Testimonials I’m sincere when I
tell you that you run a first class operation. We’ve hunted quite a bit
with numerous outfitters and I’ve got to tell you I was impressed with
all of your guys in camp with us that week. Neither the weather nor the
elk cooperated very well but we can’t hold your guys responsible for
that. They all busted their tails to make sure we had a good hunt… and
we did.
Sterling did a great job of helping us with Jim’s horses and even had
a fire going for us in our tent if he knew we’d be late back to camp.
Kim did the best job of any cook we’ve ever encountered and his
attitude was great. I think he really enjoys what he’s doing.
Once Jim and I convinced Landon that we were 20 yrs older than him
and he was foot taller than we are we got along great. He really worked
hard to find us some elk and we both enjoyed spending the week with
him…I’d hunt with him anytime and anywhere.
I do want to thank you for the advice you gave all of us that first
evening we met: “Don’t pass up an elk the first of the week that you
would gladly shoot at the end of the week”…Attached are a few pictures.
Thanks for everything; we had a great hunt.
Mike
Lee,
Nice hearing from you. Here are Bob’s pictures, my battery went dead
the 1st day. Anyhow want you to know we all had a great time. A
wilderness hunt is like no other, it was tough, I will be 62 yrs.
tomorrow and I am really pleased that I had Jim for my guide. I am sure
I slowed him down some but I still made it to the tops & down. He and
all the guys and yourself were a pleasure to be around. The camp was in
a real nice setting ,camp food was great (Eric) wrangler was great, the
LIVESTOCK were super! I have a few horses (cutting blood line), but your
mountain horses and mules are, well I can’t even come near to compare,
it blows my mind how strong and sure-footed they are. Yes I would come
back and I would recommend other hunters. You run a great hunt. See you
at a show. E-MAIL me when you come down.
See you. Nolen Hilton
Lee,
I would like to thank you and your exceptional staff for an
unbelievable experience. Although the weather was hot, your guides
managed to account for three bulls and one miss. This equated to a 100%
opportunity for those who hunted. I excluded myself from the count as I
was sick for 2 ½ days and did not get to hunt as much as needed. I could
not however think of a better place to be sick. Even though I felt very
bad, the camp atmosphere made it tolerable. My son and I will indeed
return for a follow up hunt.
Everyone of your staff were exceptionally good at their job, but I
was especially impressed with Brian. On day one Brian guided a single
hunter to a nice bull in a difficult location. Even at his age, he was
more than a match for any of us. For the remainder of the trip Brian did
what he could to try and help me get an elk. He knew I was not feeling
well, but he managed to take me to some beautiful spots in hopes that we
could catch a passing elk. The experience was great. Any shortcomings to
my hunt were due to my being sick and a lack of good physical condition
on my part. It was one of the best trips I have ever made.
Allen was amazing as well. He fixed some of the best meals you could
imagine. He also provided many laughs for everyone. I think it is great
that though he cannot keep up with the younger guides, he still has
skills that let him remain a valuable part of the team. He was a wealth
of information and advice.
In regards to Eric, all I can say is I would not want his job. He
was the first up in the morning and the last down at night. It was
really nice to wake up to a warm tent as Eric would light it each
morning. Eric was great to sit and visit with.
John and Jim were obviously very good as well, but I did not have as
much contact with them as I did the others. John guided me one day into
Silver Tip Basin, and that was beautiful. He continued to guide Chris
for the remainder of the hunt. Chris did not get an elk, but he did miss
one at a little over 300 yards. Opportunity is all that can be asked,
and opportunity was provided. Chris had a great time hunting with John.
I hope your team has a safe and successful season, and I look
forward to hunting with you again in 2012. I hope Brian is still guiding
for you at that time, as I would probably make a special request for
him.
Thanks Again, Bobby Newmann
Lee,
We had an awesome trip! I understand the weather made it very tough
hunting for most but thankfully we both scored on good bulls. Not sure
if you heard Kent’s story yet but it is an entertaining one. My bull was
a case of right place at the right time but I fully credit the success
to my guide, Nate. He actually keyed in on the bull’s presence by smell!
Had he not been aware, we would have surely spooked it without knowing.
Make sure you keep this guy happy. He is a good one and I hope to get
the opportunity to hunt with him again! Camp life was great from the
food to the conversation. Horses were exceptional as well. Could not
have done it without them.
This hunt is the real deal. It is tough but a great experience that I
would recommend to anyone! Photos attached.
Regards, Heath Till
We
had to weasel through four other bulls to get to this one. Our bugling,
raking and incessant cow calls were too much motivating him to confront
the challenger without hesitation. He was on us in seconds requiring a
hard cow call to stop him at 15 yards. The arrow blew through arrested
only by a natural formation beyond the animal. Smarting but confused
the bull bolted then composed himself directly between my partner and
I. The large entry and exit holes confirmed finality. The blonde titan
staggered away, bedded then took his last breath. He was a fighter with
much of his forehead hair rubbed bare and numerous neck/body scars from
encounters with other bulls. He was a beautiful gift.
In addition we
saw wolves, bears (grizzlies and black), mule deer, and bison. It was a
great and humbling opportunity.
The outfitter, Mr. Lee Livingston, has always provided good guides
and Mr. Landon Selby was excellent! His knowledge of elk, the area,
horses, spotting, and calling were matched only by his patience,
humility and hard work. A better guide will be hard to find.
September 2011 can’t get here soon enough.
Aloha, Dave Anana
Lee
Words cannot express the amount of fun and excitement we had on our
trip. Everything was first class from the horses packing in to the
accommodations in camp, and the food well… I will get back to you on
that!!!! lol The guides were top notch and done everything in their
ability to put us on bulls. Had I chose to shoot on the second day, I
would have killed a bull as well. The Wrangler was top notch as well as
the horses. We all felt like you ran a first class wilderness hunting
camp.
Thanks, Troy
Hi Lee,
Just wanted to get back to you with comments on the hunt.
Also, attached is a pic of my bull. Just had him scored at 337 7/8. Best
ever for me. The weather conditions were a little rough; not quite what
we expected for that time of Oct. But overall, a great experience. Jones
Creek was by far the best wilderness camp that I've been in. Your set
up, stock and gear made the hunt very smooth. Great bunch of guys on
your staff; from guides to wranglers. It's always easier to be in a camp
where the staff is friendly and seems to enjoy their work. All in all,
the hunt was one to remember. Thanks to you and your guys and also to
Keith for hooking us up.
Bill Talley
Hi Lee,
The hunt was great and was all I expected and more. The
accommodations, cook and wranglers were great people. Nate was a
excellent guide and went to all lengths to help us get an elk. My
camera wasn't working right and Nate has the pictures of my elk on his
camera.
Hope we see you again sometime.
Terry Lutz and Larry Paul
Lee,
The hunt was outstanding and the guides and camp staff were
exceptional. Everyone worked hard the food was great and so was the
company. The country was beautiful a little snowy for that time of year
though. Again thanks for a great time in camp and in Cody.
Eugene Holloway
Hi Lee,
I had a great time on my hunt. I didn't have a chance on an elk, but
pulling the trigger is sometime the easiest part of a hunt. Your staff
was great. The camp was great and the horses were the best. Usually
I'm the "Big guy"in camp and have the ride the biggest horses as Kerry
did. It was nice to ride a good horse that could travel the mountains
even in the dark. It was nice to have a great bunch of guys in camp
that made the hunt a lot more enjoyable. Thanks again for a good hunt
and lots of good times.
Boyd Shaffer
Here’s my feedback:
In reference to the camp, guides, cook, wrangler etc. I really cannot
say enough good things. You run a great camp with a great crew. Kim’s
cooking was excellent and there was always plenty to go around. After a
hard day in the mountains, it was a welcome treat to have the quality of
cooking.
You need about 5 more Colton’s. That kid is excellent. He worked his
butt off the entire time, was always ready to help and did it with a
great attitude. The wrangler can make or break a camp in those
conditions and you’re getting a great deal with that boy!
My primary experience was with Tom and frankly I found him to be a
pain the ass………….just kidding. He did a great job all week and worked
his tail off to find me a bull. He’s a great partner to have in the
woods, knew his stuff and made a really tough environment tolerable.
Keep him coming back as long as he wants to guide. While I did not
interact as much with the other guides, I did find that everyone was
willing to jump into whatever needed to be done and I never heard a
negative comment about anyone. That a rarity and something you should
take great pride in.
The terrain was tough. Some of the toughest I’ve hunted when you have
to go straight up everyday to hunt and slide back down at night. Oh
well….the weather plain sucked but weather is weather. I just wish it
would have pushed out more elk.
Hope all is well with you. Thanks again for a great experience and
I’m sure happy to have brought home a bull and meat. Feel free to use me
as a reference. If my broken down knee can survive that hunt, anyone can
go.
Take care,
Kerry Holloway
Lee,
What a great hunt. We arrived in San Antonio a little tired but
everyone had a fantastic experience. Not just the hunting but the camp,
scenery, camaraderie, and staff made the trip something to remember and
talk about for years to come. Thanks to you, Jim, Sterling, Cody, and
Nancy for everything you did and look forward to doing it again soon.
Clint Ray
Lee,
Nice to hear from you! Hopefully, the rest of the season went well
and the hunting was good. Matt, Dad, and I all had a great time. I had a
blast hunting with Wes and really appreciated the opportunity to hunt
with him. I know Matt really enjoyed spending a day hunting with you,
and of course Dad with Del. As always, it was first class and we
enjoyed the friendship and fun. Hope to come out again and hunt with you
soon!
Ben Gabler
My name is Levi Keenan and I went on an elk archery hunt with Lee and
his outfitters in the fall of 2009. First of all let me say I have been
with hunting and fishing guides from Zapata Texas and south into Mexico
and then all the way up into parts of Canada and I have never been with
an outfit that takes as much pride in their selves and how their clients
are tested in the field and treated in camp. Lee’s equipment and stock
is top-notch. His horses are truly mountain horses, capable to going to
extreme’s I didn’t know a horse was able to go to get you up the
mountain and on your elk. I am saying this and I grew up on a ranch and
have broken and ridden hundred’s of horses. I just can’t say enough
about how the guides and horses knew every detail of all the trails in a
truly wilderness area. On top of that you can put your baby on these
horses and they will take care of them like no other animal could. This
brings me to another area of discussion. We were hunting in a true
wilderness area, there is only 2 ways in and it’s on 2 legs or 4 legs.
There is no difference in the hunting now or when Bill Cody and Prince
Monaco hunted it over a 100 years ago. The hunt itself was an
experience of a lifetime. Each days hunt was started off with a big
breakfast away before daylight and usually finished with dinner away
after dark. The food was not cooked by what I would call a camp cook,
Lord knows I have seen enough of those, but the food was prepared by a
camp chef. His only job is the clients and guides welfare and what kind
of food they enjoy. It was an experience in itself. Each morning a
horse wrangler had our horses saddled and ready to go for us and he took
care of everything horse related when we go in each evening. This is
really important when you hunt as hard as we did each day. I was
looking for a true pack-in hunting trip and this was as good as it
gets. Now let me talk about the success our camp had. By no means
should a hunt be judged by the success of the hunter’s. If that’s what
your looking for go hunt behind a closed fence in south Texas. I will
say we had elk in on us every day and these guides kept trying when I
was ready to call it a day and wanted to try again the next day. They
know every nook and cranny a elk would hide in a grossly enormous area.
It is really amazing. Myself and the other hunter all agreed that we
all wanted to come back in spite of our success because of the type of
hunt and how professional it was managed because hunting is hunting and
that’s what it is all about and killing is just for keeping score. As a
side we had 100% success kill ratio on bull elk with archery equipment
from camp, I wonder how many outfitter’s can claim that hunting from a
wilderness area. If you have any questions you think I can answer or
think I might have any input on just ask.
Levi Keenan - Great Bend KS.
I hunted with lee last week and had the adventure of a life time. He
and his crew worked their butts off for us, food was great and hunting
was better, the entire staff was fun to be around. We saw bulls every
day, and all 3 hunters tagged respectable archery bulls.
Allan Bullard - 275 3/8 gross Bull Taken
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Richard
Baltimore
