"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 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 |
"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 |
"What a hunt...my son had a first impression of duck hunting that will last him a lifetime. Thank you for creating an environment that encourages the next generation of hunters to enjoy the outdoors. He could not quit talking about the fun he had at Mr. Cathey's farm. We will be back to enjoy more great food, fellowship and incredible Georgia duck hunting." Kirk Driskell Alpharetta, GA |
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"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 |
| Dear Bob and Leila, I had a great time hunting ducks. When my Dad told me we were going duck hunting, I was instantly excited. I waited impatiently and when the day came, we left early that afternoon. When we arrived at Skeeter Branch, It was amazing, ducks flying overhead, hundreds of ducks on the ponds, and Baley, food, and great hunting. The whole time you are there, you feel as if people are instantly your friend. While you are there, even if you don't hunt it is still worth the trip for the scenery. No one will ever have to beg me to come back to Skeeter Branch. It is one of the most amazing places I have been. Thank you for a great hunt. Your friend, Frank Richardson Tallahassee, FL |
| "I've been chasing ducks since the mid 1970's and have had the pleasure of watching the sun rise from Rock Island blinds in Ontario, from layout boats on the Great Lakes and from flooded timber and rice field pit blinds in Ohio, Arkansas and Louisiana. I was both surprised and delighted at the quality of the operation, the realistic hunting conditions and the excellent customer service that Bob and Daniel provide at Skeeter Branch. Each outing resembles a great "opening day" experience, with hard flying mallards that demand the hunters behave as duck hunters should. Treat yourself to the best. Hunt Skeeter Branch!" John Jankowski Columbus, Ohio |
"For the past four years, I have experienced some of the finest duck hunting at Skeeter Branch Hunting Preserve that I have ever had. This could possibly be the best "free-flight" release program on the East Coast. Over the past 40 years, I have hunted ducks from Alaska, the rice fields of the Northern Sacramento Valley to Lake Mattamuskeet and all areas in between and I find Skeeter Branch equal in all ways. The fact that you are going to have good shooting on every hunt, it's an ideal situation for training and putting the finishing touches on your favorite hunting dog. The camaraderie of every hunt continues in the rebuilt 1800's log house with everyone reliving the morning's hunt and enjoying the great breakfast prepared by Sarah. The cost of traveling to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or any place to hunt ducks will far exceed the daily hunt fees you will pay to experience this quality of duck hunt. I want to thank Bob and Daniel for all the work that they have done to bring this experience to Northern Georgia." Paul Moore Greenville, SC |
| Bob and Daniel, It would be remiss if I did not both thank and compliment you for providing such a great experience at SKEETER BRANCH. Ducks flew and the meals and accomodations were great, but the hospitality even better ! The experience made me turn back the clock 50 yrs when growing up on my beloved eastern shore when hunters were invited into your homes as friends. My late father and favorite uncle would have both said, "This is how it's supposed to be",... and it is, at SKEETER BRANCH! Kirk Patchel, Chesapeake City, MD |
"Bob, I wanted to express my appreciation to you, Dan, your wife and your staff for a wonderful evening last night and a first class hunt this morning. In my lifetime, I have been blessed to hunt from Maine to known plantations of the South for quail, the flooded timber of Arkansas and the rice fields of Mississippi and Louisiana for ducks and the coastal plains of Texas for geese and ducks. I would say that our Skeeter Branch experience was every bit as good as any of these hunts. Yours in truly a quality operation run by some of the nicest people I have ever met. My grandsons left on Cloud 9 and cannot wait to come back. The same holds true for their dad and me as well. Thanks for a great time!" Ken Evans |
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| Dear Mr. Bob and Daniel: I want to thank you both for a Duck Hunt of a Lifetime. This was an unbelievable Duck Hunting Experience. Skeeter Branch will be the first and only place I recommend to my serious duck hunting friends. I've lived in Lexington, South Carolina all my life and around here it is known as God's country. Well I've found another piece of God's country at Skeeter Branch. The Duck Hunting was amazing from the flooded corn fields to the clouds of ducks in the sky. Just Awesome!! If there is a Hunting Preserve rating scale, Skeeter Branch is 5 Star all the way. From the food and lodging, to the finest Southern Hospitality and Fellowship I've experienced. I hope to be back real soon. Thanks Again, Shawn Hutchins Lexington, South Carolina |
| The Cathey family will do everything in their power to ensure that you have a memorable hunting experience at Skeeter Branch. You may come as a "client", but you'll leave as a Friend. This is a duck hunter's paradise! My first hunt at SB was 2 years ago, my last hunt this past season was my 20th "duck hunt of a lifetime!". Larry Elam Chattanooga, Tennessee |