DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Bob Lawrence; Lawrence's Lakeside Cabins and Guide Service. PO Box 101; Rockwood; ME; 04478; Tel. 207-534-7709; Email: stay@lawrencescabins.com; Web www.lawrencescabins.com Personal Guide (if any): Bob Lawrence Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Moose - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43" Bull, saw bigger ones, wind, cows etc, buggered us a few times...very exciting! Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Saw lots of moose. Had good opportunities each day.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: American Airlines Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Fly via New York not Philadelphia

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2450 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: $450 Moose permit, $85 Main non-ves big game Amount: $535 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Car rental from Bangor and tips Amount: $900 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Having bulls answer every day. Listening to cos + bulls call at 5:30am before hunt! Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? This guy has a staff that just takes great paints to a moose and take good care of you.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Joe Weiss Contact Information: Tel. 716-583-1499 - 4575 Timberlakes Dr E-mail: jweiss@firstchoire.com Hunting Experience: Africa x4, Alaska x4, Canada x6 Physical Condition: Age 65, good health, this hunt is not strenuous.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

After ten years I was drawn for the Maine moose hunt. The first call I got was from guide Bob Lawrence. I decided to hunt with him and am so thrilled I did. Bob is a great combination of intelligence and woods sense. He quarterbacks the hunt and his staff is well up to the task of taking good care of you and getting a moose. After the fact I found that his price is the one of the most competitive (cheap) compared to the others who called or mailed me information. It is ironic that we hunted the very same area hunted by the costliest outfit (a well known guide). We even passed their people on a daily basis. If one of your subscribers gets from for Zone 4 or 9 or wherever Bob hunts they will not be sorry. Ive been in lots of camps and own am invested in several service companies. This guy gets it!!! Oh yeah. I got a nice bull moose and had lots of opportunities. They got the animal out of the bush very quickly and onto the processor. Everything was beyond my expectations. ~Weiss

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Maine Hunting

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 9030 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 23, 2012 to September 25, 2012 Place of Hunt: United States Maine Zone 4

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Guy Randlett; Maine Trophy Moose Guide Service. Tel. 207-633-4549; Email: guy4570@yahoo.com; Web www.mainetrophymoose.com Personal Guide (if any): Guy Randlett Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Moose - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54 1/2" spread Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Saw 15 bulls before taking one. All were in great condition and diverse in ages.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Airline Service: N/A Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: One fee for two guides Amount: $6745 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Resident/disabled Amount: $65 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Butcher, freeze/vacuum wrap herring Bros gas Amount: $663 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Really none. Restraint to shoot a "small" bull was difficult. Guy was very helpful in helping to determine a trophy size. Highlights of Hunt: Hunting with a professional guide is a real psychological comfort. After our prehunt discussion, I was confident we would encounter multiple bulls and have an opportunity at a giant. And we did. Guy's calling ability is exceptional. He knows all of the nuances of pitch, volume, and other sounds necessary to entice a bull into easy rifle range. He completely understands moose habits and combined with his in depth knowledge of their habitat is a deadly combination. Walking up on a bull and cow on the way out of the woods. Walking like a moose as we stalked my trophy. The terrain is gorgeous in September. Steak dinner the first night. Taking a trophy with my son - a life time MEMORY!! Seeing other game such as grouse, bear. Equipment Recommendations: The best optics you can afford. A spotting scope would be helpful. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? I have hunted big game for 50+ years with many guides in many states. Guy Randlett IS at the top of my list because he is truly a professional. He analyzes the weather (wind, moisture, clouds, temperature), habitat features, and combines them with his pre-season scouting to put you where the bulls are. We observed 8 bulls the first day, 7 bulls the second day and shot a great bull at first light the third morning. Guy, is ameniable and will work hard to position you for a kill shot. Just listen to him and be successful. We saw a 60+ incher but couldn't get a shot at him!

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Denny Shellabarger Contact Information: Tel. 207-546-2581 - 971 Unionville Road | Steuben | Maine | United States | 04680 E-mail: Dens@myfairpoint.net Hunting Experience: I have hunted big game in Idaho, Colorado, California, Georgia, Wyoming, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia. I have a degree in Wildlife Management and have written a 5 year management plan for Ft. Carson, CO. I have hunted big game for 50+ years. Physical Condition: Excellent. If you are in shape to walk/hike 5-6 miles per day you are good to go in the zone I hunted. I believe physical handicaps could easily be accommodated by Guy.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Accommodations were great. Food was great and the facilities were very sanitary. The camp staff was friendly and helpful. Showers worked great and hot water was plentiful. What Guy states in his web site is accurate. He isn't fudging his experience or knowledge. He puts you on the bulls!! Guy's assistant guides are also highly professional. You can count on them to react appropriately in any situation and they do. Whether it be calling or "reading" other moose signs/sounds - they are great and add significantly to the success of the hunt. The equipment used by the guides is first class and you can count on them to get your trophy out of the woods in a timely and safe manner. Guy has communications with outside help if need be. This is important considering the remoteness of the hunting area. Bottom Line - HIRE GUY RANDLETT

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