| PETE EARDLEY of Grand Rapids, Michigan - United States |
| Comments: We had an excellent experience at Highland Hideaway. Ten family members including 6 kids spent 3 nights and 2 days afield at this wonderful Hunting club. The food, accommodations, terrain, guides, dogs, staff and birds were all great. 7 of our 10 hunters had never bagged a pheasant and each harvested their first bird and had multiple opportunities throughout the trip. I would highly recommend this lodge for both novice and experienced hunters alike! Great job Ryan and Ron.
Regards,
Pete and Anne Eardley |
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| STEVE HARTKEMEYER of Jacksonville Beach, Florida - United States |
| Comments: Ron, Ryan & Staff,
Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful time. Your friendship and attention to each and every detail make our annual visit to HH a most fantastic experience. I have been coming to Highland for the past seven years and have had a great time each and every year. Just when I think they have reached their limit on hospitality, they up the ante. Everything from the accomodations to the quality hunts exceed expectations. The food is absolutely to die for and the guide service wiill bring you lifelong friendships. I would and have recommended HH to many and always try to convince my friends to join me in one SUPERB adventure at Highland Hideaway Hunting, and several have. They always come away with a positive experience.
Steve Hartkemeyer
Jacksonville Beach, Florida |
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| BILL CAMMARATA of Sewickley , PA - United States |
| Comments:
Testionial Message: This was my 15th year hunting pheasants at Iowa preserves, first time at Highland Hideaway. I will be back.
Ron and Ryan gave my friend and I (and our dogs) a very warm welcome and we felt at home from the first minute. The living accommodations were great - comfortable and very, very clean. At the end of a long day in the field, a hot shower with plenty of water in a spotless shower stall is hard to beat. Plenty of sofas and soft recliners, big screen tv's and a wood stove for cold days really add to the home-like feel. The food was outstanding - hot cooked breakfasts, lunches and dinners at every meal - no cold lunch-meat sandwiches at this place! Ron knows how to feed hunters. The smoked Iowa pork chops are off the page!
Now to the important part. I have never hunted at a preserve that bird cover as varied and wild. The food plots were thick with heavy milo and fox grass. Big fields of brown grass and deep ravines that birds love to go into to get out of the wind. Ponds and reeds, pampas grass and thick brush. It was tough hunting but it was rewarding. There were plenty of birds and they were all big, with long tails and were very hard, fast flyers.
I recommend this place unreservedly.
Bill Cammarata |
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| DARYL PEARSON of Springville, ia - United States |
| Comments: All I can say is AWESOME!!! This was an incredible experince with great people,food, and most of all ROOSTERS! This was a company outing that I invited 8 of our customers to for a 4 day hunt, and it was GREAT. Ron,Ryan and all of the staff were great people. This was all of our first time to hunt here. We had taken the same trip in years past and went to SD, but never again will we go there. This is a trip of a lifetime. I can't say enough about how well the birds were. It was just as good as hunting real birds. The lodge was very well kept and comfortable for all of us. Ron is also a great cook. We will be back again next year, and also thrghout the year. Thanks again for the GREAT time had by me and all of my customers. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL DARYL PEARSON |
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| STEVE HARTKEMEYER of Jacksonville Beach, Florida - United States |
| Comments: Once again H.H. and crew outdid themselves with beautiful weather, great accommodations and food, absoultely awesome hunting (2 hunters, 3 days, 72 birds in the bag) I cannot say enough about how much fun it is to visit our Iowa friends each year...this is my 5th year in a row and I am already looking forward to next year. My Yellow Lab, Maggie & I consider Ron, Ryan & staff to be like members of our family as that is what you can expect when paying them a visit. Words cannot express our gratitude for their down home Midwestern Hospitality. The hunting, although awesome, takes a backseat to the friendly atmosphere you can expect to encounter when booking a hunt with H.H. Be prepared to make lifelong friends and to shoot a few birds along the way. I would highly reccommend that you take advantage of their excellent guides and their dogs to capture the ultimate in Iowa Pheasant hunting.
Wes Boothe and his Vizsla's are a true work of art to see in action and if you can handle the verbal good natured ribbing from Wes about your shooting abilities you will have a hunt of a lifetime.
Highland Hideaway Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL STEVE HARTKEMEYER |
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| CALVIN MCBRIDE of Toddville, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: Highland Hideway Hunting is the best! I have been pheasant hunting in the past and was never able to have any success until I went to Highland. I went down with some buddies and was able to get my first pheasant and chukar along with 3 other pheasants. When we got there they served us a fantastic lunch. There were tons of pheasants to shoot at too. This place is great. I would recommend Highland to everyone. |
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| HODGE CONSTRUCTION of Iowa City, IA - United States |
| Comments: Our experience at Highland Hideaway was second to none in every aspect. We had an exceptional hunt and enjoyed the beautiful landscape and great staff. Ryan and Ron had great accommodations and a delicious lunch spread. The numerous food plots around the fields add to our hunting experience. We will surely return in the future and suggest Highland Hideaway to friends and family alike. |
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| CECIL BALLARD of Marion, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: I have had the opportunity to make numerous hunt at the Highland Hideaway. Each experience has been challenging and rewarding. The entire program is first class and professional in every aspect. Ryan and Ron along with their staff of expert guides see to it that you and your hunting party enjoy Iowa pheasant hunting at its best. I am already looking forward to my next hunt. If you are looking for a quality pheasant hunt, first class facilities, a great staff of professional guides, and a lot of smiles to go around then I suggest you talk to Ryan and book a hunt today. Cecil Ballard--Baptist Pastor from Marion,Iowa. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL CECIL BALLARD |
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| DON HILL of Jackson, Mo - United States |
| Comments: Just returned today from a Sat,Sun hunt at the club.Ryan and staff did a great job and the hunt was excellent,food was good. It has been a while(20 years)since I hunted pheasants in Nebraska and I can say, this is really hunting, nothing like the jokes you hear from your buddies when you say preserve.First pheasant hunt for my son and I can say this was a great place for us to spend time together. We had Wes as a guide, top notch and his dogs work hard.( look better also :))I recommend you book a guide. The other group that hunted Sun also had a guide and were bragging how good their hunt was also.The whole gang treated us like we had been friends for many years. We will be back. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL DON HILL |
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| STEVE HARTKEMEYER of Jacksonville beach, Florida - United States |
| Comments: Once again HH outdid themselves!!! I brought 4 hunters from South Georgia with me this year that have hunted birds all over the world and didn't know how they would react to Midwestern bird hunting but the Ron, Ryan and staff didn't let us down. "Fantastic, Can't wait to come back" were just a few of the comments I heard from the guys in explaining to me their HH experience.
Wes Boothe was definitely the "stand up comic" when it comes to guides. He alone made our trip a most memorable experience even though he hunts with "tail-less dogs" (Inside Joke)
Once again, thanks to all for another wonderful hunt and fantastic hospitality. We would highly recommend HH to any and all |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL STEVE HARTKEMEYER |
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| TJ RIES of Coggon, IA - United States |
| Comments: The Highland Hunt Club is a excellent place to take clients for a great hunting experience. The accomodations are great, and the hunting is second to none. |
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| ROB HANRAHAN of corbin, kentucky - United States |
| Comments: the entire operation is first class!! the lodge was great, food was great, the guides and dogs were great, ron and ryan really have their act together!! can't wait till next year!! |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL ROB HANRAHAN |
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| TIM WESTERCAMP of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: By far the best hunting place I have been to in Iowa. It is exactly like hunting wild birds. Very fair chase & not a canned hunt at all. Dog work (pointers)is phenomenal. The guide has no more idea where the birds are than you do (unlike some other places.)Great cleaning facilities. A first class operation all the way! |
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| DES MOINES COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER of BURLINGTON, IOWA - United States |
| Comments: HIGHLAND HIDEAWAY HAS BEEN A SUPER PLACE TO HUNT FUN FREINDLY AND ALWASY BEEN A FAITHFULL SPONSOR AND A CONTRIBUTER TO OUR YOUTH OUTDOORS DAY FOR OUR KIDS PROGRAMS. THE PEOPLE ARE VERY FREINDLY AND BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD HUNT AND A FUN TIME ON THEIR SPORTING CLAYS RANGE (SUPER GUYS TO DEAL WITH)CLIFF WILSON DMC-PF PRESIDENT |
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| JOHN MCGRANE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: Highland Hideaway, for me, has become synonymous with "an oasis".
The excellant facilities, the beautiful rolling landscape, and all the wonderful friends I've met. The complete package. The complete getaway. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL JOHN MCGRANE |
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| PHILLIP CLOUSE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: I am a novice hunter at best, just starting this year and my second Pheasant Hunting experience being at Highland. I was lucky enough to be with experienced bird hunters, and had the treat of hunting with 5 amazing dogs. 2 Czech Poodle Pointers, and 3 short hairs. Needless to say the hunt was like a palestian wedding... Birds flying, or running in every direction.. I literally shot a full 25 box of shells, and came out with one bird... (every shot safe of course) at least i'm going with this story... Loved the experience the people, the food... and the hunt...!! |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL PHILLIP CLOUSE |
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| ED KEMPF of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: Is it October 1st and you and your dog can't wait until the end of the month to get on some birds ? Are you having some friends or relatives in for the weekend and they dont want to spring 90 bucks for an Iowa Hunting License ? Plus then you have to find a Landowner who will let you roll in with 3 cars and 5 guys ? How hard is that ? And then you may or may not get some shooting. How about taking a kid hunting where he will see some birds and get some shots off ? And then after January 10 how about extending the season by almost 3 full months ? Thats when Highland is at its best - after the Wild Season ends on those perfect Iowa weather days when it is so much fun to be outside and you just have to go hunting. Highland isn't the answer to everything but it is the answer to all these problems. An added plus is you always get to deal with people you know - Ron, Ryan or Kate will be around to provide great hospitality and service for you and your guests. After a great hunt be sure to warm up around my old woodstove which will most likely be burning on cold days when you get back to The Lodge. |
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| JEFF VAN BUREN of Champaign, Illinois - United States |
| Comments: We have been coming out for about 5 years and keep coming back. Have had 5 different guides and 10 different dogs and all were quite good.
Ron and Ryan make you feel at home and we always have a lot of fun. Whether you are an experienced hunter or brand new, Highland will be a rewarding experience for you. |
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| WESLEY BOOTHE of Swisher, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: I have been chasing ringnecks around Iowa for 30years and was somewhat skeptical when invited to hunt on a preserve. I had heard others describe how preserve hunts were somewhat like shooting butterflies. I am hear to tell you that may be true at some other preserves, but NOT at Highland Hideaway Hunting! This is as close to wild bird hunting as it gets! These birds are strong flyers and plenty wiley enough to humble even an experienced hunter. From the hunt to the sporting clays course (the best I have been on) down to the cleaning facility, the lodge and the meals, these guys do not miss a thing. Highland Hideaway Hunting is a MUST visit for any hunter/shooter of any skill level. Come see Ron, Ryan and Kate and become part of their Highland family! |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL WESLEY BOOTHE |
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| ERIK MICKALSON of Iowa City, IA - United States |
| Comments: My dad came in from Wyoming and we had a quality morning hunt, can't say enough about the terrain and the set up in general, a beautiful place. I plan on returning and taking others in town for a good day of pheasant hunting. Thanks a million! |
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| STEVE HARTKEMEYER of Jacksonville Beach, Florida - United States |
| Comments: What a fantastic experience! The hunting was first class all the way.
Our guide Blake Boyd & his wonderful "family" of pointers were a real pleasure to watch in action. Everything about HH exceeded our expectations. Ryan,Ron & staff are the ultimate hosts in every way....we couldn't have felt more at home if we had been sitting in our own living rooms.
I highly recommend HH for the ultimate in midwestern bird hunting and down home Iowa hospitality at its very best
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| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL STEVE HARTKEMEYER |
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| DEBBIE LOETZ of Michigan City, Indiana - United States |
| Comments: The entire hunt was first class! The lodge was great, food was wonderful, the guide(Matt) and dogs were awesome, Ron & Ryan are really good people. Thanks to Matt for the great hunt, and everyone
involved in making our stay at the lodge comfortable. Definately would do this again. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL DEBBIE LOETZ |
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| LEE KOSMEN of Schaumburg, Illinois - United States |
| Comments: Our group has been hunting at Oakwood Hunting Resort (Sigorney, Ia.) for many years until recently when they closed. This year our group decided to try Highland Hideaway Hunting Resort and were pleasantly suprised at the exceptional accomodations, gormet country style cuisine, and the fantastic hunting (great birds). Ryan & Ron are top drawer and exceeded all our expectations. We will definately be back again next year. Thanks for great time we had. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL LEE KOSMEN |
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| JOE KOSINA of Springfield , Missouri - United States |
| Comments: We have been to a number of clubs and the overall experience at Highland Hideaway could not have been better, from the fields to the birds. It was the first time we were there and it felt like we were visiting old friends. Thanks again for a great trip. Joe Kosina |
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| ALAN MURRAY of Supply, NC - United States |
| Comments: Great hunt, great accomidations, first rate and looking forward to a return trip.
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| RICK RUDD of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: I have been a Member for over 3 years here at have to say that Ryan and Ron offer a one-of-a-kind experience. When I show up with Customers and Friends they treat all like Family. Every single person that I have taken there has had a amazing time. I have hunted more then 25 times there and have never felt that I was on a Game Farm. I have tryed over 6 different Game Farms and found this to be hands down the best in Iowa! You can't go wrong it's more then worth the trip. Thanks again for a Great(snow filled) Season. |
| Hunt Rating: | E-MAIL RICK RUDD |
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| DOUGLAS KELLY of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - United States |
| Comments: We had our company outing here. It was great! They looked after all our needs and treated us like royalty! I would highly recommend them for company outings |
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