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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
9105 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 11, 2013 to April 24, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana -
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| Hunt Area: |
CT-3 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Clive Eaton; Tholo Safaris. PO Box 1490; 0216 Hartbeespoort; Madibeng (Brits); Northwest Province; South Africa; Tel. 011 +27(0)82 404 3373 (RSA); Email: info@tholosafaris.com; Web www.tholosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Riaan Taljaard |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Global Adventure Outfitters. 77 Sugar Creek Blvd Center; Suite 400; Sugarland; TX; 77478; Tel. 281-494-4151; Email: goainc@gmail.com; Web www.mbogo.net |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: CT-3; 68 lbs./66 lbs. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI - Gold |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large stallion |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very large |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI - Gold |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55"+ |
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Condition Comments: |
In CT-3 I saw an average of 40 bulls a day and that many cows plus plains game frequently. All animals in CT-3 and Tholo camp were in prime condition but rain is needed badly as it's very dry. All but elephant were in Tholo's camp. |
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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 Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta excelled; but Botswana checked our luggage to San Diego instead of San Antonio, but we corrected it in Atlanta |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
See additional comments |
Amount: |
$80000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Global Adventures Outfitters' failure to pay Tholo $26,740 |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Dropping my elephant in his tracks with a side brain shot and the whole hunting experience was awesome. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
.416 Rigby rifle |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert King |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-827-6700 - P.O. Box 2110, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 E-mail: rking6700@gmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
50+ years, 8th safari to Africa |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for 62 years of age |
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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? yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? yes |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
We are seeking by legal means a refund of $26,740.00 plus legal fees from Global Adventure Outfitters for failure to pay Tholo on my behalf. |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Notes on hunt report:
Barbara,
My attorney has had "no luck" in any response from the estates attorney but we will proceed with legal action. Since we all had to pay Clive the part that Greg did not, this hunt cost close to $80,000 plus first class travel, etc. So it's not fair to disclose all this drama and extra expense due to Global's failure to perform, but Tholo Safaris went all out to work with us to see that our safari went well.
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We are seeking by legal means a refund of $26,740.00 plus legal fees from Global Adventure Outfitters for failure to pay Tholo on my behalf.
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