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DATE
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| Report
ID: |
9119 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 22, 2013 to April 29, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Uganda Nakaseke District; Mayanja River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Uganda Wildlife Safaris. 1098 Buziga Rise, Buziga-Kiruddu; PO Box 70 513, Clock Tower; Kampala; Uganda; Tel. 011 256-414-501-018; Email: info@uganda-wildlife-safaris.com; Web www.uganda-wildlife-safaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Christian Weth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Ken Wilson; Shunneson & Wilson. 231 Earl Garrett; Suite 300; Kerrville; TX; 78028; Tel. 830-792-4200; Email: kwilson@sportsmenonfilm.com; Web www.shunnesonwilson.com/ |
Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sitatunga, East African - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 64 5/8 SCI |
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Bushbuck, Nile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 34 7/8 |
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Bushbuck, Nile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 2/8 |
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Bushbuck, Nile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 2/8 |
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Duiker, East Africa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 11 1/16 |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 1/16 |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 11/16 |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
This is probably the best concentration of Sitatunga in Africa. Notwithstanding, this is an aquatic antelope that must be hunted in the swamps. Uganda Wildlife Safaris expects 100% success and it continues to open up new and previously unhunted areas. They have the new world record for sitatunga and are rewriting the record book!
Note: Long-time African PHs Dougie Stephenson and Peter Dafner are in the process of joining Uganda Wildlife Safaris, as partners and professional hunters. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta/KLM - Atlanta --> Amsterdam --> Entebbe and |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Base hunt, car transfer, and VAT |
Amount: |
$8834 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Dip and pack trophies |
Amount: |
$10700 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Export docs and CITES |
Amount: |
$550 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Depends on Class |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
None |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotels before and after (250); gun rental (525); Misc (200) |
Amount: |
$955 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
A little more cell phone chatter than I care for, but no big deal. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting the game that I wanted, good trophy quality, and hunting a new country. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Have the safari company buy you knee-high rubber boots (farmer's boots) in Uganda. You will need them! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
The safari company produced what we agreed to, without any negative surprises.
Note: U.S. $100 bills with series dates prior to 2002 are not accepted in Uganda. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dick Fruchey |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 239-362-0750 - 3121 River Grove Circ., Ft. Myers, FL 33905 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair to 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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