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TESTIMONIALS & REFERENCES

Detective Kevin Smith, Indiana State Police, Spring 2009
I have been hunting all over the United States and Canada since I was 9 years old.  I have used guide services all over North America and had experiences from first class to absolute con artists.  I am now 44 and have 2 daughters who both hunt.  My oldest just turned 15 and about a year ago I asked her where she wanted to go hunting this year.  She has been out west with me as her guide and taken some good animals.  I am pleasantly surprised to hear her say that she wanted to go bear hunting.  Having hunted black bears in 3 different provinces of Canada I did more research than I have ever done to find the right outfitter.  It would be heartbreaking to take your daughter on her first bear hunt only to find out the outfitter has misrepresented himself.  I chose Keith Cote and Sportsman’s Price Outfitters LLC.  It was the best decision I ever made.  Keith had a 5 star camp, great guides and was hunting in a very good area.  His whole staff treated us like family.  My daughter took a nice 175lb boar on the first night with dad watching.  I don’t know if I’ve ever been so proud.  Keith and his staff will always have a place in my heart for making such a special memory happen.  My daughter asked me on the way back to the camp “Can we come back next year?”  I intend on returning in 2010 for another great hunt.  Keith provides very personal service, he tells you the truth and knows his business as well as any guide I have ever had in 34 years of hunting.  I am anxious to take my younger daughter to Keith’s in a few years.

Ed Miller, Pennsylvania, Fall 2007
I have hunted from Africa to Texas with many outfitters, when I found out I drew a Maine non-resident moose tag the work began.  I researched outfitters and had outfitters call me day and night.  I wanted a guide that knew area three well, after hearing about Keith I called his references and booked my hunt with him.  When my wife and I arrived we immediately felt like family, it was evident that Keith had done pre-season scouting and put in hours of work prior to our arrival.  I took a bull of a lifetime with Keith.  He is the finest outfitter I have hunted with.  Hunting isn’t always about the pull of the trigger or the harvest of the game but the memories that I endeavor to keep close to my heart that I can reflect on from time to time.  Thanks Keith for the moose hunt of a lifetime and the memories that I’ll pull out from time-to-time.

Don H. Lester, Esq., Florida, Spring 2009
My first hunt with Keith Cote and Sportsman’s Pride Outfitters LLC was a 2009 spring bear hunt in new Brunswick.  I will be booking another spring hunt with Keith next year.  I was thoroughly impressed with Keith’s knowledge, attention to detail, and passion for hunting.  His guides are friendly and helpful.  Meals are prepared by a French Canadian woman who is an excellent cook.  Plan to put on some weight during this hunt.  On the first day of the hunt seven hunters saw a total of twenty bears.  If you hunt with Keith, you will definitely see bears.  I filled my tag after one hour and fifteen minutes on the first day.  I would wholeheartedly recommend Keith to anyone interested in bear hunting.  Anyone with any questions should feel free to call me at 904-396-9640.

Rob Gaydosh, Fall 2008
Outstanding! Outstanding! Outstanding!  Need I say more.  I have been on several guided hunts and worked as a guide myself.  Your outfit is truly one of the best.  You told the truth about bears and bear hunting.  We saw plenty of bears! (Even shot a few).  Your guides Pete and Kevin were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful.  I had a real nice time.  The group we were with was a lot of fun.  Thanks for the great hunt and I’m going to try to budget it again soon.

JR Gunter
"I have hunted with Keith Cote @ Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC two times. On the first trip I killed a bear the first day. On the second trip I waited for a larger bear and killed it on the third day. I saw bears every time I sat on a stand. On the first trip I sat on several stands with my video camera and filmed bears each day. The camp is great and the food is fabulous. All the guides and the cooks are wonderful! I plan to hunt with Keith every year as long as he will allow."

George Pinkham, DVM
"My first hunt with Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC was in the fall of 2002.  I hunted in Maine and on my first Tuesday night, I connected with a P&Y boar that dressed out at 307 pounds.  I have returned every spring and fall since, hunting either side of the St. Johns River.  I have not only seen bears on every hunt, I have also had shot opportunities every week I've hunted as well. 

In addition, I suggested Keith's camp to nine hunting friends who will have hunted a total of twenty-six hunts with Keith, as of spring 2007.  And I've hunted two or more times with six different hunters that I met while hunting with Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC.  Including me, that's sixteen hunters who have hunted more than sixty times with Keith."

Ike Wright
"I have been an avid hunter of nearly all North American small and big game species, and have had exposure to many different camp sites and outfitters. I have to say that the operation that Keith Cote w/ Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC is the best I have had the opportunity to hunt with. He and his staff do not cut corners for safety and do not stop to offer a memorable successful hunt. After 30 years of hunting, I have finally found an outfitter/guide that will tell you the truth with no hidden agendas. I would highly recommend Keith Cote's operation to anyone who is looking for one of the greatest opportunities to enjoy the North Country and harvest a black bear. When I go bear hunting I go with Keith! Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to hear first hand the experiences I have had with Keith. 434-286-2656."

George Gaspa
"Fall of 2009 will make my 7th hunt with Keith! I've bear hunted 17 years with four different outfitters -- Keith is the best outfitter I've hunted with. I highly recommend hunting with Keith at Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC. He also runs a great taxidermy shop."

Don French, Leonardtown, Maryland 
"The spring of 2007 will be my fourth hunt with Keith and his staff in New Brunswick.  Keith will do whatever it takes to make your hunting trip memorable.  He has excellent guides and personal attention is the norm.  The food is outstanding.  Sportsman's Pride Outfitters LLC is highly recommended."

Mark Tedesco, Waterbury Connecticut
“I have hunted bears all over North America, mostly in Alberta and other provinces. Keith and his staff put out more bait and provide more personal attention than any other camp I have been in.”

Jim Orth
"I just wanted to drop you a line and again thank you for a great hunt.even though I didn't get a bear just seeing (9) bear in only five days was unbelievable. There are some bruiser's out there. On the last night that sow was a giant, I still can't get over her and the (3) cubs.   Well again thanks.  I'll be back in the spring and my friends can't wait to come up with me. "

Dave Cartright, Ohio
Thanks for the last 2 trips you have provided me. You have set me up with the best hunting I have ever done in my life. 2 Pope and Young bears in 2 trips is AWESOME! I hope to be up there soon and all is well. You run a kickass operation and I wish you well. Thanks again.

Robert Shearer
"My son's first bear hunt and a great one at that. Keith, the camp, his staff, the food and the hunters gave us a week to remember. Great father/son hunt and Keith went out of his way to accommodate all his hunters. Definitely will be back. Check this hunt out everyone. Life is short, but then again, so is Keith!"

Jim Summers  -  Worthington, West Virginia
The fall of 2005 will make my fourth trip to Maine and New Brunswick to hunt with Keith and his people the service is great the bears are plentiful, the food in New Brunswick this spring was fantastic. I saw 9 bears this spring, five in one evening. "Four trips to the same outfitter says it all."

Various other hunters state that food and accommodations are the best they have ever seen (bar none).

References: *several trips

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