Tioga Boar Hunting Preserve
1552 Mann Hill Rd Tioga Pa 16946
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Hi Guys this is a brand new page
we would like to add to our website. We have received hundreds of emails
in the past from hunters who wanted to thank us and tell us how much they
enjoyed their hunt, so we wanted to create a page that will allow hunters to
post their comments about their hunt. If you would like to post a comment
please email us at
tiogaboarhunting@yahoo.com and include your name, date of the hunt, species
hunted, how many hunts you have had at Tioga, and your comments. Thank you
in advance for taking the time to help us out...
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