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| Report
ID: |
8188 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 14, 2011 to March 25, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Uganda Katonga and Mburro |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Rogers Matama; Game Trails Uganda, Ltd. PO Box 267; Kabale; Uganda; Tel. 0072-557-324; Email: rmatama@yahoo.com; gametrails2001@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kaka Matama |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Robert Kern; Hunting Consortium, The. Blue Ridge Estates; 45 Spring House Lane; Berryville; VA; 22611; Tel. 540-955-0090; Fax: 540-955-0091;Email: hunt@huntcon.com; Web www.huntcon.com |
Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sitatunga - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 24" x 7" |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14.5" x 6.25" |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10" x 10", Bohor |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32.5" x 6" |
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Topi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17" x 8" |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 17.5" x 6.25" |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 36.5" x 12.5" |
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Waterbuck, Defassa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32.5 x 9.25", E. A. Defassa |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hippopotamus - Availability: Based on severe recovery issue if shot. Had big bull at 15 yards 3 different times. |
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Condition Comments: |
Both concessionas are awesome. The very best I have experienced in 25 safaris in 9 different countries of Africa! |
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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: |
Delta and KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No issues (rare for us!). Luggage/guns both arrived coming and going. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,975 daily rate with 14 days |
Amount: |
$27350 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$7,400 and $1,900 in tips |
Amount: |
$9300 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
License $300, Gun fee $60, reserve fees $300/2=$600 |
Amount: |
$960 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$3,200 (2) plus rebooking fee for early return |
Amount: |
$7200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
costs for two of us in two venues |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip/Pack $500, Vet certificate $100, Netherland gun fees $75 |
Amount: |
$675 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Weather was +90 degrees, humidity, rained 8 out of 10 days. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
This constitutes one of the absolute top 5 African experiences we have ever enjoyed! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rubber boots at 8-10" height and rain gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
This is the Africa of 40 years ago! Kaka Matama is Excellent!! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John M. Searles |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 810-732-1085 - G-1366 Springborrow Drive, Flint, MI 48532 |
| Hunting Experience: |
100 non-resident/international hunts since 1961 (Including 25 safaris) |
| 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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