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ID: |
9051 |
Weapon
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Handgun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 1, 2013 to February 10, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Idaho Northern Idaho |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bruce Duncan; Selkirk Guiding and Outfitting. 3411 N Arden Rd; Otis Orchards; WA; 99027; Tel. 509-893-3414; |
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Guide (if any): |
Bruce Duncan |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Lion, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Bobcat - Availability: Weather did not cooperate. Partner took monster. |
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Condition Comments: |
Both cougar and bobcat populations strong. Trophy quality great. |
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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 |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
N/A |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$5900 for cougar, $1500 for bobcat |
Amount: |
$7400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$500 for bobcat if taken |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Approx. $350 including wolf tag |
Amount: |
$350 |
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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: |
None! Flawless in every respect. I have known Bruce Duncan for nearly 30 years and hunted with him several times. Always great. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking huge, old tom cougar that weighed (empty) 175-180 pounds. Great lodge and new equipment. Partner took 32-pound tom bobcat. |
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Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
I have 2 friends already booked and am going back for bobcat. Bruce will let you return for cougar until taken with no additional fees. Some hunts are on call, so good conditions can be assured. Area has proven trophy quality. Tags are over-the-counter. Lodge is new and fantastic in every respect. Bruce has owned the outfit for 23 years and hunted the area for 40 years. Finally, Bruce's dogs are superior. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dwight Van Brunt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. (406) 212-0344 - 163 Lake Blaine Drive | Kalispell | MT | USA | 59901 E-mail: kodiak_454@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive across North America and Africa. Life-long hunter. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 53 |
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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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Bruce takes only a handful of cat hunters each winter. Season is 12/15-2/15. It is not possible to relate how satisfied I was with this hunt - same as every other hunt I've done with him.
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