HUNTERS COMMENTS

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.

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)

From: Rantalarr@aol.com [mailto:Rantalarr@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:17 PM
To: email@wisconsindeerhunt.com
Subject: September Deer Hunt

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)

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

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

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

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