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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
7809 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 21, 2010 to July 31, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 10 Bahati |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Coert J.V. Rensburg |
| 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: |
Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14.1 foot - very large. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Suni - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 155 inches. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver SCI. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bronze SCI. |
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Baboon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Sable - Availability: 10 year old daughter missed. |
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Nyala - Availability: 10 year old daughter missed. |
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Condition Comments: |
Overall game population is rebounding very nicely in Mozambique. Lots of nice sable, plenty of small duikers, lots of buffalo, plenty of trophy crocs, waterbuck all over. Great anti-poaching effort. |
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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: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very good - zero problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
10 day crock safari $10,000, Observers two $4,900 |
Amount: |
$14900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6545 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1105 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,700 each. Four. |
Amount: |
$10800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3900 |
| Other Costs: |
Dipping and packing |
Amount: |
$1100 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Completing my Diamond of Africa ACI. Watching my 10 year old daughter take a tremendous warthog. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rain gear - rained a lot. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Great remote African wilderness safari in a game rich area. Very comfortable accommodations, wonderful camp staff and PH's. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay E. Link and daughters. |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-466-5333 - PO Box 210, Minono, WI 54859 E-mail: jay.link@link-investments.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Global. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
7851 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 11, 2010 to July 21, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Cotada 10 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
L.J. Goenwald |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Global Adventure Outfitters. 77 Sugar Creek Blvd Center; Suite 400; Sugarland; TX; 77478; Tel. 281-494-4151; Email: goainc@gmail.com; Web www.mbogo.net |
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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Suni - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Got shot and missed. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent even for such a very wet year. |
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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: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Great flight with the 777 now flying to Johannesburg out of Atlanta. |
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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: |
Mozambique had more rain than at any time in the last 25 years. Our outfitters helicopter was not operational for another 5 weeks 'till repairs are completed and only 15 mile of the near 200 miles of road were usable by truck. Argos became the mode of transportation from main camp to (fly camp 4 hours), fly camp to buffalo camp (4 hours) or to Chanduzi Swamp camp (4 hours)We spent 7 out of 10 days in fly camps in the swamp and although the bugs were badm, it was a great experience and we all really enjoyed it. The hunting was good and the animals plentiful. The Argos really need an ergonomic engineer to modernize the design for a bit more comfort but they get you where you need to go and the only thing I know of that will. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking my 10th buffalo and it being a totally closed boss buffalo, no gap at all. Also getting 5 new species the Pygmy slam of Suni, Natal Red and Blue Duikers, baboon and bushpig |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
In a year like this bug spray and an extra set of clothes as so much time was spent in fly camp |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
It was a true wilderness adventure and i believe still would be even in Drier years as the Coastal Marshes remain as primative as they ever were. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mike Ambrose |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-805-4937 - 52 Crestwood Circle, Sugarland, TX 77478 E-mail: mvambrose@navitasllc.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
12 African, 9 other international adventures on 6 continents. |
| 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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I would highly recommend the Use of Global Adventure Outfitters in Booking a hunt with Johan and Bahiti. Greg and James made things smooth and easy and I was aware of all conditions and had my expectations right when I got there.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
7424 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 21, 2009 to August 30, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 10 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Safari Trails International - South Africa. PO Box 103; Paterson; Eastern Cape; 6130; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1475; Fax: 011-27-41-4680-464;Email: info@safari-international.com; Web www.safari-international.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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Trophy. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 2.5 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 inches. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 foot. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein hartebeest. Trophy. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
All species are thriving. With quotas being low the new hot spot is here. |
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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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$16100 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$660 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip and pack. |
Amount: |
$1100 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing herds of sable/buffalo. Chasing buffalo in swamps and having such a diverse landscape. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Should be able to shoot big calibers in excess of 175 yards. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is real Africa. 1,200 square miles of true wilderness. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jeff White |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 203-271-2477 - 821 Farmington Dr., Chesire, CT 06410 E-mail: growersaid@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
34 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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My guide Anton Smet did all that he could to give me a safari of a lifetime. He worked many hours a day to plan and execute with perfection a game plan that would give me great odds. Only taking true quality animals and passing on others.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
6980 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 1, 2008 to October 10, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 10 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Marius Verster |
| 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: |
Crocodile - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 feet. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Suni - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Nyala - Availability: Recent and ongoing fires had driven the nyala from their usual areas into thick forest. |
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Condition Comments: |
All other game including waterbuck and reedbuck were abundant. Took a sable instead of a nyala (and sable were very abundant). |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Donated hunt. |
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: |
Heat - temperature was 98-102 degrees most days (better at night). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a large croc (the main goal) the last day. Being allowed to change from sable to nyala and seeing large amount of game over a vast, untouched piece of Africa. |
| 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: |
Dr. Jerry Dollar |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 559-787-3009 - E-mail: jdollarsrpint@hughes.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Eighth safari, multiple Canadian, Alaskan, Western US hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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After having hunted Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and RSA, I was looking forward to someplace different and I certainly found it on the flood plains and forests of Coutada 10.
The area is vast, with only a few scattered and very small villages, mainly along the rivers. Game was abundant (I have never seen so many good warthogs in my life). Sable seemed to be everywhere (bumped two different herds of over 100 animals each). Hunting suni in the thick jungle with a shotgun was unusual and great fun. My PH/tracker team of Marius and Shorty were like a well-oiled machine. The chance to spend three days in a fly camp near the beach was another unique experience (and hunting crocodile in a tidal river from a mokoro can really get your heart pumping).
Overall, one of the best hunts I have ever had - challenging, fun and well just plain different.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
6347 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 10, 2007 to September 22, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Contada 10 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Marius Verster and Coert |
| 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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 foot 5 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32 inches. |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Suni - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Natal red duiker. 2 1/4 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushpig - Availability: Missed. |
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Condition Comments: |
This region was varied and full of game migrating to the flood plains and marshes for the abundant grass and water. Saw at least 50 sable every day. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Affordable and adequate. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$15000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3500 |
| 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: |
Crocodile hunting and camping trip in Argos along Mupa Metembe River. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is the best hunt I have ever been on. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael Axelrod |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-703-8689 - E-mail: mike.axelrad@centroprop.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Eighth trip to Africa. |
| 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 Bahati 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: |
3603 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 18, 2003 to August 31, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 10 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Marius Verster |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 16 6/16 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 41 2/8 inches. |
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Suni - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 12 5/16 inches. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Reedbuck - Availability: Did not find an excellent trophy. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent: Very good sable, Cape buffalo in the swamps with great massive bosses, Lichenstein hartebeest, many signs of elephant, huge warthogs with great tusks, red duiker and blue duiker. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air and charter. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems, delays due to security (normal). |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1250 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| 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: |
A great adventure using dogs to hunt leopard. The excitement sure beats sitting in a blind. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good insect repellent, 100% DEET. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Quality of game was excellent. Camp was very good and equipment was in good condition. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert B. Michalek |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 716-592-3532 - PO Box 345, Springville, NY 14141 E-mail: bobmichalek@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Global. |
| 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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There I was - back in Africa for my fourth hunt; this time to Mozambique in pursuit of the leopard, also known as "CHUI"
Hunting the leopard with dogs is truly an experience of a lifetime. The excitement of the dogs and the chase is exhilarating. Stumbling through the bush at 2:30 am is insane as you pursue the dogs, but it's all part of the experience. I would do it again - IN A HEARTBEAT!
The leopard was the main trophy on my list, so from day one it was looking for spoor and hanging and checking bait.
On the second day we crossed a fair set of tracks and the PH indicated the tracks were made last night and might be too cold for the dogs but we would try anyway. The dogs had some difficulty sorting out the tracks but after a short time off on the spoor. As morning wore on the dew dried and the dogs could no longer pick up the scent. The rest of the afternoon we hunted plains game and checked bait.
We decided to start out at 4:00 am on the third morning to take advantage of the dampness of the night. We picked up a set of tracks in the sand at daybreak and saw them leading towards a bait that had been placed earlier. The dogs were released and very shortly were off on the tracks. The chase lasted several hours and we finally gave up as the sun dried up the ground. While hunting the rest of the day we kept finding leopard tracks in the sandy paths made by the Safari vehicle. The PH kept stopping and measuring the size of the spoor and also the stride between the tracks. His comment was, "This is one huge leopard!" We went back to camp and picked up two buffalo hindquarters and placed them along the route the leopard was working. At dinner that night the PH said he believed the leopard was patrolling his territory and we had our baits along his route. It was early to bed because the next morning was to be a 2 am start.
A tracker was seated on the front of the vehicle with a good light (or torch as they referred to it). We then slowly drove to where the baits were hung, looking for fresh signs. We were within a quarter of a mile of a buffalo quarter we had placed the night before when the tracker seated on the front of the vehicle instructed us to stop. The PH checked the track and said, "This is our boy, one huge cat, the largest track I have ever seen". We followed the track down the vehicle's path until we were close to the bait. We then proceeded on foot to where the bait was hung to see if the leopard had fed on it. To our delight about a third of the hindquarter had been devoured. The PH said we probably chased him off the bait as we approached. He also indicated that with the amount that had been eaten his stomach was full and he probably wouldn't go very far. He went back to the vehicle and got the dogs. As soon as the doge were released from their enclosure they were off in vocal hot pursuit. The PH said, "Let's just wait here and listen to the dogs, I don't believe the leopard has gone very far on a full stomach." Within 5 minutes the baying of the dogs came from a fixed location. We then slowly moved to where the dogs were. The dogs were circled around a huge tree. It was only 2:45 am and only moonlight and torches to aid us in trying to locate the cat in the tree. The foliage was quite heavy and the surrounding cover made it most difficult to find him in the tree. As we kept searching the tree to find him, he jumped out of that tree and the chase was on again. He didn't go very far with the dogs in hot pursuit and treed again. We again had difficulty finding the cat in the heavy foliage. The dogs were frantic as were we, but just could not see him up in the tree. The torches flashing through the tree again caused the cat to leap to the ground and return to the original tree. We talked about waiting for the first light to find him. We waited an hour and the dogs became overly excited, as the cat must have changed his location in the tree. We decided to try the torches again. The PH said to be ready when the torches were turned on. The PH spotted the cat and concentrated the light on the cat and I fired. There was a big thud as the cat left the tree. The PH said, "You missed, the cat jumped down!" The dogs were going crazy just a short distance from the tree. The leopard could be heard snarling as the dogs circled it. As we approached with the lights we could see the cat couldn't move so the last shot was placed to end a great pursuit.
This was truly a great leopard, the PH estimated his weight at 85 Kilos and he was enormous. Everyone was celebrating with handshakes and high fives. The trackers were deciding who would have the honor of carrying this great trophy back to the vehicle. We were back in camp by 7:30 am of the fourth day. The most exciting experience in hunting I have ever had or probably ever will have. "AMEN".
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bahati 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: |
3301 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 10, 2002 to October 20, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Concession 10, NE Region of Country. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bahati Safaris. PO Box 2252; Montana Park; Pretoria; 0159; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-1234-64928; Email: jsa@mweb.co.za; Web www.bahati.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Trevor Lane, Lake Safaris |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Sage Adventures. PO Box 481; Tel. 425-452-4004; Email: donj@sageadventures.com; Web www.sageadventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 101 1/2. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 10 foot 1 inch. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Livingston eland, 34 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15 1/2. |
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Suni - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Livingston suni, 4 1/2 X 1 6/8. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 2 6/8. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Did not hit baits. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw 700 buffalo in one day. Several herds of sable. Eland was only species that was hard to find. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
British Air to Johannesburg then chartered to camp |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with British. Stayed in London an extra day and used James Pedder Safari Services International to take possesion and hold guns until we continued to Johannesburg. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11310 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$13050 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1080 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
$2,100 for two from Johannesburg to Biera to camp (roundtrip). |
Amount: |
$1250 |
| Other Costs: |
Firearms license $150, export $600, hunting license $200, airport tax $60. |
Amount: |
$1010 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, weather unseasonably pleasant. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing 700 buffalo in one day, croc hunting, herds of game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Deet and effective anti-itch cream. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lots of game, 700 buffalo in one day. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Jefferson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 425-452-4004 - PO Box 481, Medina, WA 98039 E-mail: d.jefferson@att.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Spain, New Zealand and most Western US. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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