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On Eland Hunting in Cameroon |
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ID: |
9068 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 22, 2013 to February 28, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon -
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| Hunt Area: |
Faro River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Guerrini |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Lord Derby - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 1/2" |
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Condition Comments: |
Previously taken roan, bushbuck, w. hartebeest, red-flanked duiker. & kob. Saw several of these on this trip as well. Although success is nearly 100%, being able to walk and track with the guides is important. |
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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: |
Cameroon Air and Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Many airports are a hassle in Africa. Douala and Garoua are no exception. Get to airports EARLY. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
(in Euros) Per brochure |
Amount: |
$35000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
(in Euros) |
Amount: |
$5000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
(in Euros) |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
None required -- Commercial air to Garona and the 3-hour drive to camp |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
(in Euros) Documentation, handling, and transport to Pierre's |
Amount: |
$2500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not a problem, but ran across occasional gold, cattle, and game intruders. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A good Lord Derby on the third day of hunting! Two other hunters in camp, but not an issue. Both got eland and other trophies as well. Saw lion, buffalo, and elephant in the area. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Cool mornings, very hot days -- A few tsetse and mosquitoes but not bad. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Very good accommodations, food and equipment. Meet and greet at airports are most helpful. An excellent trip to take your wife on. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Nick White |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-750-0068 - 494 Westline, Ephrata, WA 98823 E-mail: huntrus@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
12 previous safaris in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Cameroon |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair |
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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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