Phillip Meyer and Brittany
Returning client Phillip Meyer with girlfriend Brittany hooked up on these two nice toms, one measuring 9" while the other measured 10" with 1 3/8" spurs! Both were guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy Ranch.
Date: 04/23/2012
Returning client Phillip Meyer with girlfriend Brittany hooked up on these two nice toms, one measuring 9" while the other measured 10" with 1 3/8" spurs! Both were guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy Ranch.
Pat and Nikos
Nikos Melendy from Marin County made it all the way to Gilroy and didn't let the rain or a sprained wrist stop him from taking his first Tom. Not sure who is more excited, proud Dad Pat, or Nikos! Congratulations Nikos
Date: 03/25/2012
Nikos Melendy from Marin County made it all the way to Gilroy and didn't let the rain or a sprained wrist stop him from taking his first Tom. Not sure who is more excited, proud Dad Pat, or Nikos! Congratulations Nikos
Jason Whitworth
Jason Whitworth was done by 8 AM as this nice 9.5" Tom came cruising into our spread. Jason was guided by Ron Lara of Western Wildlife Adventures on our Soper Wheeler Property. Congrats Jason!
Date: 04/04/2012
Jason Whitworth was done by 8 AM as this nice 9.5" Tom came cruising into our spread. Jason was guided by Ron Lara of Western Wildlife Adventures on our Soper Wheeler Property. Congrats Jason!
Jordan Murdock
Jordan Murdock shows off this nice Tom taken first thing in the morning. This 9.25" Tom was guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property.
Date: 04/04/2012
Jordan Murdock shows off this nice Tom taken first thing in the morning. This 9.25" Tom was guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property.
Matt Albertson
Matt Albertson got to hunt our Soper Wheeler property as part of a donation to the California Department of Fish and Game Hunter Education Classes. Western Wildlife Adventures believes in the future and when F&G called for a donated turkey hunt it was
Date: 05/14/2011
Matt Albertson got to hunt our Soper Wheeler property as part of a donation to the California Department of Fish and Game Hunter Education Classes. Western Wildlife Adventures believes in the future and when F&G called for a donated turkey hunt it was a no brainer! Keep up the good work!
J. Springer
Vice President of the California Deer Association joined guide Ron Lara of Western Wildlife Adventures on our Soper Wheeler property to take this beautiful Tom by 7:30 in the morning! Congratulations on a nice 25 yard shot Jer!
Date: 05/06/2011
Vice President of the California Deer Association joined guide Ron Lara of Western Wildlife Adventures on our Soper Wheeler property to take this beautiful Tom by 7:30 in the morning! Congratulations on a nice 25 yard shot Jer!
Coyote and Tom
Again, here is Jerry with his coyote shot at 7 AM coming into our hen decoy and a nice Tom, taken a half hour later in the same blind with guide Ron Lara. Jerry took a nice 60 yard shot with his Bennelli shotgun with turkey tube and Winchester Turkey load
Date: 05/06/2011
Again, here is Jerry with his coyote shot at 7 AM coming into our hen decoy and a nice Tom, taken a half hour later in the same blind with guide Ron Lara. Jerry took a nice 60 yard shot with his Bennelli shotgun with turkey tube and Winchester Turkey loads to bag the coyote!
Frank Michny
Frank Michny took his first turkey with guide Ron Lara at our Soper Wheeler property. Frank may be hooked as he was breathing rather quickly as the tom came within 25 yards!
Date: 05/05/2011
Frank Michny took his first turkey with guide Ron Lara at our Soper Wheeler property. Frank may be hooked as he was breathing rather quickly as the tom came within 25 yards!
Pepi Agrillo
Western Wildlife Adventure guide, Pepi Agrillo finished up his season with this great 10 3/4" bruiser!
Date: 05/01/2011
Western Wildlife Adventure guide, Pepi Agrillo finished up his season with this great 10 3/4" bruiser!
Clay Fragulia
Guide Clay Fragulia from Sunnyvale, took this nice 10"+ bearded tom on the last day of the season! Congrats on a great tom and a great season Clay.
Date: 05/01/2011
Guide Clay Fragulia from Sunnyvale, took this nice 10"+ bearded tom on the last day of the season! Congrats on a great tom and a great season Clay.
Gabe Garbarino
Hunter Gabe Garbarino took this nice 8" tom while hunting the Soper Wheeler Ranch with friend Ron Lara.
Date: 04/16/2011
Hunter Gabe Garbarino took this nice 8" tom while hunting the Soper Wheeler Ranch with friend Ron Lara.
Mike Gervais
Mike Gervais from Central California hunted with guide Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property harvesting this nice Tom. After having 7 jakes in the decoys for over an hour, Mike smoked this nice 8 1/2" beauty..
Date: 04/07/2011
Mike Gervais from Central California hunted with guide Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property harvesting this nice Tom. After having 7 jakes in the decoys for over an hour, Mike smoked this nice 8 1/2" beauty..
Charlie Cecil
Charlie Cecil came all the way out to California from Ohio to Hunt with guide Ron Lara and collect this nice 10" Tom. Charlie was in Nevada harvesting a nice adult Tom the day before! Charlie wants to harvest from all lower 49 states!
Date: 04/06/2011
Charlie Cecil came all the way out to California from Ohio to Hunt with guide Ron Lara and collect this nice 10" Tom. Charlie was in Nevada harvesting a nice adult Tom the day before! Charlie wants to harvest from all lower 49 states!
Mark Otterlei
Here is Mark Otterlei posing with the two 10" Toms he and his brother Bill took while doing a self guided hunt on Soper Wheeler. A great pair of Toms in the same morning!
Date: 04/06/2011
Here is Mark Otterlei posing with the two 10" Toms he and his brother Bill took while doing a self guided hunt on Soper Wheeler. A great pair of Toms in the same morning!
Bill Otterlei
Soper Wheeler members Bill and Mark Otterlei took these nice spring turkeys with both of the birds making the 10" barrier. Congratulations boys! Bill is pictured here.
Date: 04/06/2011
Soper Wheeler members Bill and Mark Otterlei took these nice spring turkeys with both of the birds making the 10" barrier. Congratulations boys! Bill is pictured here.
Ernie Garcia
Ernie Garcia shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken on the last day of the season. This great bird took over an hour to march up the hill right into the "Pretty Boy" deocy. Guided by Ron Lara.
Date: 06/11/2010
Ernie Garcia shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken on the last day of the season. This great bird took over an hour to march up the hill right into the "Pretty Boy" deocy. Guided by Ron Lara.
Jeff & Ron
Client Jeff Hall (left) shows off his 9 1/2" Tom taken on our Marysville, California property. Jeff was guided by Ron Lara (right), owner of Western Wildlife Adventures.
Date: 04/23/2009
Client Jeff Hall (left) shows off his 9 1/2" Tom taken on our Marysville, California property. Jeff was guided by Ron Lara (right), owner of Western Wildlife Adventures.
Brooke and Phillip
Brooke and Phillip a husband and wife combo experienced a great day in the field, both taking great toms! Both were guided by Ron Lara and harvested their birds from the same blind a few hours apart.
Date: 05/19/2008
Brooke and Phillip a husband and wife combo experienced a great day in the field, both taking great toms! Both were guided by Ron Lara and harvested their birds from the same blind a few hours apart.
Jordan Murdoch
Young Jordan Murdoch displays his nice tom while heading back to the truck. Guided by Clay Fragulia.
Date: 04/07/2010
Young Jordan Murdoch displays his nice tom while heading back to the truck. Guided by Clay Fragulia.
Jennifer Usher
Jennifer Usher shows off her first turkey taken on the Soper Wheeler Property with guide Ron Lara. Boyfriend John Boseman was there to witness the accurate well placed shot.
Date: 03/29/2010
Jennifer Usher shows off her first turkey taken on the Soper Wheeler Property with guide Ron Lara. Boyfriend John Boseman was there to witness the accurate well place shot.
Nice Pair (Trailcam)
Two nice longbeards are captured here on one of my trail cameras.
Date: 09/13/2010
Two nice longbeards are captured here on one of my trail cameras.
Keith Morrison
Keith Morrison enjoyed an unbelievable morning hunting with longtime hunting partner Gerry Langlois where each of these turkey enthusiasts took nice 10 1/2" bearded toms.
Date: 03/29/2010
Keith Morrison enjoyed an unbelievable morning hunting with longtime hunting partner Gerry Langlois where each of these turkey enthusiasts took nice 10 1/2" bearded toms.
Gerry Langlois
Gerry Longlois enjoyed an unbelievable morning hunting with longtime hunting partner Keith Morrison where each of these turkey enthusiasts took nice 10 1/2" bearded toms.
Date: 03/29/2010
Gerry Longlois enjoyed an unbelievable morning hunting with longtime hunting partner Keith Morrison where each of these turkey enthusiasts took nice 10 1/2" bearded toms.
Bill Otterlei
Soper Wheeler member, Wild Bill Otterlei, shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken with his brother Mark.
Date: 03/29/2010
Soper Wheeler member, Wild Bill Otterlei, shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken with his brother Mark.
Kevin Quinn
Kevin Quinn called a few days before Thanksgiving and was wondering if he could put a wild bird on the table....well, wonder no more Kevin. Congratulations on a nice tom. Guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy ranch.
Date: 04/07/2010
Kevin Quinn called a few days before Thanksgiving and was wondering if he could put a wild bird on the table....well, wonder no more Kevin. Congratulations on a nice tom. Guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy ranch.
Garrett Meyer
Soper-Wheeler member Garrett Meyer shows off his nice 10" tom taken on a beartiful spring hunt.
Date: 03/22/2010
Soper-Wheeler member Garrett Meyer shows off his nice 10" tom taken on a beartiful spring hunt.
Robert Neu
Robert Neu, guided by longtime friend and owner Ron Lara, shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken in mid-March on the Soper Wheeler property.
Date: 03/22/2010
Robert Neu, guided by longtime friend and owner Ron Larz, shows off his nice 10 1/2" bearded tom taken in mid-March.
John Boseman & Jen
First time turkey hunters John Boseman and girlfriend Jen are all smiles after a successful day in the field. Guided by Ron Lara.
Date: 04/15/2009
First time turkey hunters John Boseman and girlfriend Jen are all smiles after a successful day in the field. Guided by Ron Lara.
Jordan with dad Brian
Jordan Murdock shows off his first turkey, a nice bearded tom. Jordan's dad Brian had an opportunity as well. Both were guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy ranch.
Date: 04/07/2010
Jordan Murdock shows off his first turkey, a nice bearded tom. Jordan's dad Brian had an opportunity as well. Both were guided by Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy ranch.
Flock (Trailcam)
Here a nice flock of turkeys come feeding by one of my trail cameras.
Date: 09/13/2010
Here a nice flock of turkeys come feeding by one of my trail cameras.
Patrick & Charissa
First time hunter Patrick Farley and mom Charissa weren't successful on his first ever hunt but the 10 year old hung in there like a grizzled veteran. They were guided by Ron Lara and he couldn't be more proud of the job Patrick did!
Date: 04/15/2009
First time hunter Patrick Farley and mom Charissa weren't successful on his first ever hunt but the 10 year old hung in there like a grizzled veteran. They were guided by Ron Lara and he couldn't be more proud of the job Patrick did!
Stites Group
Mark Stites called and wanted to bring two buddies to hunt some turkeys. Well a great day was had by all. Guided by Ron Lara on our Gilroy property!
Date: 05/19/2008
In Close
These two jakes came within 5 feet of our hunter but were let go to grow some nice beards!
Date: 05/19/2008
Bob Bonetti Jr. & Sr.
Bob Bonnetti Jr. and Sr. both enjoyed a great day in the field at our Gilroy property, shown here with friend Warren Johnson. Guided by Ron Lara.
Date: 05/19/2008
Ted Williams
Ted Williams from Southern California made the drive all the way from LA to hunt the elusive turkey. Congratulations Ted! Guided by Ron Lara on our Gilroy property.
Date: 05/19/2008
Nice Tom (Trailcam)
A nice Tom is shown here feeding in the morning captured on my trail camera.
Date: 09/13/2010
A nice Tom is shown here feeding in the morning captured on my trail camera.
Galen Harvey III
Galen Harvey III shows off his first ever attempt at turkey hunting. Galen was hunting with Guild Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property...
Date: 04/30/2012
Galen Harvey III shows off his first ever attempt at turkey hunting. Galen was hunting with Guild Clay Fragulia on our Gilroy property...
