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ID: |
9113 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 14, 2013 to April 20, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Matabeleland South |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
ZimAfrica Safaris. Web www.zimafricasafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Heath Jardine |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 34 |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 20 |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
I hunted early in the season so vegetation was still lush, which made it challenging to spot and stalk. Nevertheless, we managed to harvest some good animals as game was plentiful. |
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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: |
SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Cape Buffalo with observer and trophy fee |
Amount: |
$11250 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Impala $300,. Zebra $1200, Giraffe $1800 |
Amount: |
$3300 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Overnighted in Johannesburg twice, $110 each night |
Amount: |
$220 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A few excellent approaches on buffalo herds, one resulting in a clean kill, just before nightfall. |
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Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Great camp, staff, and PH. Game is plentiful. Good hunt to bring spouse on as my wife always felt included and was even able to shoot an excellent Impala. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tibor Verebes |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 917-797-3251 - 628 West 20th St., New York, NY E-mail: jtv375@gmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
6 years |
| 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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