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Arizona Guided Hunts
Rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 6 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Pat Feldt
Location: Vail, Arizona
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Coues Deer, Javelina, Turkey Merriam's, Quail, Mountain Lion, Coyote, Desert Sheep
State(s) Hunted: AZ, NM
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Submitted by: Paul Stikeleather
Review Submitted: Oct 7, 2011
Hunt Date: Sep 30, 2011
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Desert
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 2000-2999
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?
Spot and Stalk Fall Black Bear
Great Hunt. I booked this hunt with Pat Feldt of Arizona Guided Hunts because I was looking for a spot and stalk fall black bear hunt. There were three hunters in camp and two of the three, including myself, bagged our bears on the first morning out. The third hunter bagged his bear the next day. I shot my bear at 310 yards, so be prepared for long shots. My bear was an old sow that weighed about 250 lbs with a jet black coat. No rubs. I have been on several guided hunts prior to this one and I can say that Pat is a very knowledgable and professional outfitter. His guides are also knowledgeable and hard working. His equipment is well maintained. Pat and his guides had done the pre-season scouting so they knew what the bears were feeding on and where they would most likely be. I would definately recommend booking a hunt with Pat and I will most likely book again with him in the future.
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outfitter review submitted by: Eric Danowski on Oct 11 2007
Species Hunted: elk
Game Quality: excellent
Accommodation Quality: excellent
Camp Condition: excellent
Food Quality: very good
Guide Experience: excellent
Other Personal Experience: n/a
Overall Impression: great
Recommend: yes
Reviewer Comments: Took a 340+ bull 2 hours into the hunt on the first day. The night before the opener,the bulls bugled around camp all night long. Arizona does a good job managing there elk herd--world class.
outfitter review submitted by: Anthony D Ransom on May 29 2007
Species Hunted: Mule deer/ javalina
Game Quality: Good mule deer
Accommodation Quality: good
Camp Condition: excelent
Food Quality: good
Guide Experience: One of the best guides I have
Other Personal Experience: All guides were very good.
Overall Impression: This is an exceptional archery hunt for the capable
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: This is a great archery hunt for Deer and Javalina. The javalina are fairly easy to stalk and good shot oppertunity. Mule deer are glassed from hill tops and the stalked. Good hunters would have 100 % shot oppertunity. Taking them just depends on how good you are. Good glass is a must here.
outfitter review submitted by: RONNIE SEATON on Sep 3 2006
Species Hunted: ELK
Game Quality: VERY POOR
Accommodation Quality: LIVABLE
Camp Condition: WORN
Food Quality: SORRY, MOSTLY BEAR
Guide Experience: EXCELLENT
Other Personal Experience: FAIR
Overall Impression: WASTED TIME& MONEY
Recommend: NO
Reviewer Comments: 2002 HUNT-WEATHER WAS BAD, FOOD WAS MOSTLY BEAR MEAT FROM ONE HE KILLED EARLIER. GOOD GUIDE. BURNING PACKAGED LOGS DID NOT HEAT THE TENT. HUNT WAS CUT SHORT, STARTED PACKING ON THE 5TH DAY AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A HUNT DAY. PRICE WAS GOOD, BUT IT WAS EXPECTED TO BE A GOOD YEAR AND ELK PLENTIFUL. IT WAS NOT THE OUTFITTERS FAULT THAT IT WAS COLDER IN TN. THAN AZ. GUIDE WORKED EXTREMELY HARD.
outfitter review submitted by: Steve Kremp on Aug 27 2003
Species Hunted: Black bear
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: n/a
Overall Impression: Fantastic!!!
Recommend: Yes +++++
Reviewer Comments: Top-notch hunt for black bear in the prickly pear. Exceptionally hard working outfitter and guides. Overabundance of food had the bears very scattered, but all hunters still had an opportunity at a quality bear. Get in shape for this one!!! I will be hunting with them again for other species.
outfitter review submitted by: Don Sexton on Feb 5 2003
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Game Quality: Very Good
Accommodation Quality: Good
Camp Condition: Well used but reliable
Food Quality: Good
Guide Experience: Very Good
Other Personal Experience: Same
Overall Impression: Good
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: Small but hard working group including the owner.This is a physical hunt as advertise with no hidden surprises. Pat tells you up front what to expect. Get in shape, work hard and learn to shoot at distance and you can connect. Saw good bears every day but held out for a real buster we knew was in the area.Glassed him last day in the evening but was way out of range. Prices are within reason considering the amount of scouting they do. This outfit does produce some good animals.
Contact: Reece Bergeron
Location: Brashear, Missouri
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Turkey
State(s) Hunted: MO
Iowa Hunting Information
Iowa is one of the best Midwestern states for monster whitetail bucks. Non-residents must apply for a tag in their annual drawing. Archery tags are the most sought after and depending on what units you apply for generally take 2-4 years to draw.
Manitoba Hunting Information
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