Hello John and Tawny

I had hunted for elk several years with not much to show for my efforts. In 2008 I was hunting with a friend in south Texas and he told me about a great elk hunting trip he had taken in 2007. He hunted with H & H Outfitters and suggested I give John Halandras a call. As it turned out John did have an open spot for the 2008 elk late rifle season.  2008 was dry and hot for a November hunt but the guide I was with worked very hard and on the second morning we caught a nice bull out feeding. It took us less than one hour to get into position to make the shot. When the bull went down the guide was excited as I was.

My 2009 elk hunt was a trip I will always remember. The trip was in mid October and I was not expecting to find the bulls still bugling but they were. In the pre dawn of the first day we could here at least two bulls bugling. By mid morning we had one responding to our call and actually turned around to check us out. It was a young bull so we passed on him. My guide assured me we could do better. That afternoon we caught a heard of 30 working their way down the mountain but out of range and we were running out of daylight. The next morning we started off where we had stopped the day before and tried to draw a bull in but they moved off the ranch so we had to come up with a new game plan. My guide told John about all the elk we had seen and noted they were moving from the top of the mountain to the bottom. John told my guide which trail to take to get to the top of the mountain and when we get on top we will find a small pond that flows down into a drainage. About 3:30 that afternoon we had made it to the top and slowly made our way thru the aspens to overlook the drainage. My guide signaled for me to stop and came back with a big smile on his face. He told me two 6 x6 bulls were bedded down in the shade across the canyon about 300 yards. Wow.. What a sight to see! They had not spotted us and the guide told me to take my time. He helped me make a steady rest and with one shot he was down.

I can't say enough good things about the guides that work for H & H outfitters.  They work to your ability and they work hard .They know the country very well and take pride in seeing that you are successful.

Accommodations

The accommodations are excellent and you will be very comfortable during your stay at H & H outfitters. H & H also provides a processing service which is outstanding. Last and not least the meals are outstanding. Tawny and John's mother are great cooks.

Please feel free to call me for a reference

Sincerely

Darryl Hamilton

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 “Finally an outfitter that lives up to his word and far exceeded my expectations. It was a great hunt, gourmet food and extremely comfortable accommodations. We are currently in the process of planning our fall hunt with you."

Bob LaCoste

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"I had a great time hunting with H&H this past fall and I’m very fortunate because I get to admire my 6x6 European mount every time I sit down at my desk to work.  When I tell my buddies about my hunt I point out that every aspect of H&H is first class; the property hunted, the guides, the lodging and meals, and the meat processing/trophy preparation.  Since I can only get in one or two big hunts a year I have to be very choosy in selecting an outfitter...that is why I selected H&H...and that is why I will use them in the future as well.  By the way H&H was recommended to me by a friend and I still thank him for the recommendation."

Don Nimey

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“The accommodations, family environment and food provided by John and Tawny were fantastic.  John is a hunter’s guide.  For me, he planned a hunt, accounting for my physical limitations and got me on game!  I eagerly look forward to hunting with John again as well as enjoying Tawny’s “perfectly fine” lamb, cooked to perfection, with all the trimmings!”

Cheers and do stay in touch,

John  MacNeill

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After visiting with the chamber of commerce I called a few of the names and finally spoke with Johnny.  I knew I was done calling.  A real hunter and very affable.  I called my buddy Don and he agreed.  Neither of us had ever hunted with a 'guide' and we weren't certain we would like it.  Well Johnny is now a friend and yes, a great guide also.  But beware, he takes it serious, you will take elk unless the planet are mis-aligned.  The last hunt my son Derrik, my buddy Don, and I each took 2 cow elk within the first hour, six total.  Elk hanging in the locker by lunch.  Don and I have muzzle loader hunted with Johnny and both shot elk at close range, what a blast!

 
Roger Flahive

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After hunting Colorado Elk for many years, John and I finally hooked up for an early Archery hunt. It far exceeded my expectations! We were seeing large numbers of Elk each day, and some great Bulls in the mix. It was a difficult hunt with the dry weather and heat, but we were able to make it all worth our time. I was able to take my largest Elk, and with a bow! A great 6x6 hangs on the wall. That’s the hunting, couldn’t talk about the experience without calling out the great accommodations and the outstanding food and company. Thanks for a great week…

 
Chad Petroshus

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I’ve had the pleasure of hunting with H & H for three years.  Each year has been better than the previous.  The professionalism, knowledge and helpfulness of John, Tawny and their staff of guides are the best I’ve seen in over 40 years of big game hunting.  Lodging and meals are superior to any I’ve experienced on outfitted hunts. The quality of game on their hunting properties is top notch and the added advantage of immediate processing of harvested game at their facility is an added bonus.

Jerry Berggren

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"If you are looking for an Elk hunt that is fun and exciting with unbelievable scenery then H and H will not disappoint you. Top it off with some of the best guides, great food, and a family atmosphere then you just cannot go wrong with this outfitter"

Ken Naquin
Youngsville, La.

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“I have hunted Elk and deer with John and Tawny since they started H&H guide service. Over the last eleven years our group has had approximately 70 hunters with them.  WE have enjoyed an 80+ percent success, and hunted all three gun season at one time or the other. Bow and black powder hunts are also part of their offerings. They know where the Elk are and they can find them!!

As important to me is the friendship and genuine hospitality that the Halandras clan brings with the great hunting experience. If I never hunt or kill another Elk, I have found a second family for life!!

Accommodations, meals, transportation and processing are available and first class. For a great hunting experience, beautiful terrain and scenery, and warm hospitality this is the place to go.”

Phil Goodwin,

Charleston West Virginia

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John, Tawny and their staff are just awesome! They work so hard to see that you have a great experience whether you’re a first timer like I was or a long time client. From the moment we pulled up to the ranch headquarters, it was very obvious that John was obsessive about “the little things”. Their accommodations are immaculate, their ranch lands are breathtaking, their guides are very professional and their state of the art processing facility is extremely organized, efficient and clean.

I’m very fortunate that my business affords me the opportunity to take that “special client” to a place where we can have a terrific time and forge long lasting personal and business relationships. Over the years, I have experienced many such places both here in the U.S. and abroad. I would very comfortably rank John’s operation in the top 10% and my clients would certainly agree.

My family and I are very proud of the nice trophy elk hanging in our family room but more importantly I am thankful for the work that John and his crew did to make our experience such a great one.

I hope you will consider H&H for your next Rocky Mountain adventure. I know I’ll be back.

Best Regards and Safe Hunting,

Jammy Turner

Dewitt, Arkansas

“Take a child hunting today……you’ll never regret it, and they’ll never forget it”

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All I can say is that if you are a serious hunter, and you want excellent big game hunting, wonderful western hospitality, and an exquisite culinary experience then H&H is your destination.

Ben Bargelt

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John,

I have hunted with you at H&H Processing and Outfitting for three years. 

Each year you have put me within twenty yards of elk multiple times....just the type of thrill a hunter is hoping for when you go on a trip like this.

Not only have I enjoyed the hunt but you also show the concern for your hunter not to push past a safe endurance level for that particular hunter.

The meals and accommodations at your lodge are superb and I would not hesitate to recommend your hunting camp to anyone.

Hope to join you again in the future.

Best Wishes,

H. Y. Davis

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I must say that the years 2007 & 2008, I've never seen anyone work as hard at calling Elk for me and Spike as you did during the archery season. Don't get the big head but I truly believe there in no one better at getting the Bulls in close. A couple of times I could almost smell their breaths.

I will forward pictures of the Elk that I killed when I leased from you at Big Mountain and the property in Unit 22.

Remember, you are great at calling and finding the ELK but everyone has their limitations. Four hunters in camp is too many for one great calling archery guide.

Your friend,

Reg 

Reggie L. McCubbin

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My 15 year old daughter Victoria and I successfully hunted elk in 2009 with John and his staff at H&H Outfitting.  The accommodations were fabulous, the food was 5-Star quality (Thanks Tawny!), the private hunting country was vast and breathtaking, and we saw lots of quality elk.  I’ve never had hunting guides work as hard for me as did John and his staff.  The customized, personal and close guide service provided us by John and Matt was exactly what I wanted for Victoria’s first ever elk hunt; they were with us every step of the way.  I give John and Tawny at H&H Outfitting my strongest possible endorsement.  In fact, Victoria and I have already booked our 2010 elk hunt with John and we can’t wait for it to get here.  Thanks John and Tawny!

Tom Zulim