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?

Illinois Whitetail References

Frankie McCleer

864-630-9340

Greg Childers

304-255-2107

Dan Leblanc

985-876-5832

Terry Hendrixson

513-646-2397

Roland Lapier

518-298-2213

Mike Barta

248-930-0005

Glen Burnett

870-215-1984

Dave Peaksak

304-841-1277

Preston Allen

336-643-3304

Nate or Hope Blizzard

740-352-7553

Archie Alligood

352-494-7112

Chris Thompson

603-231-2017

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

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

Ben Crenshaw

337-856-0095

Russ Marsh

315-396-9947

David Hoffman

330-312-3951

Robert Soulliere

586-790-6005

Chris Caldarone

603-396-3169

Brad Story

706-597-1832

Nathan Fields

214-734-0788

Greg Fields

580-357-5162

Joe Dunlap

603-765-0075

Mike Dufrene

985-696-9309

Mark Towers

315-626-3450

Tom McDermitt

419-733-9357

Mark Braskey

304-255-2107

Larry Lombard

208-365-7404

Iowa Whitetail References

Greg Childers

304-673-0267

Daniel Marsh

315-363-2935

Andy Williams

205-333-3196

Mark Walker

678-794-7484

Chris Calderone

603-396-3169

Jack Young

231-362-3921

Aaron Pierce

269-217-1067

Tracy Fry

269-782-6834

John Anderson

712-669-3894

Dr. John Cain

740-472-1662

Mark Braski

304-255-2107

Todd Sylvera

660-216-7040

Jerry Wait

660-627-2215

Keith Davis

732-674-9945

Dan Lyter

717-436-9396

John Kasuba

9893512481

Alan Witter

5403736100

Fran Atria

8457446842

Joe Dunlap

603-765-0075

Missouri Whitetail References

Dennis Semler

918-250-3561

Bob Foreback

810-694-6208

Carl Handyside

847-366-1217

Chad Todd

936-554-3622

Mike Castillo

830-992-9983

Dale Cordes

601-636-3938

Tony Hunt

502-868-6158

Sam Peeples

660-631-6969

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

Ryan Brignac

225-278-3347

Mark Leblanc

407-468-2050

Jim Langer

713-737-5557

Drew Polamous

760-828-0960

Rocco Covalt

925-348-0436

Archie Alligood

386-454-4200

Tim Hasty

252-537-7478

Craig Crump

770-295-8518

Chad Rolland

918-348-5730

Randy Lovell

607-594-2675

Mike Castillo

830-992-9983

Daniel Marsh

315-363-2935

Troy Polamous

856-207-8771

Nebraska Whitetail References

Mike Hodge

865-250-1001

Jim Finley

407-654-6522

Billy Lilly

304-787-3100

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

Ted Peterson

856-629-1420

Gary Mills

662-501-6228

Dave Lastarza

973-766-3931

Doug Padgett

229-315-9595

Johnny Padgett

229-833-5610

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

MIke Zacharias

906-362-3829

Ken Wilson

830-792-4200

Frank McCleer

864-630-9340

John Martins

727-938-6695

Larry Swift

727-938-6695

Jon Hancher

703-887-1367

Ryan Meadows

434-298-6578

Chris Lindsey

601-649-5597

Dr. David Samuel spent 30 years as a professor of wildlife management at West Virginia University. Since 1971 he has been the Conservation Editor of Bowhunter magazine, where his Know Hunting column still appears. His writing, speaking engagements and television work are based on his teaching and research experience and study of wildlife, especially deer, plus 57 years as a bowhunter. In 2007 he was inducted into the Archery Hall of Fame. In 2009 he received two lifetime achievement awards for contributions to white-tailed deer management and education from the Southeast Deer Study Group and the Quality Deer Management Association. His latest books are Whitetail Advantage (2008) and Whitetail Racks (2010).  Dr. David Samuel states,  “On my second morning, early November 2009, at the IMB Iowa lodge, I arrowed this dandy buck. However, I hit him too far back, and although we saw him just before dark and he could barely walk, we found nothing the next day. But the guys said they'd continue looking for him. In April I got a call from Darrin Bradley saying that Cody had just found him. I called Cody and learned that the buck really hadn't gone all that far from my ladder stand. IMB didn't have to call to tell me about this 6x6 152" buck. They could have kept the antlers and got him mounted for the lodge, but instead they tracked me down, and UPS'd the antlers within a week. I've gotten a cape and this year he will go on my den wall. IMB did a great job from start to finish. Thanks guys. You are the best.” Dr. Dave Samuel Morgantown, WV

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.

Mark Leblance took this 160 inch Missouri Whitetail Deer in 2009 with IMB

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.