  ;) I think I am safe I will just sit in a blind, he'll never see me.   :chuckle:

 :yeah: SNAP
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 17, 2013, 07:21:31 AM
Couldn`t care less about whether Eva gets one, how did teegansdads daughter do?  :dunno:

 :yeah:
:yeah:
I care. She comes from a HIGHLY respected family who has done nothing but good for our hunting heritage. I'm really hoping it comes together for her today.


 I have nothing but the utmost respect for the shockey family. But if I were in a tv show and was paying for a guided elk hunt. The said outfitter in this post wouldn't even be my last choice. If your tv show is that cheap to not even pay for a quality hunt. I have no pity for you.
  As far as the op, I think you got ripped off. I think you had the best intentions to get your daughter an elk and did what you thought was best at the time.
 After reading this thread and other reports of hunts I am really holding back from blasting this outfitter. If i paid for an elk hunt and was put into a blind for five days- elk or not I would be pissed.
:yeah: He looks like even more of a turd than he did when he was getting ripped a few months ago. Why the hell woud somebody that is from a respected hunting family even want to go on a hunt like that? If he thought that was going to help his guide service, looks like it bit him in the arse. Sorry the kid didn't get her elk, but it sounds like she might have a better chance and alot more fun with her dad guiding her!!!!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 17, 2013, 07:26:41 AM
since i'm not seeing any of this, i guess he blocked me.  a 7x1?   :bash:

heath
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boneaddict on September 17, 2013, 07:27:49 AM
How in the heck do you go from having the coolest Dad/guide in the world to sitting in one of Barbours blinds...  Was she on timeout or something

....young lady you are grounded.  You get one week of solitary.....
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 17, 2013, 08:17:42 AM
How in the heck do you go from having the coolest Dad/guide in the world to sitting in one of Barbours blinds...  Was she on timeout or something

....young lady you are grounded.  You get one week of solitary.....
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 17, 2013, 08:30:54 AM
How in the heck do you go from having the coolest Dad/guide in the world to sitting in one of Barbours blinds...  Was she on timeout or something

....young lady you are grounded.  You get one week of solitary.....
That's funny stuff there.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: BowForElk on September 17, 2013, 09:14:46 AM
....young lady you are grounded.  You get one week of solitary.....

From what it sounds like she already got a week of solitary... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2013, 09:15:57 AM
How in the heck do you go from having the coolest Dad/guide in the world to sitting in one of Barbours blinds...  Was she on timeout or something

....young lady you are grounded.  You get one week of solitary.....

Someone needs to have a chat with the coolest dad/guide in the world and get his stuff set straight.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2013, 09:19:51 AM
since i'm not seeing any of this, i guess he blocked me.  a 7x1?   :bash:

heath

I think I've got 3 of you figured out now.
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: turkeyfeather on September 17, 2013, 09:29:32 AM
since i'm not seeing any of this, i guess he blocked me.  a 7x1?   :bash:

heath

I think I've got 3 of you figured out now.
 :chuckle:
Dangit he's on to us. Run guys!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on September 17, 2013, 09:42:55 AM
You guys are awesome. I have lost respect for the shockeys.. elk hunting isnt sitting in someones back yard. Elk hunting is getting in the mountains and thinking why the heck did I do this.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 17, 2013, 10:23:23 AM
I have lost respect for the shockeys..

i'm not that hard-nosed.  they likely got caught up in some hype and thought this Barbour fella was legit.  happened to teegansdad, too.  have you lost your respect for him?   :dunno:

i checked barbours facebook and the mention the 7x1 coming in and eva passing on Sept 10th.  Jay Phillips says he saw where she passed on a 7x1 with one side broken.  i dont see that on FB, but am looking

and she did! 

"Eva Shockey - They're not quite rutting yet. Should be soon but no bugling so far. Just saw a monster walk through but it only had one side of its rack! So cool!
Like · Reply · 44 · September 10 at 5:47pm via mobile"
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 17, 2013, 11:34:57 AM
Shockey is obviously just giving Barbour positive PR for a comped hunt even though they didnt tag out, and Barbour is getting flamed for obvious reasons lol
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: highside74 on September 17, 2013, 01:13:57 PM
People said stick to facts.  I know a guy personally that booked a blackrail hunt last year who is from about 2 hours away.  I wanted to help him find a place to stay so I asked where they wanted him to meet. He said Yelm. I told him this guy was gonna take him into Vail and he was paying for something that 2000 other guys were gonna be doing for free.  Sure enough 2 days of driving around in an old truck and shot a dink  2 point. Another booked I know booked a rifle elk hunt. Drove around looking at elk in fields. That guy told them wth I could do this on my own why am I paying tolook at elk we can't shoot? Supposed to be getting a better hunt for free this year.

I met Eva's camera guy at safeway sunday after church and chatted for about 10 minutes about how they were doing and how they got hooked into this hunt.  He said they got called by the outfitter and offered a free hunt for roosevelts. (First off the elk around here are not roosevelts) they may be a hybrid mix but more are not than are. He said he showed us all these pictures. I said every local hunter could show him pictures of elk they have in their areas but we all know that these elk make big loops and have their favorite spots that they frequent but getting all that permission is impossible. You may have permission on a nice 200 acre farm but they could be 2 miles away for 10 days. He looked sad. Oh well they didnt know.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 17, 2013, 01:53:55 PM
Too bad she didn't just register on here when she decided to hunt in Washington, I bet a few members could have put her on a good bull or two for free. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 17, 2013, 01:58:59 PM
phool, would you send YOUR attractive young daughter off to hunt with some rando dude from an anonymous forum?!   :bdid: :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 17, 2013, 02:00:34 PM
phool, would you send YOUR attractive young daughter off to hunt with some rando dude from an anonymous forum?!   :bdid: :dunno: :chuckle:
She had a cameraman with her. ;)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2013, 02:17:14 PM
phool, would you send YOUR attractive young daughter off to hunt with some rando dude from an anonymous forum?!   :bdid: :dunno: :chuckle:

I assumed Phool was talking about  the Teegansdad hunt.

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: quadrafire on September 17, 2013, 04:36:07 PM
An interesting thread to follow for sure.
Hope this didn't sour her on hunting.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 17, 2013, 04:37:13 PM
Teegansdad was in the blinds with her at all times besides she made the comment to me " dad, don't leave me alone with that guy, he creeps me out! My reply: why does he creep u out? Her reply : because grown men armor suppose to look at  15 year old girls that way, it makes uncomfortable.

this thread just took a turn in a new direction...
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 17, 2013, 04:46:34 PM
I didn't notice anything abnormal I'm sure there was no harm meant
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 724wd on September 17, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Teegansdad was in the blinds with her at all times besides she made the comment to me " dad, don't leave me alone with that guy, he creeps me out! My reply: why does he creep u out? Her reply : because grown men armor suppose to look at  15 year old girls that way, it makes uncomfortable.

this thread just took a turn in a new direction...

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!!   :yeah:  SERIOUSLY?!  your daughter was skeeved out by the guide?  (Which begs the question, why do you need a guide if you're in a blind all day?)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 17, 2013, 04:54:52 PM
Wait one minute yes she was skeeved out by the guide! I am not saying he was aqua lungin my daughter. Just to make that perfectly clear! And he only sat in the blind two outa 5 days cause she was getting discouraged not seeing ANY animals. I believe that Shane offers a unique hunt for those who cannot hunt elk on the elks terms ( in the elks backyard ) and even then it's not a guarantee I bought Shane's silver toung hook line and sinker, even when I knew he was lowing to me I was hoping there was some truth in what he was saying.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bob33 on September 17, 2013, 05:24:04 PM
Please stick to just the facts regarding this outfitter. No bashing, no opinions, just facts.
Last warning.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on September 17, 2013, 05:32:23 PM
Probably should Nuke it anyway. The point was made. We all knew it was going to happen.

Teegansdad- hope your daughter doesn't get discouraged. Hope she bags one soon!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 17, 2013, 05:36:49 PM
Yeah I'm out! I've learned my lesson. U guys can do what ever u want with this thread.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: coachcw on September 17, 2013, 05:40:17 PM
Eve could come to getsum elk camp for sure !
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: billythekidrock on September 17, 2013, 06:01:09 PM
Probably should Nuke it anyway. The point was made. We all knew it was going to happen.

Teegansdad- hope your daughter doesn't get discouraged. Hope she bags one soon!

I would hope that this does not get nuked. There are some hard facts here that others can learn from.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: scoyoc5 on September 17, 2013, 06:04:29 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bullkllr on September 17, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Wait one minute yes she was skeeved out by the guide! I am not saying he was aqua lungin my daughter. Just to make that perfectly clear! And he only sat in the blind two outa 5 days cause she was getting discouraged not seeing ANY animals. I believe that Shane offers a unique hunt for those who cannot hunt elk on the elks terms ( in the elks backyard ) and even then it's not a guarantee I bought Shane's silver toung hook line and sinker, even when I knew he was lowing to me I was hoping there was some truth in what he was saying.

Is hunting ever a guarantee? I've heard of outfitters that actually offer guarantees, and it sounds like they amount to a canned hunt.
It's called hunting, not going to the grocery store.
I have no reason to defend this guide, but I realize when you are in the field anything can happen. With the way the weather has been, elk activity is down to zilch in many areas. It happens. Now if it's a pattern...different story. My  :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bullkllr on September 17, 2013, 08:43:10 PM
Well, that's why I see no percentage in paying someone to guide me to hunt properties that are just down the street from my house, which is far from the edge of the wilderness.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 17, 2013, 08:47:42 PM
Well, that's why I see no percentage in paying someone to guide me to hunt properties that are just down the street from my house, which is far from the edge of the wilderness.
Sometimes its not the guide you are paying for but rather access to the land they have locked up. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 17, 2013, 08:48:34 PM
This is my favorite line from his website: "The fearless leader of Barbour Outfitters, Shane founded the company with a love for the outdoors and a passion for hunting. His experience and excitement for your hunting excursion ensure your success."
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bullkllr on September 17, 2013, 08:53:30 PM
This is my favorite line from his website: "The fearless leader of Barbour Outfitters, Shane founded the company with a love for the outdoors and a passion for hunting. His experience and excitement for your hunting excursion ensure your success."

Did you edit that? If not, I'm impressed by the grammar and spelling, if nothing else.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 17, 2013, 09:06:42 PM
This is my favorite line from his website: "The fearless leader of Barbour Outfitters, Shane founded the company with a love for the outdoors and a passion for hunting. His experience and excitement for your hunting excursion ensure your success."

Did you edit that? If not, I'm impressed by the grammar and spelling, if nothing else.

haha direct copy and paste. wanted to keep things authentic lol. "fearless leader....ensure your success"  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 17, 2013, 09:44:54 PM
excitement for your hunting excursion ensure your success."
Doesn't sound too much like a excursion. :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnnw on September 17, 2013, 11:39:23 PM
Well, that's why I see no percentage in paying someone to guide me to hunt properties that are just down the street from my house, which is far from the edge of the wilderness.
Sometimes its not the guide you are paying for but rather access to the land they have locked up. :twocents:

 :yeah: or if its public that knowledge of that area or what it holds
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: fly-by on September 18, 2013, 07:02:09 AM
I'll admit to hunting with these guys last year....

After a long fire closure, Hancock reopened for about a week just before muzzy elk.  I did as much scouting as possible during this short window, and was regularly seeing elk in a certain clearcut in the evenings.  Went back opening morning of muzzleloader and they had closed it up again the night before - not to reopen until after the season ended.

After a lot of preparation for my first year of elk hunting and no time to figure out a new area, I called Shane and arranged for a 2 day hunt.

I was not successful, but others in the party were.  There's not much "guiding" involved in situating a hunter in someone's backyard.  It's basically overpriced access to some semi-domesticated animals.   



Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 20, 2013, 10:12:44 AM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: IBen2Cold on September 20, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
As my previous reply to this post has been deleted, I will re-post with just the facts.
Shane Barbour took my deposit, played the cancel and re-schedule game with me, wanted the balance before hand then canceled again the same day. I immediately canceled the check I had just written him, and called to tell him so- At which point he took it to Ace Cash Express in Tacoma and cashed it through a friend that worked there, without verifying it with my bank. Therefore he was paid for a service he NEVER provided. And to top it off, for the past 4 years Ace Cash Express and their collection company has been trying to get me to cover the bad check since my bank would not honor it.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boohoward on September 20, 2013, 02:35:23 PM
What a joke.  The guy got screwed by a guide. Why is everyone afraid to say it. Make sure that joke of a guide stays on the west side. I feel for the girl.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on September 20, 2013, 04:49:40 PM
What a joke.  The guy got screwed by a guide. Why is everyone afraid to say it. Make sure that joke of a guide stays on the west side. I feel for the girl.

The westside proposes to trade you Barbour for the a box of winchester white box from the Eastside...
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 20, 2013, 09:57:48 PM
Just by looking at his website I would never hire the guy
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 20, 2013, 10:05:06 PM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 20, 2013, 10:10:14 PM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide
And that truly is a crying shame. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 21, 2013, 07:30:09 AM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide
And that truly is a crying shame. :twocents:

Dont give up. I am sure she will come around. try and put something together at an other time wether it be a hunt with family or a group of friends. or even a outfitter with a better rep.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 21, 2013, 08:28:17 AM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide

 This is the real issue here, I really feel for you and your daughter getting put on a bogus hunt. My next ten years of hunting is devoted to taking my two daughter's on deer and elk hunts. If this happened to me I would have not been civil about the situation.  Its can be really tough keeping kids interested in the outdoors when there is so much for kids to do these days.  I wish you the best, and hope you can get your daughter on a good hunt in the future.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2013, 08:36:11 AM
No hunt is a guarantee, guided or not. If you paid for the opportunity to sit in a blind on private land, in an area that holds elk, you got what you paid for.

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnfmly on September 21, 2013, 08:42:16 AM
No hunt is a guarantee, guided or not. If you paid for the opportunity to sit in a blind on private land, in an area that holds elk, you got what you paid for.


:yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 21, 2013, 08:54:44 AM
No hunt is a guarantee, guided or not. If you paid for the opportunity to sit in a blind on private land, in an area that holds elk, you got what you paid for.

Well I tell ya what, If I paid thousands of $$ to hunt elk I had better at least see some elk. Hunting is hunting, the opportunity to harvest can only happen if there are elk to see.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 21, 2013, 09:32:06 AM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 21, 2013, 09:37:37 AM
Hey every day I was told the elk are eating 500 lbs of apples every night from the blind your daughters gunna hunt from I gut enter she will shoot tomorrow opening day then poof no elk seen for 5 days and no apples eatin from 10 blinds in 5 days . This is just my experience with this guide if me sharing my experience with this guide pusses you off well then you have issues my friend. No hunt is a guarantee but when the guide says I guarantee, you tend to trust them. I'm i not right when you hunt with a guide throw your hunting style out the window and trust your guide. Typically I'm saying
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bullfisher on September 21, 2013, 10:04:11 AM
Hey every day I was told the elk are eating 500 lbs of apples every night from the blind your daughters gunna hunt from I gut enter she will shoot tomorrow opening day then poof no elk seen for 5 days and no apples eatin from 10 blinds in 5 days . This is just my experience with this guide if me sharing my experience with this guide pusses you off well then you have issues my friend. No hunt is a guarantee but when the guide says I guarantee, you tend to trust them. I'm i not right when you hunt with a guide throw your hunting style out the window and trust your guide. Typically I'm saying
Its hard to keep kids interested in anything. There must be failure in hunting, that's what makes the small victorys so sweet. I will never use a guide for my kids but that's just me. Making it a fun camping experience with hunting sprinkled in will ease them into the hunting desire. And when they've had enough, whip out some peanutbutter cups! Your a better dad for trying, don't get caught up on the success and she will do the same  :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackmaster on September 23, 2013, 12:23:47 PM
i feel bad for your daughter, if the elk start showing up at my place during the late season i will pm you and she can come shoot one at my place. it isnt like huntn the woods, my place kinda looks like a park really but it is pretty cool, my son shot a nice blacktail buck and a nice bear and then during the rifle season he messed up on a raghorn 5x6 bull, he thought he could walk right on out back and you can guess what happened.... we useally have a few cows hangn around but they havent come by in a couple weeks, i will let you know if they if ya want  :dunno:  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Curly on September 23, 2013, 12:46:37 PM
That is too bad that the girl didn't get to even see an elk.  That is a real shame.  I hope she gets out some more and has a good time.

That kind of hunting would have bored me to tears.  I don't think I could have done it for more than a couple mornings and evenings.

But, that said, the outfitter very well may have honestly thought she would have a good chance at taking an elk.  He may very well have had elk on cam every day for 2 months straight, then as soon as season started they just were somewhere else.  The beginning of the rut and/or all the hot weather we were having may have caused the elk patterns to change.  (Maybe if the season had started a few days earlier, the kid would have gotten an elk the first hour of her hunt and reviews of the guide may have been totally different).  It is hunting (even if it isn't the kind of hunting I'd prefer) and there should never be any guarantees in tagging out in hunting.

Just sounds like this guide is trying the best way possible to try and get clients on those local elk.  It's likely very hard to target backyard elk.  It's probably not like he can go to where the elk have moved to when they aren't using his bait sites any longer.  Sucks, but that apparently is how it works out there. 

The problem with the guide, it sounds like, is that he makes claims that are way too optimistic.  And that is more of what I'd have a problem with than not seeing an elk during the hunt.  If he claimed that elk would definitely be there, than he is guilty of over-selling the hunt. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on September 23, 2013, 01:56:15 PM
i feel bad for your daughter, if the elk start showing up at my place during the late season i will pm you and she can come shoot one at my place. it isnt like huntn the woods, my place kinda looks like a park really but it is pretty cool, my son shot a nice blacktail buck and a nice bear and then during the rifle season he messed up on a raghorn 5x6 bull, he thought he could walk right on out back and you can guess what happened.... we useally have a few cows hangn around but they havent come by in a couple weeks, i will let you know if they if ya want  :dunno:  :tup:
Now that is awesome, well done!!! :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Gringo31 on September 23, 2013, 03:22:56 PM
Jackmaster  :tup:

You're on my "happy to buy you a beer list"

Very cool
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 23, 2013, 08:13:39 PM
i feel bad for your daughter, if the elk start showing up at my place during the late season i will pm you and she can come shoot one at my place. it isnt like huntn the woods, my place kinda looks like a park really but it is pretty cool, my son shot a nice blacktail buck and a nice bear and then during the rifle season he messed up on a raghorn 5x6 bull, he thought he could walk right on out back and you can guess what happened.... we useally have a few cows hangn around but they havent come by in a couple weeks, i will let you know if they if ya want  :dunno:  :tup:
Now that is awesome, well done!!! :tup:
:yeah: :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: teegansdad on September 23, 2013, 10:19:25 PM
Yeah there is truth in all of your posts. I appreciate your advice and to you jack master I pm'ed you thanks I've had one other such offer I know there are good people that are in it for the right reasons! If it wasn't for my dad taking me at age 13 in Arizona And then every year there after I don't know where I would be today.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 24, 2013, 05:42:45 PM
Yeah, I've known Jackmaster for probably about 36-37 years now, he used to be a *censored* when we were kids, but you guys are right, he's a good man!! Way to go on your offer Jackmaster, let me know if you need any help.  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bracer40 on September 24, 2013, 06:16:27 PM
 :yeah: :yeah:
Jackmaster  :tup:

You're on my "happy to buy you a beer list"

Very cool
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackmaster on September 25, 2013, 07:04:40 AM
Yeah, I've known Jackmaster for probably about 36-37 years now, he used to be a *censored* when we were kids, but you guys are right, he's a good man!! Way to go on your offer Jackmaster, let me know if you need any help.  :chuckle: :chuckle:
careful now ROBERTO  :chuckle: i dont want people thinkn i am a nice guy..... i just hope the elk start showing up real soon again. somethn is just off though cause they havent been hanging around like normal, i seen 5 bulls all together last week, they were nice bulls but i dont understand why they are still in a bachelor heard, and the differant heards od cows arent as viseable as normal. i hope things change for this young huntress's  sake  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Kc_Kracker on September 25, 2013, 12:33:49 PM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide

look at it like this. first no hunt is guaranteed unless its in the zoo. second, yes like taking them first time to a fish pond to have guaranteed fish is the goal so that they want to do it again. think about it, that would only make her enjoy the shooting part. you THINK that would get her hooked, but it only accrues impatience i think.

hunting is about so much more then that, especially with you. its about the time together, the hours YOU< DAD spent with her and gave her alone and that means most to them. that they KNEW you spent all your time with them, for them, and they had your undivided attention. its about learning new things seeing new things and experiencing new things, together. teach her to make a fort, a firepit, start a fire with sticks, make a tee pee together, see who can spot the first poop, game trail, or even the first animal. there are 5 trillion things to see do touch smell and experience together the hunt is the smallest part of it for me when im with my son. last year we ate 6 tags, guess what, didnt care, our time together truly changed his troubled teen soul for the better and our time and the things he experienced he still cannot stop talking about  :tup:

THAT is what a father child hunt is about, not just shooting something dead. I think that if you take the time on your second hunt together and make it a total experience just the 2 of you, she will be hooked just for these reasons all alone!

this wasnt your only chance trust me, youll get more and they will be much better keep the faith  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: scout/sniper on September 25, 2013, 12:38:20 PM
I sure wish I knew what I know now before I gave him money and made my daughter not want to finish out the season. That's what I'm most upset about losing her desire to hunt. Some people you only get one chance to make a good first impression. She's one of those that's why I went with a guide

look at it like this. first no hunt is guaranteed unless its in the zoo. second, yes like taking them first time to a fish pond to have guaranteed fish is the goal so that they want to do it again. think about it, that would only make her enjoy the shooting part. you THINK that would get her hooked, but it only accrues impatience i think.

hunting is about so much more then that, especially with you. its about the time together, the hours YOU< DAD spent with her and gave her alone and that means most to them. that they KNEW you spent all your time with them, for them, and they had your undivided attention. its about learning new things seeing new things and experiencing new things, together. teach her to make a fort, a firepit, start a fire with sticks, make a tee pee together, see who can spot the first poop, game trail, or even the first animal. there are 5 trillion things to see do touch smell and experience together the hunt is the smallest part of it for me when im with my son. last year we ate 6 tags, guess what, didnt care, our time together truly changed his troubled teen soul for the better and our time and the things he experienced he still cannot stop talking about  :tup:

THAT is what a father child hunt is about, not just shooting something dead. I think that if you take the time on your second hunt together and make it a total experience just the 2 of you, she will be hooked just for these reasons all alone!

this wasnt your only chance trust me, youll get more and they will be much better keep the faith  :tup:
And that is the truth of the matter!
I remember the time I spent with my father, and now my son will remember the time he spent with me. 
That is the essence of the experience.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackmaster on September 26, 2013, 06:44:13 AM
hopefully i wont have to, cause they will be in the stores soon, if not i will have to come get some, i dont bbq enough to need a case, i wish i did.... cant wait to try it though  :tup: TEAGANSDAD, i put a bunch of apples out and there was a cow and last years calf out there pretty much the whole day, i will put a bail of alfalfa in the feeder as well
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Cheesehead on September 28, 2013, 02:26:22 PM
Just joined this forum today, and after reading all these Barbour posts I couldn't help but weigh in as well.  My son and I hunted with Barbour this fall, and even though we made the most out of spending our time together in the "woods" I feel completely duped by the exaggerated chance at game, quality of hunt, etc.  It was a VERY expensive lesson - shame on me for not doing my homework. 

I've gone on a number of guided and outfitted hunts, but this one was a scam.  It was by far the most overpriced, over rated, line of B.S. I have ever encountered.  I know not all guides and outfitters run these kinds of scams, but he's giving everyone in that profession a bad name. 

Fool me once, shame on you.  Fool me twice, shame on me... :bdid:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Kc_Kracker on September 28, 2013, 04:56:57 PM
Thats terrible, but not the end, next time if you want a guide call Bearpaw Outfitters  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: sirmissalot on September 28, 2013, 10:06:43 PM
The guys wife has wounded and lost a big bear and giant buck so far this year. Have yet to see him take a respectable animal. It's really too bad guys like this are able to continue running a business taking advantage of people and making a bad name for real guides.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Gringo31 on October 01, 2013, 10:44:02 AM
Welcome to the site Cheezehead!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Cheesehead on October 01, 2013, 08:03:54 PM
Thanks Gringo31.  I'm enjoying the site and area so far, other than the outfitter experience.  Nice bear in the picture - Alaska?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Gringo31 on October 02, 2013, 06:33:02 AM
Yes, southeast.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 11:39:43 AM
Don't knock the guy till you tried it
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 02, 2014, 11:41:31 AM
Don't knock the guy till you tried it

Free trial?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 02, 2014, 12:22:16 PM
Don't knock the guy till you tried it
This was fine laying around for a year plus without getting bumped.
Barbour can now thank you for the attention level increase.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 02, 2014, 12:30:52 PM
Is there any more info about this outfitter and Weyco?  I seem to recall a thread posted a few weeks ago with grapevine speak.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boneaddict on December 02, 2014, 12:32:11 PM
Do you think maybe salmonfinder did that on purpose. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bean Counter on December 02, 2014, 12:39:37 PM
:bumpin:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on December 02, 2014, 12:52:08 PM
Westcoast adventures & outfitting  :dunno: check on facebook i think he changed his name
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 02, 2014, 12:52:50 PM
:bumpin:
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 02, 2014, 12:53:39 PM
Sorry....who?

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Woodchuck on December 02, 2014, 12:54:28 PM
 :yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 02, 2014, 01:00:31 PM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boneaddict on December 02, 2014, 01:01:12 PM
I was going to make a smart comment about he has changed his name three times since this thread, but I thought that wouldn't be very nice.   
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 02, 2014, 01:26:02 PM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on December 02, 2014, 01:38:32 PM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:

Burrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn................

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 01:43:45 PM
What's wrong with the guy and his guide business? 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 02, 2014, 01:45:45 PM
Nothing....he rocks.....bunch a' haters on here......if you want a trophy elk he dah man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



 :chuckle: :bdid:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 02, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
Nothing....he rocks.....bunch a' haters on here......if you want a trophy elk he dah man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



 :chuckle: :bdid:

How do we get more emoticons on here? I can think of a few to add specific to this thread.   :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 01:48:53 PM
I didn't know all guides guided the same way? Is there a book on hiw the guides are supposed to guide?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: mrmoskillz on December 02, 2014, 01:50:11 PM
He is Eva Shockey's favorite guide.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 02, 2014, 01:50:37 PM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:

Yes I was and feel a sense of pride that through your posting (and my embarrassment) we possibly helped others avoid the same faulty decision.  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: b0bbyg on December 02, 2014, 01:51:45 PM
What's wrong with the guy and his guide business?


There are some epic threads about this guy if you search a bit.

I really wish I had saved his original web page. It makes me smile every time I think about it.

And thank you sir for stirring the pot. This thread once again has serious entertainment potential :stirthepot:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 02, 2014, 01:54:32 PM
What's wrong with the guy and his guide business?

You resurrected a zombie thread by saying don't knock it until you've tried it.  Care to share your experience?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Woodchuck on December 02, 2014, 02:06:15 PM
Nothing....he rocks.....bunch a' haters on here......if you want a trophy elk he dah man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



 :chuckle: :bdid:
WOOP WOOP!!!!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:15:58 PM
I will share my experience once the time is right. Bad or good you guys will still bash. So what's the point? 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 02, 2014, 02:17:15 PM
Then why bring it up?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:19:17 PM
Cause I like to bring zombie threads back to life.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 02, 2014, 02:20:24 PM
I will share my experience once the time is right. Bad or good you guys will still bash. So what's the point?

I'd absolutely be interested if you have a good experience but the bad being shared is only good as entertainment.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: whacker1 on December 02, 2014, 02:22:44 PM
I will share my experience once the time is right. Bad or good you guys will still bash. So what's the point?

people occassionally fill tags with Barbour, none of us will dispute that.  But his self-promoted success rates, and style of hunting leaves a lot to be desired.

To start....Glassing units for elk that are closed during muzzleloader while trying to fill a muzzleloader tag for the guided hunter that may not know any better, or duping landowners into permission without letting them know that they will be operating a business "guiding" on their property.  I am sure there is more, but this should get the conversation moving down the ethical path
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:23:08 PM
Is it the only guy that started this thread and daughter hired him as a guide? If so then why is everyone else bashing if they haven't been guided by him?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: whacker1 on December 02, 2014, 02:24:49 PM
Is it the only guy that started this thread and daughter hired him as a guide? If so then why is everyone else bashing if they haven't been guided by him?

No there are others that have posted on this thread and other threads before this one.  In addition to landowners and Facebook posts by celebrity hunters.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:34:58 PM
What did landowners and celebrity say?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 02, 2014, 02:38:36 PM
Other then him being a hack and a joke?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 02, 2014, 02:39:49 PM
If nothing else comes from this, I just want to see Eva Shockey with minimal clothes on hunting with Monsterbulls in Eatonville 30 feet off of Hwy 161. Is that too much to ask bros? 

When was the last time good ole Monsterbulls signed on?

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:40:08 PM
If you don't hack away on a tree it won't fall...
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 02, 2014, 02:42:15 PM
Yes, but if you hack away at the tree the apple may fall prematurely.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: whacker1 on December 02, 2014, 02:45:13 PM
I am fairly certain that Salmonfinder is Shane Barbour (Spelling?  couldn't remember if it is Shane or Shawn)....., but even knowing that in case salmonfinder has no connection with the outfitter, i thought it best to disclose anyway.

Landowner said that they (father) were asked for permission by Barbour to hunt property and Barbour made no disclosure of guiding clients or bringing lots of guests or other parties not involved in the discussion related to permission.  Permission granted, when they figured out what was going on, they cut off permission.

Celebrity was very dilligent about being careful about what was said, but it was evident by facebook posts that very few animals were seen and certain facebook posts were removed over the course of the hunt......Celebrity hunted early and late season and went home empty handed if I recall correctly.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Skillet on December 02, 2014, 02:47:21 PM
Salmonfinder is trolling you guys hard here.  And you're biting...

Salmonfinder is not Shane himself.  Shane's grammar made ODH look like a University English Professor's.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bob33 on December 02, 2014, 02:48:09 PM
"The names have been changed to protect the innocent."

"Hillbilly".

http://adventureswestcoast.com/about-us/ (http://adventureswestcoast.com/about-us/)
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 02:54:40 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 02, 2014, 02:55:13 PM
You notice he stripped out any and every reference of his name?  No where on that site says "barbour".
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 02, 2014, 02:59:07 PM
You notice he stripped out any and every reference of his name?  No where on that site says "barbour".

It was right there.

Quote
Whether your a first time hunter or someone with a lot of experience, turn to Barbour Outfitters for your next trip into the woods. Anyone, of any age, is welcome if you have the tags.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 02, 2014, 03:05:35 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.

Tator?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: whacker1 on December 02, 2014, 03:06:59 PM
salmonfinder......I re-read the entire thread to find some of the posts previously referenced.   All of the posts are numbered from 1 - 200+.

See posts # 101, 147, 171, 173, 199.  These discuss some of the other hunters and experiences with his outfit. 

I am still looking for the other thread that discusses the landowner frustration.  give me a few minutes on this one.

I have a question for you now, why resurrect a year old + thread?  Are you looking at hunting with him?  Recently hunt with him?  know of positive experiences with his outfit?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 03:08:06 PM
OK I will read once on a computer.  My birth name is Joshua
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 02, 2014, 03:10:36 PM
OK I will read once on a computer.  My birth name is Joshua

Is your last name Bryson? I mean c'mon, Salmonfinder and Joshua have no meaning together. You said people should know you just by Salmonfinder. I know every graet fisherman in the state. Does nothing for me unless Im on it.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 03:11:11 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.

Tator?

I kinda look like one
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bob33 on December 02, 2014, 04:29:05 PM
Just remember...

You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, name calling, belittling, obscene, profanity or intended profanity, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or in violation of any International, State, or United States Federal law
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 04:39:23 PM
This thread is full of hatred.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Bob33 on December 02, 2014, 04:44:20 PM
This thread is full of hatred.
And ignored until you bumped it.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 02, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Just remember...

You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, name calling, belittling, obscene, profanity or intended profanity, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or in violation of any International, State, or United States Federal law

Good reminder - especially on this topic.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Coastal_native on December 02, 2014, 06:55:21 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.

Tator?

Tator's been on here a few times.  His forum name is wapiti 1.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Dan-o on December 02, 2014, 07:11:47 PM
Salmonfinder is trolling you guys hard here.  And you're biting...

Salmonfinder is not Shane himself.  Shane's grammar made ODH look like a University English Professor's.


ROTFLOL      :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Gringo31 on December 02, 2014, 07:17:56 PM
I can't help but laugh....


The whole thing cracks me up.  I did click on his site and got the dirty feeling like I was looking at something I shouldn't be looking at.  :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 07:59:55 PM
Nithing wrong with a little bumping from time to time.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 02, 2014, 08:06:03 PM
This thread is full of hatred.

There is hatred in this thread and I'm not condoning it nor support it, but do like to see the conversation as it is relevant to our hunting future.  I have a close friend who owns property in Graham.  He told me that Shane leases his property.  I asked him, why?    He said, I get a fee up front and one for every animal taken down.  I know how much for both, but I'm not at liberty to disclose as it isn't my property.  He said that he doesn't like the tactics used and may not lease again.

Good or Bad, Shane and others pissed off people with some smart a$$ comments in a couple other threads (removed, I think) and another guy Bildo, bilbo or something like that stirred the pot.  A lot of locals are ticked over the tactics used too.  While no law against baiting, it was a hot topic (you can search that too).  Apples were never talked about so much, I think... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: bobcat on December 02, 2014, 08:11:59 PM
Baiting sure isn't a reason to not like an outfitter, as it's legal, and in the area  this guy hunts, it's probably about the only way to hunt many of the small parcels of private property. How else are you going to hunt a 40 acre parcel of land, other than sit in one location and wait for the elk to show up?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: jackelope on December 02, 2014, 08:18:33 PM

This thread is full of hatred.

This thread was dead for over a year till you bumped it for seemingly no other reason than to stir the pot. If I'm wrong, please clarify the real reason you bumped this thread. I'm not interested in hearing how you like to bump "zombie threads".
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 02, 2014, 08:33:41 PM
Baiting sure isn't a reason to not like an outfitter, as it's legal, and in the area  this guy hunts, it's probably about the only way to hunt many of the small parcels of private property. How else are you going to hunt a 40 acre parcel of land, other than sit in one location and wait for the elk to show up?

I just was pointing out the depth of conversation over apples....  It's legal.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 02, 2014, 09:34:46 PM
Read your private message jacalope
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 02, 2014, 09:50:13 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.

Tator?

Tator's been on here a few times.  His forum name is wapiti 1.
It's easy to have multiple profiles....
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Coastal_native on December 02, 2014, 10:06:23 PM
I have used this name about 7 years. I am not shane. If people see the name they should know me.

Tator?

Tator's been on here a few times.  His forum name is wapiti 1.
It's easy to have multiple profiles....

That was my initial thought too.  I know they're acquaintances.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Gringo31 on December 02, 2014, 10:44:21 PM
Quote
jacalope
  :yike:

He's back!  It is Shane!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: coachcw on December 03, 2014, 06:19:46 AM
if you want to hunt next to schools and in no shooting zones for pet elk then he is your guy ! :beatdeadhorse:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 06:51:18 AM
This thread is full of hatred.

There is hatred in this thread and I'm not condoning it nor support it, but do like to see the conversation as it is relevant to our hunting future.  I have a close friend who owns property in Graham.  He told me that Shane leases his property.  I asked him, why?    He said, I get a fee up front and one for every animal taken down.  I know how much for both, but I'm not at liberty to disclose as it isn't my property.  He said that he doesn't like the tactics used and may not lease again.

Good or Bad, Shane and others pissed off people with some smart a$$ comments in a couple other threads (removed, I think) and another guy Bildo, bilbo or something like that stirred the pot.  A lot of locals are ticked over the tactics used too.  While no law against baiting, it was a hot topic (you can search that too).  Apples were never talked about so much, I think... :chuckle:
does your buddy not hunt?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2014, 06:52:17 AM
I like my elk steaks to have a hint of apple flavor. :chuckle: :sry:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Skillet on December 03, 2014, 07:14:08 AM
I will share my experience once the time is right. Bad or good you guys will still bash. So what's the point?

If you actually have a first-hand experience to share, either share it or don't - but for god's sake, quit the trolling.  Obviously too many of these guys can't resist taking the bait, and you have done absolutely nothing to further the conversation.  And digging up an ancient thread is not "furthering the conversation"...

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 07:16:08 AM
I am jus trying to figure everything out. If I can't ask questions then why is there even this page? 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Skillet on December 03, 2014, 07:18:42 AM
I am jus trying to figure everything out. If I can't ask questions then why is there even this page? 
11 pages, over a year old, and still trying to figure everything out?   :dunno:

You're just trolling.  If you have questions, ask them.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 07:20:44 AM
I googled his name this thread popped up. I did not notice the date of this thread till everyone stared telling me how old it was.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Skillet on December 03, 2014, 07:23:13 AM
*edited to reflect salmonfinder finally got on point with some legit questions

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Holg3107 on December 03, 2014, 07:38:13 AM
Quote
I am jus trying to figure everything out. If I can't ask questions then why is there even this page? 

You have yet to ask any questions. Ask away!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 07:57:50 AM
So since this was all last year. Does anyone have up to date information?  Is he killing animals? How big is this leased property he isguiding on? Is it safe for multiple shooters?
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 03, 2014, 07:59:23 AM
Don't knock the guy till you tried it

Remember this??????? Tell us more troll!
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 08:15:39 AM
I just asked questions
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 03, 2014, 08:22:44 AM
Trolls are fun but then get boring fast. Like you. Let us know in a new thread if you Hire Shane and how it went.

Bye troll! :hello:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Skillet on December 03, 2014, 08:25:19 AM
So since this was all last year. Does anyone have up to date information?  Is he killing animals? How big is this leased property he isguiding on? Is it safe for multiple shooters?

Very legit questions.  Might consider starting a new thread on this if you want actual answers from people who have first-hand knowledge about this.  Just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2014, 08:26:34 AM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:

 Ouch! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Netminder01 on December 03, 2014, 08:31:09 AM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:

 Ouch! :chuckle:

It hurts so good and very thankful for the original helpful comments and PM's from HuntWA members before it took such a negative slant.  But yeah.... close call and landed in a much better spot because of it. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: whacker1 on December 03, 2014, 08:32:51 AM
So since this was all last year. Does anyone have up to date information?  Is he killing animals? How big is this leased property he isguiding on? Is it safe for multiple shooters?

There is a thread from Archery season where he did have success this year.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,160133.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,160133.0.html)

Leased property is a hodge podge of multiple small parcels of private property and a few pieces of public property that adjoin.  Mulitple Shooters?  depends on Weapon and what is allowed in these different parcels, such as: no shooting zones, which might be open for archery only, or range of weapon and direction of shot.  I don't know each parcel specifically, but as you have heard, many are awfully close to roads and residential areas, so you would have to be the judge, but I doubt you are going to specifically get that specific information out of Barbour up front as he will not likely tell you how many people he has on each of these properties, how many hunters he has for the season or days of choice or how you rank in the priority of these properties and /or hunters.

Best wishes
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2014, 08:33:08 AM
I did not notice the date of this thread till everyone stared telling me how old it was.

 Really? Then why the previous comment? :dunno:

Cause I like to bring zombie threads back to life.



Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2014, 08:34:44 AM
:yeah: Move along, nothing to see here....

But so much material...   :bash:

Remember Netminder01 when you were 30 seconds away from wiring him a deposit?  :chuckle:

 Ouch! :chuckle:

It hurts so good and very thankful for the original helpful comments and PM's from HuntWA members before it took such a negative slant.  But yeah.... close call and landed in a much better spot because of it. :IBCOOL:

  :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: salmonfinder on December 03, 2014, 08:35:55 AM
I did not notice the date of this thread till everyone stared telling me how old it was.

 Really? Then why the previous comment? :dunno:

Cause I like to bring zombie threads back to life.

Cause that was after I found out it was a dead thread
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Doc Sauce on December 03, 2014, 09:08:18 AM
I got all excited when I saw this thread resurrected!  Gave me a lot of free entertainment and laughs last year!  I thought it was an early Christmas present!!!

Where's the popcorn smiley?



Okay... Okay... I'll stop trolling this thread too. 
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 03, 2014, 09:19:13 AM
This thread should just be locked.  Nothing good can come from it.  If Barbour were literate, we likely wouldn't have ever even had a problem with him aside from a few boneheaded remarks.  We all have opinions on him (for better or worse) but nothing good is coming from this. 

Let's all focus our attention on reversing i-594, and continue praying for Eva Shockey's scandalous iPhone pictures to get leaked.

Good day.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 03, 2014, 09:25:23 AM
This thread should just be locked.  Nothing good can come from it.  If Barbour were literate, we likely wouldn't have ever even had a problem with him aside from a few boneheaded remarks.  We all have opinions on him (for better or worse) but nothing good is coming from this. 

Let's all focus our attention on reversing i-594, and continue praying for Eva Shockey's scandalous iPhone pictures to get leaked.

Good day.


Back up a bit there Spud...I missed something....please explain: A) what these photos supposedly are B) how I missed hearing about them C) where I can find them ( I simply want to alert the proper people so they can be taken down of course)

Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 03, 2014, 09:40:50 AM
This thread should just be locked.  Nothing good can come from it.  If Barbour were literate, we likely wouldn't have ever even had a problem with him aside from a few boneheaded remarks.  We all have opinions on him (for better or worse) but nothing good is coming from this. 

Let's all focus our attention on reversing i-594, and continue praying for Eva Shockey's scandalous iPhone pictures to get leaked.

Good day.



Back up a bit there Spud...I missed something....please explain: A) what these photos supposedly are B) how I missed hearing about them C) where I can find them ( I simply want to alert the proper people so they can be taken down of course)

No they don't exist. But I pray that someday they will.
Title: Re: Anyone heard of Barbour outfitters in graham wa?
Post by: h20hunter on December 03, 2014, 09:47:26 AM
Just when I thought the thread had some good news! Fine........be that way then.
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