Urge 2 Hunt cow elk hunts?

Backup55

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I was there last December for cow elk hunt in the mountain with Brett sons and I killed my cow elk in the first 10 minutes of the hunt, don’t hunt hunt at the farm , Serge charge double for cow elk which is $1800 , if you hunt with Brett is 1k, stay away from Serge, he got me once and done.
I am looking for a Cow hunt for 8 people as a company outing for my guys. Any Recommendations
 

Backup55

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Can you share Bret's number? i am looking for a cow hunt for my 8 guys that work with me
I'm still a new member and cant pm. text 8129018522
 

flifysher

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I was there last December for cow elk hunt in the mountain with Brett sons and I killed my cow elk in the first 10 minutes of the hunt, don’t hunt hunt at the farm , Serge charge double for cow elk which is $1800 , if you hunt with Brett is 1k, stay away from Serge, he got me once and done.
Hey there, if Brett is still available I'm interested also, could you shoot me his number as well. Thanks
 

Yoteassasin

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Ha buying landowner tags or vouchers through a broker is like getting a Russian mail order bride .
 

Wrench

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You lost me at "Serge". Around here that's an unscrupulous fellow in a bad hat driving a honda accord with no airbag and a shaved key.
 

WRO

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My buddy has a got several in Oregon if you anyone interested open dec-feb.
 
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First I like to say that Serge is a very responsive guy, who tries to find quality hunts for his clients. U must remember that all outfitters exaggerate and lie even to booking agent. He obviously can not go to all these places and must trust outfitter.

I booked a 2024 Cow elk hunt in Idaho unit 72 and Serge mailed me outfitters info. I called him and made arrangements to stay in motel In Bancroft Idaho 15 miles away.
Outfitter assured me that I will get my Elk, when asked about success rate, he replied 100%.
First morning I was unfortunate to hunt with outfitter son, an inexperienced young guy, who was very sure of himself. He wanted me to use his rifle and did not like it when I refused. He did not want me to load my gun till we saw Elk. also to set me scope at average shooting distance for the area.
Driving around in great SXS suddenly we came across 5 Elk, but they kept running, then I located a herd, but by the time I loaded my gun and set my scope at 400, they were gone.
Instead of going after herd, he drove like a mad man to camp where his dad saw elk.
He took his rifle out and wanted me to shoot at moving elk at 865 yards!

I had told him before hunt that 500 yards is my preferred distance. Beside I could really only shot the Bull. I am an ethical Hunter, hate to cripple an Animal.
Then he used me to push elk to other Hunters who killed 2 at 180 yards.

Luckily he did not want to guide me anymore, so I got a guide name Chris, absolutely outstanding guide
Rest of the 3 days no elk.
So instead of 100%, it actually turned out being 33%, and each day, morning and evening hunt drops it to 17% at each outing.
 

Baddog

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I bought a tag from serge a few years ago. I knew the area and wanted to hunt it and he was the only one with a tag available and I was able to get a deal I was happy with but I definitely got the used car salesman vibe from him and I would buy from him again but only if I knew what I was getting.
 

Beendare

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I bought a tag from serge a few years ago. I knew the area and wanted to hunt it and he was the only one with a tag available and I was able to get a deal I was happy with but I definitely got the used car salesman vibe from him and I would buy from him again but only if I knew what I was getting.
Don’t you think……Thats the case with all of these booking agents?

I’ve met Serge at SCI, never hunted with him but got the feeling he tries hard to give you a good hunt. As profile in the story above,All of these guys are at the mercy of the outfitter and Guide you get.
 
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huntnful

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Don’t you think……Thats the case with all of these booking agents?

I’ve met Serge at SCI, never hunted with him but got the feeling he tries hard to give you a good hunt. As profile in the story above,All of these guys are at the mercy of the outfitter and Guide you get.
In my case, the landowner was a stand-up dude and Serge was a liar trying to sell tags on false information. Plain as that.
 

Baddog

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Don’t you think……Thats the case with all of these booking agents?

I’ve met Serge at SCI, never hunted with him but got the feeling he tries hard to give you a good hunt. As profile in the story above,All of these guys are at the mercy of the outfitter and Guide you get.
Yes probably, I get where you are coming from. I do wonder in todays world of high demand and low supply if any outfitter worth using needs a broker? Seems like a profession that’s dated. Also if you are being trusted/charging to recommend someone you better know what you are recommending or be prepared for the backlash.
 
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