Pa Ko Plantation

Submitted by: Pattie Taylor

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Review Submitted: Dec 6, 2012

Hunt Date: Nov 30, 2012

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Semi-Guided

Primary Terrain: Any

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

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The Taylors were great hosts. Everything at the plantation was great from the lodging, food, hunting stands, planted patches and all of the people we dealt with while there. We will definitely return to Pa-Ko Plantation.

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Submitted by: Wendell Ford

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Review Submitted: Feb 19, 2012

Hunt Date: Jan 11, 2011

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Any

Method: Bow

Price Range: 1000-1999

True southern hunting

This past November I bow hunted with J-Paul at Pa-ko Plantation and had a wonderful experience. I do not rifle hunt and usually only go to bow only outfitters and was really concerned about hunting with an outfitter that offers gun hunting because of the extra pressure the deer receive. I was honestly told of what to expect on my hunt and was very suprised to see the amount of deer I seen. I could have shot 3 eight points and let a nine point walk that I should not have ,he was close to about 125 inches. I also let a very mature seven point walk all in one afternoon. I harvested a doe for meat and ended up not harvesting a buck but it was due to choice not that J-Paul and his staff did not work his tail off trying to put me on deer. I am going up turkey hunting this spring and and will be going back bowhunting with J-Paul this fall. If you are looking for a good place to do some true southern style hunting with strong family tradition,this is the place to go. I have hunted with quite a few outfitters and have had good experiences with a few but I have had more bad experiences with most. I can say that Pa-ko is at the top of my list!

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Submitted by: George Robinson

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Review Submitted: Jan 6, 2012

Hunt Date: Dec 27, 2011

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Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Farmland

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

Best Hunt Ever

The accommodations and staff are great and the bar is open.There is plenty of game. This was my second trip to Pa-Ko Plantation. Last year I scored a wide 8 point. This year 2 bucks, 10 point, and a heavy 8 point. It doesn't get any better than this. Even my taxidermist was impressed. Pictures here: http://rvtaxidermy.wordpress.com/

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Submitted by: Donald Crockett

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Review Submitted: Jan 3, 2012

Hunt Date: Dec 27, 2011

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain:

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

Holiday Hunt

This is our fourth year at Pa-Ko during the pre-rut. The weather was a bit warm, so the deer were not moving as much as we would have liked, but that is the nature of hunting eh? Jay and Rita take very good care of you. The food is excellent and the guides know where you need to go. Jay makes certain that you are hunting in stands that are right for the wind. I saw deer on every sit and had the opportunity for a shot on the first night(unfortunately I am a bit slow) at a nice buck. One of the other members of our party got a shot at a very large buck on the second night we were hunting but did not hit the animal well. We had a great time, the food was excellent and the hospitality even better. Great hunt!

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Submitted by: Lance Russell

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Review Submitted: Dec 29, 2011

Hunt Date: Dec 1, 2011

Species Hunted: Turkey

Days Hunted: 4

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Farmland

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

a really good experience

The owner was friendly, direct, knowledgeable, available, and was firmly in control of the operation. He directed the guides. He knows the land extremely well (since childhood). He was 6 for 6 with wind/stand placement and given the light winds that was impressive. Great buck doe ratio. Saw a min of 3 deer each hunt with a max of 17 at one time (11 does or small bucks, 2 smaller 6ish, 1 nice 8, and a monster.) Low pressure and he tries to allow alot of time between sits on each stand. Food and lodging were good. I would have no reservations in bringing an important client or employee. Oh yea, I killed a nice 10 point. I clearly see why they have so much repeat business. It was a six hour drive but well worth it.

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Submitted by: Britt Harbour

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Review Submitted: Dec 26, 2011

Hunt Date: Dec 24, 2011

Species Hunted:

Days Hunted: 4

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Foothills

Method: Bow

Price Range: 1000-1999

White Tail Bow Hunt

I hunted Pa Ko Plantation twice in the last month. What follows is a fair and balanced review: I'll answer the most important question first- They have lots of deer and plenty of bucks. They are not highly pressured nor are they educated. In both trips I saw more scrapes than any time in my life ( in some pockets they were every 10 feet ). I also had an opportunity to take the maximum 1 buck, 2 doe limits with a bow. My failure to do that on the first hunt was my own fault ( buck fever! ). Jay Paul, the owner/guide knows his property and where the deer are. He is very accommodating and does want you to succeed. I would go there again and I would recommend it to others. In an effort to be balanced I'll say that while Pa-KO has lots of opportunities for bow hunters it's clearly more focused on rifle hunters. They have green fields galore with shooting houses. Their deer hit the green fields at night and there is limited opportunity for a bow hunter on a green field. This does not need to be the case, they could make it happen if they wanted to. I will recognize that setting up bow hunters takes more effort than someone taking 100 ÷ yard shots due to the need to extra measures needed to control wind/scent. This is my chief complaint. Because Jay Paul knows his property so well he seemed to be winging it when it came time for hunt. Weatherchannel.com has a 10 day forecast that shows you what the winds will be well in advance. There is no excuse for not planning. In my opinion this is what you should expect from a guide. We cant scout their property and know best entrances and stand locations for them. We need a well thought out plan. I didn't see that. While I did ultimately have success I needlessly sat in stands in wrong winds and in areas that had cold sign on a few hunts. This could have been prevented with forethought and pre-scouting. I think with a a little more planning for bow hunters this could be a 10 star place. To repeat though, I will go back but I will be more insistent on my locations now that I know more about the property. The food was impeccable if you like country cooking and the lodging is comfortable with entertainment options though I did not maximize it due to exhaustion from hunting.

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Submitted by: James Clark

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Review Submitted: Nov 14, 2011

Hunt Date: Nov 11, 2011

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Any

Method: Bow

Price Range: 1000-1999

awesome hunting

I have been going to PA-Ko for many years. Awesome is an understatement. Lodge is the best better than being at home. Food is better than a restaurant. The owners and staff are 1st class. Honest and hard working people. Will try there best to get you a buck. The deer are there in high numbers and many great bucks. This is a hunters dream come true. I have taken very nice bucks there but sorry no pictures on this computer to show.

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Submitted by: Donald Crockett

Review Submitted: Aug 8, 2011

Hunt Date: Dec 27, 2011

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Semi-Guided

Primary Terrain:

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

Deer Hunt

This was my third trip to Pa-Ko. Last year there were 8 in our party. 5 out of 8 saw shooter bucks during our three day stay. We saw bob cats, hogs, and plenty of deer to make anyone happy. The food and hospitality is excellent as are the guides. Jay and Rita are outstanding hosts. A great value.

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Submitted by: John Collier

Review Submitted: Jul 18, 2011

Hunt Date: Nov 10, 2010

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 4

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Foothills

Method: Bow

Price Range: 1000-1999

Pa-Ko Plantation

This was my 3rd trip to Pa-Ko. J. Paul and Rita run a first class operation. The staff know where the deer are and continuously follow their movements. I have always seen many quality animals. They don't always come within bow range but such is hunting. There are many ladder stands throughout the property as well as hunting houses that will accommodate the needs of most any hunter. Or, if you prefer, they can set you up somewhere in your climber. The food and accommodations are great. All this in a relaxing southern plantation atmosphere.

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Submitted by: MATT LYONS

Review Submitted: Jan 24, 2011

Hunt Date: Jan 20, 2011

Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Days Hunted: 3

Hunt Type: Guided

Primary Terrain: Farmland

Method: Rifle

Price Range: 1000-1999

JAN. RUT HUNT@PA-KO PLANTATION

J.PAUL AND RITA RUN A FIRST CLASS OPERATION AT PA-KO. THE MEALS AND ACCOMODATIONS ARE TOP NOTCH. I'VE BEEN GOING THERE FOR 10 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER LEFT DISSAPOINTED. I HUNT FROM A WHEELCHAIR DUE TO A DISABILITY AND J. PAUL HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO PUT ME INTO PLACES WHERE I'VE SEEN PLENTY OF DEER AND HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HARVEST SEVERAL NICE DEER,INCLUDING A BEAUTIFUL , MATURE 8 POINTER THIS YEAR. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT MIX OF GREAT FOOD,ACCOMODATIONS, LODGE ATMOSPHERE,KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDES AND GREAT HUNTING.....PA-KO IS THE SPOT!

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note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.

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