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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Prarie Dog Hunting in Wyoming United States |
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
6375 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 1, 2007 to October 4, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Wyoming Near Gillette |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Heart X Outfitter. Po Box 1008; Gillette; WY; Tel. 307-682-2417; |
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Guide (if any): |
Robert Tarver |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Antelope - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Prarie Dog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good deer and antelope populations. I did not get my sought after 170 class, but a good deer nonetheless. Ranch has about 25,000 acres. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Continental. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flew into Denver and drove to ranch. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting prairie dogs is a blast. Saw four deer much larger than mine. They are still out there. |
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Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The Tarvers are great people and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Rorison |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-298-5831 - 15 Hunnewell Way, Spring, TX 77382 E-mail: jrorison1@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive, NWT, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Africa, British Columbia, Texas. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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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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