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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6532 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 13, 2007 to November 19, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Deer, Blacktail - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
If you searched them out you could find good bucks. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$25 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$612 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$216 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The weather cut our days to half. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting a nice 3 point in full velvet. Getting somewhat charged by a brown bear. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good rain gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Paul Atkins |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-442-2325 - PO Box 1411, Kotzebue, AK 99752 |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years plus hunted all over the world. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6534 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 13, 2007 to November 18, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Deer, Sitka Blacktail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game to allow for selective harvest. |
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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: |
Island Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$25 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$520 |
| 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: |
Excellent wildlife viewing. Bears, seabirds, marine mammals, fox, waterfowl. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Warm clothing, rain gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
C Loren Buck |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-770-1975 - 3115 Briarcliff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years - primarily in Montana and Alaska. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6535 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 13, 2007 to November 19, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Deer, Sitka Blacktail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Not as many deer as in 2005 but we still had lots of opportunity and shot some very nice deer. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost one bad but it came on next flight. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$85 State, $150 tag |
Amount: |
$235 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$216 each. |
Amount: |
$432 |
| 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: |
No freeze-facility to freeze meat to take home. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Both my 11 year old son and I took nice deer. Saw lots of bear. |
| 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: |
Garret Ham/Son Carter Ham |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 520-955-2043 - 17315 S Cmo de Los Quintas, Salivarita, AZ 85629 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa and Alaska many times. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6533 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 31, 2007 to November 6, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Deer, Blacktail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4X4 and brow points. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Plenty of multiple opportunities on blacktail bucks. All animals taken were in great 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: |
Island Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Great remote pilots. |
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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: |
We had no problems on our trip. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Multiple brown bear viewing opportunities. Endless spot and stalk opportunities. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Optics and bring the best glasses you can afford. And rangefinder. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Wearmann |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-770-6100 - 3612 W 42 Ave., Anchorage, AK 99517 E-mail: mwak@gci.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
26 years - archery, muzzleloader and rifle. |
| Physical Condition: |
In good shape, 42 years 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 |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6330 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 29, 2007 to September 3, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska NW Arctic Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Caribou - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Yes. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Healthy and fat animals. |
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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: |
Alaskan Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Guide flew hunters. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$550 per day. |
Amount: |
$5500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Per caribou. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Resident fee. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$450 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Guide provided. |
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: |
Sighting of musk ox, wolves and sheep. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Three to six miles daily. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Warren E Olson |
| Contact
Information: |
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| Hunting Experience: |
48 years Alaska. |
| Physical Condition: |
68 years old. 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
6329 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 19, 2007 to August 29, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Sheep - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Wolf - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Caribou - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Ok. |
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Condition Comments: |
I was only booked for sheep, but due to good opportunity I took a wolf and a caribou. We saw bear and wolf together and I saw muskox. Three wolf sightings and two shooting opportunities. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska Air. |
Airline
Service: |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$550 a day fee. |
Amount: |
$6050 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$6,500 for sheep, $1,000 caribou. |
Amount: |
$7500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$425 sheep, $325 caribou. |
Amount: |
$750 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| 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: |
Good service, good company, friendly service. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Hip boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kouros Sassani |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 407-656-2040 - 13428 Lake Blvd, Winter Gardens, FL 34787 |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
5885 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
On Your Own |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 1, 2006 to November 7, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| 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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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Sitka Blacktail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good to excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Wild, remote and beautiful. |
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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: |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$235 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$700 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| 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: |
Great weather seen, lots of other game, beautiful country. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Some type of bipod or shooting stick and good optics. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jeffrey O Buhler |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 814-776-1136 - 4178 Montmoranci Rd., Ridgway, PA 15853 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Excellent. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
2625 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 1, 2001 to November 6, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kodiak Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
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Guide (if any): |
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| 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: |
Deer, Sitka Blacktail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Varmint - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Fox. |
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Condition Comments: |
The animals available range from non-typical sterile bucks, to typical of various types. Wonderful selection. The game condition cannot be better; abundant game to choose from every day. Boat accommodations are pleasant, dry, roomy. The meals are good. It is a scenic country. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska Air |
Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
Quality services. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$85 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Seattle to Kodiak, round trip. |
Amount: |
$750 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$150 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Quality of animals seen, but missing a chance of a lifetime buck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very dry gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Everyone should try it. It is affordable and a fun hunt. Not extreme or physically demanding. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bruce A Moe |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 425-454-8120 - 331 Elk Heights Rd., Cle Elum, WA 98922 |
| Hunting Experience: |
40 years, varied countries. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
2430 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 6, 2001 to September 14, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska NW arctic Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: - Trophy Size: Large; I shot mine from a pack of 12 or more wolves. |
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Moose - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Medium. |
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Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two large and four medium. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw many grizzlies but could not take one because I killed one in 2000. I also took a moose and four caribou with Jake in 2000. |
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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: |
Alaska Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$700 per day plus trophy fees. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$5,000 for grizzly or moose, $500 for wolf, $1,000 caribou. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Alaska Airline. |
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: |
Taking one gray wolf from a pack of at least 12 wolves. I missed a black wolf here in 2000. Taking a bull moose (I took a doe here in 2000 also). Taking six caribou. Good facility and great people. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rubber boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Maurice R. Johnson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-486-1954 - 858 Pawamoroff, Kodiak, AK 99615 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunting for 35 years. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
2431 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 29, 2001 to September 14, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Northwest arctic |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jacobson |
| 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: |
Bear, Grizzly - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Seven feet, one inch. |
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Caribou - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Exceptional. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Poor shooting at 60 yeards. |
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Sheep - Availability: Cancelled season. Many sheep in the area only open for native subsistence. |
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Condition Comments: |
Many species in area but have to hunt to get game. |
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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: |
United/Alaska Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$700 per day plus trophy fees. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$5,000 for grizzly, $1,000 caribou. |
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: |
Huge hunt area. |
| 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: |
W.T. Minter |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 407-365-5360 - 1700 Deleon St., Oviedo, FL 32765 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I hunt something every week. Have hunted for 45 years. |
| 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 Arctic River Guide Service 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: |
2433 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 29, 2001 to September 16, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska NW Arctic, Brooks Range |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jake Jocobson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Billy Jacobson; Arctic River Guide Service. Box 162; Tuctoyaktuc; NWT; X0E 1C0; Canada; Tel. 867-977-2406; Fax: 867-977-2188; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Six trophies; two large and four medium. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw wild muskox close to lodge, many caribou, several grizzly bears, many Dall rams, several moose, 12 wolves and sign of wolverine. |
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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: |
Alaska Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
For ten days. |
Amount: |
$6000 |
| 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: |
Paid by Arctic River Guide Service - included in cost of the hunt. |
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: |
Having so many caribou to select them. I took six bulls in 17 days. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good hip boots and good "below the knee" rubber boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Larry "Tom" Dooley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-486-6384 - P.O. Box 2175, Kodiak, AK 99615 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting since I was eight years old. Hunting in Alaska and other states for the past 41 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Age 59, some knee problems. |
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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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