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DATE
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| Report
ID: |
8218 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 21, 2011 to March 30, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Tsolwana, Cradock, Winterberg Mountains, Fish River Valley, Nelspoort Flats and Kuruman |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Carrie Corbett; E Zulu. 2956 Via Esperanza; Edmond; OK; 73013; South Africa; Tel. 405-562-1922; Email: carriecorbett@coxinet.net; Web www.ezulugamereserve.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Philip Price, Steven Tam (for black rhino only) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff Neal, Inc.. PO Box 700082; Tulsa; OK; 74170; Tel. 918-299-3580; Email: nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Rhinoceros - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Darted a black rhino |
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Sheep, Barbary - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Free range barbary sheep |
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Deer, Hog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Springbok - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: copper springbok |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Jackal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sheep, Mouflon - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Tahr - Availability: Free range tahr. Abundant rain kept them in the cliffs. They didn't have to come out to feed and get water. |
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Condition Comments: |
Way above average rain gave the game a lot of food and water. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South Africa |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$54450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
helicopter |
Amount: |
$14800 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Only planned on spending $2-3,000 on helicopter. Nine trips to the mountain for tahr plus side trips rang up the bill. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Darting the black rhino. One of the most exciting hunting moments I have ever had. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Excellent outfit. My 5th time with Mr. Price. Go later in the season when it is dry if you want tahr. Great accommodations. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368 E-mail: yates690@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Please note: This hunt included two trips. 1) March 21, 2011 - March 30, 2011 and 2) April 11, 2011 - April 20, 2011
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