Gerald Sampen, Outdoor Connection Featuring 2 of 23 “With Wings” We Represent

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OUTDOOR CONNECTION

REMEMBER: Outdoor Connection offers fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventures over a large part of the world. We book virtually any size group or party; from a single moose or bear hunter, a family fishing trip, an Alaskan yacht cruise for 10, corporate group trips, incentive trips, conventions and trips to help for fundraising.

We represent over 300 lodges and outfitters for your hunting, fishing, and outdoor pleasure and remember if we represent them we’ve been there. - Gerald A. Sampen (OC Salesman)

By Gerald A. Sampen, O.C. Salesman

World Class Pheasant Hunting (SDH2) Brochure Welcome

This is your chance to experience a hunting experience of a lifetime. We are located just 20 minutes from the Pheasant Capital of the World. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors of South Dakota! You will enjoy hunting pheasant on over 3,000 acres of prime pheasant habitat consisting of CRP (tall prairie grass,) unharvested corn and milo, sloughs, creek bottoms, drainages and shelter belts. We have been accommodating out of state hunters for the past 24 years. We can cater to any size group, whether it be just you, a couple of buddies, or all the way up to corporate hunting groups. Plan your trip today!

What You Can Expect

The hunting season runs from October 15th-December 31st. Hunting hours are from noon to sunset the first week of the season and 10:00am to sunset the remainder of the season. We can comfortably accommodate up to 18 hunters at one time. Groups of less than twelve will hunt with their own group, but may have other hunters at the lodge. We do not believe in over booking, so you can enjoy your hunting experience to its fullest potential.

“I would like to take a moment and say thanks for one of the most unforgettable hunts I have ever experienced. I’ve heard it said that seeing is believing, and so it was. I’ve never seen so many pheasants in one place in all my life! Truly, it is God’s country.

Again, thank you for your gracious hospitality and I look forward to seeing you next year for another great hunt!” Don G., Marshall, TX

Accommodations

Our newer guest lodge is ready for its 7th Fall of hunting. The first floor has four bedrooms with a vanity and sink in each. Two bathrooms with showers are also located on the first floor. On the second floor you will find the kitchen, dining room, a great room with a fireplace, big screen TV and sofas and chairs to relax in. The great room can be utilized for meetings.

If nature and a nice view is what you’re looking for, try relaxing on the South porch. There is also a recreation room with pool table, poker table, etc. for you to enjoy.

Your Hunting Package Includes...

*Three days of hunting and four nights of lodging. *Sporting Clays Course with 8 stations. *Hot Tub on the North deck. *All home-cooked meals, soft drinks and cold beer after the hunt (you may bring your own choice of liquor.) *Guides and dogs. Kennels are also provided if you wish to bring your own dog. *Transportation to and from the hunting fields. *Cleaning, packaging and freezing of your pheasants. *Airport pickup.

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Sales Rep: Gerald Sampen • 217-376-3873 Agent: Justin Montgomery • 217-871-0524 • jmontgomery@jamig.com www. MontysOutdoorConnection.com

“Thanks for a wonderful time, great hunting and great food. The lodge is the best I’ve ever stayed in. I can’t wait to come back!” Carl, Lawrenceville, GA

Information Packet

They can comfortably accommodate eighteen hunters at a time. Groups of less than twelve will hunt with their own group, but may have other hunters at the lodge. They do not believe in over booking, because this is your hunt of a lifetime and you should enjoy this to the fullest potential.

About Them

Here’s your chance to experience a pheasant hunt of a life time. A great opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors of South Dakota, located just twenty two miles from the pheasant capital of the world. You will enjoy hunting pheasants on over three thousand acres of prime pheasant habitat consisting of CRP (tall prairie grass), unharvested corn and milo, sloughs, creek bottoms, drainages, and shelter belts.

They have been accommodating out of state hunters for the past twenty five years. We cater to any size group, whether it be you, a couple of your buddies, or all the way up to corporate hunting groups. Their guest lodge was built in the summer of 1999, it will house 18 hunters.

You will be able to hunt wild birds on over 3,000 acres of habitat. The season is from October 18 to January, hunting hours will be noon to sunset the first week, 10:00 am to sunset for the rest of the season. A recent addition is the recreation room with a pool table, poker table, cooler, bar for your snacks and beverages.

Your hunting package includes the following:

• Three days of hunting and four nights lodging. • Minimum of 6 hunters, maximum 18 hunters • Sporting Clays Course with 10 stations. • Hot Tub on the north deck. • All home cooked meals, soft drinks and cold beer for after the hunt. (You may bring your own choice of liquor.) • Guides and dogs provided. Kennels provided if you wish to bring your own hunting dogs. • Transportation to and from the hunting fields. • Cleaning, packaging, and freezing of your pheasants. • Airport pick up.

“Ring Necks” Plus Walleyes And More! (SDH6/SDF1) Brochure About Us

This outfitter is a second generation outfitting business that has been providing hunting and fishing services in South Dakota for two decades. They are centrally located on Lake Oahe in South Dakota. This location on the Missouri River provides close proximity to the best walleye fishing and all other species that Lake Oahe has to offer.

South Dakota is also famous for its superb pheasant hunting. SD pheasant numbers have skyrocketed in recent years. The outfitter controls over 8,000 private acres of well-managed, prime pheasant habitat. Twenty plus years of habitat development that focuses on pheasants and other upland game has made this area the place to visit on a person’s SD wild bird hunting adventure. That’s right folks, there are no pen raised birds here.

Fishing Information

In SD, on Lake Oahe, May brings the start of the spring walleye fishing. Following the spawn, the walleyes become very predictable…meaning very hungry. This bite tends to be quite reliable through the middle of August. They not only guide for walleyes on Lake Oahe, but provide opportunities for small mouth bass, white bass, catfish, northern pike, and a variety of others.

With the outfitter’s professional angling experience along with growing up on Lake Oahe, any angler will have a trip to remember. Leave worries at home and come enjoy one of South Dakota’s premiere walleye destinations!

Ice Fishing Information

Ice fishing is definitely, another one of South Dakota’s best kept secrets. Starting around the first of the year, walleyes are in abundance for ice fisherman on Lake Oahe. The outfitter caters to all ice fishing needs. When fishing with them, leave all headaches behind and enjoy the trip. They provide virtually everything, including two 20 foot icehouses with thermostatic heat allowing a comfortable stay. They want this to be a fun, relaxing vacation. They offer two choices of packages: the Do-it-yourself package and the complete package.

Accommodations

The lodge is a specialty resort which caters not only to this outfitter’s hunters and fishermen, but outdoorsmen and women hunting and fishing on their own and families traveling around SD. The lodge has six rooms, each with two full beds and one single bed, and a private bath. There is a game room with poker table, pool table, and dart board. There are three separate sitting areas, one on each floor, each with satellite television. There is a wrap-around deck and a walk-out basement to enjoy the great outdoors and just relax after a day on the waters of Lake Oahe or in the field. Come and enjoy the peace and serenity the SD prairie while hunting or fishing with this summer.

Information Packet - Hunting

They are a second generation outfitting business that has been providing hunting and fishing services in South Dakota for two decades. We are centrally located on Lake Oahe in South Dakota. This location on the Missouri River provides us with close proximity to the best walleye fishing and all other species that Lake Oahe has to offer. South Dakota is also famous for its superb pheasant hunting. South Dakota pheasant numbers have skyrocketed in recent years. We control over 8000 private acres of wellmanaged, prime pheasant habitat. Twenty plus years of habitat development that focuses on pheasants and other upland game has made our area the place to visit on your South Dakota WILD BIRD hunting adventure. That’s right folks there are no pen raised birds here. We offer the best wild bird hunt that South Dakota has to offer!

Meet Chad the owner/operator of this outfitter. Since an early age, Chad has dreamed of two things being a professional fisherman and owning his own hunting and fishing lodge. In 2004, his dreams began to materialize with the construction of his lodge. The dream became reality in 2007 after he was awarded the title of PWT Rookie of the Year. In his first three seasons as a walleye pro, he accumulated 7 top ten awards, numerous money finishes, along with a number one ranking amongst professional walleye anglers in 2008.

Whitetail Deer Hunts

South Dakota is renowned for its deer hunting. And when you come to stay with us, we are surrounded by some of the most abundant public hunting ground that South Dakota has to offer. There are more public walk-in acres in a 30 mile radius, than anywhere else in South Dakota. There are numerous white tail and mule deer in and around Walworth County. On the Do-It-Yourself package, we provide you with the accommodations and meals and then

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Pheasant Hunts

Rooster!!! That is one word that you will here in abundance when you are hunting in South Dakota with this outfitter. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a “real” South Dakota hunting adventure with 100 percent wild birds. This is a true to life, uncanned pheasant hunt….no pen raised birds! Our 8000 private acres of prime, South Dakota pheasant habitat consists of CRP, food plots, managed farm ground, cattail slews, weedy draws and luscious pasture. With the wide variety of habitat, we can accommodate large and small groups. Large numbers of pheasants can be expected, with a chance of harvesting an occasional sharp tail grouse or prairie chicken. We do provide the hunting dogs, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. When on our package, the only expense to you will be your shells, license, and gratuity for guides.

Lodging

This lodge is a specialty resort which caters not only to our guided hunters and fishermen, but outdoorsmen and women hunting and fishing on their own and families traveling around South Dakota visiting the various attractions. It was constructed in the spring of 2004 and overlooks the beautiful South Dakota prairie and is on Lake Oahe. It has six rooms, each with two full beds and one single bed, and a private bath. There is a game room with poker table, pool table, and dart board. There are three separate sitting areas, one on each floor, each with satellite television. There is a wrap-around deck and a walk-out basement to enjoy the great outdoors and just relax after a day on the waters of Lake Oahe or in the field. Come and enjoy the peace and serenity of the South Dakota prairie while staying with us.

Information Packet-Fishing Open Water Fishing

In South Dakota, on Lake Oahe, May brings the start of our spring walleye fishing. Following the spawn, our walleyes become very predictable…meaning very hungry. This bite tends to be quite reliable through the middle of August. You are allowed 4 walleye per day with an 8 fish possession limit. We not only guide for walleyes on Lake Oahe, but provide opportunities for small mouth bass, white bass, catfish, northern pike, and a variety of others. With our professional angling experience your experience will be one to remember. Leave your worries

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is definitely, another one of South Dakota’s best kept secrets. Starting around the first of the year, walleyes are in abundance for ice fisherman on Lake Oahe. We cater to all your ice fishing needs. When fishing with us, leave all your headaches behind and enjoy the trip. We provide you with virtually everything, including two 20 foot icehouses with thermostatic heat allowing you to stay comfortable. We want this to be a fun, relaxing vacation. We offer you two choices of packages: the do it yourself package and the complete package.

Lodging

This lodge is a specialty resort which caters not only to our guided hunters and fishermen, but outdoorsmen and women hunting and fishing on their own and families traveling around South Dakota visiting the various attractions. It was constructed in the spring of 2004 and overlooks the beautiful South Dakota prairie and is located on Lake Oahe. It has six rooms, each with two full beds and one single bed, and a private bath. There is a game room with poker table, pool table, and dart board. There are three separate sitting areas, one on each floor, each with satellite television. There is a wrap-around deck and a walk-out basement to enjoy the great outdoors and just relax after a day on the waters of Lake Oahe or in the field. Come and enjoy the peace and serenity of the South Dakota prairie while staying with us.

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If you are interested in any of the adventures featured in this article or in any of the other adventures that Outdoor Connection offers give us a call. These adventures make excellent gifts for high school and college graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fund raisers and Christmas. TIME TO BOOK NOW! Your Outdoor Connection Salesman: Gerald Sampen • 27 N. Bennett St. Apt. 202 Geneva, IL 60134 • 217-376-3873 Your Outdoor Connection Agent: Justin Montgomery • 217-871-0524 • Email: jmontgomery@jamig.com www.MontysOutdoorConnection.com

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