Testimonials
Kaleb H.
(Winter Haven, FL)
2004 Hunt Season
My first deer hunting experience proved to be every bit as
memorable as I would have imagined. My dad, my friend Wayne, and
I took off from Atlanta, only to arrive at the lodge around 4 am
in the middle of a rainstorm. In the midst of our deliriousness,
we managed to unpack in the wrong room. The following morning
the rain continued, but David said not to worry, the deer would
show - and show they did. Later that evening, my dad harvested
the first deer of the weekend and we all were filled with a
renewed motivation. The second day was mine, as I harvested my
first buck, a six-point beauty. The following day our party
harvested two doe's as well, for a grand total of 4 deer in
three days. The hunting was second to none and was a clear
indication of the hard work and dedication that David and the
other members had put forth in the off-season. Perhaps, the
highlight of the hunts for me was watching a group of 8 deer
(mostly young fawns) play in the grass for about an hour one
evening. The great stand placement provided an excellent view
while still keeping the hunter hidden and camouflaged. Our group
was extremely impressed with every aspect of the lodge, all of
the members, the hunting, and the wonderful, home- cooked meals.
We are already planning our next adventure with SCHC!
Manny N. (Miami, FL)
2005 Hunt Season
This is to inform any future or potential members that I have
been hunting with David Baugh at the SCHC for over four years.
As an experienced hunter, I find Mr. Baugh's hunting operation
to be one of the best I've seen. The vast hunting area he covers
is over 1,500 Acres, beaming with deer, with numerous quality
stands. The hunter also enjoys a lodge with private rooms and
baths. I have hunted many times with Mr. Baugh and have
recommended his hunting facility to my friends, that have also
hunted there. If you want to hunt at a hunting club that is a
class A-1 operation, this is where you want to go. I met Mr.
David Baugh at a Gun Show close to five years ago. Based on my
experience, I have found Mr. David Baugh to be a no nonsense
individual, with great talent, and one of high and
unquestionable integrity. You can always rely on him to provide
an enjoyable hunt. If you want a hunt where you experience
organization, camaraderie, professionalism, in a family
atmosphere, "SCHC" is the place.
Ivon C. (Tampa, FL)
2005 Hunt Season
Just wanted to take the time to send you some of the pictures
from this past weekends successful hunting trip. Thank you very
much for the fine food and hospitality. The accommodations were
great! Everyone had a wonderful time and to top off the weekend,
our coolers were filled, and the taxidermist are happy! We were
able to experience something that many people who hunt their
entire lives may never see... THE RUT! Not everyone went home
with meat in the cooler, but everyone went home with the
experiences and stories that will be told for a long time. Thank
You for the memories!
Daniel R. (Gibsonton, FL)
2005/2006 Hunt Season
Howdy. Just taking a moment to complement you on a fantastic
hunt. I have seen more deer, and had more opportunities to
harvest a spectacular deer at SCHC than I have in all the other
leases I have spent big money on! David you are a first class
Southern gentleman and I appreciate you working with me when I
fell and broke my collar bone - I am a client for life, I hope
to see you soon, God bless and keep you all safe and prosperous!
- Daniel
Jeff K. (Franklin, NC)
2011 Hunt Season
David, Just wanted to drop a line to let you know you should
have my check by now for my hunt this year 11/3-5/2011. I am
once again looking forward to spending time in the woods at
South Country Hunt Club. I often tell people about meeting you
at the gun show in Atlanta back in 2005 and how that chance
meeting led to 5 years of quality hunts with you in SCHC. Having
hunted with you for five trips and taking game on 4 of the 5
trips is amazing to say the least. Of course, my most memorable
would have to be the 16" spread 8 point. Seeing deer on each of
the five sittings on that hunt is outstanding to say the least,
but when three of sittings include seeing bucks , I think that
is extraordinary. Of course, when I took that great 8 point buck
on the first morning of the hunt, well how do you top that? I
have hunted with other outfits and can honestly say no one works
harder to make sure their hunters are taken care of and have a
safe, quality hunt than you do Dave. I greatly appreciate the
fact that you and I see eye to eye on quality deer management.
My support of your efforts has, as you know, included passing up
killing deer that didn't meet your reasonable antler
restrictions and even included passing up another great 8 point
last year because he just wasn't bigger than the one I took the
previous year. Having seen numerous deer on every trip and being
able to assess and choose which deer to harvest is testimony to
your hard work and philosophy of quality deer management on your
property. I can not thank you enough for the consistent quality
of stands, game, lodging, food and atmosphere. There are many
places I can hunt, but I can truthfully say you are always my
first choice. Thanks again Dave and I am counting the days till
November.
Ron W. (Dunnellon, FL)
2011 Hunt Season
I won a hunting trip to SCHC on isportsmen.com (http://www.isportsmen.com).
It was a chance I don't get very often so I was excited to get
there. I met David and Pat when I arrived. We went hunting the
next day, I seen a lot of deer in the three days I hunted and I
got a 165 pound 8 pointer. The only problem I had was I couldn't
figure out if I liked sitting in my stand or getting back to the
camp to eat Pat's cooking, thanks for the memories and the good
food.
Gregory G. (Lutz, FL)
2011 Hunt Season
Dear David,
Simply put, Grant and I had a great time.
As you know, this was Grant’s first deer hunt. We hunted
together morning and evening for three days and saw deer on five
of the six hunts. Further we saw turkey on three of the hunts.
Grant is looking forward to a spring gobbler hunt. While the
only trophy buck Grant saw did not present itself long enough
for Grant to get a shot off, he did learned he had to be at the
ready at all times while in the stand. Speaking of which your
stands are great for a Dad (or Mom) to hunt with his son (or
daughter.) I was especially pleased at how sturdy your sixteen
foot stand felt even with my extra weight.Hunting is why we came
to SCHC, but its not the only reason we will return. The rooms
you provided were clean and spacious offering private bath and
toilet with each room. The home cooked meals by Pat were
excellent. I truly have never seen Grant eat seconds at every
meal. But the topping on the cake was the jovial atmosphere at
camp in between hunting where everybody, hunters and hosts,
alike, had a great time relaying stories of previous hunting and
other life experiences to the delight of all.
David A. (Tamarac, FL)
2011 Hunt Season
From the great cooking (I think I gained a few pounds even while
training to stay warm on mornings below freezing) to the
hospitality SCHC was great. I was only able to get a doe but it
wasn't for a lack of effort from David. I wasn't able to
schedule a hunt until December because of work and after three
months of hunting pressure a lack of day light activity was to
be expected. If the weather cooperates the food plots should be
in good shape by next fall. Also, if anyone is looking for a
place with a healthy turkey population contact David and
schedule a spring hunt... I saw over a dozen turkeys each day