Magnum Guide Service - Mule Deer Hunts Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you and Melony again for the great time I had during my West Texas Mule Deer Hunt with Magnum in December. Your outstanding guide work, a spectacular setting in the Glass Mountains, very nice accommodations in Marathon, good camaraderie at the end of the day and, of course, Melony’s excellent cooking, all served to enhance a hunting experience that truly exceeded my expectations. The amount of game we saw every day was truly impressive: free ranging elk (in Texas!), javelina, whitetails, mule deer and my new favorite game animal…aoudad sheep. The hunting was excellent and I’ll always treasure the memories of taking the old warrior mule deer buck that you spotted from over a mile away (it’s amazing how you are able to spot game) and the time we spent stalking and then walking in and amongst the large herd of feeding javelina. However, it was the unexpected bonus of the aoudad hunt that stands out in my mind. Any TV hunting show producer would have loved to have been a part of that drama! A perfect stalk with optimal conditions as the sun was rising on a cold crisp morning, with the herd of 60 sheep moving slowy down the mountain to feed while we closed the distance by heading towards them through a thick, brushy draw…getting to the head of the draw after 45 minutes with the sheep now on both sides of us…waiting for the ram to stand clear while another ram stands 20 yards away and is about to bust us…taking the shot from a prone position at the lip of the draw after you reach over my shoulders to set the tripod…and then walking up to a fantastic trophy…wow!
- Stu Lilly, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for providing me with the memories of a lifetime. I’ve been on other guided hunts in the past but I now know what a professional outfit is all about – that is something you taught me. I’ve never experienced guides that were so concerned about the client's getting their trophies combined with a lodging experience that makes everyone feel so at home. As soon as I get a chance to put together some of the awesome video shots I captured I will send you a copy. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope I’m fortunate to be able to hunt with you again in the future. Magnum Guide Service from top to bottom is truly a class act! Thanks again.
- Craig Heator, MO

As we all travel on life's journey, we each have experiences which leave an indelible mark on our memories and are recalled, often many years later, with great enjoyment. We have found that, over the past several years, a number of those experiences have resulted from our participation in Magnum hunts. Your high ethical standards and equally high level of customer service have always provided us with truly memorable and enjoyable times, which our experience has shown us, are the hallmarks of your operation. Our recent mule deer hunt at the Amarillo ranch was no exception. We really appreciate all the hard work that you and especially our guide James did to see to it that we both were able to harvest fine bucks (Sally's first). Getting a huge boar (Bob's first) was a big bonus. In these days when business ethics seem to be in decline and customer service is becoming a lost art, dealing with Magnum is a true pleasure. Good Lord willing, we hope to count on Magnum to provide us many more happy memories in the future years.
- BB & SSS

What can I say? I've been home for two days and I still have a smile on my face. The hunt over Thanksgiving weekend had to be the best of my life. The excitement of two great stalks that ended up with two great animals was more than anyone could ask for. I never thought that I would end up with a record book aoudad. What an awesome animal. Furthermore, the number of muledeer that we saw was amazing. Though the first two days were a little slow for deer, we made up for it on the next two days when the weather was more in our favor. I am extremely pleased with the 8 1/2 year old 11 point buck that I harvested. I've spent the last two days showing pictures to all my friends. Your knowledge and work ethic are an example for other outfitters to follow. Your whole staff is great. Please know that I will tell all the hunters I know about Magnum Guide Service and I look forward to the next time we get to hunt together.
- Tommy Chesbro, OK

Mike and I want to thank you both for the great hunt we had in Amarillo for muledeer. The ranch was everything you said it would be and more. All the animals that we got to see was exciting and the hunt for that "mulie" was fun. As an "AAA+ guide", you are the best. We have looked at our pictures a million times and we will always have the memories of yet another great hunt with you guys. The other hunters and guides made for that much more fun. Dave and Rhonda, Matt and Craig all could not say enough good things about Magnum Guide Service. We had some great conversations in our cabin after you crawled into bed at 8:00 o'clock. I know your work is very physical and mental and you need your rest...ike we, as old people don't? I am glad we got to make this trip. Thanks for everything. Hope you guys have a very Merry Christmas and an even better New Year 2006.
- Mike & Cynthia Davis, TX

I had a great time on my hunt and wanted to let you know that Gerald was an excellent host and a work horse. I hunted with him for 4 days and he never slowed down. When I book a hunt again with you guys I hope to be able to hunt with him. Thank you for some great memories.
- Joe Shortino, TX

Thank you Jim for making a lifelong dream come true on our muledeer hunt! It will be hard to top that hunt, but I would like to try!
- Simon Griffin, NC

Once again we all had a great time. I just wanted to thank you and Mel and the whole Magnum staff for always going out of the way to make us feel like we are gold. I don't believe there is anything else you all could do to make our trip more enjoyable.
- Bobby Campbell, SC