Russell Pond Outfitters

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 10 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

My first year hunting at Russell pond was in Sep 08. I had the time of my life. My guide Steve went out of his way to set me up in stands where I would see bear. My father that year shot the biggest bear of the week. I went home empty handed because I saw bears that I personally didnt want to shoot because they werent what I was looking for. The cabins were clean and as comfortable as they could be for being that far away from civilization. The whole staff was extremely friendly, courtious and always willing to help with anything. The cabin we shared was with an odd bunch or atleast they seemed like an odd bunch at first. The food was great!!! I couldnt have asked for better cooking. All in all it was probably the best "guided" hunt I have been on. I was so pleased with the service, the hunting and the all around atmosphere that I returned the following year. The funny thing is that odd bunch that shared the cabin with me, well we became good friends in that weeks time. We contacted each other weekly talking about next year and how we would all meet up there at Russell Pond, rassing each other over who would get the "Big One".
In Sep 2009 low and behold we all met again and in the same cabin. This time around was even more enjoyable then the previous. I had the same guide (Steve) and this year I shot a beauty. I couldnt have been any happier with it. Just as the previous year our cabin took the biggest bear again. Jeff shot a 300+ pound monster of bear. It was amazing.
I highly recommend going to Russell Pond and hunting Black bear there. You will see bear, eat good food, make new friends, and just plain and simply enjoy yourself. The whole cabin and I plan on returning again in 2011 when I get back from Iraq. I'm looking forward to it more then you could imagine. If you have any questions feel free to email me eric.shakespeare@us.army.mil Thank you for your time.