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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: Out back]
#263994
01/17/12 08:20 AM
01/17/12 08:20 AM
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Joined: Aug 2010
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Shuter II
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2010
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Most of those "seasoned guides" are likely to be electricians, carpenters or brick layers, in the real world, because they have to put groceries on the table. I've been there, and I can tell you how frustrating it is to use every trick in the bag and hunt all the great spots, just to come up dry. Then to have some greenhorn badmouthing his guide, when just last week you were the hero of everyone in camp, knowing damn well you ain't done anything different. The secret to being a good guide is having a likeable personality and being a good baby sitter, because taking the game animal comes down to luck, most of the time. Good luck today, bad luck tomorrow. Yup, 100%.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: Rebelman]
#263997
01/17/12 08:25 AM
01/17/12 08:25 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,377 Gulfcrest
bigt
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,377
Gulfcrest
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Let's not turn the mans post into something about me. The subject is about Tatum Creek Hunting Club and how terrible of an organization it is. A few years ago I talked to the owner of this operation in reference to a guided hunt for my daughters graduation present. When we dicussed my expectations to his credit he suggested I take her to Texas. He was honest about thier operation in the fact that is is like most Alabama in thatit is hit or miss mainly goes with how good the rut is that year. So in this case at leasdt I would say he was honest and I just had to ask the right questions. Sorry about your bad experience but truthfully I would not go on any pay hunt in Alabama. JMHO though
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: BIGbuck69]
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01/17/12 08:43 AM
01/17/12 08:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 5
10Pointbucks
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spike
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To all you deer hunters, I know Tatum Creek and it sucks. We had terrible food unless you like Winn Dixie Fires and hush puppies, rolled chicken with canned green beans, and lousy stew! Let me tell you about my recent experience. Matt and his brother are running an operation that is a commercial catfish farm 12 months of the year. We had 13 people in 2 groups for more than 6 days and we had zero (0) legal bucks - during the rut. Most of us had seen a few does and a few small 4 or small 6 point with a 10 or 12 inch spreadm but nothing meeting the minimum. Here's why Matt Free is a jerk who is more interested in collecting $750 for each deer which is under 15". Of our group, he collected $750 from 6 people. I spoke with all of them and during the whole trip, they never saw a bigger deer. Matt talked with me only twice times during the whole trip - when I arrived to collect the balance, and when I shot a small four point also. The only time he was in camp was when his so called cguides called him to say someone had shot a small buck. Many of the photos posted are of deer which cost an additional $750 on top of the std rate of $1875. His guides suck also. He had three guides Ashley, Mike, and another guy. Ashley is an electrician and has never hunted or guided. He was hired to keep the aerators running on the catfish ponds. This place is a complete con. I am writing this because I am mad that i got taken and had a horrible first time experience on a farm in Alabama which has very, very few respectable deer. I expected a Trophy managed place as advertised with great hospitality, great food, and experienced guides. I want others to be aware of the money hungry, lying con men running this operation so that fellow deer hunters are not taken too.
I do know Billy as I met him for the first time at this place. He is not lying in his comments. Billy and I gain nothing from giving this forum our terrible experience on two con men running a scam, but we really do want to give others a chance to hear from actal guests. I wish I had this info before I spent more than $3400 with hunt costs, airfare, car rental, and an additional $750.
Long post, but I hope it helps any fellow deer hunter out there.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: bama7x57]
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01/17/12 08:49 AM
01/17/12 08:49 AM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,035 Jasper
bama7x57
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,035
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Sounds like a great place. Anyone have some contact info?? nevermind,10Pointbucks just convinced me it sucks
Take your kids hunting instead of hunting your kids.
I'd rather be LOST in the woods than FOUND in the city.
Drive a hybrid, I need your gas.
Your mind is your primary weapon. Never let it get rusty.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: jawbone]
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01/17/12 09:04 AM
01/17/12 09:04 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 281 Montgomery
OlAlabama
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4 point
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 281
Montgomery
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Well, this is my neighborhood, so I will have to put my two cents in. 2. You were hunting some amazing land. There is not much better anywhere period. It is all about timing and being lucky. Right now alot of people in this area are getting frustrated because the weather has not encourged doe movement lately and the bucks are with the does. There have been a couple of good days, but overall it has been very hit and miss. You just didn't hit it at a lucky time, unfortunately. No matter how good it is in this area, it is still called hunting and not called shooting.
3. There is no excuse for a client to not feel like an outfitter and/or guide did not do all they could for the client to be happy. On the other hand I know from my good friends in the area who are outfitters/guides, there are some asses that you will never make happy no matter how hard you try. Just make sure you are not a person with unreasonable expectations before you negatively affect someones living. If they really didn't do all that was reasonable for you to see deer, eat well and be comfortable, then blast away.
4. Next year I would recommend the Morgan Academy Charity hunt. The land is just as good, the people are great, and it will cost you less money. I know all of us involved in it do all we can for the hunters to have a good experience and want them to come back. Plus it is for a good cause, namely the education of several Aldeer member's children.
Welcome to Aldeer!
Fine post. I was thinkin too about the season itself. The heat. The deer movement. Got friends who land is eat up with deer and the ain't seen much this season. And, when the local processors are slow... well it's a good indication that you might not see anything. Although it's been good for me, I am a meat hunter on public land. When I git a doe or two for our family and a small buck or so for our daughters family, it's a fine year. Sorry about yur bad experiance. Try Alabamas public land. Lot's of it. Mostly good people hunt it and IT'S FREE.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: 10Pointbucks]
#264051
01/17/12 09:13 AM
01/17/12 09:13 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 33,437 Your mom’s house
doekiller
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 33,437
Your mom’s house
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To all you deer hunters, I know Tatum Creek and it sucks. We had terrible food unless you like Winn Dixie Fires and hush puppies, rolled chicken with canned green beans, and lousy stew! Let me tell you about my recent experience. Matt and his brother are running an operation that is a commercial catfish farm 12 months of the year. We had 13 people in 2 groups for more than 6 days and we had zero (0) legal bucks - during the rut. Most of us had seen a few does and a few small 4 or small 6 point with a 10 or 12 inch spreadm but nothing meeting the minimum. Here's why Matt Free is a jerk who is more interested in collecting $750 for each deer which is under 15". Of our group, he collected $750 from 6 people. I spoke with all of them and during the whole trip, they never saw a bigger deer. Matt talked with me only twice times during the whole trip - when I arrived to collect the balance, and when I shot a small four point also. The only time he was in camp was when his so called cguides called him to say someone had shot a small buck. Many of the photos posted are of deer which cost an additional $750 on top of the std rate of $1875. His guides suck also. He had three guides Ashley, Mike, and another guy. Ashley is an electrician and has never hunted or guided. He was hired to keep the aerators running on the catfish ponds. This place is a complete con. I am writing this because I am mad that i got taken and had a horrible first time experience on a farm in Alabama which has very, very few respectable deer. I expected a Trophy managed place as advertised with great hospitality, great food, and experienced guides. I want others to be aware of the money hungry, lying con men running this operation so that fellow deer hunters are not taken too.
I do know Billy as I met him for the first time at this place. He is not lying in his comments. Billy and I gain nothing from giving this forum our terrible experience on two con men running a scam, but we really do want to give others a chance to hear from actal guests. I wish I had this info before I spent more than $3400 with hunt costs, airfare, car rental, and an additional $750.
Long post, but I hope it helps any fellow deer hunter out there. Why would you shot a deer knowing it was going to cost you extra and why would you shot a 4 point on a paid hunt? That is just dumb. Anyone who would spend that type money to hunt in Alabama is crazy. For that money you could have gone to a lot of other states to hunt. Heck, for $3,500 you could go kill you a deer in a fence, there you know you are going to see one.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: BIGbuck69]
#264163
01/17/12 11:11 AM
01/17/12 11:11 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 22,259 Mayberry
Brent
Administrator
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Administrator
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 22,259
Mayberry
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Rebelridge39, owenkybucks, and buckmomma all registered and are posting from the same IP address. Awesome.
"How in the hell did you get to be a moderator?"...Skinny
God Bless Nick Saban!
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: BIGbuck69]
#264209
01/17/12 11:54 AM
01/17/12 11:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 25,686 South Alabama
Rebelman
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 25,686
South Alabama
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LMAO This is even better than I thought. This could be in the running for thread of the year.
Last edited by Rebelman; 01/17/12 11:55 AM.
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Re: Tatum Creek Hunting Camp (BEWARE)
[Re: Rebelman]
#264210
01/17/12 11:58 AM
01/17/12 11:58 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,547 Panhandle Florida
PaschalBD
Used to be TiderBD
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Used to be TiderBD
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,547
Panhandle Florida
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LMAO This is even better than I thought. This could be in the running for thread of the year. x2
A servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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