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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
8912 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 7, 2012 to September 22, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape Mike Murray Ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Murray & Sakkie |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Rhinoceros, White - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Caracal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
He has 50 rhino on his ranch. Tremendous amount of game and superior trophy quality. Ranch and hunting area is all contiguous and huge. Took lion in north SA on different ranch. |
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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: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Very Reasonable |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Very Reasonable |
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: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing my brother shoot his rhino. Wife and I vita darted ours. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William E. Corrigan |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-739-2025 - 8117 Preston Road | Suite 610 | Dallas | TX | 75225 E-mail: bill@corrigan3b.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Vast - all over the world. Many African safaris |
| Physical Condition: |
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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
7836 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 2, 2010 to July 17, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana CH 12 - Bottlepan |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Murray and Chris Dandridge |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Livingston eland. Massive 116 3/8. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: My standard may be a little too high for consistency. |
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Condition Comments: |
Abundant game and good conditions. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Paid for first class and changed our seating assignments three times. My daughters ticket was cancelled on the way back and had to deal with that. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| 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: |
Lots of water this year and elephants spread out. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
At this time, probable #3 world record eland. Massive eland in body and horns. Tracked for 8 miles and was 4th attempt in tracking eland. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Highly organized and well taken care of. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Madden |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 318-747-7415 - 34 Dover Circle, Bossier City, LA 71111 E-mail: safarigary@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Sixth African safari for big game. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
6691 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 11, 2008 to March 20, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Harry Fourie |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bruce Grant; Grant Adventures International. 9815 25th Street East; Parrish; FL; 34219; Tel. 941-776-3029; Fax: 941-776-1092;Email: grantadven@aol.com; Web www.grantadventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape springbok. SCI Trophy size. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Black springbok. SCI Trophy size. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: White springbok. SCI Trophy size. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Trophy size. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very well managed game ranches. Can hunt several ranches of around 900,000 acres. |
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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: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost one day on first domestic flight. Changed bag handling contractor while I was hunting. On return flights had to place ammo in a plastic bag. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| 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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The entire Murray family are gracious host at African Field Sports. Everything is done to the highest most professional way but still provide a very personal touch. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tom Harrah |
| Contact
Information: |
Phoenix, AZ E-mail: tom92mach@att.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
First African hunt. |
| Physical Condition: |
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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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Airline comments: Not allowed to place ammo in gun case or hard side suitcase anymore. Employees at Washington Dulles were somewhat surprised by the South African "bag handling contractors" new policy. The service on South African exceeds the service received on any US air carrier. The seats on the Airbus 340-600 were not comfortable due to the audio visual system at each seat.
Hunting Experience: Bruce Grant provided excellent services and did not overlook even the smallest of details. This attention to detail was greatly appreciated for a first time African hunt. Harry "Hunter" Fourie is a 20 year PH who put me in position to take trophy quality animals. His skill allowed me to tak a Vaal rhebok.
Special equipment: A Harris bipod was a necessity as some of shots wil lbe around 400 yards.
Highly recommend Hunters Support Air 2000 to assist with gun permits.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
4682 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 28, 2005 to March 11, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Murry |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bruce Grant; Grant Adventures International. 9815 25th Street East; Parrish; FL; 34219; Tel. 941-776-3029; Fax: 941-776-1092;Email: grantadven@aol.com; Web www.grantadventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Cape bushbuck. Good. |
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Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: White, Black, common springbok. Good. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Zebra - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Fair. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Grey duiker. Good. |
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Impala - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Hit but didn't find after six hours of tracking. |
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Baboon - Availability: Hard to find. |
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Cat, Genet - Availability: Didn't get time to hunt. |
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Condition Comments: |
Seen game most of the time, my guide was very good at spotting trophys, game seemed in very good shape. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Too small of seats. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
With daily fees for 10 days. |
Amount: |
$9602 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,150 included in hunt. |
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: |
Killed female zebra not stallion. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Finally killing a bushbuck - very hard hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Barry Johnson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 308-534-4555 - 1993 E Renee Rd., N Platee, NE |
| Hunting Experience: |
Very good. |
| Physical Condition: |
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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
4104 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2004 to May 28, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Cradock |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barry Long |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 3/8 SCI. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 76 4/8 SCI. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape springbok. 36 7/8 SCI. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 13 2/8 SCI. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 46 7/8 SCI. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 1/8 SCI. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape bushbuck. 15 1/2 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Cape kudu. Poor shot on my part. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent |
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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: |
South African Airlines and Delta. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2625 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4775 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1875 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Observer $850, dip and pack $300, tips $750. |
Amount: |
$1900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Delays for gun permits at Johannesburg. Terrible, hours to wait. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Vaal rhebok, interesting to hunt. Lots of walking and climbing. Like chuker hunting. Three days before kill, lots of fun. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Sturdy hiking boots for Vaal rhebok. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
100 percent. First class outfit. PH Barry Long was an excellent judge of game and Helen and Mike were excellent hosts. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Erik Meis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-265-8235 - PO Box 1241, Havre, MT 59501 E-mail: westwind@hi-line.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
40 years. Asia minor, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Namibia, British Columbia, Alaska, NWT, Yukon and several Western States |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average - 50 years old. Regular workouts. |
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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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
4159 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
April 6, 2004 to April 20, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Pandamatemega Bottle pan |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Murray |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55 pounds x 43 (a major loss of ivory on biggest tus due to old poachen's bullet right at gum-line). |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: I was only looking for 60 inches or plus. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of elephants. We really thought we had 120 pound elephant, until we discovered an old poacher's bullet has destroyed 20 inches of ivory. Bad luck! |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$34,800 |
Amount: |
$34800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer, except Air Botswana $800. |
Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Before and after hunt at Chobe Safari Lodge |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Very heavy rains has produced heavy foliage. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting elephant at 50 feet without 470 krieghoff. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Superb area, abundant elephant, very comfortable permanent camp. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Keagy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-283-0839 - 3888 Quail Ridge Road E-mail: rskeagy@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
45-50 hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
3507 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 15, 2003 to June 26, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape Rygerspuurt |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kevin Vye |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bruce Grant; Grant Adventures International. 9815 25th Street East; Parrish; FL; 34219; Tel. 941-776-3029; Fax: 941-776-1092;Email: grantadven@aol.com; Web www.grantadventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: L 31 1/2 X 10 1/4, R 33 X 10. |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: L 26 1/4 X 7 1/4, R 25 1/4 X 7 1/2. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Black springbok. L 10 1/4 X 4 1/2, R 10 1/4 X 4 1/2. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape springbok. L 16 5/8 X 4 1/2, R 1 1/2 X 4 5/8. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: White springbok. L 10 3/4 X 5, R 11 X 15. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: L 15 1/8 X 5 1/2, R 15 1/8 X 5 5/8. |
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Rhebok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Mountain rhebok. L 6 3/4, R 26 5/8. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 1/2 L 9 R 9. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Wounded and lost, hunted three days. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Cape bushbuck, abundant but missed opportunity to shoot on one day. |
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Bontebok - Availability: Decided not to travel. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent and abundant game. Saw over 160 eland first day of hunting. |
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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: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$375 a day. |
Amount: |
$4500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8100 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tax $420, dip and pack $40 a trophy. |
Amount: |
$740 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting Vaal rhebok and cape bushbuck. Both of which I was unable to take. Tough and warm animals, I am going back after them. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Harris bipods, stiff boots for Vaal rhebok. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent experience, high quality operation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Andrew Stahl |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-824-8836 - 5735 Richmond Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 E-mail: andrewkstahl@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Third African safari - Both dangerous and plains game. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent - marathon runner. |
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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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Field Sport Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
|
|
DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
3332 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 5, 2003 to May 11, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Kwazulu/Natal Mkuze area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
|
| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493; Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Murray |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
African Field Sport. Rygerspoort; PO Box 389; Cradock; Cape Province; 5880; South Africa; Tel. 27 48 881 3816; Fax: 27 86 532 4493;Email: afs@murrayranches.co.za; Web http://www.africanfieldsports.co.za |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Rhinoceros - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 99 6/8. |
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Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 26 inch skull, 11 foot 10 inches long. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 53 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Area was full of game, huge area. Not internal fences. Very real feel. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Private. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking the rhino properly for hours each day until we had the right set up. 1 1/2 stalk on huge, old lion taken at 20 yards, no bait. Very sporting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Everything was first class. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Reinert |
| Contact
Information: |
1930 North Fremont Street, Chicago, IL |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. Six trips to Africa and all over North America. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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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 |
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