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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
5001 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 23, 2005 to May 7, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Boetie Bothman |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Barth; Adventure Unlimited. 710 Buffalo Street; Suite 807; Corpus Christi; TX; 78401; Tel. 888-346-4868; Fax: 361-852-1766;Email: safaris@trip.net; Web www.ausafari.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Very hard to track. |
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Duiker - Availability: |
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Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of bongo. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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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: |
One hell of a bongo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Cabelas rocky snake boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Amazing with the Pygmies. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard Haykel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-96-1358-5858 - E-mail: balou@cyberia.net.lb |
| Hunting Experience: |
Frequent. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
3953 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 5, 2004 to January 17, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Savannah Concession |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Craig Hamman/Boetie Bothma |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Barth; Adventure Unlimited. 710 Buffalo Street; Suite 807; Corpus Christi; TX; 78401; Tel. 888-346-4868; Fax: 361-852-1766;Email: safaris@trip.net; Web www.ausafari.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent - 30+ inches |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Hunting entailed a lot of walking and tracking. It is a rewarding way to hunt making success all the sweeter. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24500 |
| 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: |
Charter, hunting license, permit, and packing. |
Amount: |
$4750 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Having excellent success after a good deal of effort. It is a "hunters hunt". |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Incredible area and the awesome sight of the giant eland in this area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Lange |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 320-843-2272 - 1402 Atlantic Ave. E-mail: boblange@langeassociates.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Three African safaris - CAR, Tanzania (also with Boetie Bothma), South Africa and all of the US. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for a slightly overweight 50+ year old. |
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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 Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
2149 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 3, 2001 to February 17, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Aouk River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland, 53-54 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Lowel's hartbeast, nice size. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Bohor reedbuck, eight to nine inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Roan - Availability: Animals were fairly scarce, in heavy cover, with dry foliage in drought conditions, some poaching. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is scarce but I had excellent success on Lord Derby eland. It is a demanding hunt. Game that I have taken appeared to be in excellent condition. |
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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: |
Air France and private charter. |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
There was some inconvenience with charter but Air France was O.K. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Approximately $27,000.00 (with one non-hunter) in French francs. |
Amount: |
$29000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
In French francs. |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
In French francs. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,500.00 per person. |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Side trip to Paris, Loire Chateaus and Normandy Beach |
Amount: |
$3000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Heat, tsetse and 13-hour days were tiring. There was a tough stalk. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a beautiful Lord Derby. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Use .340 Weatherby or .375 H&H. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
This is predominately a Lord Derby specialized hunt. It was an excellent hunt, with a top-notch guide and outfitter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Keagy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-283-0839 - 3888 Quail Ridge Rd., Lafayette, CA 96549 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Reasonably extensive, about seven trips to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Too heavy but generally otherwise pretty 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 Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
1553 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 26, 2000 to February 9, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkinson |
| 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, Giant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 49 inch, 124 SCI. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 25 inch. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 1/2 inch lewel hartebeest. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 11 1/2 inch harnessed bushbuck. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 9 1/2 inch. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average bush duiker. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Kob - Availability: High grass. |
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Duiker - Availability: High grass. |
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Condition Comments: |
Generally good game conditions except there was heavy rains a few months earlier which created wide spread water holes so the game was spread out. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
For hunt. |
Amount: |
$24000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Trophy fees |
Amount: |
$4500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Built in to cost of hunt. |
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: |
49 inch eland. |
| 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: |
Michael Adams |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 504-368-4846 - 307 Gretna Boulevard |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Africa eight times, Alaska five times, Mexico five times and the United States ten times. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
1554 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 14, 2000 to January 28, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Aouk River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Franz Coupe and Jean Jacques Challiol |
| 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, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Possible new number 3 SCI and second one was 50 inches. Both very good. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average, took two. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good SCI lewel hartebeest, took two. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good SCI harnessed bushbuck. |
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Korrigum - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Good. This was the only permit in Central African Republic for 2000. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good SCI red flank duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average bush duiker. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
We hunted early to get the nice neck ruff. The high grass made small animals a little harder but we got them anyway. The game conditions were excellent. Nothing could have made this hunt better than it was! |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
From Los Angeles to Paris to Bangui. No problems with guns after they were aware we were shipping them. Be sure to let them know. Use a good travel agent like Gracy Marrs. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
All cost were included in the hunt, except trophy fees. Very fair. |
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: |
None whatsoever. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking giant eland and hunting with one of the best outfitters in Africa. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
There is no better place or outfitter to get a better eland or have a better hunt! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Lee Lipscomb and Steve Lipscomb |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 310-552-3800 - 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 16th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4107 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
327 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 23, 1999 to March 9, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Along the Aouk River North East part of country bordering Chad. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkinson |
| 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, Giant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland, excellent old mature bull. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent old mature bull. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lelwell hartebeest, excellent old mature bull. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: western bush duiker, excellent old mature bull. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent old mature bull. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Reedbuck - Availability: Too much rain and grass failed to burn along river. |
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Kob - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. Everything was in great 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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Continental/Air Afrigul |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$25000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$160 |
| Charter Airfares: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips $1,200, hotel $200 |
Amount: |
$1400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. Outfitter could not help the grass would not burn because of too much rain fall. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking on footand taking a Lord Derby eland. Amazed at the ability of the trackers. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Take lots of gatorade mix and sunblock. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
P. H. Andy Wilkinson is a pleasure to hunt with and a true professional. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Greg Bond |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 817-318-5757 - 2916 Meadowview Drive, Colleyville, TX 76034 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have taken a North American sheep grand slam, and 92 species worldwide. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
331 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 17, 1999 to March 2, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic - Savanagh
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| Hunt Area: |
Border with Chad |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkinson |
| 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, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Giant Lord Derby eland, L 52 3/4, R 50 3/4 (gold). |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lelwell hartebeest, gold. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: A red flank duiker. Priority was eland and I spent 3/4 of hunt to take an exceptional eland. |
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Buffalo - Availability: A northwest buffalo. I would have been happy with only one eland. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Variance of terrain from plains to heavey forest provided different hunting conditions and environment far gone abundance of animals with all in very good condition. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Due to uncertainty of availablity of airline schedules, was not certain which airline would be available to Central African Republic. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$25000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$1500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Confusion with airlines. Air Afrique changing schedule and Air France cancelling flights. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking an exceptional eland on the eighth day. Also seeing fresh tracks and seeing eland almost every day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be prepared for extreme heat. Heavy brush but flat terrain which allows considerable driving and minimal walking. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
After stricking out on an eland hunt in Cameroon, this was a meca for seeing many eland. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Parker |
| Contact
Information: |
6272 Country Club Drive, Columbus, NE 68601 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have taken numerous (over 14) trips to Africa, five to Alaska, and many in North America. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
1094 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 29, 1999 to February 13, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
30 miles from Bayonga |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkenson |
| 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: |
Sitatunga - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 22 inch |
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Bongo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 5/8 inch |
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Buffalo - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 55 inch total |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 3 3/8 inch bay duiker |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 4 3/8 inch Peter's duiker |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: A female blue duiker. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: All game in forest is difficult. |
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Duiker - Availability: Yellow back duiker is very scarce. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Bongo, very good population. Well managed area. A few buffalo, and a moderate to low duiker population due to poaching. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24115 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$1,882 for bongo, $543 for buffalo, $945 for sitatunga |
Amount: |
$3370 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Air France |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Cost built into the hunt. Don't know price. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
If it |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shot all excellent males. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Shoes that shed water quickly and grip to slippery surfaces. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael Gary Adams DDS |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 504-368-4846 - 307 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Africa eight times, Alaska four times, Mexico five times, Canada six to eight times, and the United States' West eight times. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
965 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 31, 1998 to June 13, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic - Sangha River
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| Hunt Area: |
Aouk, Sangha River Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Franz Coupe |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: bay duiker, good |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: blue duiker, good |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
I was always on lookout for forest hog, sitatunga or buffalo but no real chance to get one on this trip. This is an excellent bongo area with very good access at Bongai Airport by Martine. Martine and her husband run an excellent camp. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
There is no such thing as excellent air service anymore. They lost guns coming home but did eventually get them. Charter services very good. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$25000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
12,000 FFF |
Amount: |
$2198 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
bus Clau |
Amount: |
$6000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. Almost got an excellent bongo on first morning. Shot mine on eight day. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Forest experience and Pygmies. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Extra footwear, good canvas jungle boots that fit well with extra insoles would be helpful. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend the hunt but be fit because you may do a lot of walking. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Lee Lipscomb |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 310-552-3820 - 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, sixth floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
333 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 25, 1998 to March 11, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Njoko |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkinson |
| 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, Giant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland, over 48 inches, excellent. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Kob - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nigerian bohor reedbuck, excellent. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lelwel hartebeest, excellent. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: red flanked duiker |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: bush duiker |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Roan - Availability: I ran out of time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is there. Be prepared to work hard for the Lord Derby eland. |
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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: |
Air Afrique |
Airline
Service: |
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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: |
Be prepared for very high temperatures. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking ability of the chief tracker named Abdulai. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A great adventure! This was my third hunt with Wilkinson, and second with Aouk Sangha Safaris. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for someone 54. |
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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 Aouk-Sangha Safaris 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: |
334 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 9, 1998 to February 24, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Aouk River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Aouk-Sangha Safaris. Parc Bellevue 5 Allee; B. Des Colombes; Carry Le Rouet; 13620; France; Tel. 33-424-495-54; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andy Wilkenson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Beth Jones Levitz; Trophy Hunters Safaris. 1000 Quayside Terrace; Quayside Tower 1 #1407; Miami; FL; 33138; Tel. 305-893-1162; Fax: 305-893-3780; |
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, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland, very good. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very good |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: western bush duiker, good to very good. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lelwell hartebeest, good. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: High grass (lots). |
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Bushbuck - Availability: High grass. |
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Duiker - Availability: I flat out missed the red duicker. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good, but difficult to assess because of the amount of high grass from inordinate amounts of rain earlier. |
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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/ Air Afrique |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| 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 but it is hot. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The entire hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very lightweight cotton shirts. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
You bet I would recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Landis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 765-847-5309 - P.O. Box 313, Fountain City, IN 47341 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in most places. |
| Physical Condition: |
Medium. |
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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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