testimonials

"First off I want to say how great it is to have made a new friend. You
and your family are a true blessing when it comes to making people like
me and my son feel right at home. Oh by the way, the huntin'...ain't bad
either. Your birds and shooting blinds made it a true pleasure to get up
on a cold morning. I would highly recommend Skeeter Branch to all of
my friends, especially those who love good action and great hospitality.
I can't wait to get
back and shoot my limit of birds. Good hunting to all."

Jeff Hammond
Fox Sports Nascar Analyst
Mooresville, NC

"I've hunted from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Columbia River
Basin in Washington State and everywhere in between-and on a scale of 1
(being a boring mechanical "canned" shoot) to 10 (being an absolutely wild
hunt). Skeeter Branch rates an 11! It's the closest thing to a wild duck hunt
you will ever experience without going to the Outer Banks, Arkansas, The
Columbia River-at a fraction of the expense. The flooded cornfields, ponds,
decoy spreads, authentic duck blinds, food, scenery, fellowship and lodge
accommodations have no equal among private preserves...ANYWHERE!"
Phil Walker
Marietta, GA

"I have traveled to eight states and two countries to hunt ducks. I am glad
to say that I do not have to leave the state of Georgia for great duck
hunting anymore! My brother and I had the pleasure to hunt with Bob last
month and had a great time and hunt. These ducks acted as wild as any
ducks I have hunted. The lodge and food was perfect, and I cannot say
enough about Bob and his family. They treated us like friends and I will be
back. Again you do not have to pay big money for a hunt of a lifetime."
Rick Cobler
Marietta, GA

" I want to thank you for a super hunt at Skeeter Branch. I thought the best compliment heard was
when one of our party said-going to Arkansas is a thing of the past. I am going to share pictures with
the other members of the South Carolina Migratory Waterfowl Committee. Again, I want to
compliment you and your facilities and the service and hospitality. I look forward to another visit in the
near future."
Thomas M. Towns, Jr.
Conway, SC

"North Dakota, South Dakota,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee
and Louisiana-my search for ducks
was futile in 2004-2005, except at
Cathey's ranch, Skeeter Branch. If
you enjoy a social hunt with fine
accommodations, food and
unbelievable customer service, you
will not be disappointed. My
cautious single hunter commitment
in November, blossomed into four
visits involving over twenty men.
Not a single person was
disappointed and Bob and family
made the experience special."
Dr. Timothy J. Giannoni
Sandy Springs, GA

"I have hunted ducks all over the
world, and your hunt was among the
best ever. The accommodations were
outstanding, and the food was
fantastic. I'll be back as many times
as you will allow me to come."
Trummie L. Patrick
Roswell, GA

"Duck hunting at it's finest! I've
hunted ducks all over the United
States for the last twenty years
and Skeeter Branch is one of the
best hunts I've ever had."
Skidmore Garrett
Knoxville, TN

"Mr. Cathey, I've been on a lot of duck hunts that were supposed to be
good, but this was the first one that really was."
Brad Scott
Clemson Offensive Line Coach

"I just wanted to thank you for a super hunting experience! You made my husband Dana and I feel welcome from
our first conversations via phone, and that carried over to our meeting in person!
Once we hunted the first time we had to come again 10 days later.
The hunt was every bit as good as any we have had hunting wild birds on the NC coast. The accommodations,
food and your hospitality made the trip even better.
This is a great place to shoot birds, train dogs and tell stories!
We hope we will see you again soon, and we'll be telling our friends about you for sure!
Claudia Straitiff an Dana Stewart
Charlotte, NC

"Ernest Hemingway once wrote about partridge shooting in Spain saying that it was so fantastic that it was 'worth
whatever you had to pay for it'. Well, after having the good fortune in my life to have hunted waterfowl both personally
and professionally on five continents and at least 12 countries...I can honestly say that Skeeter Branch is the finest and
most realistic operation of its type.
From the quality of ducks, the blinds, and the flooded fields to the great food and wonderful hospitality of the Cathey
family, all have gone a long way to making each of my hunts there a special experience. At such an unbelievably
reasonable price!
The sight of all those ducks funneling out of the evening winter sky into the long pond, while we sit on the porch with
a cool drink, watching in awe and anticipating the coming mornings sport. So to follow "Papa" Hemingway's
observation...I can say hunting mallards at Skeeter Branch is that good!
It's worth whatever price you have to pay for it!"
Chip Anderson
Professional Hunter, Author and Waterfowl Enthusiast