This page is a collection of some of the wonderful things we
hear from our hunters.
Let me
know if you'd like to add your own comments; we
love hearing from you! Letters are arranged from newest to oldest.
THANK
YOU to all who have written!!
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 10:26 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: RE: hunt
I had a blast I have been to
several hunting preserves and you place is trully a chalangeing hunt
it was not easy by no means but it was a blast
I only seen my fallow 3 times the whole day and
I was there all day everyone was extreamly nice and helpful
will be back this fall and next
thanks again
josh
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 10:37 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: RE: hunt
...you have a lot of land and its a nice
hunting area the best I been to yet
Josh's photos can
be seen on the 2010 Hunts page.
HEY Myndi!
I wanted to drop a quick note to tell you we had a BLAST at Deep Woods!
The cabin is AMAZING!
The grounds, property and animals were so COOL!
Bob is a really interesting guy that was such a terrific host!
We can't wait to come back in the fall to your little patch of paradise!
Next time we come we will have more supplies
for cooking nice meals at the cabin.
Take care of Bob - make sure he is NOT over doing it!!!! What a great guy!
Lee Ann & Ollie loved lounging around the
cabin as well as jumping in the truck for our afternoon hunt!
SO SORRY we missed you on Saturday morning - maybe next time!
Jim
Jim's picture can be seen on the
2010 Hunts page.
I just bought cow elk and cleaned it up. Had
a couple meals off it already, and many more to come. This will beat any
beef or pork out there with being lean and healthy meat. I would like to
thank you again, and did not have to go out west. With gas prices, and take
week off work I know people spend 1,500 on elk hunt round trip easily.
Being 45 min. from my work place I went to work, and then went shot the elk
and came home. This is my kind of hunt, and will be back next spring, or
fall.
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 3:16 AM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Mike's Buck
Hi Myndi and Bob-
Just a short note to thank you for a wonderful
hunt. I can decompress in a day and that is the place to relax. Bob, thank you
for everything from perfect weather to just listening to me ramble on about
myself. You have excellent people skills. I am sure the other hunting area
will work out well with you as the CEO!
Myndi, some day I may get a chance to meet you.
Meanwhile, thanks for your prompt replies to emails and for having such a
wonderful father. Take care of him. Having lost my dad to lung disease over 20
years ago still hurts, but I talk to him often (no, I'm not that crazy!)
especially when I hunt. He would have enjoyed your cabin and a chance to hunt
whitetails in the best place in Wisconsin!
I may not hunt next year, but I may rent the
cabin some time with my brother and nephew. They would like a relaxing
weekend. It is a great getaway and decorated with perfection for the
outdoorsman... or woman!
Thanks for everything!
Mike
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 1:17 AM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Re: Deep Woods hunt
Dear Myndi
I would like
to say I had a wonderful experience at Deep Woods the buck I got was great
even thought the drop point had broken off Brad had the tine and it was a
perfect fit. Your dad was a great host and Chester was a hoot I was
probably the most frustrating hunter you have had but your dad and Chester
treated me well anyway. I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn but
finally got the deer.
Hopefully someday I can experience your top
notch facilities and preserve again (depends on how my job search goes LOL)
When I get my venison brats and sausages finished I will be sending some.
From: scott pilat [ask
Myndi for contact information]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:44 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: THANK YOU
I want to thank Bob for the great time we had
last week. The hospitality was outstanding. The red stag, fallow deer and the
whitetail that Roger took were all great animals. I highly recommend to
anybody who is looking for a first class hunt that they should go to Deep
woods Deer and Elk Preserve. Thank you Myndi for all the pics that you sent
out prior to us coming out.
Attached are some pics of the three animals.
Feel free to post them and the email on you website.
Thank you and God Bless
Scott Pilat N.Y.
Scott & Roger's pictures can be seen on the 2010
Hunts page.
Thanks to all of you for making my fourth hunt at the preserve so
enjoyable. Myndi - your help with setting up the schedule for the hunt and
the cabin, and confirming my travel route is greatly appreciated.
Chester - Thanks for helping set up my stand, and sharing your hunting
knowledge with me.
Bob - You not only take care of getting everything prepared prior to my
arrival, but you make me feel at home while I'm at the preserve. You, your
staff and the preserve are first class!
I'm already looking forward to returning in 2011.
From: Ray Jr [ask
Myndi for contact information]
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 10:36 AM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: tks
pops and i had a gooooooooooood
well excellent hunt and time at the farm -
here are some pictures for you to post on yer web site
thanks again and hope 2 c u all next yr
Ray Jr (Iowa) and Ray Sr (Vermont)
Ray & Ray's pictures can be seen
on the 2009 Hunts page.
From: Michael E [mailto:menghus1@usfamily.net]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 6:28 PM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: Re: Deep Woods Deer
Myndi, Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know what a great
time we had last weekend at Deep Woods. The hunt was challenging, in fact we
only saw our buck early Saturday morning and never jumped him again the rest of
the day. Sunday morning I put Christopher in the stand at the SE corner of the
west hunting area. After two hours in the stand he saw a doe run by and noticed
another deer following, this one had antlers! The buck stopped to sniff where
the doe had been and Christopher made a great shot. The buck went about 50 yards
and pilled up. I was so proud of his patience in the stand both Saturday
afternoon and Sunday morning. It was a great hunt as well as a hard hunt. As
always the cabin was great and your dad (Bob) was very helpful. It was nice to
meet Chester, and Doug who caped my sons deer. Meeting them and the other people
that make Deep Woods run so well was great. Thanks again for all your help! I've
attached a couple of pics if you'd like to post them.
Christopher's pictures can be
seen on the 2009 Hunts page.
From: PATRICK & KARI SUMPMANN [mailto:patricksumpmann@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:24 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Tuesday's Hunt
Bob,
I wanted again to thank you for the two days of
relaxation. We enjoyed meeting and talking with you and your friends; this was
the most enjoyable part of the hunt. It is difficult in this world we live in
to slow down and your hunt gave us that opportunity.
We wish you, your family and friends the very
best.
Patrick (and Doug)
Hi Myndi and Bob,
I had a great two days at your preserve, and I'll be back in the
future for hunting thrills.
Myndi - Thanks for all your help in setting up a schedule that was
ideal. Thanks also for helping me plan the route to the preserve.
Bob - Thanks for spending the time in setting up the tree-stand, and
having everything ready when I got there.
Ray Rantala
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:23 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Emailing: 387220-R1-008-2A_004, DSCF0025, DSCF0027
Myndi, Just wanted to let you know that we
had a great hunt and a great time at Deep Woods again this year. We got in
around noon friday and were in the woods around 1pm. It was really neat to
hunt in the west area with 12 to 14 inches of snow. It looked like a scene
from a Christmas card. After about three hours of spot and stock hunting in
the deep snow and around a 4 degree temp we jumped our buck in a thick group
of pines. My son Christopher(14), using our shooting stick, steadied on the
buck around 50 yards away. He took the shot and the deer bounded away.
After a few minutes we went to where the buck was standing and saw some hair
on the snow, good sign! We tracked the deer for about 50 yards with only
the bounding tracks and just a drop or two of blood. In the middle of the
pines lay the buck all piled up! Needless to say Christopher was very
excited and so was I, he had made a perfect shot! Your dad(bob) came out
with the tractor as it was getting late and was able to haul the deer out.
With all that snow and the size of the buck my bad back was very thankfull!!
Again as last year the hunt was fun, the hospitality was second to none and
staying in the cabin with all those mounts and the warm fire stove was a
treat. We're already looking to next year!! Thanks for a great hunt again
and thanks especially to your dad for how he makes our stay a special
time!! Mike, Pennie and Christopher(dead eye)
p.s. use any or all of the attached pics.
Mike's pictures can be seen
on the
2008 Hunts page.
From: Ray
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:10 PM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: 10 pt'er
hey tks for everything
we enjoyed the cabin and the hospitality + the deer
hope to make it back next yr with my dad
for a 3 deer hunt
ray
From: Shawn
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:26 AM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: Deer Hunt
Hi Myndi and Bob – Thank you again for another fantastic hunt! This is the
4th year we have hunted with you and its only getting better. We had an
awesome time and once again my son shot a great buck at a great price. When I
jumped this buck on a mini-drive at 100 yards I thought he might be too
skittish for Tanis to get a shot as he had already gotten past us twice in the
snow without us seeing him. However, Tanis managed to stop him with a grunt
and put a bullet right through the vitals. He only traveled 50 yards before
going down and you couldn’t wipe the smile off of my son’s face, or mine for
that matter (see pictures above). Not only did we have a great hunt but we
stayed in the cabin which was also amazing. AND my truck broke down on the way
up and Bob went out of his way to get us a rental car and get my truck to a
shop to be fixed. Next year my son will be 12 so we won’t need to come back
for him to hunt in Wisconsin. Guess what? We will be back because of the fun
experience and the exceptional treatment we received. Thanks again!
P.S. – Please feel free to post this message and these pictures on your
website, I hope it helps bring you more business.
Shawn
Shawn's pictures can be seen
on the
2008 Hunts page.
From: baby_gurl4life247@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 7:19 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Excellent hunting trip
Hey Bob and family,
I just wanted to take some time and thank you for the wonderful time we had up
there elk hunting. Everything was great. You really did your best to make me
and my daughter and grandson feel welcome and the accommodations were
fantastic. This was the first time that I ever elk hunt and high fence hunting
and I have to say that was not a turkey shot. There was a lot of hours
stalking it and a lot of hours to actually kill it. I found this trip very
rewarding. I thought that your prices were very reasonable for what I wanted
and for all of the accommodations I got and all of the land I was able to use.
I think that it really is a special place that when I shot the elk and I had
trouble tracking it you and your sons and daughter-in-laws all got together
and helped recover the animal. I would really like to tell people that think
high fence hunting is only hunting inside a fence really should go out there
and try it. If you would like to contact me you can write back to this email
or call 1-920-819-6603
Really truly thank you looking forward to seeing you guys next year,
Chuck Gardipee
P.S. there is a picture that I included that is with my grandson and I with
the elk. Also my 7 year old grandson said that you are not too bad of a bb gun
shooter that with a little bit of practice you could be as good as he is.
Chuck's picture can be seen
on the
2008 Hunts page.
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 11:38 AM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Deep Woods Deer
Thanks so much for your help, and understanding, we still talk about the
hunt there, glad it was pretty tough, not at all like a penned hunt where we
would just walk in and shoot something. It made a beautiful mount, and memory.
Take care, and we'll wait to hear from you, Keith p.s., staying in the cabin for
a night was awesome, really beautiful place!
Sent: Thursday, April 03,
2008 2:47 AM
Subject: OCT. 2007 " 3 BUCK HUNTS " / darrell and jodie
We would first like to
thank BOB..and MYNDI and all his wonderful family and all that worked so hard to
make our hunt a wonderful experience...We started out by booking a 3 day hunt
for a nice buck with BOB.....staying in his newly built cabin , that words just
can not discribe..I;m a disabled hunter and hunted with a crossbow for the first
time..DONT ever think that your hunt will be like "shooting a fish in a
barrel"...like I thought...It will be one of the most challengeing hunts of your
life....to make a long story short...I,with the help of my wife,jodie .. BOB..and
all his family and helpers...I ended up booking and taking 2 more hunts in a 3
week period and finished up with "3" of the most magnifacient BUCKS of my
life...We were treated as though we were part of his own family NOT..just
clients....and YES..me and my wife are coming back this october..to do it all
again...and as long as the good LORD lets me live...we shall be back year after
year. PLEASE give BOB a try...and you will NEVER...EVER..go anywhere else.ever
again...GOD BLESS you all...darrell n jodie..milwaukee wis.2007
ps...so
remember ! if a disabled 1/2 blind person ,hunting with a crossbow can end up
with 3 bucks...that shows you what BOB and his family will do for you...!!! and
wait until you taste the meat // oh my GOD..
From: Ryan Selvius [ask
Myndi for email address]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 7:18 AM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: OUR ELK HUNT
Dear Bob,
I just wanted to thank you again for our elk hunt this past week. My brother
in law Todd and I had the best time of our lives. You run a A1 hunting camp
and your prices can't be beat. Your place was very organized and clean which
shows you take pride in what you do and we felt it as soon as we arrived.
Thank you again, you can count on us being back. Please feel free to have any
of your customers call me if they have any questions about your place. Thanks
again!
Ryan Selvius
Todd Docter
[ask Myndi for phone
numbers for Ryan or Todd]
Ryan and Todd's pictures can be seen
on the
2007 Hunts page.
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 9:46 PM
To: Deep Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
Subject: Thanks for a great time
Bob and Myndi, We just wanted to let you both know what a great time we had at
Deep Woods this last weekend. It's too bad that we had to leave early because
of the snow storm, but it was probably for the best as we had to drive back in
bad weather for at least half of the trip. I was glad me and Christopher were
able to go out into the woods friday afternoon to hunt. It was cold but things
warmed up quite a bit (attached pics) when Christopher was able to shoot his
first whitetail deer (119 gross b&c) right at dusk!! The hunt was challenging
and fun and the west preserve reminded me of areas i've hunted in NW
Wisconsin. Our son is already excited to hunt at your place again next year,
he's talking about an Elk!! My wife was really happy with the cabin and was
sad we had to leave early but is looking forward to more than one nite there
next year. We'll probably book a hunt for around the end of October. It was a
pleasure to meet you Bob and to talk to Myndi. Thanks again for the great time
and we'll look to see you next year! Mike, Pen and Christopher from Maple
Grove, MN
P.S. Bob, thanks for the elk meat, Pen has already been looking up recipes!
Christopher's pictures can be seen
on the 2007 Hunts
page.
From: TeamKneevers@wmconnect.com
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:22 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Deep Woods Deer
Dear Bob - Just wanted to drop you a line and say that we had an awesome time
hunting with you again this year. You are truly one of the nicest people we
have ever met. Tanis' buck was phenomenal and was amazing at the price. I told
him we would get neither that kind of deal nor the attention and hospitality
we received from you at any other preserve anywhere. He was super excited to
hunt and shoot his first antlered buck and it was a dandy! We will be back
again next year and I promise you that when my wife is done with law school we
will repay your professionalism and kindness by coming back and hunting a
couple of your huge bucks! Also, thank you for helping with my trip to
Wyoming.
Take care, Shawn
P.S - Bob, please feel free to post any or all of this letter on your Client
Letters page and also feel free to use us as a reference anytime.
From: Miles
Severson [mailto:miles_s_2003@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday,
November 23, 2006 12:23 AM
To: Deep Woods Deer
& Elk Preserve
Subject: Re: Deep
Woods Deer & Elk Preserve
hey Bob
this is miles thanks you so much for helping me harvest my first bow kill. We
had a great time we would recommend you to anyone, I look forward to
harvesting some trophies with you in the future. Happy thanksgiving!
From: Batlvrs@aol.com
[mailto:Batlvrs@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:14 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Deep Woods Deer
Bob,
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how enjoyable you and your staff
made our hunt in Wisconsin. The hunt was much more demanding and rewarding than
I anticipated. Please see attached photos! The look on our faces says it all. I
look forward to staying in the lodge on my next trip.
I look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Bruce
Ft Valley Georgia
Bruce's pictures can be seen on the
2005 Hunts page.
From: Walter Paul
[mailto:WPaul@flintco.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 11:47 AM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: Thanks for all you have done!
Myndi,
Just a note to express our thanks to you, and your Dad for a wonderful hunt and
a great time spent with new friends. As you know I had wanted to spend a little
extra to make my son's deer hunt a bit more special by pitching in for a bigger
buck, but he got the buck he wanted without my contributions. And what a buck it
was!!! He is HUGE!!! And then to top off the great hunting experience I had,
searching for nearly 10 - 1/2 hours for my elk, (who I named George), he finally
opened up with that beautiful bugle which allowed me to stalk with-in less than
20 yards with the wind blowing in my face, and sunk my arrow deep into his
heart. WOW! What a rush!!! He had his head down, looking straight at me, all I
could think about was what he had done to those heavy plastic barrels and six
inch fence posts! Luckily, he turned and didn't charge. I had about an eight
inch window to shoot through the tree and it turned out perfect. He only went
about twenty-five yards and dropped. He didn't suffer much at all, and I was
glad of that. Then, Walt Jr. had the topping off surprise of anyone's life time.
A chance to shoot a huge 6 x 6 bull elk the same day he shot his magnificent
buck! And he did it!!! Both with a bow and on the same day!!! This one courtesy
of Bob and Dad. I'm sure I'll never be able to top that experience for my son
ever again. It was sure hard to say good-bye to such good people and new
friends, so I'll simply say, until next time, may GOD Bless and keep you always.
Your friend in Texas,
Walt Sr.
This email was sent as a reference to a potential client from one our past
hunters:
From: Gardner, Ryan [ask
Myndi for email address]
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:09 AM
Subject: RE: Deep Woods Deer Hunt
I would highly recommend this hunt. I took an excellent deer from the preserve
back in October. This was my first hunt with them and I'm planning for many more
in the future. The hunt was both challenging and fun. Bob Konopacky, the owner,
is extremely accommodating and will do anything to ensure you have a successful
hunt. If you require them, he can set you up with a taxidermist and meat
processor. I'm from Michigan and to take a deer of that caliber here it would
have cost me twice as much. Just like you, I do my research first and Deep Woods
was the least expensive hunt for size of deer that I was after (140 GBC).
Bob is currently building a lodge on the preserve property, but until that is
completed, (I think next year sometime) I would recommend staying at the
AmericInn in Plover, WI. This new hotel is only 10 minutes from the preserve.
They have a free continental breakfast, pool, hot tub, and sauna. I think I paid
about $55.00 a night.
If you haven't visited the website, it's www.wisconsindeerhunt.com
There is plenty of information there, as well as some other references.
Hopefully I've answered your questions, but if not please feel free to call me
at home. My number is [ask Myndi for phone
number]. I'm home in the evenings after 6pm eastern
time. Good luck in your search for a hunt.
Ryan Gardner
From: gary pedersen [mailto: gpedersen@tds.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 3:18 AM
Subject: 2004 Hunt
Myndi,
I just wanted to write a quick note thanking you, your father, and Randy for an
awesome hunt. The look on my sons face was priceless; something I will never
forget, nor will he.
Let your dad know that the rack he gave us from the deer that I had originally
purchased is hanging in my sons room along with the pictures that we took during
our trip.
Your dad and Randy were awesome during our hunt. They were both very helpful and
supportive.
Also, I had asked your dad about the possibility of bringing up Keith Deaver for
a doe hunt, (Keith has all three forms of childhood cancer). Thank your dad for
the offer of two free does for Keith. Unfortunately, Keith has been admitted to
Gunderson/Lutheran Hospital and is not expected to make it through the weekend.
Please feel free to post any picture of our animal(s) on the web site. Also, I
will gladly provide you with a reference if any one would request one. You can
give them my email address or my cell phone number, 608-547-3700.
Once again, thanks for two awesome hunts! Next year, we plan to shoot a red
deer.
Gary and Cullen Pedersen
From: Gardner, Ryan [ask
Myndi for email address]
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 4:17 PM
Subject: My Deer hunt
Myndi,
I just wanted to let you know about my recent whitetail hunt. This was simply
the best hunt I have ever been on. I took a great buck at a great price. Bob was
very accommodating, friendly, and helpful. I have an Upper Peninsula bear hunt
scheduled next year, but plan to see me again in the following years. You guys
have a great place and I have no doubt you will do well with the new lodge. I
already have a few friends interested in a future whitetail hunt. If you ever
need a reference, please feel free to give out my contact information. Thanks
again!
Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 8:28 AM
Subject: Saturday
Dear Myndi and Bob,
Thank you for the great hunt on Saturday. Your hospitality was first class. I
also appreciated the good quality people you had helping to cape out the deer.
From: Solari, Robert [mailto: rjsolari@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: A Great trip
Bob, Myndi and Brian,
Jim and I wanted to let you know we had a great time over the weekend. For a
last minute trip that we scheduled because our yearly trip to Alabama was
canceled, this turned out to be a better trip. Thanks to all.
Bob, I'm thinking about the Elk, just need a bigger freezer.
We will be back. We're excited about the lodge, you'll be very successful. You
have a great place and everyone is very nice and accommodating. Feel free to use
us as a reference any time.
Thanks again for a great time and even better hunt.
Robert J. Solari
01-08-04
Dear Myndi
Just a short note to tell you what a great time myself and my son had hunting at
Deep Woods Preserve.
Bob's service was great and the hunt was very challenging. We were able to take
two trophy elk.
The first elk was taken from a tree stand after a great deal of calling and long
hours in the stand. The
stand that Bob had built was great. It was fully enclosed and he had even put in
a small heater.
I had my son take the first shot, and he was thrilled to get this fine trophy.
The next two days were spent stalking and tracking my elk. I knew I should have
taken the one from
the stand!! The hunt was both challenging and tiring, but well worth it.
When we told Bob that we wanted the meat processed locally and the mounts to be
done there as well,
he made some calls and the butcher and the taxidermist came right out to the
field, to make sure everything
went well. Talk about service!!!
I have hunted elk in Montana, and was successful there as well, but honestly
your hunt was just as exciting, and I
didn't have to spend 10 days. With only 5 % of elk hunters out west getting a
trophy, your place makes sense.
We can't wait to come back. I will be calling Bob soon to book another hunt.
Thanks again for a GREAT hunt!!
William LeFew
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