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A&M Adventures
Rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 6 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Monte Adams
Location: Des Moines, New Mexico
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope, Turkey
State(s) Hunted: NM
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Submitted by: Mike Blasius
Review Submitted: Aug 30, 2010
Hunt Date: Apr 16, 2010
Species Hunted: Turkey Merriam's
Days Hunted: 3
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 1000-1999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Turkey
Quality Operation - Monte Adams does a great job putting you on the game, and taking care of you at the new lodge. Hunting pressure is at a minimum. He would take no more than 4 turkey hunters at a time. We saw hundreds of turkeys, and the 3 of us had no problem killing 2 birds each. During the hunt we saw elk, mule deer, and pronghorn. Hunts are also available for these, and no draw for tags. I will definitely return to this place.
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Submitted by: Mike Blasius
Review Submitted: Aug 30, 2010
Hunt Date: Apr 16, 2010
Species Hunted: Turkey Merriam's
Days Hunted: 3
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Foothills
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 1000-1999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Quality Operation. From the new lodge to the awesome scenery. A minimum amount of hunters are taken each season - one of my most important factors in booking a hunt. Loads of turkeys, the three of us had no problem killing 2 birds apiece. We were allowed to do our own calling, and hunt like we wanted to, with no pressure. Saw plenty of elk, pronghorn, and mule deer also. You do not have to draw tags to hunt here. I will be back.
note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.
outfitter review submitted by: Steve Dahlby on Jun 5 2003
Species Hunted: Elk & Bear
Game Quality: Very Adequate
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Fantastic
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: We hunted with Monte in Oct. of 2002. Although the area we hunted was suffering an extreme drought, Monte put us on some great animals. We both shot great 6x6's and I was able to get a two phase blonde/cinnamon bear. Monte & Matt knew the 80,000 acre ranch like the back of their hand.I would highly recommend this hunt to anyone. If I had not already booked a Caribou trip for 2003, I'd have back this year. Super hunt & great people.
outfitter review submitted by: Tony L. Tuberville on May 9 2003
Species Hunted: Merriam's Turkey
Game Quality: Outstanding
Accommodation Quality: Outstanding
Camp Condition: Outstanding
Food Quality: Outstanding
Guide Experience: Outstanding
Other Personal Experience: Outstanding
Overall Impression: Outstanding
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: Once again, I couldn't have asked for a better hunt. The population of deer, turkey and elk is overwhelming. This year, I took my 11 year old son for his first Merriam's turkey (actually it was his first turkey!) and he was as impressed as I was last year (and still am!). Monte and I still haven't decided who was more excited about that first turkey, but I believe we're leaning toward me! My son thinks Monte is the best (and he's right). Monte is as outstanding a guide as anyone could ever ask for and is more than a guide, he's a great man to be around. The ranch is lacking NOTHING and the area is as refreshing to view as it is to hunt in. The populations of game continue to be greater than you could imagine, with 50-60 elk per day not uncommon, turkeys are everywhere and Mule Deer are more than abundant. If you like antelope, they are there too. This place is a hunter's dream. Both my son and I are looking forward to 2004 (and 2005, 2006...) Thanks again, Monte for an outstanding year. We'll be back!
outfitter review submitted by: Scott Stone on Feb 5 2003
Species Hunted: Mule Deer
Game Quality: very good
Accommodation Quality: very good
Camp Condition: excelent
Food Quality: excelent
Guide Experience: excelent
Other Personal Experience: very good
Overall Impression: very good
Recommend: yes
Reviewer Comments: This was my first mule deer hunt and myself and the other two men hunting all had a great time. I myself did not get the deer I was looking for but The other two did. One got his 30 minutes into the hunt a nice 4X4. The other came on day 3 a nice 4X3. I saw several shooters but was looking for that 28-30 inch buck. I am heading back next season to look some more. I recommend this hunt highly
outfitter review submitted by: Tony L. Tuberville on May 10 2002
Species Hunted: Merriam Turkey
Game Quality: Excellent +
Accommodation Quality: Perfect
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Very Well Experienced
Other Personal Experience: N/A
Overall Impression: I'll be back again and again !!
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: I would recommend Monte to anyone. Monte is one of those rare people in life who are sincere about everything. The Ranch was absolutely amazing. Upon first arrival, having hunted only Easterns (turkeys), I just "knew" that there was no way possible for a turkey to be in that land. Boy was I wrong. I saw more than 100 turkeys in one day, including a rare opportunity to watch 5 breeding at one time. I had 5 jakes come within just inches of me and another 12 pass within 20 yards. I "doubled" (a first in my lifetime) on the first day with a couple of very large Toms. I hated to end the hunt so soon, but then again, there is always next year. I'll certainly be back. Thanks Monte for the most perfect hunt of a lifetime that you could have ever provided. In closing, let me say this: If Monte says he saw 40 elk, 50 mule deer and 200 turkeys in one day....believe it! The numbers ARE there, the trophy opportunities ARE there and you'll not find a better guide anywhere, personal or professional. I'll be back in 2003, (and 04, 05, 06...well you get the hint). Thanks.
Contact: J. Paul Taylor
Location: Midway, Alabama
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Quail
State(s) Hunted: AL
Arizona Hunting Information
Arizona has lots of trophy big game but is probably best known for its trophy elk and mule deer. This partially due to the limited number of tags available.
Utah Hunting Information
Utah has recently been outstanding for trophy elk, but the best tags take many years to draw. Utah does have conservation tags available for purchase that allow hunters to bypass the drawing. Given the high demand for these premium tags prices can be high. In the past Utah has been a top trophy mule deer state but recently only a handful of units consistently produce B&C caliber deer.
British Columbia Hunting Information
British Columbia is an excellent hunting destination that offers a wide variety of game species. Vast wilderness areas and pristine coastlines provide world class adventure hunting for those seeking that trip of a lifetime. BC is arguably best known for big coastal black bears, Canada moose, grizzly bear, mountain lion, Dall sheep and Stone sheep. Hunters can book a hunt with an outfitter and avoid the license drawing process common in most U.S. states.
