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re: Giles Island waiting list question
Posted on 1/10/18 at 3:08 pm to Ron Cheramie
Posted on 1/10/18 at 3:08 pm to Ron Cheramie
A buck must have them in order to become a "trophy" 
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Posted on 1/10/18 at 3:39 pm to 34venture
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Is there more than one club on that Island?
Probably thinking of Rifle Point, though last I was there it was for family and guests.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:16 pm to joeytiger
Before it was “ Giles Island” it was our hunting club. You could kill a limit of woodies, squirrels and a 130” deer in a day usually without breaking a sweat.
I have so many vivid memories from the place and 10 years we spent there. I’ve not found the wherewithal to go back as it’s was fairly traumatizing getting booted from there.
I have so many vivid memories from the place and 10 years we spent there. I’ve not found the wherewithal to go back as it’s was fairly traumatizing getting booted from there.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:16 pm to joeytiger
The habitat they are creating over there is going to be unreal in 20 years. I mean its awesome now but they are planning and planting for the future. Wild fruit and nut trees have been extensively planted and I'd guess that will continue. One of the few places where the trees are being managed specifically for wildlife and not for logging.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:17 pm to Prosecuted Collins
No doubt. Not many set ups like that now a days. I hope I get a spot this year. All these posts got me pumped now. Hahahaha
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:19 pm to Geaux23
It's on the river. The Mississippi River from the st Gabriel up to I don't know how far holds huge deer
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:24 pm to ZeekFreak
Biggest I’ve killed was 152”. I got one that was 133” this year. Im hoping Giles Island will help me top that 152” for that kind of money.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:39 pm to joeytiger
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Biggest I’ve killed was 152”. I got one that was 133” this year. Im hoping Giles Island will help me top that 152” for that kind of money.
I've killed a 152" 11pt, 131" 8pt, 130" 8pt with gun and 118" 8 with bow and about 3-4 does with bow the last 8-9 years I've been going there.
This year with newest rules in place I have a harder time suggesting people spend their personal money on a hunt there unless they throw that kind of money around every year and have lower expectations.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:53 pm to joeytiger
I've never been but I have a few friends that go every year. They kill some nice deer. I just don't think I could spend that kind of money (rifle price) to shoot a 130" 8 point. I think the bow hunts are a little more realistic in pricing. I feel like they are shooting less big deer and more "management" deer the past couple years. This is just from following Giles on Facebook and seeing the kills. Like I said I have never been so I have no personal experience.
This post was edited on 1/10/18 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 1/10/18 at 4:57 pm to jgthunt
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I've never been but I have a few friends that go every year. They kill some nice deer. I just don't think I could spend that kind of money (rifle price) to shoot a 130" 8 point. I think the bow hunts are a little more realistic in pricing. I feel like they are shooting less big deer and more "management" deer the past couple years. This is just from following Giles on Facebook and seeing the kills. Like I said I have never been so I have no personal experience.
Ding Ding Ding!
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:16 pm to s14suspense
How much are we talking here?
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:36 pm to joeytiger
Have some friends that hunt it every year... apparently there is some kind of insane “slot” that has been put into effect. Can’t remember if it started this season or last. They still like going though.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:38 pm to sloopy
4800.00 for 3 day gun hunt + 450.00 guide tip (includes videoing, cleaning, processing and you’re allowed 1 trophy and 1 management buck)
2200.00 for bow hunt + 450.00 guide tip (same as above)
2200.00 for bow hunt + 450.00 guide tip (same as above)
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:39 pm to HebertFest08
So basically y’all are telling me I should just go to Illinois? Hahahahaha
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:51 pm to joeytiger
It's an awesome experience. Super nice accommodations. Very comfortable beds and lodges but you're not paying to kill a deer. You're paying to stay and be fed 3.5 square meals and get taken out hunting 6 times either in very nice shooting houses or pretty decent box stands if you're gun hunting or you can go climb and they have nice millennium ladders if you're bow hunting, but just don't pay that money if you're not OK leaving there without a buck.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:57 pm to joeytiger
Check out some places in Oklahoma. You'll be surprised. It's not Mississippi river bottom hunting with 5 star accommodations, but the chance for a giant is there
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:58 pm to s14suspense
And I know its hunting and sometimes things happen but if I'm paying over 5000 I'm going elk hunting
Posted on 1/10/18 at 5:58 pm to s14suspense
I Google Maps Giles Island.
Is the hunting in Louisiana or Mississippi?
Is the hunting in Louisiana or Mississippi?
Posted on 1/10/18 at 6:06 pm to jgthunt
Giles is just so close. I agree though, if I’m paying that kind of money I’d like a chance to kill something fairly big. I’ve done the high fence thing and while it’s fun and comfortable, it’s just not the same as fair chase.
Any other recommendations on places to go for 5k or less with a chance to kill 150+ deer?
Any other recommendations on places to go for 5k or less with a chance to kill 150+ deer?
Posted on 1/10/18 at 6:17 pm to joeytiger
Check out Tara. It's in Mississippi too.
Tombstone Creek is in N Missouri and it's bow hunting only. It's semi guided but they kill nice deer. No way as close to guaranteed as Giles. The owner is coming down in a few weeks to hunt hogs with me.
Bend of the River outfitters is where I went this past Nov. They have some nice deer and a lot of them but I wouldn't expect a 150.
Also check out suspect outfitting in Ok. They have some hammers and I think they are 3k for 5 days.
Tombstone Creek is in N Missouri and it's bow hunting only. It's semi guided but they kill nice deer. No way as close to guaranteed as Giles. The owner is coming down in a few weeks to hunt hogs with me.
Bend of the River outfitters is where I went this past Nov. They have some nice deer and a lot of them but I wouldn't expect a 150.
Also check out suspect outfitting in Ok. They have some hammers and I think they are 3k for 5 days.
This post was edited on 1/10/18 at 6:20 pm
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