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The most important attribute of the
Canoe Creek Ranch staff is dedication to customer
service. Not only do we want you to bag the animal of
your choice we want to to enjoy your complete stay.
Some people have written us after their stay to
compliment us. This page is dedicated to them and their
kind remarks.
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Balazs, an anesthesiologist currently living in
Stanford, KY, came to the United States in 1999. Since
hunting is so restricted in Europe, Balazs was looking
forward to hunting here in America. He bought a bow
first and then his muzzleloader. After his hunt in March
he had this to say...
"It was a surprise finding Canoe Creek Ranch (CCR). It
was right here, so close to my new home. This was a
dream come true after fantasizing many times about a
Kentucky hunt.
When I heard about CCR I checked the great website and
next day I was on the ranch beating about the bush. The
lodge was impressive both inside and out, sitting on a
hill with eye-catching surroundings. I could tell
immediately this promised an exciting hunting weekend
that was longed for so much during the foggy winter.
The flexible and very friendly staff assured me that
basically any type of hunt is possible with the weapon
of my choice. What is more they gave me a really
charming choice: weekend hunt for two different exotics;
one day bow, one day muzzleloader - my two favorites -
all this for a very-very good price and the freedom of
picking what I take from the exotics. (Palisades ram,
goat or Corsican ram)
The time came I showed up and I had the best weekend in
2007 so far at CCR.
The hunt was simply awesome.
First day bow - I never started a hunt before with a
bow-warm-up. At CCR you can do that on the beautiful
Hoyt USA 3D archery range. The warm up became very
useful and important later to shoot accurately when the
adrenaline rush hits you on the spot for the real 3D
target.
My guide was also awesome, experienced, relaxed and very
friendly. I knew in 5 minutes this will be a great day.
He even took care of my video camera and we shot an hour
great quality video about the two days at CCR that I
will always keep as well as the mounts on my wall.
The goat I wanted was found in 2 hours. Then an exciting
1-hour chase came when, with some luck and tricks, I
could get to my goat to about 35-40 yards. Thanks to the
morning warm up, my arrow did not miss the window of
opportunity. You can see the picture on the photo
gallery. The nicest goat I have ever seen; shiny hair,
huge horns, great color. I do not know about you but I
love stalking hunts.
This was all I wanted. What a day!
The next morning my muzzleloader was waiting eagerly to
release the 50 caliber Hornady. Surprisingly this day
looked harder than the day before.
Adding to the excitement was my fear of the buffalos on
the ranch. You never know what mood they are in. I saw
some damage on 500lbs feeders and trees that this power
machine made!
After stalking through several hills and valleys of I
eventually found him; A good looking Corsican ram
standing uphill around 100 yards away facing me. We were
crawling in the grass hoping not to alert him too much
since he was ready to disappear.
Then the moment came that we all know and will always
remember. The moment when the weapon fires putting
something irreversible to the air, the bagged animal or
just gun smoke and nothing else. This time my CVA and
the timing did the job with a heart shot in the ram.
Needless to say I was happy. Maybe next time I’ll go
after the cocky buffalo!
CCR is in central Kentucky easy to access, always waits
for you with something new to offer, great meals,
friendly people and top designed lodge with full log
furniture rooms. CCR, where the most important is
consideration is you, your hunt and your guaranteed good
memory.
Thanks Ken and Jay I will be back."
Balazs Makai MD
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June 23rd 2007
Dear Ken & Kim
We wanted to thank you for making our stay at Canoe
Creek Ranch last week a memorable one. From your warm
welcome beginning with the BBQ at the lodge to driving
the scenic and historic hills of your central Kentucky
area, we left with the feeling that we had experienced
and enjoyed a very special place.
The exceptional hospitality, good food, and outstanding
lodging at the bed & breakfast, plus the world class
sporting clay range and exotic animal animals are
something our friends might not believe, but we're going
to tell them anyway! Your place is a "must see". The
internet pictures capture a very small portion of what
CCR has to offer.
Thanks again for sharing your beautiful piece of the
world with us. It was a great vacation.
We already miss the songbird and frog serenades every
morning and evening! That was incredible!
Jerry and Pamela Chacon
Berthoud, CO
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"As a Californian who enjoys whitetail hunting in the
eastern United States, it has been my good fortune to
discover the great folks at Canoe Creek Ranch. Ken and
his staff have gone out of their way to make my deer
hunting with them pleasurable and successful. It was my
good fortune this past season the take the largest buck
of my life as you can see from the photos. These folks
know the hunting and guiding business! The success of
the hunt not withstanding, the great hospitality and
accommodations are notable. I’ll be back again and
again."
Thanks again
Steve
California
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Great hunt at Spike Camp:
When we got to camp Justin reccommended drawings for
stands. He said he had six good stands, but three had
been really hot. Justin was right! All six stands
produced deer, but the three hot stands produced 3 nice
eight point bucks. One was missed and two were taken.
All six hunters in our group had a chance to take a
deer. THe best part of the whole experience for me was
being able to walk out of the tent and go hunting.
Thanks Guys,
Andy Foose
Perry County PA
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Great hunt at Spike Camp:
When we got to camp Justin recommended drawings for
stands. He said he had six good stands, but three had
been really hot. Justin was right! All six stands
produced deer, but the three hot stands produced 3 nice
eight point bucks. One was missed and two were taken.
All six hunters in our group had a chance to take a
deer. The best part of the whole experience for me was
being able to walk out of the tent and go hunting.
Thanks Guys,
Andy Foose
Perry County PA
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I hope you received my pics from my
recent dall sheep hunt with you guys. I had a blast! Top
notch outfit! I’ve told all my hunting friends here at
home what a outfit you guys run up there. Wayne and his
wife were also great hosts. Wayne done an EXCELLENT job
guiding. Better keep him around. I would be interested
in a trophy high fence whitetail hunt if you have any
available. I wanna take at least a 180 class deer. If
you can do this what would this class deer cost me.
Thanks,
Tim Turner
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I just wanted to tell you that you
all have a beautiful place out there, i came up this
past Sunday with my brother to check out the ranges and
fire off a few rounds for a couple hours, it's nice to
now know that there is a rifle/pistol/and clay pigeon
range a hop skip and a jump from my home in Lexington,
and the fellow working the desk at the lodge was
extremely nice and helpful, i will defiantly be
returning several times this Spring and Summer and look
forward to seeing the rest of the ranch!!
~John Sammon
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