reputable guide svc ??????

[pappy]

I could use some help....My sons have planned on hunting Pigs with "OPEN HILLS OUTFITTERS" out of Orland , Ca. It will be on a ranch 10 mi. west of Willows,ca. This place guarantees trophy pigs, according to their letter..Also, the owner is Daniel Davis....does anyone have any "GOOD" or "BAD" information on this outfitter....any info greatly appreciated.....thanks Pappy

 

[Speckmisser]

Can you describe what they're calling "Trophy" pigs... and what they mean by "Guarantee?"

Anytime something sounds too good to be true... well, you know the rest.

There's some good hog hunting in the hills out there, and from what I hear, it's been improving. But I would always have a second glance at anyone who told me it was guaranteed... especially if they're guaranteeing a trophy. I'd get as much detailed information as you can, and they should be more than willing to provide it to you. If they start to hem and haw, then you might have your sons reconsider.

If they're running hounds, you will have pretty good odds because you can often let the smaller ones go. Otherwise, the only place that can truly guarantee anything is fenced in preserves where they know what's inside the fence and they know it can't get out.

Caveat emptor.

All that said, it could be a great hunt. There are some places back east that still offer "No Kill-No Pay" guarantees, so maybe that's what you've got here. Please let us all know what you find out from further questioning. It could save someone a bad hunt... or it could open up a great new hunting opportunity.

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

Never heard of the operation, but I'm sure there are guys on here who can give you feedback...Goodluck on your hunt.

 

[pappy]

Speck a trophy, according to guide, is a pig over 300 lbs....according to guide, pigs are long nosed, all black pigs...nothing multicolored....long haired...this was in response to my sons asking if they were wild hogs or domesticated hogs released for the hunt.....I just hope the guide in an honest one...if he is, I will speak his praises, if he is not.....He may not like me very much though......thanks for the input....Pappy

 

[pappy]

Well, I guess no word is good word....guess no one knows of this guide or svc....maybe that is good...When the boys get back from their hunt on Saturday Feb. 12, I will let you guys know how they did and how the guide svc. was...thanks again for the input.....Pappy

 

[sportyg]

Pappy, I hope they got a written guarantee...

 

[pappy]

**UPDATE** My sons completed their guided pig hunt with "OPEN HILLS OUTFITTERS" Dan Davis (owner/guide)...they didnt quite get 300lbers, but, they got a 175 and 275 lbs "RAZOR BACKS"...They said, Dan worked extremely hard for them to put them on pigs...Saturday was non producing, so , Dan took them back out on Sunday at no extra charge.....they said he was a great guide and would recommend him highly and are going to go back and hunt with him again soon......If you want Dans phone number, feel free to contact me.....Another great day in the field.....Pappy

 

[Speckmisser]

Sounds like a great hunt, Pappy! Congrats to your sons.

Did they spot and stalk, or did they use dogs?

If you could, would you send me the guides' info? Just use the email link at the bottom of this post.

Thanks!

 

[SDHNTR]

How bout filling out a review on the outfitter/guide section. What did they charge?

 

[pappy]

Guys I will send out info and fill out guide rating info. I need to get it from the boys....one of my sons got his on the run at about 25yrds. with his .454 casull...what an entrance hole that puppy made....you could stick your fist through it....needless to say,,,,he dropped like a stone.....I will send out info tomorrow....thanks for the support guys....Pappy

 

[pappy]

Guys here is the guides info....Open Hills Outfitters..guide Dan Davis...phone number 530-8652134...specializes in Spot and Stalk Guide lic.#10419 he is out of Orland and hunts land in Willows area....cost is $600.00 ....let me know if anything els wanted....Pappy