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This is my second remarkable service/success experience with Timberland Outfitters... somewhere in the CWT history is a story from me when Jake from TLO came to my rescue in 5B-N on a moment's notice when I shot off a flare to CWT. Jake provided OUTSTANDING guide service- so I sought their help on my late archery bull tag in Unit 1. Several knowledgeable hunters said I was nuts for putting-in for late Unit 1, and frankly I dont recall requesting that unit or why I did... but GodIsGood and I was blessed with amazing memories, tremendous service and a handsome bull! This time Lance Crowther met me near Springerville shortly before opening day. He had already located a herd to pursue and had several back-up plans ready to execute. A wildcard that complicated an already difficult hunt was a storm that was rapidly approaching. Lance predicted that we would be done [if I my aim was true] by Monday evening. We pursued the herd located the day before without success, but Lance was successfully communicating with the elk - even called in a nice shooter 5x5 bull who wanted company, but winded us before coming into bow range. Lance validated his claim that he can communicate with elk YEAR ROUND, without the rut-factor. He had cows giving away their position, bulls bugling, used horns to entice bulls down to us... he is truly the ELK WHISPERER!!! The storm threw a wrench into our pursuit plans and Lance had his hands full propping up my optimism, but he knew all along that the storm was a blessing because the disruption would scatter the herds - who might otherwise be dormant - THEN they would become mobile looking for companionship after the storm - when he anticipated we would score. He was spot-on right! But during the storm Lance changed up our tactics including hanging a tree stand on a special spring, building a weather-resistant sniper blind on an active wallow, and glassing, GLASSING, AND MORE GLASSING. When we weren't in hot-pursuit, he shared advice, fundamentals and advanced tips on how to close the deal - and what NOT to do, should a bull present himself for a shot. Without that guidance, I doubt I would have harvested my bull! Lance and Timberland Outfitters definitely goes beyond GUIDE with GUIDance! This is my fifth "guide" investment among 3 different service providers - I can say with GREAT confidence, if you want to fill your tag, make a memory, grow as a hunter - call Lance and go with Timberland!!!