Jim & Melony,
"Beverly and I had a great time with the two of you! It was our best hunt ever and we want to thank you both for making it possible. Beverly is very proud of her 11 point buck and her 8 point buck as well as her 21 1/2" blackbuck antelope. She looks at her pictures daily on your website. I am just as proud of my two bucks too! It was very nice of yall to make us feel so at home in your "Main Lodge." We really appreciate all you did! Please book 4 more spots for us right away!"
  Bo & Beverly Yarborough, FL
 Jim & Melony,
"I wanted to let you both know how much we enjoyed our recent hunting trip.
Your hunting guides are invaluable to your organization. They are passionate
about what they do and they really seemed to care a great deal about making our
hunting experience in Texas the best that it could be. Everyone in our group was
sad to see the trip come to an end. Louis is such an awesome individual. It is rare
to meet such a great human being. Russ seemed to be super loyal and a real company man.
He has great respect for you both and I think help like him is very hard to find
these days. J.P. is truly one of a kind. Everyone needs a little J.P. in
their life. If I book another hunting trip out west, I will choose Magnum
because of J.P. They all went above and beyond to make our experience great.
We really enjoyed the company of Doc and Harold as well. I think we just
got lucky and got to spend time with all the right people. I hope 2008 is
a great year for Magnum!" Sincerely, Jason Will, AL
"I just wanted to thank you and Jim for a great experience. As alawys, MGS did an outstanding job. We are always impressed with the hunting, food, lodging and most of all the people associated with Magnum. I look forward to the next hunt with you all. Hope you have a Merry Christmas."
Thanks again, Ben Carmichael, MS
Jim & Mel,
"I just wanted to thank Magnum Guide Service for a wonderful time.
We saw more deer than you could have ever imagined and the accommodations
were suberp! The cooks and guides were the best. All the people I
met made it one of the best times I have ever experienced.
If nothing happens, I will be back next year. Thanks a Million!"
Johnny Shipley, AL
“Thanks again for another great MGS hunt! It was nice to see you all once again and I am looking forward to coming back in the fall. The times spent in the field were very special and be assured that the "lessons learned" will carry into the next hunting season. Your outfit continues to provide the very best in hunting, lodging, food and accommodations that would surely impress any hunter. Please give Casey a special thanks for all his help and guidance in the field. Have a safe and prosperous year, and may God Bless you all."
Mitch O’Donnell, FL
 "Once again we have returned from a Magnum hunt with a big 'ol truck load of happy memories. After having written our praises to you so many times, we were tempted to get out the dictionary to find some new adjectives to use to express our complete satisfaction, but the old ones will do just fine. The food is still delicious and ample; the accommodations pleasant and totally comfortable; the hunt experience outstanding and the hunter support (guides, vehicles, game care, etc.) are without equal. Add to that the jovial fellowship of fellow hunters and the game harvested (Single Shot Sal now can claim the biggest buck for the family and Bullet Bob didn't do too bad either!), what more can anyone expect? Thanks again for doing what you do so well. As always, we are already looking forward to our next Magnum experience."
Bob & Sally Lowder, NM
Jim, Mel,
and BIG RAY!,
Top notch outfit guys. Truly the best out of
state hunt I have ever been on from start to
finish. You guys rock! Please know that I will
be back. I would like to give a special shout
out to my main man and new member of the A-team
, "Big Ray" the "Rayminator!" You have a special
crew that goes the extra mile for their clients.
If there is game around, your guys will find it!
I have never felt so at home while on an out of
state trip. Having excellent guys working for
you makes all the difference. I already miss you
guys and wish we could all just have a big old
"man hug!" Melony your cooking was absoulutely
the best!! Happy Birthday! Matt
[GET ER DONE!!] Tupen, CA
"I had the best time
of my life. This was truly a hunt of a lifetime.
The Jones Lodge was first class from the guides, JP,
Riley and Roy, to the great cooks, Mary Ann and
Vicki. Of course the deer, oh my goodness, the
deer! I saw many deer I could have shot, but held
out for the 145 class 8 point I got. Thanks for the
great memories and wonderful time I had. I can't
wait to come back." Mike
Sloan, FL
"Thank you so much
for the best whitetail deer hunt of my life! Taking
a 150 class 10 point was exactly what I had hoped
for. The fact that I got him 30 minutes into the
hunt was really unexpected, but not to be passed
on. I made a great shot, even if I do say so
myself, and the ranch was awesome! Thanks for
allowing me to go with Ray for some "culling" as
well. We hit it off right away and I think I
impressed him with my marksmanship. Thank you also
for the friendship that I enjoy with you and Melony
and all your staff. That is what really keeps me
coming back to "Magnum". I know I could kill deer a
lot of different places in the San Angelo area, but
it's your first class operation and your people that
keep me coming back to you. The memory of that buck
coming out of the brush will be with me forever.
May God bless and keep you safe, you are truly my
kind of people."
Dan
Flynn, PA
P.S. See you
in April for the "Gobblers!"
"Wanted to
send a short note after I got back and have
been busy up till now. What a great trip
you provided for Jimmy and myself!
Normally, on a trip back from a hunt or a
visit, Jimmy is playing with his Yu Gi Oh
cards or on his Game Boy machine. This trip
though was plum full of talk about calibers,
bullet speed, hunts and campfires. Thank
you so much for everything. Jim, the
pictures you took were absolutely great. We
will have lots of great memories of Jimmy's
first deer. Surely, Jimmy will have more to
talk about than most kids in his class when
asked what they did over Christmas
vacation." Cheers,
Tom Karel, MO
"First
off, I would like to thank you for a
great time my customers (as well as
myself) had on our recent whitetail
hunt. They thoroughly enjoyed
themselves and managed to take really
good deer. James worked hard to
accommodate everyone and Anne's food was
unbelievable! This type of atmosphere
is perfect to build and strengthen
business, as well as personal
relationships. Second, I am interested
in bringing possibly 4 customers (5
total including me) on a hunt this
coming 2006 whitetail season. I look
forward to hearing from you. Again,
thank you".
Donnie Palmer, GA
"Thanks
so much for the pictures you sent me of
my deer. You wouldn't have known this,
but while Chip and I were sitting in the
airport waiting for our flight, I
accidentally erased all of the pictures
I had taken while staying with you, and
I was just sick about it. Now I can
actually brag about my deer and back it
up with pictures. I'm looking forward
to another opportunity to come hunt
again. My oldest grandson will be a
senior next year and we are thinking
about giving him a trip with Magnum as a
graduation present. And of course,
someone (me) would have to accompany
him. We will be in touch with you as we
get closer to the event. Again, thanks
for the pictures and please tell Donny
how much I appreciated his help and
advice. You guys are first class.
Thank you."
Bill Black, FL
"Bob & I
just wanted to thank you all for a great
hunt this past week. The management doe
hunt is always fun and we look forward
to it every year. The fallow deer hunt
was awesome. I enjoyed the experience
of trying to find the one I wanted and
then two hours later taking a shot of a
lifetime. Like Bob said, "it was like
shooting through the eye of a needle".
What a gorgeous animal he is. I look
forward to getting it back from the taxidermist! Thank you once again for
your hard work and wonderful meals, Melony. Jim, you have taught me so much
over the last two years. I am confident
in hunting alone now and tracking my
deer, if needed. We look forward to
hunting with you all during the upcoming
turkey season".
Bob & Sally Lowder, NM
"With two sons in the
military, one who just recently returned from Iraq
and the other learning to fly helicopters, the odds
of all three of us having an available week to go
hunting together seemed too remote even to
consider. So, when against all odds it happened, it
was essential that we find a place where everything
came together; great hunting, great lodging, and
friendly people who went out of their way to make
for an enjoyable hunt. After a thorough review of
online ratings of lodges and guide services, we
booked with Magnum Guide Service for their 4 day
whitetail hunt in Eldorado, TX.
All three of us agree
that Magnum exceeded our expectations in every way.
Jim and Melony Roche were the most gracious hosts I
have ever encountered. The lodge at Eldorado was
wonderful (as was Melony's cooking). The guides
were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. But the
best aspect was the hunting. We saw easily 20 to 30
deer per day, with many, many trophy quality
animals, along with countless turkey and even a few
javelina. We come from an area of the country where
just seeing a deer makes for a good day, seeing a
buck makes for a terrific day, and seeing a quality
trophy buck is a treat for an entire season.
Imagine how we reacted to seeing dozens of trophy
bucks over a 4-day hunt.
This is the first
unqualified endorsement I have ever made: you can
book a Texas hunt with Magnum Guide Service and you
will not be disappointed in any way!"
S. Kazmarek, GA
"Thank you for all of
the great memories from this past weekend's hunting
trip. Everything from the guide, Wayne, the blinds, the amount of game seen, the
vehicles and the lodge were first class in every
way. And the food was even better! There is
nothing like sitting in a blind for a couple of
hours watching wildlife to clear your mind of all of
the "urban clutter" that results from living in the
big city. It was a real pleasure to have been to
your operation and I look forward to doing it
again."
Sam Jones, TX
"Thanks again for a
great MGS hunt! The Jones Ranch was super and my Doe
Hunt will be one to remember for years to come.
Vicki and I are excited about our Trophy Whitetail
Hunts in 2005. A special thanks to Riley, James,
Gerald and Ann for taking good care of us and making
us feel like part of the MGS family. The food Gerald
made was exceptional and Ann was always there seeing
to our needs. You provide the best hunting
experience in Texas and that is why we come back
year after year. Have a safe & happy New Year and
we look forward to seeing you again this fall.
Best wishes,
Mitch & Vickie O'Donnell, aka "Iceman", FL
"An outstanding time was had by all on our four day
hunting trip in the Palo Duro Canyon. Jim and Ken
worked like trojans to put us on big bucks. The
good food and fellowship made the trip to Amarillo,
Texas a wonderful hunting experience."
John
Demars, SC
"I have been thinking about
my whitetail hunt with Gerald last month in Palo Duro
Canyon and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the
hunt. The week with Gerald was certainly a week that I
will never forget. The canyon was beautiful and I enjoyed
the early morning views of the canyon and especially the
evening sunsets. I have been deer hunting since I was a
young boy, but this week with Gerald, the magnificent
views and the number of bucks he placed me in position to
see was just a great experience. I enjoyed the hunt, but
it was Gerald that made the hunt an experience to remember
for me. Please express my sincere appreciation to him for
an outstanding hunt. I look forward to receiving my
trophy mount. I will mount it on the wall of my study and
every time I see it, I will remember the 6.9 mile
moonlight stroll with the "best whitetail guide in all of
America". Thanks for the great hunt and experience of a
lifetime."
Ben Taylor, AR
"I want to thank you, James for making my very first hunt a most memorable
time in my life. I have enjoyed going with my husband Bob
(aka "Bullet Bob") as a non-hunter, but little did I
dream, that I too, would be a hunter someday. My
son-in-law put pressure on me to do a good job by naming
me "Single Shot Sal". With Bullet Bob's and your coaching,
I did earn that name with a wonderful whitetail buck and 4
does. That is 5 animals and 5 shots. Yes, I earned my
nickname!
James was very encouraging and
kept me laughing which helped to keep me relaxed. What an
awesome team you all are!
While the hunt was great because I was able to harvest my
animals, it is also a wonderful wildlife experience.
Turkeys, songbirds, armadillos and the like, keep us
hunters entertained as well. This is what makes it
"hunting" and not "shooting". Melony, you sure cook up a
great meal. The whole experience at Magnum Guide Service
is wonderful, down to Tom the wild turkey, Rock, K.D and
Duke the dogs and of course, Leroy the wonderful javelina.
Looking forward to seeing you all on my antelope hunt in
September."
Sally Lowder, aka "Single Shot Sal", NM
"Thank you for another successful "140 plus 10 point" whitetail hunt with Magnum Guide Service! And yes, this was another hunt surrounded by friends (old and new), great lodging, super food (thanks Gerald) and beautiful weather (thank you God!!) It really can't get much better than what I have just experienced. I have complimented Magnum many times over the years and this year's deer hunt just added to my positive thoughts concerning your excellent run organization. Kudos to J.P., James, Riley and Gerald for service above and beyond their call of duty. They are really a super team that certainly appears to love what they are doing, but they are never really satisfied until the hunter is satisfied with an excellent harvest. I am again a truly satisfied MGS hunter!
Dr. David Frederick, PA
"I wanted to thank you all once again for another outstanding hunting experience. It seems that each time I complete a hunt with Magnum I go away thinking "It just can't get any better than this", and darned if on my next visit, you prove me wrong! This last hunt, particularly my harvest of the exceptional axis deer and blackbuck, will provide a lifetime of memories for Sally and I. To me, that means more than the trophies themselves.
As you know, Sally has come with me on all but one of my hunts with you. While she has always greatly enjoyed being on a hunt, she was never quite ready to try it herself. Our last hunt with Magnum has convinced her that she is ready now and we both look forward to her first hunt for anything, ever, when we return to see you shortly. It seems that Magnum has worked its magic with her also.
Thank you for the outstanding service that you provide and for the high levels of behavior and ethics you expect from your clients. You are certainly doing your part to promote and maintain a positive image for our sport.
A Happy Thanksgiving to you all!"
Bullet Bob, aka Bob Lowder, NM
"Just a short note to say thank you again for a wonderful MGS hunt and outdoor adventure. Everything was superb, first class and your operation is the best! I especially want to thank Wayne and the other guides for all they did for us. You truly have "the best" people working for you. They really try hard to make sure we were taken care of and had good hunting opportunities with a number of deer to see. Melony,
what can I say, the food was the best ever and plenty of
it. Thanks to "Mom" too for all her help. Can't wait to
get my deer home this summer to Florida. Your taxidermist does great work and I'm sure he will look super on my wall. I'm looking forward to booking another hunt with MGS real soon. Have a great holiday season! Thank you."
Mitch O'Donnell, FL
"Just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for the great hunt and hospitality from Magnum Guide Service. Everything was first class as usual. It was also an honor to be able to share the hunt with Jim from Ohio. There was such a feeling of friendship as we pulled for Jim to achieve his wish and I was really impressed how you set this up for him. Kyle posted his pictures on the local outdoors show website. Kyle had the best experience that I could have asked for. JP, James and Casey were outstanding guides and great ambassadors for your company. Looking forward to turkey hunting with you in the spring and whitetail hunting next November."
Major Harding, FL
"Just wanted to tell you what a great time we all had hunting with Magnum Guide Service. The service was fantastic and the hunting was the best I've had in many years. We rough scored my buck at 140 gross, Doug's was 135, and John Prescott's was 140. Jim, you have some good people working for you. Donnie is a great huntmaster and Corey, JP and Jarrod all worked real hard to make our hunt an enjoyable one. I can't leave out Melony, and her cooking, wow, I must have gained a few pounds. Everybody went out of his or her way to please and satisfy us in every way possible. I know that I will be back sometime in the future."
Gary Boyd, NC
"Hunting trip 2002 was a great success. With another 10-point trophy buck and a four bearded Rio Grande turkey, how much better could it get?! This trip at Magnum allowed me to strengthen old friendships and make memories to last a lifetime. It was a great time that everyone is talking about. Thank you."
Mack Prescott, NC
"I am writing to thank you for the wonderful experience which myself and father will never forget. We both had a wonderful time and both are grateful for your help in making sure that it was truly a unique experience and Melony, the cooking was great. I also wanted to thank the guides for their services which helped to make it a wonderful trip and that the 10 point I brought home will be a trophy that I will always have and will never forget this trip. Again, I would like to thank both of you for your hospitality and hope that you enjoy the pictures I have included."
Tyler Moutray, TX
"I'm looking forward to seeing all of you again in April. Thanks for a great time this past deer season. My brother-in-laws are still talking about their hunt. Kevin Dye just got his 9 point and "peg leg" deer back from the taxidermist, which just makes the hunt exciting all over again. See you in the spring, save me a long beard or two."
Kevin Hinson, TN
"Well, once again, I find myself thanking you for another great hunt. I am so proud of my two bucks. I sure appreciate all that you do to make our hunts so special."
Bob Karel, FL
"Just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I enjoyed the hunt this past week. You guys are more like family than business associates. As usual, everything was first class. The guides were great! They really did a good job in making sure we had a good time and had every opportunity to take a nice deer. Can't wait to see the pictures. There were some really nice deer taken this year. I'm already looking forward to next year. Best of luck for the rest of the hunting season."
Gary Killian, LA
"Thanks for a great visit and hunt. I really appreciated how you made your home...our home. Thought you would like the enclosed group photo. Hope to hunt with you again sometime soon. You have a fine operation."
Casey Gerber, FL
"Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you all what a great trip my sons, Bryan, Bear and I had. Bear loved Texas and all of his trophies. Bryan enjoyed getting back down to see you once again and got a kick out of his little brother and the hunter he's becoming. For me, it wasn't the ten point I harvested, but the time I spent with my two sons. Bryan will get busy in his life and though we should enjoy some hunts together our time will be limited with his profession. We all enjoyed ourselves and hope one day to return as a group to visit our Texas friends. Keep the plane running, that was worth the trip to see all the animals. Thanks for everything."
Jerry Hooks, PA
"Thank you so much for the splendid deer hunt. I am really proud of my buck. He has a lot of character and a mature deer, of course. The service, meals, and lodging were great. You all are truly outstanding outfitters. I look forward to our 2 hunts next year, and more in the years to come."
Bob Karel, FL
"There is no doubt that this will be one of the most memorable experiences in my life"
Mack Prescott, III, NC
"Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for a great hunt for the kids. I must tell you when I walked through the door and didn't recognize any of your staff, I was a bit worried, but then Tracy walked through the door and we felt better. Any worries were for naught, as I couldn't have been happier the way your staff, especially Tracy, were with Katie and Kenny. I know it is not easy dealing with a ten and 7 year old, but your whole staff was great and the kids had a great time. Obviously the Kerr's believe in Magnum Guide Service as enclosed with this letter is our deposit for next year's hunt after Christmas. I hope you always have this hunt, as it is a great hunt for kids because of the timing so no school has to be missed. Thanks again."
Kip Kerr, OH
"You guys are the best. I truly had a great time and the hospitality was overwhelming. Jim, you have a great operation and you are very fortunate to have a camp boss like Melony. She goes at 150 mph and still you feel like a family member in your house. I never saw so many bucks in my life. Happy Hunting!"
Terry Broom, SC
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