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ID: |
7068 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 15, 2008 to September 21, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Washington Wenatta Sheep Unit 11 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barker Outfitting. 34808 Hassinger Rd; Lendre; ID; 83541; Tel. 509-780-9599; Email: jonbarker@inlandnet.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jon Barker |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 185 2/8 net B&C. SCI Gold. Top 10 all time state of Washington. |
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Condition Comments: |
The sheep were in excellent condition. We did a ton of pre-scouting and located a total of 19 rams in hunt unit 11. Three class five rams. The one I took was the largest. 10.5 years old. Population is declining in this area due to die off and predators. |
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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: |
Horizon Air and Northwest |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Horizon Air charged $150 extra for my trophy. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Plus over 10 years of application fees. |
Amount: |
$1095 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and extra baggage fee. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. Excellent, assume, perfect. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A total backpack sheep hunt in rugged country. Very warm weather. Lots of backpacking. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Lightweight boots for high temperatures. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Wonderful experience. Very difficult to get drawn. Only three tags a year for the whole state. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay E Link |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-466-5870 - PO Box 210, Minone, WI 54859 E-mail: jay.link@jerkysnackbrands.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Global. |
| 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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