10 Years ago I had a lease with David Pruitt. Long story short he did the same thing to our group he showed us all Double Rs land sold us a lease and when it came time to hunt we had no where to go. This shell game has been going on for years. James ceaser hides behind scum bags like chris slemp and David and has them do the dirty work without ever getting his hands dirty. I heard it was just one big tax write off for James.

Before Pruitt there was a scuz named Brad Lucas.

Lmao did he really post that pic?

Lol big slempin!!

Yes sir! He really has that on his page
I found a new word that describes the guy. GOOM!

Goom - One excelling in stupidity

I'd like to know what he said to you to justify his actions if you don't mind sharing

That's hilarious someone needs to beat some sense into him it's amazing that nobody has yet to do it

I have always been partial to this better than goom or slempin; it gets across better than any other word in the dictionary:

^^^Red is the best! I don't think anyone can say it better than red.

-Matt

You should see the ones of him with not a single band on his lanyard and then poof!!! A year later he has killed 30 banded mallards according to what he's got around his neck... I'm sure those didn't come off ebay..

Lmao post some pics

Looks like he hunted ducks on ebay!

Lol karma is gonna eat that boy up one day

Omg

They are even all shiny, wtf

There will always be shysters lurking where money changes hands with just about everything in life.

Every time someone ask to explain what he did...there is no reply. No doubt in my mind he did someone wrong but nothing specific? Is he guilty of being a DB or a thief? Instead of parroting the obvious parody of "slemping", please explain in detail what he did, what specific item in a contract did he break. I'm not doubting anyone, just haven't seen any proof of anything. Really, people come on here accusing him of stealing decoys, wrapping his truck and not supplying good hunting spots to customers...then nothing in the way of details, just vague accusations. Just saying...

Well, apparently, he didn't lease properties he said he did, didn't flood fields that were supposed to be, sent multiple groups of leasees to the same place at the same time and wouldn't answer his phone so leasees could get a hunt spot. Some didn't get to hunt at all because of this. I'm sure he has done other things but that is just what a couple of the guys that were on the lease said he did.

So, to me, it sounds like he is guilty of being a DB, thief and a liar.

Slemp takes money from several people for duck leases

Slemp says to call or text him the day before to be assigned a spot to hunt

People call and text before and either don't get assigned a spot or get sent to dry spots, spots with other groups, etc

People try to call Slemp to discuss, but he never answers the phone or calls back

Slemp posts pics all season of duck massacres while his paid for leasees can't get ahold of him to figure out what the deal is

Leasees get together and file lawsuits against Slemp

Slemp goes on 2coolfishing and posts a really uneducated 30 line runon sentence saying that he's not the bad guy he's just doing what all the other crooks do

Basically sums it up.

That was a great story with a great ending!

Hello everyone, I just joined the forum to lay out some facts about WPHC since this is such a hot topic. I read this forum sometimes but now I am starting to question the quality of content that is posted here.

I am not getting on here to bash folks because of their posts, but realize that you are making damaging comments about a guy that has done you no wrong. It's just not a very good way to carry yourself as a gentleman, thus you are not earning any respect from this community with the unsupported claims.

If you have had a bad experience with my club, then please tell all. Most of the he posters here have not really laid out the facts about WPHC or Mr. Cobra7 and his lawsuit against WPHC.

Lets start with a summary of my 2012-2013 hunting season:
Several groups of members showed up to some work days to help build blinds, brush, pump water, etc...all hard work from July-September. After the first few work days the contributors decreased and only a few individuals remained to help prepare for the coming season. This is common, everyone has a life outside of this demanding hobby. On the other hand, if your preparation is relaxed you must expect and equal yield of rewards/fowl harvest.

What do you know on the first day of teal season everyone in there brother in-law checks in for a blind. Where were those people when the work was taking place? I am sure they we engaging in many other pressing matters. Lots of members were wondering why they did not have a blind to hunt...because few help prepare, so few hunted. The rest of the season would be the same because very few volunteered to help even after the summer heat dissipated. The people that helped work were rewarded with good producing ponds and fun hunts making good memories, and others got the left over ponds. Is there any other way to disperse the ponds if everyone does not pull their weight? I have personally told Chris to send groups to better ponds that he selected for my group because I realized that some groups had not been on a good producing hunt. I did not have to do that, but that is just how I roll. Most of us that pursue ducks are Alpha types and want to have the very best hunt possible every time, but sometimes we need to learn that reward is also reaped from a little kindness even when it is not required.

One my second hunt of teal season Mr. Cobra7 and another small party was setup in my assigned duck blind hours before shooting time (seems like public land). I asked why they were in the blind assigned to my group and the answer revived was, "Chris did not return my calls so we just picked a blind". Shame on Chris for not returning a call saying that he did not have a blind for them to hunt, but my hunt was ruined due to the stupidity of others. The club rules clearly state that the blinds are assigned, not freely selected. We all agreed to hunt together, but myself and another were standing outside the blind b/c there were too many people. Did I rant and rave, no, I respected my fellow club member even though he was the cause of the issue. Did i complain and vent frustration to my group and Chris, yes.

The locks were changed on some leases so that people not respecting the rules could not ruin others hunts. Cobra7 still disobeyed the rules and was filmed cutting locks to access club properties after being dismissed from the club. He then filed suit after Chris did not give a refund, which the contract states that there no refunds given. Now a large group of members that feel mistreated are trying to bring legal action against a person that is guilty of running a disorganized business. Could Chris have done a better job at calling members etc, YES, but i saw very few members making an effort to ensure all work was completed on the hunting grounds so that all had a place to hunt everyday of the year.

After Cobra7 has placed a lawsuit on Chris I found out that this guys in on disability due to work related injuries. If this is true how can a guy afford to duck hunt, shoot a shotgun, and place/pickup decoys in soggy terrain. Maybe folks should ask this guy a few questions about his ethics. I know we do not want him apart of our club. In fact there are some members that are very happy with the club. I have not known Chris and WPHC for a full year, but I was happy with my experience.

Lets jump to a new topic on Chris canceling the San Antonio Delta Waterfowl Chapter donated hunt. Dave which I think is the San Antonio DW chapter president blasted Chris on this and several other forums for canceling the "donated" hunt. I know for a fact that this hunt was never canceled. Chris told Dave he had a hunt date planned. The auction winner of the hunt called Chris one month in advance and on a daily basis asking what location the hunt would take place. Chris's reply was I will let you know the day before the hunt due to bird movements. The person not happy with Chris's reasons and cried to DW and the hunt was refunded. Later that day Dave called Chris for an explanation and Chris laid it out, the action winner was not happy about how I setup the hunt , but he can still schedule the hunt and I will let him know the location the day before. Then Dave when ranting on about how he had a bad season on the WPHC grounds. This was 100% the fault of the hunter. Chris sent this guy to great ponds, but I believe a lack of hunting knowledge on Dave's part is why he produced few birds. I personally have killed good birds on the same ground he hunted, and I am no pro that's for sure. This guy Dave has also sat at the camp watching football all day while others prepared meals for that night. Dave's group ate our food that members paid for, then did make offers to help clean dishes. They could have at least gone scout their hunting locations. Chris had to sit on the phone at 11pm or 4am guiding this group and many others to blinds because they will not put in the time to prepare. Some people just do not deserve to be apart of the great sport of hunting.

To address the water issues on the WPHC grounds:
Yes there were water issues and farmers that did not cut rice until well into the season. The LCRA shut down water flow due to the drought. Its not a good thing but out of the control of Chris. I "one one the few that worked every weekend" was put on a dry hole once because a levee ruptured. Did Chris know about this before he sent us there? I would hope not because karma is not good. The rest of the season I was invited on great goose hunts and did well with the ducks, but lets face it this year really sucked compared to some past seasons.

Chris Slemp provides a place where I can afford to hunt on the Texas prairie, unlike many other over priced leases or outfits (but that is just supply and demand). The members of the club that show up and contribute always have a great time and we look forward to next year. If you are a like minded group or individual that does not mind a little perpetration before the season starts, give Chris a call and he will be happy to show you around the area. And by the way Mr. David Pruitt is a great guy, folks should not bash on people that you do not know.

If you have a problem with Chris, go to his house and talk to the guy. Those who smear others on a forum is unlikely to confront him in person, just saying you cowards. If you need to speak with a club member directly send me a PM and we can arrange a discussion in person. We are getting ready for the 2013-2014 season by prepping the dove fields and building blinds. You should come out if interested in the club. Otherwise keep your nonfactual comments off the forum, have a little respect for yourself. Karma is real.

Good Day

I would've figured that 3 grand should substitute this 'putting hard work days in' that you speak of, didn't read anywhere on your site that it costs xx amount of money plus xx amount of work days to be in the club but hey I'm not all that bright. Glad to see you guys admitting to screwing guys over bc they couldn't make it out to work like everyone else. Also happy that y'all hired out someone to type a rebuttal, it was nice to see all the cool punctuation and big words like 'thus' and 'gentleman'...you only messed up once on the 'if you don't mind a little perpetration' part, I don't think that means what you think I means...

Good Day Gov'ner!

Sir.
You seem like you're a nice guy and you're trying to be reasonable, but your post here only confirms for this entire board the apparent truth behind this situation:

Chris Slemp offered a service to people under false pretenses. He subjectively performed his obligations to his customers based upon unwritten rules of "off season work". You argue that people should have been more giving and helpful and thoughtful and dedicated where in return they would have been rewarded with the actual service they paid for.

People paid serious money. The service they purchased was not provided and the reason you're giving for the service being withheld has no basis in the original terms of the agreement.

It is called breach.
And it deserves recompense.

That he won't recompense makes him a douchebag at least and a thief at worst and worthy of derision on this board or any other.

BOOM!