
Tioga Boar Hunting Ranch
1552 Mann Hill Rd Tioga Pa 16946
Phone: 570-835-5341
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Mark
Thanks so much for everything! Our hunt was more than we could ever
had asked for! Chad had a great time. Our guide, Dustin, was
amazing, he was professional and knowledgable and went out of his
way to help Chad get exactly what he wanted. This was definetly a
homerun on the wedding gift scale! Thanks again!
Megan
I want to thank our guides, they did a great job and are really fun
to be around. They help me a lot. I have a bad leg and messed up me
knee right before we went there. But they got me where I could get
a big ugly one. Loved it and if able will be back again. I also will
tell my friends about the trip.
JERRY
Mark,
Just to let you know Jarrod, Kenny, Al and I had a great time at Tioga
Ranch. You and the rest of the staff make the entire experience
memorable. The guides were knowledgeable and a lot of fun.
The meals were outstanding ! Already prepared some good meals and
look forward to many more. I also look forward to our mounts and
reviewing the pictures we took. I am waiting to see if any of our
hunt gets posted on your web site.
I will most definitely recommend your Ranch and look forward to future
visits.
Ladies
and Gentlemen,
This is our 3rd year with you and we had another awesome
trip. My sons have taken Fallow Bucks,
Boar, Corsican Rams and Big Horns with you guys and it’s a
different experience each time. Everyone is very friendly and the food
and lodging is awesome. I sent the pics from the hunt in another e-mail
and my boys can’t wait to see them posted on the website. Can’t wait to
hunt with you guys again.
Ken, Bryce, Dom, Brendon and Darwin
This was my second hunt you... And I must
say that I enjoyed my experience there very much. Rodney did a great job
of guiding me once again. I know he had to be very tired from his drive
to WV the day before, but he still did a great job. Please let him know
that I appreciate that he was able to get the goat ready for
transportation so quickly, so that I could get on the road for my long
drive to Wichita. I really don't have any suggestions on how you could
improve a hunter's experience there. I think that you have a pretty good
system that works well.
To all the staff... take care... safe and happy hunting. Hope to be
back some time in the near future.
Scott Baker
To Tioga Ranch;
There is
nothing that needs any changing. The guides were great, friendly,
informative, low key, and worked really hard to position us for a
shot. Rodney was our guide and put my son in line for a great shot (
75 yards with a .54 cal black powder and iron sights ). This guy was
awesome to us very, very helpful in all aspects of being at the
ranch. We ended up harvesting 2 trophy boar, this hunt was very
special to us, it was my sons first kill that we got to share
together and something we had talked about for years.
The
atmosphere there was really relaxing made us feel at home. Also the
meals were really good and plenty of it, there was only the 2 of us,
but they put out enough food for a small army. Hope you don't change
to much because we are coming back real soon (maybe hunt something
different).
Thank You
Had an awesome time
Butch Brunnett
The overall experience was great. Nate was a very good guide and we
really enjoyed his company too. The butchering was fine. The food was
terrific and the lodge was comfortable and relaxed. Everyone on the
staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Hope to see you again in the fall.
Ken
Just a little note to say thank you to the tioga crew, especially Mark.
You created memories that will last a life time. My 12 yr old son Jason
shot his first animal ever and i was there to witness it. The day was
miserable cold and very snowy we were to kill a fallow deer but they
just would not stop long enough or close enough for Jason to get a shot
so Mark said lets shoot a hog instead ,Great idea Jason shot his first
animal and still to this day talks about it like it was yesterday. I am
ever so proud and happy. Thank you Tioga Boar preserve for helping my
son hunt his first big game animal we are forever gratefull.
Your friends Todd and Jason chapman.
hi,dealing with tioga ranch was nothing but a pleasure. Our guide i
think it was carl was the best, he made sure we had fun. we saw lots
of hogs. it was a hunt with my son i will never forget. look foward
to seeing you guys again. thanks again mike
Tioga
Ranch,
We had a pretty big
group come up, a total 12 people. I brought up my 12 year grandson
to hunt a boar and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Our guide
Jason put him on a boar early in the hunt but the shot wasn’t one we
wanted him to take. He then put him one some other pigs and he got
a little nervous and missed. The third time Jason put him on
single and with three guides, two other hunters and me watching, my
grandson made his first big game harvest. I’m not sure which of the
seven guys were more excited. Another special hunt involved my
nephew who is an accomplished shooter and hunter. He wanted to
harvest a boar with a rifle that was given to him by his great
grandfather after his passing. He made his great grand dad proud
and shot a great boar.All the other guys all brought back pigs also.
Although we didn’t use you’re lodging or butchering services I could see
how that would be a great asset. We all couldn’t have had a better
time. For our group this helped the winter pass. There was
nothing to hunt in March so this was the perfect opportunity for us all
to get together and bond for a weekend. Thanks again for the great hunt
and all the memories.
Best Regards,
The Hazenstab Group
(Every one of your guides took the time
to make our hunt special, particularly for our youngest hunter.)
We had a good time at Tioga Ranch.
The guides were great. The food was great. The weather was great. The
accommodations were what was expected for a hunting lodge. The
butchering was what we wanted. We liked it enough we are talking about
planning our next trip late October, or early November.
Thanks again
Nicholas E.
Mennell, ITIL-F, PMP
I would'nt change a thing. the food is good, the guides are friendly,
and most important they put you in position to take your game. I was
using a bow so I had to be a lot closer than with a rifle. thats why I
cant wait til next year to book another hunt. thanks;
John J Hover
Refrigeration Engineer
Tropicana Products
Jersey City NJ 07305
201-395-6019
You're wecome to post this. The food was great and prolific. The staff
was more than competent and friendly. It was more than I bargained for
or expected and I have shot many wild deer and endless small game in Pa.
N.Y. and De. In short; I had fun! I am only embarrassed about my
accuracy at about 110 yds.. I am usually better than that. I have
excuses I won't share. All my fault.
Everything was great,I had such a good time I'll be back next
year. My guide Barry was great and the food/hospitality excellent. This
will be the start of an annual hunt for me and a place I can bring my
friends and have a great time. Thank you again to all! Anthony Savoia
Dale and I talked about the hunt all the way home. We had a great
time. We got Barry and Nate as our guides and they were fantastic. We
were into animals in no time, and Dale shot a good boar at 8:30 am. As
soon as they got Dale's boar taken care of we were hunting again and I
shot my boar at 10 AM. I was hoping for a red pig and I got one. I had
my mind set that I was going to use my 44 mag hangun and I did. The
hunting experience was great, the guides were second to none. The food
was great, and the lodgings were very good. We were also lucky to be
with some really nice fellow hunters and I would say that is because you
run a quality operation. All of the staff that we encountered were
friendly and helpful and believe me when I say that we will be back, and
most likely with friends. Thanks again for a memorable experience.
hi , my son levi and i really enjoyed our time hunting with the great
staff at tioga ranch. the day of our hunt there was an incredible
blizzard, our guides didn't give up. we had a successful hunt and great
experience.thanks
Hello,
My son and I both had a great time. A good hunt. Comfortable lodge.
Friendly knowledgeable guides and staff. This was our first
opportunity to go hunting together in about a year since he plays
football and that season takes up most of the
hunting season. We had
been talking about this for a long time and really enjoyed it. He also
loved the exotic wild game meals and generous quantities. We'll be
coming back next time with our bows.
Arthur
I would like to express my gratitude for a great hunting experience I've
just had at Tioga.
You service is great, prices are reasonable, guide is excellent,
pleasant and knowlegeable, accomodations are comfortable. I can't
complain about anything.
Looking forward hunting with you again in the future.
Vic
Tioga Staff,
The lodge, meals, guides, skinning and butchering were all amazing.
Thank you very much for the wonderful experience. We felt welcome from
the moment we arrived. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful and the
facility was outstanding. Thank you again for everything, we can't wait
to book another hunt.
Sincerely,
Joey and Luc
Hillsboro, NH
Staff of Tioga Ranch
I'm not sure I'd change anything!
Seriously, from the time we arrived (about 45 minutes before dinner
was served, which turned out to be GREAT timing) until the time we
reluctantly departed, my sons and I had an absolutely fantastic time. The
hunt was great, no question, but the home-cooked food was superb, and the
service overall was top notch. Everyone from the guides to the cooks seemed
to have only one goal in mind, to make sure that we had as pleasant a stay
as possible, and they succeeded admirably. The room was a little more rustic
than I usually stay in (I do a lot of business travel) but it was really
comfortable and added to the feeling of being on a hunting ranch. You guys
have a really winning formula, no doubt refined over the 30+ years you've
been in business, and you really do it well. I wouldn't hesitate to
recommend it to any friend looking for a family hunting trip.
Bob Hamilton
What can I say about Tioga except that it is awesome. This is the
second time I have been and plan on many trips in the future with my
family. Mark and the guys go above and beyond to make your hunt as
memorable as possible. Our guide Rodney made my 11 year old feel
like part of the family and did everything in his power to make sure
she got a good, safe, and comfortable shot at her Fallow Doe. The
smile on my daughter's face was priceless, and to be honest so was
Rodney's when he hugged my daughter. We swithched over to my hunt
and again the guides went above and beyond. I was able to harvest a
beautiful Fallow Buck. It has been two days and my daughter is
still dreaming and talking about our time together at Tioga. I
can't forget to mention the accomodations, food, and ladies in the
kitchen. A special thanks to Wanda for checking on my daughter to
make sure she had everything she needed and for coming out and
checking out my daughter's doe. You really made my daughter feel
like part of the Tioga family. For anyone on the fence, this is a
great family oriented experience that will last a lifetime. The
safe environment is excellent for kids just getting started,
especially when you consider the price. You can't ask for a more
affordable hunt. I wish nothing but success for the people at the
Tioga Boar Hunting
Preserve in the coming year and look forward to seeing you all in
the Fall.
Wells Patterson
Hey guys,
My Son and I had a great time. We will probably come back in the Spring or early
Summer to do another boar hunt. The 2 guides we hunted with were really nice
guys and made the trip as enjoyable as possible. We got a pretty good bit of
exercise too hiking up and down the hills scouting for hogs which was nice. We
will be in touch for sure. The meat from our
Hogs is absolutely STELLAR!
Lou
Just wantd to say THANK YOU. I had a awsome time yesterday shooting a boar
and a texas dall ram. Our guide
Nate
was great. Looking forward to my
next hunt at Tioga.
Thank you
Dave
Mason
thankyou for the hunt we had a good time all the staff
was friendly and helpful the food was kick ass and the
animals were good size butchering was good it was a
memorable day thanks ken and richie
Just wanted to say thanks again. As usual you all worked your tails off to do
what seems to be the impossible and we got a bear in the camp again.
And on our off day I really enjoyed spending some time on the preserve getting a
very nice and tasty boar. Hope to see you all again in mid January and I know
I'll be back in November next year for bear and hopefully for deer season too.
I can't thank you all enough for the great food and company, as well as all
the guides for your hard work and determination to make everyone happy. Thanks
to all John Pede
Once
again, I had a great Whitetail
hunt! My guide Dustin was just great and the entire staff always make you feel
as though you are a part of the family. Sitting around in the Lodge talking
about the hunts in detail with the other hunters, and seeing the excitement in
their eyes, make it a memorable experience. Both times that I have been at the
Tioga Ranch it has felt like a all the hunters had come as one group, and I
credit that to the hospitality and friendliness of your entire staff. Not to
mention that I have 2 great wall hangers in 2 years.
Bob
Everyone was really great, the hospitality was fantastic. Rodney and
Jason were great guides and a lot of fun, we ended up with a lot of meat
that I can say is really good. Overall it was a real fun experience.
Thanks
J. Burton
This was my third hunt at Tioga in 3 years and was completely
satisfied as the first 2 times. Mark was my guide all three times and will
continue to ask for him on future trips. Great outfit. Great people. Decent
value. Will come back again.
My 13 year old son had a great time, and is still on "cloud nine".
Nate did a great job as guide. No complaints whatsoever
At the end of the day, we got meat hanging and nobody got hurt. That's a
good hunt. Thanks, Bill Holloman
Once again, we had a
great hunt! Mark is a terrific guide and we enjoyed having Dustin along with us
for the first time. The staff has always been very professional and courteous.
We hope to see all of you next Fall!
Ken & Darlene Reinke
Had a great time. The staff was great, the game selection was
amazing and it went smooth as silk.
Thanks again for a great time
Hi Mark, I thought id drop you a quick email. My
cousin Fred and I had the time of our lives! The
food was great, the hunt was great, Jason, Mike
and all the guys were great! Wed love to come
back the same time next year(if we can wait that
long!) Bill and Fred
Thank you all so much for a wonderful hunt. Mark was very
helpful. Barry & Mike, my guides were great & Made every
effort that I would have a good hunt. The cooks did a
terrific job & made wonderful meals. Everyone made us feel
at home. My son Steven is talking about maybe an elk or boar
hunt next year. Thank you again. Ammon
Mark,
This was my third
trip to your ranch. A boar, a buffalo and now (for my 13
year old son) a really nice white tail buck, and a doe
for myself. You guys were great, we enjoyed the hunt
and helped my son make the transition from young boy to
young man. It was his first deer and ,again, a really
nice one. I cannot say enough about you and your partner,
and how well you treated us, especially my son. He was
nervous and shaky, but you guys calmed him and we had a very
successful hunt. Every time I have come down, I
brought one of my kids. The boar was my daughter, and the
buffalo and this deer was my son Jake. I am a firm believer
that boys need to be in the company of real men at
transitional points in their lives.
You guys filled the bill and we will be back. Next time an
elk I think.
Wes and Jake Belcher
TIOGA GANG: I was
truly impressed with what I received for a very modest price at
the Tioga Ranch. I’ve been on hunts with other lodges that
cost 3 times as much and received considerably less. The
accommodations & food were great as was the breathtakingly
beautiful scenery
of the ranch & the surrounding area in the early fall.
Rodney, my guide was very personable, professional &
knowledgeable. Having visited several fishing & hunting
lodges in the past I know that having quality guides like Rodney
on your staff does more to promote the ranch than all the
internet & media advertising combined. Some of the other
guests I spoke to had returned several times and shared the same
high opinion of the Tioga ranch & the staff that I did.
Thanks for an excellent boar and a memorable experience.
You can bet that I will be returning as soon as possible and as
many times as possible.
Thank you & best regards till next time,
Douglas Price Milton, Ontario CANADA
Everything was terrific. My buddy & I took our
Management Boars on the first day and we decided to stay for the
second day to enjoy the food and company of the other hunters.
Looking forward to going again next year, for Boar or Deer.
Thank you.
Chris Slowik
FM: RICHARD DOVE
TO: THE STAFF AT TIOGA
ALL I GOT TO SAY IS YOU RUN A OUTSTANDING OPERATION...THE HUNT I
HAD WAS GREAT... I SHOT A BUCK OF A LIFETIME..
AND A FOUR HORN RAM....IT JUST DOESNT GET ANY BETTER THAN
THAT.....THE FOOD, LODGING, ATTITUDE OF THE COOKS,
GUIDES, OFFICE STAFF ARE OUTSTANDING .....WHEN I COME UP TO HUNT
YOU ALWAYS MAKE US FEEL LIKE WE ARE WITH
FAMILY......I WOULDNT CHANGE A THING WITH THE HUNTING EXPERIENCE
AT YOUR PRESERVE.....KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK....SEE YA NEXT SEP...... V/R RICHARD DOVE
I am writing to thank you for an
outstanding boar hunt this past weekend. Dan and Michael had an
excellent time and got a chance to safely harvest their first
animal. They also got a chance to experience the camaraderie of
a hunting camp - great food, company and most of all, stories of
past hunts. Special thanks to Mark for successfully
guiding two new hunters, understanding their capabilities and
setting them up for clean
one shot
kills. You got them both comfortable on the range before heading
out, and that confidence carried them through. I would
highly recommend Tioga, especially for those wanting to safely
and successfully introduce new hunters to the sport.
Regards,
Brian
Mark,
I wanted to thank you and the gang (especially Matt) again for providing
us with an awesome experience this week. As you saw, I was more than
proud of my son when he shot his ram, and the rest of the hunt was great
as well. We will definitely be back, and I know we will have more
people with us next time!!!!
Rob Cadeau
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
I just wanted to thank you guys for a great experience. Mark
and Rodney did a great job of setting my sons up to take good shots
on a couple of big boars. My sons and I had a great time and will
return. Nice people and great hunting.
Steve Styers
Parma, OH
Rodney, We had a great time – although if I
had known we would see as many boar as we did, I would have waited for a
trophy class animal. You missed an up sell opportunity there -
LOL. The guides were great and a special shout out to Judy who put
some fine food on the table and really took care of us. Your
daughter is quite the young lady as well – we enjoyed her stopping by.
My son had a great time and I now have an enthusiastic hunting buddy.
I guess the best way to sum it up is:
Guided wild boar hunt
$650
Skinning and butchering
$100
Accommodations and some of the best pulled
pork you will ever eat
$80
The excitement in your 9 year old son’s face
on his first big game hunt
Priceless
Regards, Roger
Hello, I just
wanted to say Thank you for the wonderful weekend, it really
went beyond all expectations. Our guide, Jason, did an amazing job
and I look forward to hunting with him in the future. The food was
fantastic, and everyone was extremely friendly. You really have an
amazing setup and can't believe the amount of game I got to see. We
will definitely be back.
Once again Thank you, and I know we will be back in the spring.
Take care,
Mike
Mark and the Entire Staff,
I just wanted to take a moment
to say that I really enjoyed my September hunt for management boar that I
recently had with one of my longtime friends Chris
Slowik. We were both very impressed with every
aspect of our experience with you. From the moment we arrived we were made
to feel right at home and a part of the family. I am looking forward to
the time when I am able to return and hunt again. Terry and Chase were excellent
guides and made the experience something that we will be talking about for a
long time. I appreciate their skill and direction and their patience with
the two of us. This was the first hunt in the States for
Chris and my experience has
been more with
Whitetail deer than with
any other animal. Please let Terry and Chase know how much we appreciated their
help and that the page is up for them to view. Chris and I are looking
forward to a return trip! Thank you again!
JP Jordan
Director, Jordan Defensive Training Solutions, LLC
I would like to thank you guys for making our recent
hunt successful. This was my wife's first attempt at hunting. It was
challenging especially with a crossbow but a great experience for both of us.
I also want to thank Rodney for his efforts and patients. It was not an
easy task to get my wife within 20 yards of a boar but he succeeded. All
in all thanks to the ranch and thanks to Rodney. We will be back...Erick
Yoder
To the folks at Tioga
boar hunting, Thanks for a great hunt!!! My eleven year old son Jordan who
has been unable to participate in his usual
winter sports
because of a elbow injury had the time of his life. I've attached the
picture of him with his HUGE hog. Thanks for everything, Carl our Guide was
top notch.
John Reilly
just wanted to again to thank you for the memorable hunt I had at your
preserve back in November of 09. I am sitting in front of my computer, on the
wall next to computer is the mounted head of
red deer stag
I hunted at your site. Many a time while on my business phone I have listened to
occasional intense conversations and just looking at the stag brings back
pleasant memories of the hunt. I also want to especially thank your most
professional staff in helping me during my hunting experience. The whole hunting
experience more that met my expectations and I hope to be able to hunt with your
guides in the not to distance future.
To the
crew at Tioga...Thank you so very much for another fantastic hunt! It was
a real treat to take my 9 year old son Brock on his first big game hunt.
Its surely a day neither of us will ever forget! I cant say enough about
the food (Im still full) the accomodations are great and the guides are the
nicest guys anyone could hope to find. Why people would hunt anywhere else
ill never know! We cant wait to get back up there again. Rodney,
thank you especially for making this day possible for my son, you were top
notch! Thank you again and see you soon.
Brock and Jim Musumeci
My name
is Bill Brunetti Jr. I have been coming to Tioga for over 5 years now and about
7+trips. I came with my father first and now have expanded to my tow sons
as well as many of my friends. We are always treated like family here.
Their house is our house. I have personally harvested, four boar, buffalo,
two rams, and many many memories. From the second we get there its like we
never left and i always look forward to the spaghetti with buffalo meat sauce.
Whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner you never leave the table hungry.
I cant wait to get back there and see all of you guys.
There is nothing better a great day of hunting, awesome food, a beer, a cigar,
and good friends.
See you all soon
Bill Brunettie Jr.
Mark,
We had a great time on our Boar hunt. I cant describe how much fun we had.
The hunt was everything Id hoped it would be. My special thanks to Mike
for working with us and getting me into position for a great shot on my
boar...After the hunt we enjoyed some great meals in the lodge, and enjoyed the
swapping stories with the other hunters that evening.
Once again thank you for making this such a wonderful experience
Rick&Jo Marsh
I just
hunted Tioga for the first time this October. I have to say the personal
attention was nothing short of outstanding. Carl treated all the guys as
though he knew them for a lifetime. I met other hunters, great people, who
happened to have a cabin less than a mile away from mine in Farmersville, Ny.
My brother came to video the hunt and our guides Carl and Mark were very
accommodating. My brother in law and i were here for our first experience,
him with his 44 and me with my PSE and ancient compound bow. i cant thank
Mark enough for the information he provided to us to prepare for the hunt, then
his expert advise as I stalked my first boar, and of course his assistance in
pushing me up the tree as the boar charged us right to the base of the tree I
was in. The work Carl and Mark did back at the ranch to prepare the
harvest for pictures, and then for the cooler was outstanding. Wed
certainly like to thank the cooks who did a wonderful job with the pork for
sandwiches and sausage, and the roasted venison was outstanding. Thanks
again for a great first time experience, Ill be back someday
Your friend
Roger Ludgwig
West Seneca Ny
Well,
Dick Dunkle and I made it home and did get to drop our boar heads off at the
taxidermist as we had hoped. I just wanted to let you all know what a
wonderful time we had at Tioga Ranch. The accommodations were great,
comfortable, and very clean. The food was outstanding and we loved the
Buffalo spaghetti and the Wild Boar Sausage for breakfast. The ladies who
did all the hard work to make this happen are real troopers and we extend to
them our thanks for thier efforts. The hunt was, of course, the real focus
for us and it, too, was an outstanding experience! The guides Carl and
Carmen were expert at their jobs and got us both very nice boars in an exciting
fashion. The hunting areas were well laid out and well managed. I
want to tell you that I would recommend Tioga to anyone who asks! Thanks again
for a GREAT time. I hope that all of oyour clients are as happy and
satisfied as we are.
Sincerely,
Ron Lenox
Lancaster, Pa
Guys and Girls of the Tioga Ranch, thanks for the great
time. My son and I had a blast. Great food, good company and most of
great memories. I want to thank Mark for guiding my son to a trophy Boar
and for the good stories. My son loved it. Hope to see you soon.
Keep up the good work!!
Mark Hurley
Jim Thorpe, Pa
Mark, Just wanted to drop a line and say thank you for a
great time. You guys really do have a great set up. My father cant
stop talking about you guys. The hunt was everything I hoped it would be.
You will definitely be seeing me in the future.
Luke
Good Morning Rod, Mark and the rest of the Tioga team.
Just wanted to let you know George and I made the trek back to Northern New York
safely. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay at the ranch this past
weekend,. The accommodations and camaraderie were excellent. We do
plan to come again for a return visit and this timme I wil adhere to the Guides
advice ad take the second shot rather than opt for a wrestiling match with the
boar.
Respectfully,
Dennis
As this years captain of the "A" team, I feel it necessary
to write to express our gratitude. From the time we arrived Friday
afternoon till we had to leave Sunday morning the entire Tioga staff was nothing
short of excellent. This was our third trip to the ranch and it seems to
just get better every time! Starting with the food, smiles, and laughter that
comes out of the kitchen staff and continuing on right through the guides, this
trip was nothing short of perfect. We called to schedule my bachelor party
for this March of 2009 with no hesitation of what was to come. We had four
hunters this year with towo cameramen along for the hunt. Chase was a very
professional guide setting us up so we could view many different boar before
deciding on which we wanted to harvest. Jamie gets the award for
dedication to the hunters, as he introduced us to some of the best boar
wrestiling we have every seen. He made sure that we werent going to lose
the injured boar! Of course any hunt at Tioga wouldnt be the same for "A" team
with out Rodney being part of it! so on behalf of Nate, Sean, Nick, Chris,
Russ, and Marty we have to thank you for all you do.
Looking forward to our next Tioga experience,
The Rochester Ny "A" Team
We stayed from 2/25-2/27/09 a big thank you to Mike and
Rodney my daughters first hunt at Tioga was a success because of you two, the
white fallow doe she shot was one of the hardest hunts I have ever been on.
After multiple setups I never thought it was going to happen, neither of you
gave up on her. At ten years old she was so excited to take her first big
game animal. She will never forget all of the hard work that you did for
her. Haleigh cant wait to get her shoulder mount on the wall and plan her
next trip back to Tioga you have her hooked for life(you had me last year).
I took a very large tan boar well over 200 lbs for the second year.
Haleigh now knows why dad couldnt stop talking about Tioga since last year.
The people, food and animals are all first class. Thanks again to everyone
at Tioga you kow you will see us again soon.
Thomas Reese
Port Byron Ny
Hello all at Tioga, I just would like to say thank you
fuys for the great experience my son and I had hunting on 2/26/09.
The guides Mike and Rodney were great and we thank you. Im sure after the
long day setting up on the fallow does you both slept well that night. I
will also not forget to thank the cooks for the delicious dinners.
Will see you soon,
Thanks Kim Hall
Just
wanted to let EVERYBODY their knoow that as far as my son, Lucas and I are
concerned, it could not have been a better weekend!!! Paul was an absolute great
guide!! He was patient, yet knew what I wanted for my son. We
eventually located a great boar and my son was able to make a good shot on it
(proud father trying not to brag to much). My son says it was the best
weekend of his life (hes only 11 and hasnt discovered women yet) but that is a
pretty big statement. The food was fantastic, the lodging was more than
adequate, and the staff was only interested in our comfort and happiness.
I am confident that my son will not let me stay away from their for long.
Please tell Paul and everybody involved that my son and I now have a love affair
with Tioga, and Im sure we will be back soon. Great People Great Place
Thanks again,
Keith Calvert
Mark, I
just want to say that you, and the rest of the staff at Tioga are very capable,
professional people, and I enjoyed the stay and Buffalo hunt last week.
The "Buff" I harvested is a beautiful animal of good size, and it was a pleasure
to watch how he was handled from the point of kill to the skinning and
quartering. I arrived home with the meat still cold and in perfect
condition. My butcher said "its a pleasure working with meat that is
extremely well taken care of". This Buffalo is going to make a nice trophy
mount and tanned hide. Again, I thoroughly enjoyed the lodging (very clean
& comfortable) the food, and my fellow hunters at the lodge. The Boars
still await me.
Richard Wittanger Dillsburg, Pa
Tioga
Ranch, I took my brother Tim to your ranch on Sept 27th 2008 to hunt a trophy
whitetail and a boar for him and I. The hunt was special because it was my
way of saying thank you to my brother for all the things he has done and the
help he has given me over the years. First off a special thank you to Mark
for an outstanding job finding a true trophy whitetail buck, we were blown away
to see that it had 14 points and it was scored at 184 inches far and above what
i thought he would have taken. The boar hunt was even more fun, my brother
Tim took a trophy big tusker and i shot a really big sow i could not be happier.
Please thank the guides who worked so hard for us Rodney and Mark. A very
special thanks to the ladies who cooked and took care of our needs in the Lodge,
the food was outstanding and the accommodations were very comfortable.
Also thanks to the rest of the staff you folks made us feel like part of the
family. I will recommend your ranch to all of my hunting friends. My
brother and I are making plans to return in February for another hunt and more
after that...
Thank you all so very much
Todd Chapman Springwater, Ny
Rod, I
just wanted to say thanks for all the help you gave Cody to make his hunt a
success. He is telling his story to anyone who will listen and still has a
smile on his face. You guys are top notch and I will recommend you to all
my friends.
Looking forward to coming back,
Jim
To the
entire Tioga Team, A special note of thanks for creating the most unforgettable
hunting experience ever. The hospitatlity was unmatched and the culinary
experience exceeded every expectation. In the end Rodney guided me to my
goal and celebrated an unforgettable 1 shot 1 kill victory.
Regards,
Ran
Just a
few words to say thanks to all who helped Jen and I have a fantaastic time at
your place. The meals and warmth of your staff was the best. Carl
went above and beyond to help me and my daughter enjoy our stay. The
animal we harvested was 2nd to none. If you ever need any references
please use my name and letter.
Thank you again,
Ken Gsell
Tioga,
Our group from the Annapolis area of Maryland hunted your property on 5/31/08.
We had a great time! Your guides and cooks were very accommodating.
There were 7 in our party and everyone killed a boar. We look forward to
returning in the future.
Steve Walker
I
hunted with my daughter in 2007. She took a 200+lb boar and a Spanish
goat. I took a 200+ lb boar and two goats. Our guide was Carl.
The things I liked about hunting at Tioga were:1. Food was great. 2. Lodge was
nice and comfortable. 3. Our guide made the hunt enjoyable, with a no hurry
attitude. 4. All the staff treated you like one of the family. 5. They have
anything you could dream to hunt. 6. Last but not least, our guide Carl was
outstanding, he made sure at all times we were hunting safely and responsibly.
I would recommend hunting at Tioga to anyone who wants to have a great
experience with great people.
Rich Dove
Bloomsburg, Pa
Tioga,
Hello to all that is involved with Tioga. Thanks again for another great
trip. I have traveled and hunted other areas of the country and I have to
say, you guys are great. I think what separates you guys from some other
is just how all of you treat all your hunters as if they were family.
Bottom to top very professional and knowledgeable of the game in which you are
hunting to get you the best trophy in which you are seeking. Special
thanks again to Mark for helping me and Greg with our hunts.
Sincerely,
Bob Burns
Greetings to all at Tioga,
I have hunted at Tioga for several years now, and have yet to be disappointed.
In 2005, I hunted for a Black Russian Boar, and was blessed to harvest one well
over 200 pounds. He is now a beautiful conversation piece on my wall.
My guide, did a wonderful job of putting me in the right place to see several
boar. After several attempts, my 30-06 cracked, and my boar was down.
It was a very exciting hunt, and to hunt an animal that can easily become the
hunter, adds to the thrill of the hunt. My guide stressed the fact for me
to wait for the right shot, and put it down. I also enjoy the fact that
the guides at Tioga are unarmed. It is all up to the hunter.
In 2007, I returned to Tioga to hunt the Rocky Mountain Ram, an animal I have
always wanted to add to my trophy room. After arriving, getting settled in
a wonderful, comfortable, clean, room at the lodge, I went to the rifle range
and made sure my rifle was on the mark. The next morning we were up early,
had a great breakfast, I met my guide and we were off. However I became
side tracked when a 5x6 Red Stag caught my eye. After watching this animal
for sometime, I told my guide that we needed to hunt him., Later after
several setups and moves, my TC Encore 300 Win Mag hammer came down and so did
my Stag. What a hunt that was, and a beautiful trophy. On that same
hunt, I was able to take a Fallow Doe which turned out to be a real challenge.
These animals are very spooky, hardly ever stop, herd up tight, and the shots
are usually at a good distance away. My shot was well over the 200 yard
mark.
I was also very impressed with the field safety at Tioga. All the guides
are aware of their area, work together well, and know where the other hunters
are. The food is out of this world, with several types of wild game served
daily, with all the side dishes, and deserts, with the coffee pot always on.
The weight one looses in the filed, is gained back at the table. However,
I have yet to hunt the Rocky Mountain Ram, so that means a return to Tioga in
2008. I wonder if I will become side tracked again?
In closing, I again , cannot say enough for my guide, a great guy, and knows
what he is doing. If the hunter is a good listener, he will take home his
trophy.
Sincerely,
Norm Cox
Rixford, Pa
To the Tioga Boar Preserve,
I surprised my husband for his 50th birthday with a trip to your preserve on
5/3/08. We had a blast!! Everything was great from the food and the
gals who cooked it to the guides Rodney and Rex. We could not have been
treated better!! As a woman, I run into a lot of "men" who make snide
remarks and treat me in a condescending manner--not here!! The guides and
the other guests were friendly, polite, and fair. Thank you for making this a
wonderful memory that we hope to repeat in the near future with our children..
Sincerely yours,
Candy and Jim Rosenblatt
Wexford, Pa
Hello
to all at Tioga,
My step father, Conrad and myself, Bob, hunted at Tioga on April 19, 2008.
Let me start by saying tat are guided did an outstanding job, from their
hospitality to their knowledge of the game we were after to the processing of
it. We let them know what we were after and they helped us get it.
Conrad took a 220 lbs Sow and I got a 250 lbs Sow. The overall experience
was great. Everyone was very friendly. This was our first time on a
guided hunt and first at Tioga. We would gladly recommend hunting at Tioga
to any hunter. We will definitely be going again. Thank you again
Tioga.
Sincerely,
Bob
Bowie, Md
Conrad
Oakland, Md
Tioga,
At 57, each year brings a winter that's a little colder then the last and
familiar hills that were easy to climb are a little steeper then they were the
year before. Even though I am powerless to hold back the hands of time my
good friends at Tioga make my hunts there as enjoyable as the first time I
walked through there door. Since I started hunting exotics I've always
wanted a trophy Mouflon that would stand out among the other game animals
that I've been fortunate to take in my lifetime. Let me say now that I've
succeeded in taking that trophy Mouflon and Tioga Hunting Preserve made it all
possible. Good friends, good food, and good guns equal a great hunt which
can all be found at Tioga.
James Swidryk
I must
first say thanks to our guides, Mike and Carl, these gentleman were extremely
knowledgeable, made us feel very comfortable and added much pleasure to the
overall experience. To all hunters, this was a great experience for myself
and the other hunters in my party. I have been hunting for several years
now and I would have to say this was one of the best experiences I have ever
had. They cater to all levels of experience to insure successful hunting.
Spotting the various game while staling was heart pounding and the hunt will
provide more than enough challenge for any level of hunter. The Boar and
Rocky Mountain Ram I bagged were great!! I should add that the lodging, food,
and staff were terrific.
Thanks again Tioga, we will definitely return, hopefully with my son, to enjoy
your hospitality.
Sincerely,
Purnell Jackson
Martinsburg WV
To my fellow hunters at Tioga
Ranch,
Allow me to say that the experience at Tioga you will encounter is unparallel to
any other. I am proud to say that I have accumulated over the years over
eighteen trophies (all wall hangers). And it must be noted that during the
2007 Bear season at Tioga I harvested a 257 lb trophy. This would have
never been possible without the professionals at Tioga. If a fellow
sportsman is looking for a great experience that they will never forget, you
need look no further than Tioga, believe me when I tell you that not only the
experience, but also the personable attention you are given will bring you back
time and time again.
Sincerely,
Daniel A. Ross
Brooklyn N.Y.
Anthony Messina
1 Boar
3/15/08
Tioga is
GREAT. In all aspects. My father and I shared the experience. I
hunted that Saturday and he played camera man. Derek was my guide, we had
a quick successful hunt and recommend him to any hunter. He made me feel
comfortable that he knew the woods as well as the animals that we were hunting.
All the guides were so polite and knowledgeable, they made everyone so
comfortable. The whole experience of hunting with you guys was great.
It has that true hunting feeling from the beautiful scenery to the hunting lodge
itself. I cant wait for the future hunts that I will have with you guys.
Sincerely,
Anthony Messina
Tioga, I've lost count of exactly how many hunts I've been on
at Tioga and they were all excellent, however, I have to comment on the last two
which were a trophy Whitetail and a Bison hunt with a turkey thrown in for good
measure. The guides all said that I should be ready for a good Whitetail,
but when that deer came up the game trail and the sunlight hit his antlers I
shook like the first time when I had a deer in my sights. He was the
biggest I've seen in over 20 years of hunting...As a matter of fact I pulled my
first shot and only because of the expert help from Tioga's experienced guides
was I able to put my trophy of a lifetime down for keeps. The Bison...let
me say now that I've hunted Cape Buffalo in Africa and the bull I took at Tioga
was almost equal in size and just about as hard to put down. I used my
Freedom Arms 454 with a 300 grain bullet and placement of the round is critical
with an animal of this size when using a handgun. Again, the guides set me
up in the best position for a kill shot and as you can see in the photo...I got
my Buff!!!! This story's not over because later in the day I took a trophy
with my handgun that I've been trying to get for the last 7 years without
success. That trophy is none other then North Americas own wild Turkey.
As we still hunted Tioga's vast woodlands I caught some movement behind a pile
of blow down trees. What's this???Why yes...its the head and neck of a
turkey which I have to say now was trying to hide from us. I sat down with
my back against a tree and brought my 454 to rest on my knees. The head
and neck of a turkey that's 40 yards away makes for a small target so I cranked
my variable power Leopold up to 8x. This had to be one of the hardest game
shots I've ever taken with my handgun as I held my breath and tried to squeeze
the trigger with the greatest of concentration. BOOM!!! As the gun
barrel rose in recoil the head of the bird disappeared and all became still...
$0 yards away nothing moved as we made our way to that pile of logs where the
turkey last stood. There among the wood and loose feathers lay my bird with
a bullet hole "smack dab" in the center of his neck. That, like
some many
others, was how my day ended at Tioga Hunting Preserve with what I would say was
a "damn good hunt".
Sincerely,
James Swydrik

Hello to any hunter that's reading messages posted.
I've hunted at Tioga Boar Hunting Preserve a couple of times. I have found
the people to be the best kind of people to know, the food is great, the
accommodations are just as good. An ample supply of animals to hunt in
large hunting areas. I would recommend this hunting preserve to everyone
and I plan on hunting there in the future. Thanks guys for some good hunts
Truly,
Vincent J. Cacia
Just a quick note to let you know
how much my son and I enjoyed our Buffalo hunt on February 22nd. We could
have not asked for a more considerate and patient guide than Mark. I was
especially impressed with the way he treated my 10 year old son like an adult
and the way he took my leg problems into account. You guys were great!
The meat was cut up perfectly and we have enjoyed some already-delicious and
tender. Once again-a hunt of a lifetime and worth every penny
Thank you!
Wes and Jake Belcher
I have brought both of my sons to Tioga to hunt Boar with bow
when they turned 10. Not only were both boys successful in harvesting
trophy's the experience they each enjoyed will be remembered for a lifetime.
The people at Tioga were wonderful. They were truly focused on providing
my sons with a quality experience. They will be strongly recommended by
our family.
Sincerely,
Bill Ryan
Greece NY