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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
8777 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 2, 2012 to August 2, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Hawaii Big Island - Kona |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pat Fisher; Hawaii Safaris. 55 Mano Dr.; Kula; HI; 96790 ; Tel. 808-640-0755; Email: info@hawaiisafaris.com; Web www.hawaiisafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kevin Nakamaru |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Representative |
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Condition Comments: |
Wild dogs had spooked the herd. Weather also worked against us; it was very warm. Game was there, but down the cliff, on the lava beds making them less accessible. |
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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: |
N/A |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
N/A |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
N/A |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1050 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$250 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Hawaii non resident hunting |
Amount: |
$98 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
varies |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$102 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Wild dogs; weather |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Kevin Nakamaru (PH) always had plans B, C, and D ready. As the day progressed and situations changed, he adapted at each step to make the hunt a success. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Optics |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Pat Fisher maintained great lines of communication in planning and organizing and Kevin Nakamaru was relentless in putting me on game in the face of tough conditions. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Schwitalla |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 305-333-1225 - E-mail: jws@miamibkc.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
N. America, Africa, Hawaii |
| Physical Condition: |
Very 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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