My partner and I hunted for three days with Joe in early December 2023. What a fantastic experience. Joe is one of, if not the best guide I have hunted with in my 5 decades of hunting. His habitat expertise, woods savvy, and extensive scouting to find covers large and small mean that you will see birds. We had a terrific time and can't wait to do it again. I share Joe's passion for the traditions of Northeast Grouse hunting and we had wonderful conversations about guns, dogs, and the great sporting writers of old. Can't say enough good things about the experience, other than just do it and you will know.

My dog and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Joe. His knowledge of the grouse woods is very impressive.

Joe is as good as it gets!! The way he takes care of his dogs, and the way the dogs take care of us is truly remarkable. We had such a great time in the very late season. Joe put us onto primo locations and we saw plenty of action. See you next year Joe!!

Hunting with Joe is like hunting with a friend. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to explain- Where, Why, What and How in every situation, cover, and bird contact. The experience does not disappoint.

Great hunt, flushed several birds. Joe was a wealth of information and was cognizant of our skill level.

My first-time fishing in the Catskills was memorable! My guide was Joe Cauvel who worked hard under challenging conditions but was able to put me on trout after heavy rains. He was a great instructor for me because he was easy going, patient and experienced in tight line nymphing. I learned a lot about breaking down the sections of water currents into seams and using a variety of tactics to minimize drag. I would recommend Joe if you’re interested in expanding your knowledge on how to locate lurking trout under a variety of conditions.

Amazing time with Joe! He brought everything we need and met us at our hotel's stream. We practiced for the first 45 minutes on a lawn and he really explained everything clearly and was so patient with questions. Then we headed into the stream where Joe found multiple fishing spots and taught us even more. All in all, we spent 4 hours with Joe and had the best time! Highly recommend!!

Joe was a terrific guide and nice guy. What a beautiful day on the river.

Joe was an excellent instructor and guide. If you are a beginner fly fisher - joe walks you through the whole experience and teaches you before you hit the water. He made us feel comfortable and excited for the trip. Joe found all the good spots in the water and set us up. We learned a lot and had a great time !! We learned a lot about the local fly fishing scene. Highly recommend Joe and his fly fishing trip!

Joe is an awesome fishing guide. Went out to the Willowemoc after a bunch of rain the day before, water was really high. But Joe got me on to fish, including some really quality wild browns. In addition to catching fish Joe gave me a lot of good information for me to be successful on my own in the Catskill rivers.