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Title: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: Joeabowhunter on January 25, 2013, 12:16:00 PM
Hey Gang, I would like to hear any experiences you've had at Giles Island for deer hunting.  I've seen a few videos now and it looks like they are covered up with big bucks.  Website says it's free range deer.  
Thanks
Joe
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: awbowman on January 25, 2013, 12:43:00 PM
Are we talking about teh Giles Island in Louisiana?

If so, there are definitely big bucks there.  They are pressured toward the end of the season and success is definitely not gauranteed.  I have buddies that hunt there and it's a BEAUTIFUL place.  No fence.
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: Joeabowhunter on January 25, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
Yes, that's the place.  Is it all private land?  Do you have to go through the outfitter?
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: awbowman on January 25, 2013, 06:28:00 PM
Yes as far as I know it's all private.  A large portion is set up for paid hunts and a smaller place is leased.

I'll send you a PM
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: BOHO on January 25, 2013, 06:45:00 PM
yes. all private. no fence.  lots of huge bucks. time to go is 1st few days of season, rut or right now Id say. good luck
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: Swinestalker on January 25, 2013, 07:05:00 PM
Don't hunt there, but close to it. I believe it is considered Mississippi. Great place for sure and fair chase. Genetics are some of the very best in the whole southern US. It is also very well managed. Don't know, however, if they will let you hunt un-guided or not.
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: Joeabowhunter on January 26, 2013, 06:13:00 AM
Thanks for the info everyone.  Looking closer at the website at the prices I noticed I was not looking at the prime time rates.  I went from an excited maybe I can... to no way I can...
Title: Re: Giles Island feedback and info please
Post by: awbowman on January 26, 2013, 10:23:00 AM
No doubt they are proud of the deer Joe.