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Hunting References
 

A thorough search for locating the right outfitter should lead you to the phoning of “hunt references.” These are people who have previously hunted with the outfitter who can discuss issues which you feel are vital in the decision making process. References shouldn’t always be people who harvest trophy animals, nor people who are novice hunters.

Questions you may wish to ask references include but are not limited to the following:

1. How were the accommodations at the lodge?
2. Was the food good?
3. Did the hunt guides work hard for you during your outing?
4. Were stands comfortable and well placed for deer interception?
5. How was camp atmosphere? 
6. Was the ground over hunted or did you see plenty of game?
7. What hunt would you recommend?
8. Where hunt strategies effective and well planned?
9. Would you recommend I book a hunt with this outfitter?

The following is a listing of references who can further inform you about IMB Outfitters and the services they received from IMB during their outing. The following are all dedicated sportsmen who know and understand trophy whitetail and turkey movement and what you should expect from a responsible outfitting service. (Photos on this page are solely those of the reference clients appearing on this page.)
  


Illinois Whitetail References

Ronnie Tolley

864-303-8896

Frank Gombatz

919-846-1550

Frankie McCleer

864-630-9340

Greg Childers

304-255-2107

Mark Davis

800-334-9105 xx 3105

Dan Leblanc

985-876-5832

Tom Cherry

724-422-9212

Danny Boughman

828-754-5106

Roland Lapier

518-298-2213

Mike Barta

248-930-0005

Richard Gregory

704-791-1038

Glen Burnett

870-215-1984

Sean Gavaghan

608-317-3817

Preston Allen

336-643-3304

Archie Alligood

352-494-7112

Tony Skipper

919-691-1653

Larry Havens

601-947-9277

Jamie McCormick

540-434-0879

Larry Havens

985-960-7175

Robert Ervin

540-886-0249

Ronnie Tolley

864-303-8896

Joshua Clinard

217-710-5724

Jonathon Couick

704-254-6805

Chansey McMillin

405-694-0971

Chester Posleski

810-687-3426

Tim keller

229-560-9772

Kevin McCloskey

786-402-0942


Iowa Whitetail References

Orlando Rivas

305-559-2254

Mike McCann

315-668-9082

Ed Showalter

540-828-2985

Jay Pope

336-633-1030

Andy Williams

205-333-3196

Phill Strausser

607-739-5050

Robert Cole

315-942-5296

Randy Dobbs

205-384-1211

Gary Billington

409-735-6719

Brian Cole

315-942-5296

Mark Walker

678-794-7484

Spencer Clawson

336-262-8043

Duane Barom

901-872-4605

John Conway

901-753-8935

Aaron Pierce

269-217-1067

Tracy Fry

269-782-6834

John Anderson

712-669-3894

Mike Haverty

732-489-3689


Missouri Whitetail References

Dennis Semler

918-250-3561

Dale Cordes

601-636-3938

Tony Hunt

502-868-6158

Sam Peeples

660-631-6969

Roderick Touchet

337-845-5014

Todd Badalato

315-788-9921

David Kirby

989-862-4819

Doug Padgett

912-393-3644

Tim Connor

508-295-5309

Greg Wright

973-209-4619

Cliff Sheerer

218-390-0448

Bob Binks

386-253-3500

Mark Leblanc

407-468-2050

Rocco Covalt

925-348-0436

Archie Alligood

386-454-4200

Tim Hasty

252-537-7478

Craig Crump

770-295-8518

John Bauermeister

602-885-8330

Todd Hansmeyer

405-202-4279


Nebraska Whitetail References

Jim Finley

407-654-6522

Billy Lilly

304-787-3100

Jason Zisler

810-324-2866

Kevin Farr

229-292-1462

Charles Williams

601-394-4419

Glenn Wilson

904-826-3874

Bob Svetich

970-593-2938

Donnie Shaffer

803-643-1718

David Register

386-490-3676

Ted Peterson

856-629-1420

Gary Mills

662-501-6228

Dave Lastarza

973-766-3931


Wild Turkey References

Hud Guthrie

205-987-9825

Mike Capps

573-898-3422

John Giossi

775-690-0830

Daniel Rorrar

540-230-0341

Wayne Baxter

251-777-8629

Rich Roginsky

715-287-4792

Mark Leblanc

407-468-2050

Mike Kohler

952-472-7683

Tim Hill

304-763-3093

John Bauermeister

602-885-8330

MIke Zacharias

906-362-3829

Ken Wilson

830-792-4200

Frank McCleer

864-630-9340

Justin Jackson

832-414-8194


Larry Havens took this 171 inch Boone and Crockett Buck during a non rut hunt of Pike County, Illinois in 2007. Larry has hunted a group of 5 guys with us for 3 years. Larry would be great to phone for a reference as he has done the late season, early season, and the rut.


Dennis Fisher takes a 160 inch eight point in Illinois .  Fisher has hunted with us for 3 years and is coming back for more this year.  Fisher is one of the best hunters we have had, and if your serious about killing 160 inch plus deer, you need to speak to Dennis.


Jay Pope, hunted Illinois last year, and Iowa this year.  This year he took his first 170 inch plus buck.  Jay is a great Christian man, who accredited his good fortune to Jesus Christ.