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Classifieds & Organizations => Sponsor Classifieds => Topic started by: irishevox on May 19, 2014, 11:20:18 AM
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I recently went on a one day guided hunt with YJ Guide service. When I arrived, I was greeted by Craig, Stacey, and Scotty. Scotty was my guide. I had a rough start to a morning by locking my keys in my truck which had everything except my hunting license and a mouth call in it. So Scotty and I went out and set up . We had two awesome toms show up I happened to miss both. We had a third show up, but out of range. It was great, Scotty's calling and tips were key to what brought those birds in. If it wasn't for my lack of shooting I would have taken down a big ole Tom before 6am. After those missed opportunities, Craig, Scotty, and I managed to get my truck unlocked. Scotty and I went back out and hunted till 1030 am. That’s when the third tom showed up by out of range he popped up then disappeared. Due to weather and a six hour drive home I decided to head home and not hunt the evening. I now regret not hunting the evening, but I think it was for best in my interest due to the long drive and work the next day. The main point I would like to convey is that YJ Guide Services are top notch. Their customer service and professionalism was second to none. This was the first guided hunt I have ever done. The YJ guide service team will most definitely receive my business again.
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There's always next time and all of us miss every now and then. It was a pleasure having you out on the farm. Hopefully you can come back this fall and fill one of those tags...Craig
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:yeah: I too think Craig and his crew are top notch. They go the extra mile for you when you need it. I was in the same boat with weather and a drive home. I was onto some birds but I just could not bring them in. Hopefully I can fill that tag this fall also. I have known Craig for a few years now. Very nice guy. If anybody hear on the wet side would like anymore info on YJ Guide Service, drop me a line. I would be glad to talk to you.
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I was recently looking into a Whitetail hunt with YJ, Anyone hunted with them for deer?
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Every year! I have taken three whities off the ranch. A couple of 5x5's. They have wall tents set up and can put on a killer dinner. I have been hunting the ranch for 18 years and I have seen whities on every part of the ranch. Lots of Muley's too.
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O they do have alot of deer that is for sure. They are everywhere, we even had some white tail does and one mule deer doe walk through the camp
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I hunted with Craig of YJ guide service 2 years ago . I had ran a ad on craigslist wanting a place to hunt . I'm disabled and needed easy terrain to hunt. Craig contacted me that he had a place for me to hunt if I was willing to take a Whitetail doe. And I was. After a few phone calls with Craig I drove out to meet him and look at where I would be hunting. Craig had a map for me and I followed him to the parking area .Craig was very helpful and I really felt he really wanted me to have successful hunt. Opening day I met Craig at his camp. He had 2 wall tents set up with benches and tables . He had fresh coffee ,orange juices, fresh fruits and Danish. I went out to hunt after that my hunt was an unguided hunt .But had told me where deer were .He was dead on. I missed an opportunity that morning , my fault . So about 11 we headed back to camp for lunch .Craig again had food out for everyone and cold drinks. We sat around for awhile talking with other hunters . There was a few successful hunters that morning. What I'm trying to get to is that Craig put on a number 1 hunt for me .He was very gracious and knowable about his hunting areas .He was always very friendly and a very quick smile.
Later that day I did get my deer my brother n law packed it out for me. We headed back to camp where Craig was putting on lavish dinner for everyone I said my good byes and headed home. I was unfortunate in on the way home my heart started beating very fast so I went into the emergency room .It turned out I had went into AFIB .
Again I would like to thank Craig Dowdy and his staff for a great hunt . I highly recommend him to everyone I meet. Darryl G Noyer
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i'm 100% with you... i love YJ Guide Service :tup:
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Thanks guys it feels good to know people appreciate being treated like family when you hunt with us. We try to do our best to make people feel at home in this camp. We are always willing to help how ever we can to make sure guys and gals are successful.
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I am interested in your open dates. Can you let me know rice of hunt and wall tent use??
Thanks
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speaking of craig i would like to come back for part 2 for fall turkey
