Do You Prefer Red or White?

I have been meaning to write about a "diamond in the rough" that was recently brought to my attention. I remembered RAIMONDO WINERY the other day while talking to a customer booking a Romantic Getaway Package at the resort. I suggested they drive over to Norfork Lake (a close 30 minutes away) and do a wine tasting next weekend from 3-4:30 p.m. They offer handcrafted wines (3 red and 3 white), extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegars as part of their Explore Tasting. Tell Margie we sent you!

Review on Trip Advisor from a Satisfied Customer

“Great place to stay and enjoy the White River (and Buffalo River too!)”

Reviewed September 27, 2011

We stayed at White Buffalo for the first time in over 20 years recently. After poor experiences with outfitters in Cotter, this location could not be nicer. The new owners are VERY friendly and accommodating.

We stayed in a nice cabin, with kitchen and two baths. The water was hot and the beds were comfortable. We rented jon boats and trout fished for 2 full days. The dock hand is very knowledgeable about the boats and routinely goes above and beyond other places we have rented in the past.

There is a small store onsite that has tackle and some food. Get there early though as it closes at 6pm.

While we stayed in a cabin, it looks like they have everything from basic tent camping, to full hook-up sites to full accommodations.

The scenery is the icing on the cake at White Buffalo. There are +200' high limestone bluffs just across the river and the mouth of the Buffalo River is less than 1000' downstream.

This is a spectacular property that we will be returning to in the years to come.

Room Tip: Book early in peak season times as they were full when we visited.

Catch of the Day

You don't have to travel all the way from Ireland to catch a fish like this- although this recent customer did!! Gary has visited us each January for the last two years. Welcome to winter fishing on the White River!

Fly Fishing at the Confluence

Have you ever seen the gardening sign that reads: "You should have been here last week- everything was in bloom"? Well, last week was a veritable fly fisherman's dream come true here at White Buffalo Resort and Rick & Snake did a podcast that proves it. You can listen here at www.liv2flyfish.com
Remember our Winter Rates go into effect in 4 days and continue through December & January.
Can't decide what to get your favorite fisherman for Christmas? How about a gift certificate for a Guided Fishing Trip or a Romantic Getaway in 2012?

Hunting Opportunities in the Ozarks courtesy of 724Outdoors.com

Don Schnable of 724outdoors.com shared the following:
The hunting on the Corp of Engineers property surrounding the Bull Shoals & Norfork Lakes and tributaries, combined with the Mark Twain Forest and Devils Backbone Wildlife Area is outstanding. The Missouri Department of Conservation, Arkansas Fish and Wildlife, and Corp of Engineers have numerous game plots with crops planted to attract game scattered throughout the areas mentioned. Some are accessible via motor vehicles, on foot, and by boat. I also have 48 pieces of private property that is available to my clients. They can be hunted with or without guides furnished by SCE.

Maps detailing the locations are available with no charge at the outlets for the fore mentioned agencies. The trick is to know which ones are active during the trip you are planning. My guides and I keep an active journal on the proper feed plots.

Right now Turkey are active and easily hunted. Archery deer season is also in full swing. The areas are teaming with these trophy's.

Another sought after game is one that must be controlled or the other species will be reduced drastically. This animal has migrated from the south and is doing great damage. I am speaking of the feral pigs. There is no limit on the number of animals that you can harvest. They are good table fare and we have local butchers who will dress these animals out for you. Excess kills will be cleaned by us and donated to designated needy organizations and/or individuals.

Waterfowl season dates are from November 24th through January 31st. This a prime area to hunt. The secret is to have the right places. I will gladly take you on a guided hunt at any number of places. You will not be disappointed.

I will be more than happy to arrange any accommodations that you and/or a group would need.

Autumn in the Ozarks

FALL is a great time for trout fishing, since there are usually fewer people on the water. The water is low and we still have some cabins available for Thanksgiving.

Today's Elk Report and a video to share

This from Michael Daugherty of the Buffalo River Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Pb_s1SG1o

Mandy took this video of a REAL bull fight on Saturday. It should be of interest to your customers. This was her first time trying to video anything. I feel like the bass pro that takes his wife fishing and she catches the state record. These fights don't come alongvery often -- I see maybe 2 a year, some years I don't see any.

September Elk Viewing Report

This year so far the very best elk viewing has been in the south end of Boxley Valley in the field north of Smith Creek.

I continue to update the viewing map (every day so far). You can access my daily reports on Blogger:

http://arkansaswildlifephotography.blogger.com