I have fished with guide Gerald Arch over the past few years on Lake of the Woods. Always successful, last year was a noteworthy example of his talents. A buddy and I hit the area during a cold front and the fish had shut down. Fishing was tough and other fishermen we talked to were having a difficult time catching anything. With 3 of us fishing we were only limited to the amount of bait we had with us. We caught walleye and crappie and smallies. We had shore lunch every day. His easy going manner and up-to-date equipment make it very enjoyable. Raising a young family himself he'd also be a good guide for any young person. I'll be back again this year."
Les Anderson - Minnetonka, Minnesota
“I had a blast fishing with Gerald. I had long awaited a fishing trip to Canada, and it was every-bit as good as I imagined it could be. There were times that all three of us were reeling in fish at the same time. The other people staying at the lodge were amazed to know that we were catching fish all day, as they were barely catching any. Gerald was very knowledgeable of the area and baits needed and the boat was very easy to maneuver around in." Kelly Houston - ST. Joseph, MO
GERALD,
"THANKS FOR THE PICS AND THANKS FOR A GREAT HUNT. YOU MADE BRIAN, BOB & MY TRIP OUTSTANDING. BEST DUCK HUNT IN 30 YEARS OF COMING UP TO CANADA.
Oct. 14, 2006 THANKS AGAIN,
TONY
"Gerald, I just wanted to thank you for the memorable hunt that you provided for me and my son. My son was very excited to get his trophy buck, he is still showing off the antlers. It's one of the biggest buck we have taken (8pts 19 1/2 in. spread and 220lbs). Though I didn't get my buck, I did have my chances, It was more rewarding to see my son take a trophy deer it is something we will never forget. We are looking forward to hunting again with you in the Fall of 2007." Thanks, Lance Sr and Lance Denny Jr. (Sonny)
"My name is Josh Bushey. I am from Burlington Vermont, and I travel to Canada each year to hunt whitetailed deer. This year, Gerald Arch guided me to my best Buck ever. I hunted Lake of the Woods, it was the best deer hunting I've ever experienced. The scenery was awsome and peaceful. The best atmosphere to have a great hunt! My deer was 225 pounds, an 8 pointer. I would definitely tell all whitetail hunters to get to this guided hunt!"
Very Truly, Josh
" Three of us hunted and stayed with Gerald this last year (2007). I have been
hunting whitetails for over 30 years and I can say his knowledge of the
sport is second to none. He worked extremely hard to give us every
opportunity to be successful. In addition Gerald is very personable and
entertaining. Although I did not get a deer, I had my chances at shooting and I was
never placed in an area that I didn't think had deer. All of us were
very happy with the lodging provided and I would not hesitate to
recommended Gerald to anyone looking to hunt in this area."
Bob Hable
Prairie du Chien, WI
Here are the deer Bob's group did get.
A long time deer hunter who has hunted for only trophy buck all of my life. Hunted with Gerald the past couple of years, with our group having great success. Our group has taken several buck and we enjoy the freedom of hunting were "we are the only hunters". Hunting in natural wilderness has allowed us to experience a "classic hunt" No fences, baiting, dog's, etc. The potential for trophy buck is always here.
This past fall I harvested a 169 5/8 Net class buck. My personal best. Excellent scouting practices and sound decision making has made a successful hunt for our group. Quality accommodations. Would recommend Gerald to all advid whitetailed deer hunters planning a trip for trophy buck in Canada.
Kenneth Bushey
Vermont
Have hunted the past 9 years in Ontario with 4 different outfitters. Gerald’s service rating is very high amongst them. The accommodations were great! Gerald knows the area very well and works very affectively in putting you on a trophy buck. I seen several buck through out my hunt and shot a 9 point. Not my biggest to date but most respectable. Gerald is very knowledgeable and I would recommend this hunt to all hunters who love to hunt Whitetails. Thank's, Gerald.
John Hutchinson
Vermont
I AM JUST COMMENTING ON THE GREAT HUNTING EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH GERALD. WE HAD 7 HUNTERS IN OUR GROUP, GERALD WAS OUR GUIDE. NORMALLY HE SAID HE WOULDN'T TAKE THAT MANY HUNTERS AT ONE TIME. HE TOOK US ALL AND 6 OUT OF 7 OF US GOT OUR BEARS. MY HAT IS OFF TO GERALD, HE WAS GREAT.THANKS AGAIN GERALD. I WILL BE SENDING SOME PICS FOR YOU. THANK YOU, KIRT / CLINTONVILLE, WI
HI Gerald, I had a great time hunting with you last week, You did an awesome job and worked very hard for our group. You have some amazing deer in your area. That was by far the best hunting trip I have ever been on. Please feel free to use me as a reference for your guide service!
Don Martin
802-899-////
Underhill
Vermont
Hunter Testimony November 2009
Mike Lacharite
Gerald dropped me off at the hunting spot on the first morning of a 6 day hunt, he informed me there was a “nice palmate buck” and others in the area. I sat the pre-set tree stand for awhile. I worked my way over to the end of dried up beaver pond which Gerald had pointed out to me earlier and situated myself inside the woods with a full view of the swamp. In a few minutes of sitting, a nice 8 pointer worked his way towards me between the edge of the woods and swamp. I couldn’t pass this buck up, I took it with my 50 caliber muzzleloader. It was a 9 point with a drop tine on one side. 220 lbs. It was not the large palmate buck, but I was happy with this deer. My hunting was done in two hours, now I had to wait until my hunting buddies allowed me to party hunt later in the week.
I got the “okay” from my hunting buddies to take my gun out on day four of our hunt. It was raining hard this morning, our guide Gerald was going to place in me in an area where he scouted a huge trophy buck. I decided to take my portable blind and chair due to the heavy rain. When I was dropped off at the hunting spot the rain had stopped. I left my portable blind on shore but decided to bring my chair with me to watch over a dry beaver dam area. As I was walking through the spruce woods, I stopped to admire a fresh buck rub on a 9 inch diameter tree; “wow” I said to myself, this deer is huge. Poking out of the leaves next to the rub was a matching set of antlers. I couldn’t carry them so left them hanging on a tree to bring out later in the day. I was working my way up through a dense stand of large spruce trees when I heard a loud “cracking” sound, to my left was the largest body buck I have ever seen with a large diameter rack on its head. I dropped my chair and swung my gun up, but it was too late as I watched this massive trophy slip away from me. I’m positive the antler drops I found were from this deer a year earlier. Now I know what a true Northwest Ontario trophy deer looks like. I can’t wait to return next year and hunt a “trophy” white tail. Mike Lacharite Fall 2009
Testimonial ********
This was my first Ontario Whitetail hunt, and could not be happier. Four of us, two from Vermont and two from New Hampshire, made our way across the U.S., crossing at International Falls. Trip was more memorable then I ever would have imagined. Starting once we left the paved road in Nestor Falls, traveling 20 minutes to the dock to continue on to camp by boat.
Gerald and guide, Mick impressed us from the start with their knowledge of the lake. We traveled by boat the remainder of the week, almost entirely in the dark, dropping us off at stands scouted only days before. We all saw deer. Ian (New Hampshire) missed a fine buck across a beaver bog.
Myself and Matt Trombley of Foothills Outdoor Expeditions, Florence, VT hunted the Aulneau Peninsula (muzzle loader only zone). Matt had a nice buck show itself at 200+ yards, but was not comfortable at that distance w/ a muzzle loader. Matt also passed on 2 smaller bucks (Ontario standard), that would have been in the freezer here in VT, holding out for that monster we traveled all that distance to come home with.
I was able to end my hunt on the second morning with a 250+ lb 12 point, 19 inch inside spread, that had double brow tines. Gerald and Mick then put me onto some fantastic duck hunting. To round out the week I was able to score on some grouse.
Guided hunts are always a crap shoot. Not so with Gerald and First Nation Guides. They know the area well and do not just drop you off to fend for yourself for the day. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Steve Myers
Montpelier, VT
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