Testimonials
Please take a moment to read what some of our latest clients have said about their experiences at Wapiti Island Whitetails. We are confident that these expressions will entice you to make Wapiti Island Whitetails the host of your next hunting adventure!
"We arrived as strangers and left as family. Stan and his family were down right incredible. The home cooked meals and the feeling of togetherness was especially appreciated. We have never seen so many Bull Elk and WT Bucks in our lives. We never once felt rushed or put out. These people treated us so well it leaves no reason for us not to come back. The rich history of the land and the fact this family is a generational farm made it that much more special for us. We stayed in a beautiful cabin overlooking the lake. We woke up in the mornings watching Elk stroll around the land. Ken Weber from Saskatchewan SCI was a terrific host and a man I now call a Brother. Class act all around. Thank you very much everyone. Thank you for the memories that will hold us over until we come back in search of new ones. You folks are a beautiful family and we enjoyed our time with you all very much. Until next time."
Dan & Salene Matheson
Wounded Warriors Weekend Canada
Dan & Salene Matheson
Wounded Warriors Weekend Canada
"Oh Wow! 'A Great Canadian Prairie Paradise Escape.' Thank you to the entire Shewchuk clan. The stay here has been a reflection of many happy memories from the gift of life. Having traveled many parts of this world, what you have here is far stronger than simple words. 'Wapiti Good Medicine.' Thank you."
Bill Shipowick
British Columbia
Bill Shipowick
British Columbia
"To all,
Great time. Even -7 degrees Fahrenheit the morning of our stalk didn't stop us. Being able to pursue and harvest a 370+ bull is only one portion of this trip. Family! Spending the day with Stan and his brothers was great. Seeing them together, hearing some of the farm history, the workings of the farm, then the stories from some of the hundreds of antlers hanging around is what really made this trip for me."
Dusty Watz
Washington
Great time. Even -7 degrees Fahrenheit the morning of our stalk didn't stop us. Being able to pursue and harvest a 370+ bull is only one portion of this trip. Family! Spending the day with Stan and his brothers was great. Seeing them together, hearing some of the farm history, the workings of the farm, then the stories from some of the hundreds of antlers hanging around is what really made this trip for me."
Dusty Watz
Washington
"Stan and Your Family,
Thank you for everything you did for me. Thanks a million for allowing me to come during the holidays when it was best for me. Thanks for a bull of a lifetime and my first whitetail. But more important, thanks for your kindness and all of the laughs :) nothing like making new friends."
Jason Penzo
California
Thank you for everything you did for me. Thanks a million for allowing me to come during the holidays when it was best for me. Thanks for a bull of a lifetime and my first whitetail. But more important, thanks for your kindness and all of the laughs :) nothing like making new friends."
Jason Penzo
California
"May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you; may He be gracious to you, show you His favor, and give you His peace. Thank you for everything. This has been a blessful and wonderful experience."
Jann Penzo
California
Jann Penzo
California
"Had a very good hunt, very good and nice people. Lodge very good - the best that I have ever been in. I will be back most likely every year as at my age it is the only way to hunt."
Alan Ruel
Alberta
Alan Ruel
Alberta
"Stan, Pat, Terry, Lorne, & Adam,
Thanks for a great time, lots of laughs, great food, hope to see you again."
Duane & Cheryl Menzies
British Columbia
Thanks for a great time, lots of laughs, great food, hope to see you again."
Duane & Cheryl Menzies
British Columbia
"Stan, Pat, Terry, Marge, Adam, & Lorne..
Thank you all for an awesome hunting experience! We had a blast!! This has far been my best Christmas present ever... a 430 Elk, what more could a girl ask for! HoHo is still trying to tell me his huge whitetail is bigger than my Elk, haha. I know we'll both be talking about Wapiti Island, the beaver lodge, the mounts... everywhere amazing and the wonderful experience we've had. I'm sure everyone will be shocked when they hear about the deer eating muskrats :) thank you so much."
HoHo & Debbie Brooks
Florida
Thank you all for an awesome hunting experience! We had a blast!! This has far been my best Christmas present ever... a 430 Elk, what more could a girl ask for! HoHo is still trying to tell me his huge whitetail is bigger than my Elk, haha. I know we'll both be talking about Wapiti Island, the beaver lodge, the mounts... everywhere amazing and the wonderful experience we've had. I'm sure everyone will be shocked when they hear about the deer eating muskrats :) thank you so much."
HoHo & Debbie Brooks
Florida
"Stan/Pat - thanks for an awesome experience. We had a great time. Adam had a great buck last year and this year it was my turn. This is the first wall hanger after many days of over 34 years of hunting whitetails. So a dream and major blessing I truly can be thankful for. Our prayers are with you and your property."
Charles Fretwell
Texas
Charles Fretwell
Texas
"Third successful deer and bull hunt - really enjoying time bird shooting, might shoot geese in the A.M. Thanks Stan and Pat!"
J Kirk Crum
California
J Kirk Crum
California
"The guides' knowledge, personalities, hospitality, and senses of humor were amazing. We were able to shoot a 1,600 lb. buffalo bull, as promised, and enjoyed our time thoroughly."
Dan Melnyk
British Columbia
Dan Melnyk
British Columbia
"Just wanted to say thank you for a great time and a great buck. Your hospitality was number one, wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks again and I hope to see you next year."
Duane Menzies
British Columbia
Duane Menzies
British Columbia
"Again I had a great time and took a great bison and fantastic whitetail. This is my second trip but will not be my last. Great staff, location and game - thanks for the wonderful hunting experience."
Greg Moore
Washington
Greg Moore
Washington
"Stan & Pat,
My Dad and I had a fantastic time at your ranch. You both have a beautiful property and some of the best hospitality around. We really enjoyed meeting your family and sharing Thanksgiving supper with them. Thanks for letting us come out here. We will plan on being out here next year and I echo Lee's comments 'came in as a stranger, and left as a friend'."
Adam Fretwell
Alberta
My Dad and I had a fantastic time at your ranch. You both have a beautiful property and some of the best hospitality around. We really enjoyed meeting your family and sharing Thanksgiving supper with them. Thanks for letting us come out here. We will plan on being out here next year and I echo Lee's comments 'came in as a stranger, and left as a friend'."
Adam Fretwell
Alberta
"Stan & Pat,
Had a great time. Glad I met your brothers, each are different, and really nice! Stan keep up with your sense of humor, you're fun to be around. Love your daughters! Glad to have spent time with Jenn. I love girls that hunt! Hope to come back in the near future. Thanks for everything. Came as a stranger, left as a friend!
Lee Thompson
Ohio
Had a great time. Glad I met your brothers, each are different, and really nice! Stan keep up with your sense of humor, you're fun to be around. Love your daughters! Glad to have spent time with Jenn. I love girls that hunt! Hope to come back in the near future. Thanks for everything. Came as a stranger, left as a friend!
Lee Thompson
Ohio
"Stan & Pat,
I had a hunt that was very relaxing and successful. Got the bull of my dreams and a very good management buck. Terri enjoyed her stay at the lake, the view was terrific and listening to the bull bugle and the geese and ducks flying by was a pleasure. See you next year."
J Kirk & Terri Crum
California
I had a hunt that was very relaxing and successful. Got the bull of my dreams and a very good management buck. Terri enjoyed her stay at the lake, the view was terrific and listening to the bull bugle and the geese and ducks flying by was a pleasure. See you next year."
J Kirk & Terri Crum
California
"Stan & Pat,
You already know it but your place is very special. The hospitality is great and the hunt is very relaxing! Yet intense! Can't wait to come back next year!"
Kevin Schmidt
Minnesota
You already know it but your place is very special. The hospitality is great and the hunt is very relaxing! Yet intense! Can't wait to come back next year!"
Kevin Schmidt
Minnesota
"Thanks for a great time. Love your brothers. Great hunt, better than I expected. 180 whitetails, 390 elk - got bigger at 403. Love ya."
Kenny Vogelsong
Florida
Kenny Vogelsong
Florida
"Stan & Pat,
Thank you for the outstanding hunt. Your family is wonderful and any type of people, and like to have a good time like I do."
Herman Gentry
Washington
Thank you for the outstanding hunt. Your family is wonderful and any type of people, and like to have a good time like I do."
Herman Gentry
Washington
"Dear Stan & Pat,
Thank you for helping us have a wonderful trip! Mick is thrilled with his elk, and both appreciate your hospitality and good food - you definitely spoiled us. P.S. We loved the view from "our" cabin. Thank you!"
Mick & Portia McGuire
Washington
Thank you for helping us have a wonderful trip! Mick is thrilled with his elk, and both appreciate your hospitality and good food - you definitely spoiled us. P.S. We loved the view from "our" cabin. Thank you!"
Mick & Portia McGuire
Washington
"Stan & Pat,
Thank you for another great hunt. The food and hospitality was again outstanding, and my buck is a dream fulfilled! Looking forward to coming back again."
Jim Booska
Colorado
Thank you for another great hunt. The food and hospitality was again outstanding, and my buck is a dream fulfilled! Looking forward to coming back again."
Jim Booska
Colorado
"Thank you for a great hunt. It was more than I had ever expected. Never a dull moment. Hopefully will be back again."
Jay Basiliere
Colorado
Jay Basiliere
Colorado
"Stan & Pat,
I had a great time hunting with Stan and having dinner with your family. I got a great buck and enjoyed the help from your brothers. Hope to come back again - also will see you at the convention next year."
James Killman
California
I had a great time hunting with Stan and having dinner with your family. I got a great buck and enjoyed the help from your brothers. Hope to come back again - also will see you at the convention next year."
James Killman
California
"Stan & Pat,
Thanks for making our hunt and stay such a good experience. I could come back just for the great food and Stan's adventures."
Ben McWhirter
Idaho
Thanks for making our hunt and stay such a good experience. I could come back just for the great food and Stan's adventures."
Ben McWhirter
Idaho
"Thank you for a great hunt, I got my dream bull elk."
Terry Hubler
Idaho
Terry Hubler
Idaho
"I had a great time, super well attended, I'm very happy, my one elk score 411, many thanks."
Luis Gonzalez
Mexico
Luis Gonzalez
Mexico
"Stan & Pat,
Thanks for the great hunt and personalized service. I am very pleased with the great bull and deer taken - the food was excellent as were the accommodations and hunting - plan on making your first hunt next year. Thanks!"
J Kirk Crum
California
Thanks for the great hunt and personalized service. I am very pleased with the great bull and deer taken - the food was excellent as were the accommodations and hunting - plan on making your first hunt next year. Thanks!"
J Kirk Crum
California
"I highly recommend Wapiti Island for their professional staff, wonderful location, and mature animals - where I took an elk of a lifetime and a magnificent whitetail. No disappointments here - I had a great time!"
Greg Moore
Washington
Greg Moore
Washington
"Just wanted to say thank you to you and your family for a quality experience and outstanding hospitality, and great food. We didn't encounter any problems on the way home. Very much interested in a 160 class whitetail for 2011."
Jim Booska
Colorado
Jim Booska
Colorado
"This hunt was an excellent experience, and more than I expected - even more than Stan told us. The accommodations are very nice."
Shane Guerrieri
Colorado
Shane Guerrieri
Colorado
"This is a very nice hunt, much more than I expected. A very well-run operation! Stan and his family treated me like I was part of their family. Very nice accommodations, thanks for a wonderful experience."
Lee Wise
Colorado
Lee Wise
Colorado