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Hunter - Greg Cooper
From - New York
Username - BowmanCoop
Date of Hunt - June 2010
Weapon - Compound Bow
Hunt Type - Guided
Personal Guide - John Fasquel

"This was a hunt that i will remember forever. John is a great guy and does his best to put you on the bears and make camp feel like home. Truly an enjoyable experience and even though we only got 2 out of 3 bears we are already booked to go back next year. The food was great but the hospitality is what made the hunt memorable. I look forward to returning next spring.

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From: Corey McKenzie
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 9:38 PM
Subject: Great Week

John,
Once again Marty and I had an outstanding time at your lodge, as this was our second trip (with more to come). The fact that we were both successful was the icing on the cake! Your hospitality, great sense of humor and terrific knowledge/experience as a bear guide is second to none. Having said that, you often say that you learn more and more about bear hunting every day and your methods continue to evolve. No doubt your "outside the box" thinking made my trip a success as I bagged a 235 pound bruin at 1155 am on the third day of the hunt. How many guides would suggest that a hunter go out to the stand between breakfast and lunch?

Also, with four hunters in camp, your son-in-law Jeremy was once again an outstanding assistant which continues to make your operation a tremendous success. I think you have an excellent future guide in the making. And finally the food.....wow! I know I gained at least 10 pounds in the week. While you do all the cooking, we all know who does the leg work, ha ha (Thanks Mrs. Fasquel)!!

Thanks again for a wonderful experience and a much needed break from the daily stress of the job! Please feel free to use me as a reference any time.

Corey McKenzie
Baltimore, MD

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From: Chris Sporck
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:09 PM
Subject: I'm coming back for more

John,

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for the wonderful time you showed us in May. I’m still so excited about getting my first bear. But, there is more to thank you for. After getting my bear, on only the second day, you continued to educate me on the tactics of bear hunting, and a little trapping too. I felt a little guilty tapping into your knowledge of the sport, while eating all that great food and your wife’s fantastic desserts. Thanks for all the time you spent reading the bear habits and working the sites, it’s no wonder I was successful. I’m still a little sore about you kicking my butt in Cribbage, but I’m coming back in May and I’ll be ready for some revenge. You are a true gentleman, but I would expect nothing less from a Canadian Mountie.

It was my honor to meet you,

Chris Sporck
Bend, Oregon

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July 2009

John,

I would like to take this time to thank you and Jeremy for a fine time we (my two nephews) had at John’s Paradise. Even though I was the only one that got a bear (that’s hunting), we all were pleased with the way you moved us to different active bait sites in an effort for us to get a bear. Your facility there is a top notch operation. It was just like you advertised – with no short cuts. I truly would refer your outfitting service to anyone who is looking for a great hunting experience with a quality service. We plan to return to John’s Paradise for another great hunting experience.

Thanks Again
James Norman
Silver Spring, Md.

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May 2009
From: William Magagna
Pennsylvania

This was the third year booking with John, and I have been successful every year, and we are already booked again for 2010. It just gets better every year with John. This year we saw bear every night on stand, sometimes several bears with the action starting hours before dark. In fact, saw one nice boar that I passed 10 minutes after John left me at the site! Since we had taken bears every year with John, my hunting buddy and I passed on bears all week long looking for the more mature boars, lost count but we saw well over 20 bears in 5 days. On the last night we both harvested quality boars 5 minutes apart even though we were almost 25 miles from each other.

John has a small, quality, operation, and he runs a very tight ship all the way around. We were the only two in camp. (a 2X1 hunt) This I like the most since I do not enjoy being in camp with 20 guys and 5 guides. Just not what I'm looking for. The week is relaxing, very low pressure, and John does the advance work, has access to truly untapped bear numbers and established sites that produce. His equipment is impeccably maintained and of excellent quality. He books low numbers a year, and as long as he continues to cater to just a few hunters a season, the quality will continue to come up. John hints at retirement in 2 years... not if we can help it!

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John's response---- Thanks Bill for the most favourable comments. It has been another good spring bear hunt at John's Paradise with a 66% success rate and I credit the success with staying with small groups of hunters. I look forward to Bill and his friend John returning for another hunt next year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 2008

Dear John,

Thanks for having us. Brian and I both had a great time. I appreciate your uncompromising committment to doing things the right way. Everything was first class including the food, accommodations, ATVs, baits, stands, and your hospitality.

What surprised me the most(and it was a pleasant surprise) was the number of baits you had and the amount of land you had access to. You own 500 acres, but you must have access to thousands of acres.

It's obvious that you love what you do, and you are very good at it. We both got our bear and we look forward to coming back.

Neil CLARRIDGE
Pittsylvania County, Virginia

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Marty SMITH of Maryland, USA hunted bear at John's Paradise in May, 2008 and writes;

This bear hunt was the best I have ever been on, and I have been on a few. John goes out of his way to make sure you are well fed and comfortable. He has a modern lodge and baits that are hit nightly. We saw bear every night and I am definitely going back next spring to get another bear.

Marty
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Letter from a happy fall bear hunter, they(3) bagged two bear and wounded another.

Hi John !

Finally some time to get a note of gratitude out to you and your wife for the deserts! I can't even begin to tell you how gratifing our hunt was, from the meals, to the chats, to the hunts. It was more than any of us expected! I gave your name out to a couple of people, I don't know if they contacted you or not. I see your booked for next year already, PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU START BOOKING FOR 2009, I'M COMING!!
SAFE HUNTING & TAKE CARE,

--Bill Gaylor
Hinsdale, N.Y.

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Dear John,

I recently realized that my brother Paul and I have been coming to your camp for a decade. We've taken some nice deer over the years and always had a good time. You do every- thing right. The tree stands are comfortable and active. The food and accommodations are first class.

I started this year off with a bang by winning the New Brunswick Moose lottery and fifteen minutes into the season you put me on to a trophy moose. With a live weight of 1050 lbs., 15 points and a 40 inch spread this was one impressive moose. You got that moose out of a bog pretty much by yourself, quickly and efficiently. Your pre-season scouting paid off big time for my brother and me.

Paul and I are now looking forward to deer season. With plenty of meat in the freezer we will try to hold out for one of those 250 lb. monster bucks that hang out on your 500 acres. Thanks for running such a professional operation. We will see you in November.

John & Paul SHERWOOD
Belfast & Falmouth, Maine

ps. John & Paul both tagged out on the first day of their Deer hunt, with John getting an 8 pointer and Paul a 10 pointer that weighted 180 lbs.

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From: John Bashaw
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 6:53 PM
Subject: Hunting Trip

Hi John,

I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work this year. This was one of the best vacations I have had in a long time. My goal was to take my first bear and you made it possible with your dedication to your clients. Although I didn’t shoot a whitetail, the time I set in the stands was relaxing and took me away from my everyday job of listening to everyone else’s problems (911 Dispatcher). I look forward to going back next year. I’ll send you my $540.00 in February.

I brought my bear to the taxidermist and it is going to cost me $600.00 for a shoulder mount. Did anyone have any luck this week for whitetail?

P.S. The “Dump Bear” is still full with all of your outstanding cooking!! My wife needs a few lessons!!

John Bashaw II
Deputy Coordinator- EMS
Franklin County Emergency Services
55 Bare Hill Rd.
Malone, NY 12953

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www.bowsite.com - hunters report & comments - May 2007

John runs a first class, tight ship. He has the bears in his area thanks to a huge provincial park that borders next to his hunting area that is off limits to hunting! John is on top of every aspect of the hunt. I saw several bears and one whopper. Lodge is clean and comfortable with the meals being great. Very limited numbers taken on the hunt, only 4 a week in camp, but only a handful a year actually book. In 2007 I think there were only four for the whole spring season. I am already booked for next year and did so during the hunt before I even harvested a bear. I have several friends fighting it out for the other three spots that week, that want to go along. Thanks for a great hunt John! - William Magagna, Pennsylvania

Hunter's evaluation - I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS OUTFITTER

John's response---- appreciate the comments of Mr. Magagna. While there are no guarantees, I do my best to make their hunt as successful as possible. I just had 3 fall bear hunters at camp and they shot 3 bear, a excellent hunt and some very happy hunters, who are returning in the fall of 2009. I now have 3 weeks booked for the 2008 spring bear hunt, so if interested call now.

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The following letter was written by a satisfied customer,
- the kind of "Dear John" letter we love to receive...

John's Paradise
John Fasquel
14 Carlow Street
Noonan, NB E3A 6Z6

Dear John,

             Thanks again for another great week of hunting. Rarely, in just five days, can a hunter bag a bear, a buck, and still have plenty of time to go partridge hunting. And to think that this is the second year in a row that this has happened to me! Of course this could not be possible if not for all of your hard work.
        I am amazed at your ability to provide us with very comfortable surroundings, great home-cooked meals, and opportunities to see and harvest game. I enjoy knowing I will only be placed in stands that are active, as this has not always been my experience with other outfiffers and guides.
        Also, thank you for providing top of the line ATV's for our use in retrieving downed game, accessing more remote areas, and touring the area once our tags were filled. These invaluable tools further enhanced our hunting experience.
        We are more than happy with all aspects of your outfit and excited about next year. Keep up the good work!

Thank you and see you next year,
Rob Overton
Chesterville, Me

and another successful customer...

John's Paradise
Dear John,

Thank you for another fine New Brunswick adventure. Hunting with you is always a pleasure, one that seems to improve each season. It is hard to believe that this is the seventh year in a row that my brother and I have enjoyed your first class food and accommodations.

Whatever you do, don't change anything, as things could not be better. Having almost 500 acres all to ourselves during deer season is truly paradise. We especially enjoy the freedom to hunt any way we like: whether it's still hunting, rattling, or riding one of your ATV's to a "condo" (our nickname for some of your more comfortable tree stands). The 195 lb. ten point buck that I shot this year, my first non-typical ever, is just icing on the cake.

I really hate writing you letters of recommendation. Your hunts are so special; I would like to keep them a secret. Thanks again and plan on Paul and me hunting with you for as long as you'll let us.

John Sherwood
Belfast, Maine

The following letter was written by a satisfied customer after his FOURTH visit to our Lodge.

"Dear John,

I want to thank you once again for your hard work and wonderful hospitality at your fine lodge.

Our group had a wonderful hunt, as usual, we were very successful as far as bear hunts are concerned. We had seven sightings, three haravested, one missed and only one hunter did not see a bear, it doens't get much better than that.

This was under adverse conditions, extremely windy and heavy rains do not make for a comfortable hunt, yet you were still able to keep these sights active. One can only imagine what the results may have been in good weather conditions.

Your menu is second to none, I know that I gained five pounds in only four days, as usual I had to leave early.

I am looking forward to next spring already, but I am excited about your newly organized winter rabbit hunts. I'm sure that you will do well with that also.

Sincerely,

John Neal
Kingston, Ma USA"

.. and, again, from another satisfied hunter:

I have hunted with John Fasquel for four years now, four Fall deer hunts, plus a Spring bear hunt.

I have taken 3 deer and 1 bear with him. I enjoy having undisturbed and quiet surroundings to hunt in. John is an honest and hard working guide who's first concern is his clients safety and enjoyment. The accommodations are pleasant, the food is good and there has always been a variety of wildlife to enjoy. Deer, bear, partridge and rabbit are often seen. Partridge hunting has been good and fishing is sometimes available. Just walking or 4-wheeling the many trails is pleasant and relaxing. I enjoy how his camp is situated in the center of his property. I think you would too.

Sincerely,
Ed Wurpel
Belgrade Lakes, ME

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