Hey Amanda and Richard - Thanks for a great time on our
recent father and son hunt at Amanda Lake. Everything was extremely well
organized, the food was great and we saw lots of caribou. You also placed us in
a camp with a group of 6 other really nice hunters from Indiana and Illinois
and all 8 of us filled our tags. Doug, Betty and Nathan (aka 'bubbles') - your
newfie folks were great and Betty can cook for me anytime! I hope you can keep
them coming back - as they are good pr for your operation. Living in Mi and
near Canada we got a kick out of Nathans "bubbles" nickname from the
Trailer Park Boys show. The food and company were excellent. Ben and I liked
the fact that Doug and Nathan would help guide if needed, but allowed our group
to hunt without someone looking over our shoulder every minute. All 8 of us
liked the independence and besides,we kept them busy hauling out caribou all
around the lake. The scenery was spectacular!!! especially with a little snow.
For the two 60 yr-olds in camp the terrain was really pretty easy to navigate
as once on top the ridges the walking was pretty good. Doug and Nathan also
helped by dropping us off down the lake a ways. All in all a good trip and hope
to come back again, Thanks!!!
-Joseph Rook, MI
Jack Hume Adventures is the best outfitter I have ever dealt with and I would use them again in a flash. Richard and Amanda run a tight ship and have everything planned perfectly. They're the best!
-Brian Bower, OH
My experience with Jack Hume Adventures
About seven years ago, I was doing an excavation job at a hunting camp in my home town in northern New Hampshire for Jerome Robinson, long-time Field and Stream magazine writer. I asked him, given his vast experience, what hunt he would recommend for a blue-collar guy with a young family, not a lot of money, and a strong desire to hunt something beyond whitetails in my native New Hampshire. Without hesitation he said caribou, specifically with Jack Hume Adventures. I immediately contacted Richard Hume and began planning a hunt. In September of 2004, five friends and I had a great experience hunting with JHA. At that time I vowed to return some day along with my three sons.
A year or so after my first trip, I began to research the possibility of a second trip. After several months of emails full of questions and answers between me and Richard Hume, in February of 2006 I booked a hunt for August of 2009 for me and my three sons (who are now 17, 16, and 14). I really wanted to make this trip before they were off to college, careers, and families, when it will probably be nearly impossible for all four of us to get together for a week-long vacation. Over the ensuing three and a half years, I flooded Richard and Amanda with countless emails, all of which were answered promptly and with extreme patience and friendliness. When I had an critical issue come up just a month before our long-planned trip, they both bent over backwards to help me resolve it and make it possible for us to make the trip.
Since my first trip in 2004, JHA changed some of its methods. Now Amanda greets their hunters in Montreal, a much smoother and more efficient procedure than before, when we were met later in Schefferville. It was also extremely convenient not having to worry about our baggage between Montreal and camp.
In Montreal we met the two other hunters who would share camp with us. I was initially concerned about being in crowded and possibly unfavorable conditions with two total strangers for a week. My worries were unfounded. Both turned out to be very friendly, nice, and good guys with whom to spend a week hunting.
While everything is dependent upon the weather, JHA makes every effort to get hunters into the camps as quickly as possible. Our group happened to be the in the furthest camp from the Squaw Lake base, so we were the last to leave. We were still at camp by about 3:40 PM, with enough time for a short hunt before supper.
In Montreal Amanda had warned us that the caribou had not been cooperating and that JHA had rented a camp in Labrador from another outfitter, where there were caribou. They had never used that camp, and Amanda apologized in advance that it probably would not be up to JHA standards. We six hunters just wanted to be in the caribou and weren’t overly concerned about the quality of the camp. In fact, after the talk with Amanda, I don’t think any of us expected much. We were very pleasantly surprised to find a large, comfortable, two-story wooden camp with oil heat.
The three guides assigned to us were very friendly and acted as though they were actually happy to have us there. Before the trip, one of my concerns was that my teenage sons would not be treated at the same level (by guides as well as other hunters) as adult clients. Nothing could have been further from the truth. In particular, one of the guides, a young rookie named Jimmy, took to my sons immediately, as they did to him. When one of the guides had an emergency and left camp abruptly, the other two guides pitched right in to make up for the loss.
The food was plentiful and excellent, and Odette, our cook, made sure we were all satisfied with the selection. She was always offering us more.
We were fortunate to hit the caribou migration and saw, on average, about a hundred animals daily. However, if that were not the case, JHA would not hesitate to move hunters to more productive camps, as they did for other groups during our week there.
When you are at the mercy of the weather and migrating animals, as you definitely are on any caribou hunt, things can go wrong very quickly and without warning. That’s just a fact. JHA does everything in its power to minimize these circumstances and to promptly address them to the benefit and satisfaction of its clients.
I cannot say enough about Richard and Amanda Hume and their operation. I am more than satisfied with my experiences with them and recommend them without reservation.
This recent trip was truly a “trip of a lifetime” and was worth every penny. My boys and I will always treasure our trophies, photographs, and especially memories of that wonderful week we spent together at caribou camp. I look forward to returning some day for another caribou hunt, hopefully with my sons and eventually my grandchildren. There is no question in my mind that when that day arrives, I will be hunting with Jack Hume Adventures.
Warren Chase
Pittsburg, NH
Richard & Amanda
I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful hunt at Jack HumeAdventures everyone that I show our pictures to turn green immediately. Steve and Loraine took great care of us, tell Loraine to ease up a little on poor Steve. Once again Thank You very much.
-Mark Bradley, MO
Amanda/Richard,
I wanted to thank you for the trip of a lifetime. You and your staff exceeded all of my expectations even with the "rough camp" we hunted out of in Labrador. The guides (Jimmy and Alfred) went out of their way to make us comfortable and put us on the game. If it were not for them I'm sure my hunt would not have been as successful as it was. Jimmy put me on the bear I harvested andAlfred gave me strict instructions "to stay put and wait for a big bull to come between these two small lakes". Sure enough, after several small bulls and cows came by the attached bull showed himself. Feel free to share my name and contact info with anyone interested in hunting with you in the future.
My son turns 12 in 2012 and I'm planning on bringing him up for a hunt/adventure.
Sincerely,
-Dan Carter, VA
Richard and Amanda,
Let me just say how much we enjoyed the hunt, it was the best one we have been on with you all. Alfred, Jimmy and Teresa were great and it was good to see them again. We appreciate your efforts, as always, to make these hunts as good as possible. In my case, I am having the whole head mount done by the taxidermist there in Montreal, I got the biggest one I have ever seen on any of the hunts I have been on with you all. If you ever need to send a recommendation to anyone, feel free to use my name, I think you have a superb operation and it is a privilege to go with you.
-Ed Valentine, SC
2008
Richard and Amanda....Thanx again for another awesome hunt.....it was my
4th one and it seems like it only gets better every time, your new
system was great, we were in camp in no time at all and in less than an
hour we were into caribou....first class all the way.....and the
food.....man, I ate my share.....Odette if you happen to read
this....you're the best!!!!.....I'll be rebooking soon....Jeff Lytie
Richard:
Thanks for a great hunt! We have been telling stories and showing pictures of our hunt to everyone
we know ever since we got back. Jack Hume Adventures provided
everything as promised. It must be a nightmare at times to run an
outfitter business in the unpredictable and remote sub arctic tundra
but Jack Hume Adventures does a great job making sure everything is in
place to deliver a great hunting experience. On our hunt we didn’t
experience the famous Quebec caribou migration of hundreds of caribou
crossing the tundra but the caribou we did see and harvested were very
high quality. We ended up with our four bulls and we now have three of
those caribou at the taxidermist. This was our first caribou hunt and
we each shot trophy caliber bulls that will be hard for us to ever top
with a better caribou. Attached are a few pictures from our hunt.
Benson, MN
Wayne Krosch – Vernon Center, MN
I
just returned from my hunt with Jack Hume Adventures. I wanted to let
you know that this was without a doubt the best hunt I have ever been
on. The company name is correct because this is much more than a hunt
it is truly an "adventure". From the initial meeting with Amanda in
Montreal to the return the logistics were seemless and we were kept
well informed. Everyone was professional and delivered what was
promised. The hunt itself was outstanding with many animals sighted and
everyone either harvesting a caribou or having the oppurtunity. After
tagging out I experienced the single best day of fishing I have ever
had in my life. The guides and cook made our stay comfortable and
enjoyable. I hope that my "Once in a lifetime hunt" will turn out to be
my first hunt with you but not my last. Thanks again for memories that
will last a lifetime.
Ed LaRue - NJ
2007
Richard,
Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime. You and your staff run a 1st class operation. Please give my best to Al and Theresa they were without a doubt “top notch”. Alfred a great guide and Theresa a wonderful cook. I would also like to thank you for booking me with 5 of the best sportsmen I have ever hunted with. There was never a question of who did what. If one of us seen something needed to be done we just did it with no remarks. Great bunch of men. Like I said great food, great flight, great guide and a trip of a lifetime.
I will recommend your company to everyone I talk to about hunting caribou….
Nick Marino
Richard,
I have hunted with outfitters in the Northwest Territories, BC, Western US, Maine and as far away as Africa. In 2006 I had a Great Plains game hunt in Namibia, where I killed nine species of trophy African game. Until this last season, I considered Africa my greatest hunt ever. But now, after hunting Caribou in Quebec, I have to thank you, Richard, and Amanda, Lynda and the whole crew at Jack Hume Adventures, for making this the best overall adventure for me! We were in a true wilderness camp with few amenities, but you put us into the Caribou and gave us the chance to really hunt, 100% fair chase. Being able to stalk a big, wild, bedded bull, alone, in open tundra and take him at under 200 yards ranks as my greatest big game kill yet. My other bull at 275 yards in a snow and sleet storm was fantastic as well. Without your foresight and planning, those opportunities would never have been possible. You are the best communicators I have ever worked with, and you always told the truth to us. When you gave us a choice of going to a "rough camp" and being into the bulls, we took your advice and were we ever glad we did! Thanks again, and thanks for having the confidence in us to be able to handle the tough conditions. It was a blast all around!
Abe Getty
Hi Richard,
I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our hunt with Bernie and Josie the week of September 24, 2007. This was my second trip with Jack Hume Association and I was so impressed with your efforts to ensure we had successful hunts. On both hunts you placed us at camps with plenty of Caribou to choose from, even moved us to make sure. Both of my hunts have memories that will be with me forever but my hunt in 2007 was the most memorable. I took my grandson, Tyler on this hunt; he had his 14th birthday while we were there. He had a great time and shot one of the biggest caribous at that camp for the year. There were six of us and we all shot 2 bulls (nice bulls).
The people you have working for you are enjoyable to be with know how to do there jobs well and represent J.H.A. as a high quality operation. You all should be very proud. If and when I go on another Caribou hunt I would not even consider going with anyone but Jack Hume Association.
Thanks again for both trips,
James L. Hall
Gray, Maine
Richard
It was a very good hunt and great experience. Al was an excellent guide and terresa a good cook. The entire experience was great. I would recommend this hunt to anyone who has not had the opportunity to do it. I will probably be coming back when i get a grandchild big enough to come and enjoy it. The oldest are only 10 yrs. Old now.
Ronnie seaton
180 longview dr.
Camden, tn 38320
Dear Richard,
Just wanted to drop a line and say thanks to everyone at JHA for an unbelievable hunting experience! Not often in life does an advertisement meet my expectations, however, your trip was even better than I had expected. Each member of my hunting party tagged out on two bulls which didn't seem likely at the beginning of the trip due to the late migration. However, you did an incredible job in noticing this and relocating us to another location which permitted us to tag out. Thanks again for an incredible hunting experience. I am already looking forward to booking another trip with you! I have enclosed a picture of myself with my second bull.
Sincerely,
Mike Zancofsky
Richard -
Here are my favorite two pictures. The first is my son with a really nice bull he took with a rifle. The second is a bull I took with a bow. We had a truly wonderful trip at Lake McCabe - please feel free to use us as references. Hope to see you again in the future.
Thank you,
Bob
If you are serious about traveling to northern Quebec’ for big Caribou bulls there is only one choice in my mind, Jack Hume Adventures. They provide all the tools needed to make your hunt a true success. JHA guides are some of the very best within the region, their food is excellent and the camp locations are time tested to be in the heart of the Caribou migrations. Simply put…they go beyond the call of duty to provide a fair chase world class hunting experience. I been twice and I am looking forward to my next trip.
Bill Rivas
Wild Outdoor Adventures Television
Being my first hunting trip outside my hometown, I really didn’t know what to expect. But a wonderful opportunity came up to hunt Quebec/Labrador Caribou in North Quebec with Jack Hume Adventures and they did not disappoint. The Quebec country is beautiful and is as far as your eyes can see. The food, the guides and all the people for Jack Hume Adventures were top class. If you are looking for an unforgettable and challenging adventure you have to look no further. Fortunately I went home with a trophy caribou and memories to last a lifetime. I would like to thank my family and friends who made this venture possible”.
Fransisco Noriega from Laredo, TX
“ Richard,, just wanted to thank you for a awesome hunt. You run a first class operation. See you in 2009”
Thanks
Cesar Faz fromLaredo,TX
Dear Richard and Amanda,
Abe was catching me up on his communication w/you re: the pictures and CD/DVD. We're glad they worked out for you. My husband suggested I send the sunset pictures to the Weather Channel for their Weather Warriors section. They were amazing. What memories we have w/those photo's of one of the most challenging and rewarding hunts I've been on. When on the plane and listening to other hunters complain about their camp...I too am so happy you had the confidence in us to place us where no one had hunted for an adventure and hunt of a lifetime. When they heard our story...they were amazed.
Take care and thanks again.
Bonnie
2006
Dear Richard,
I wanted to let you know i had a wonerful time. I enjoyed myself more than you could believe. The caribou were scarce that week but everything else from the food to your help was great. I would recemmond your trip to anyone.
Thank you for a trip of a lifetime.
Mike Gordon
Dear Richard,
Just a quick note to thank you for having us at Jack Hume Adventures. We all tagged out on great bulls while having the time of our lives. The guides were tremendous and the cooking in camp was excellant! And, most of all, there was no shortage of big bulls! The fishing...don't get me started. Jack Hume Adventures has got to be the best damn hunt there is, period. Team Outdoor Dreams is looking forward to coming back soon.
Tell everyone, "thank you" for us.
Take care,
Danny Leonard
Executive Producer and Host
Team Outdoor Dreams
www.outdoordreams.net
Richard,
Just a note to let you know that the hunt we had in lat August was the greatest of my life. Sometimes then you book an unknown hunt, and we did our home work, you don't really know how it is all going to work out. Everyone on your staff is to be congratulated on performing above our expectations. The accomodations were great, the food was unbelieveable all the way to the Blue Berry cake on the last nite and our guide, Brian was the best. I am sending you a couple of pictures for your records. Also, I wanted to let you know that we are putting our 2007 catalog and will be not only putting several pictures in it from the hunt but I am working on putting at least the Jack Hume logo for all to see. Last year we sent out over 10,000 copies to dealers and end users all over the US, Canada and Europe.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how great of a hunt it was.
Bill Millican Hello
Richard, Amanda, and Lynda,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for a wonderful hunting experience and share this picture with you from my JHA trip. All in camp with me tagged out with 2 caribou. I only tagged one caribou, but mine was the largest taken and I also was fortunate enough to take this black bear which measured 7 feet from nose to tail.
Thanks again,
Ted Ward
Hi Richard & Amanda,
I can't beleive we been back a week all ready. Here are some of are picture's we took. These is my frist bull I took with my bow what a great time My name is Scott Zacharyasz I will send you more pictures of my cousin with is great bull he took with is bow also. His name is Ken Bruder We were with my too buddy's Keith Apffel & Dan Delany too rifle hunter's.Who also took two great bulls a pieces.I can't say enough about your operation. But who can make or break you is your guide and I have to tell you your guide Jimmy makes you million times over. Jimmy knows how to handle everyone a little different, What a great time we hade with him. Right when we got off the plane he told us his rule around camp. And then said let go hunting and have a good time and that what we did all week long. I could'nt believe how hard he can work. You are very lucky too have someone like him working for you.And I have to thank you for letting us hunting with Jimmy. I will send more picture to you my computer only seem to handle five at time. Thank again and I how to see you again some day. Tell Jimmy we said hi and when you see him tell him too look under his stool at lake Harold.
Scott Zacharyasz
To all the good people at JHA who were involved with our trip, THANK YOU!
We have just returned from another great safe hunting experience. My party of 6 hunters took 12 mature bulls hunting with Jimmy at Harolds lake. Once again each of you made us feel the center of your attention.
Gary Dahl
Dear Richard and all,
Kurt and I had a super hunt. The guides and cook were outstanding and the other hunters most cordial. Enclosed are some "Braggin' pictures." Feel free to use them as you see fit. Regards,
Bob Stogdill
Just a note of sincere thanks for a well planned adventure. Everything exceeded my expectations from the guides, the meals, and the accomadations. I had a great time, one of my best trips ever, and plan to book again.
Ron Lorman
McCabe 2006
Dear Richard & Amanda,
This was my first experience with your company and I was greatly impressed!!! Thank you and your fine staff for a job well done. Steve & Lorraine were the best!! They were genuinely concerned about our satisfaction. The food and the service were "FIVE STAR". Steve made sure he was available to help at any time and he did!
Our camp(Lake Corsolles) is the most wild and beautiful terrain I have ever experienced. It was a "True Adventure" and we will remember it for a long time.
We all will highly recommend you and your company to any of our friends for a once in a "lifetime experience".
The good Lord willing we all plan to come back again!
How did the five bow hunters do that went in behind us on the 9/5/06?
Thank you again!!
Hope to see you in Harrisburg.
Bill Owens
New Hampshire. Without hesitation he said caribou, specifically with Jack Hume Adventures. I immediately contacted Richard Hume and began planning a hunt. In September of 2004, five friends and I had a great experience hunting with JHA. At that time I vowed to return some day along with my three sons. 
Alfred gave me strict instructions "to stay put and wait for a big bull to come between these two small lakes". Sure enough, after several small bulls and cows came by the attached bull showed himself. Feel free to share my name and contact info with anyone interested in hunting with you in the future.
my
4th one and it seems like it only gets better every time, your new
system was great, we were in camp in no time at all and in less than an
hour we were into caribou....first class all the way.....and the
food.....man, I ate my share.....Odette if you happen to read
this....you're the best!!!!.....I'll be rebooking soon....Jeff Lytie
everyone
we know ever since we got back. Jack Hume Adventures provided
everything as promised. It must be a nightmare at times to run an
outfitter business in the unpredictable and remote sub arctic tundra
but Jack Hume Adventures does a great job making sure everything is in
place to deliver a great hunting experience. On our hunt we didn’t
experience the famous Quebec caribou migration of hundreds of caribou
crossing the tundra but the caribou we did see and harvested were very
high quality. We ended up with our four bulls and we now have three of
those caribou at the taxidermist. This was our first caribou hunt and
we each shot trophy caliber bulls that will be hard for us to ever top
with a better caribou. Attached are a few pictures from our hunt.
