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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Banks Island Big Game Hunts Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
7276 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 15, 2009 to April 21, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada - Northwest Territories
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| Hunt Area: |
Sachs Harbour |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Banks Island Big Game Hunts. General Delivery; Sachs Harbour; NWT; X0E 0Z0; Canada; Tel. 867-690-4009; Fax: 867-690-3018; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Trevor Lucas |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Rick Herscher; Alaska Hunting Safaris. 2637 E Atlantic Blvd; #122; Pompano Beach; FL; 33062; Tel. 907-232-5819; Fax: 248-751-6438;Email: rickherscher@aol.com; Web www.alaskahuntingsafaris.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Musk Ox - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. Excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
Herds of musk ox as well as seeing Arctic fox and wolves. Saw Peary caribou and flocks of up to 75 ptarmigan at a time. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Canadian North and Aklak Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Aklak Air charges $8.31 per kg for anything over 20 kg. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$150 per animal. |
Amount: |
$300 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$20 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel $180 a night in Inuvik and $8.31 per kg for freight on trophies |
Amount: |
$3580 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing the abundance of animals in the Arctic as well as spending time with the outfitter and his/her family. Wonderful people. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
The warmest clothes you can buy. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Kress |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 780-918-4105 - Box 11, Byemoore, Alberta, Canada T0J 0LO E-mail: bobkress2002@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
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 |
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Rick Herscher from Alaska booked the hunt and he did a bang up job of providing us with all we'd need to be prepared for anything that came up. Also, he has found himself a great outfitter in John Lucas and family who run a great business, as well as providing the hunter with a great chance of securing his trophy. I spoke with John just two days ago and he said he just returned from a polar bear hunt and they had harvested a monster of a bear.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Banks Island Big Game Hunts 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: |
5997 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 13, 2007 to March 21, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada - Northwest Territories
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| Hunt Area: |
Banks Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Banks Island Big Game Hunts. General Delivery; Sachs Harbour; NWT; X0E 0Z0; Canada; Tel. 867-690-4009; Fax: 867-690-3018; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Lucas Jr. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Rick Herscher; Alaska Hunting Safaris. 2637 E Atlantic Blvd; #122; Pompano Beach; FL; 33062; Tel. 907-232-5819; Fax: 248-751-6438;Email: rickherscher@aol.com; Web www.alaskahuntingsafaris.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Polar - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 9 feet. |
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Musk Ox - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: B&C. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw seven bears in five days, two of which were over 10 feet. Musk ox werer numerous with the herd on Banks Island currently estimated at 40,000 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: |
NW, First Air, Canadian North, Aklak Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
The charter from Inuvik to Banks Island is very pricey. The excess baggage charges are $6.20/kilo over 44 pounds. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Polar bear $23,500, muskox $4,800. |
Amount: |
$28300 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Licenses $106, trophy fees $900. |
Amount: |
$1006 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotels and meals. |
Amount: |
$600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being in the Arctic, seeing polar bears and muskox, hunting with native Inuit people, taking both species with archery equipment. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Northern Outfitters clothing. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent hunt, excellent outfitter. The Arctic experience is a true adventure. I will go back if the bear are importable next year. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tony Casagrande |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 740-964-0781 - 13530 Morse Rd E-mail: tc13530@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Russia, 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 |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Banks Island Big Game Hunts 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: |
4128 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 22, 2004 to April 7, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada - Northwest Territories
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| Hunt Area: |
Banks Island - North Beaufort Sea |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Banks Island Big Game Hunts. General Delivery; Sachs Harbour; NWT; X0E 0Z0; Canada; Tel. 867-690-4009; Fax: 867-690-3018; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Kudlak |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Rick Herscher; Alaska Hunting Safaris. 2637 E Atlantic Blvd; #122; Pompano Beach; FL; 33062; Tel. 907-232-5819; Fax: 248-751-6438;Email: rickherscher@aol.com; Web www.alaskahuntingsafaris.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: |
Bear, Polar - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Musk Ox - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Polar bear not abundant and difficult to locate but guides persistant. Musk Ox is 100 percent success rate - abundant. |
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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: |
Multiple. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$760 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Very cold and difficult weather conditions. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Successfully took trophies. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Follow extreme weather clothing recommendations. Special protection for hands and face required. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very exciting adventure for hearty individuals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Philip Teel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 631-424-2915 - 1 Penn Drive |
| Hunting Experience: |
International and throughout US. |
| 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 Banks Island Big Game Hunts 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: |
2994 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 11, 2002 to April 15, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada - Northwest Territories
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| Hunt Area: |
Banks Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Banks Island Big Game Hunts. General Delivery; Sachs Harbour; NWT; X0E 0Z0; Canada; Tel. 867-690-4009; Fax: 867-690-3018; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Desmond. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Gary D. Strasser; Northwoods Adventures Worldwide Safaris, Inc.. PO Box 20; Deerbrook; WI; 54424-0630; Tel. 715-623-3800; Fax: 715-623-4798;Email: northwdadv@aol.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: |
Musk Ox - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent condition. Also, hunted Artic hare and ptarmigan. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Fair |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Canada/Canadian Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2850 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$900 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips, two overnights each way, extra baggage. |
Amount: |
$600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. Except for Northwoods Adventure. I would not recommend using him. Call Banks Island Big Game Hunts direct to book hunt. Ask for Floyd. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Best artic clothing you can buy (Northern Outfitters). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rod Marcum |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 719-488-3913 - 19880 Indi Dr., Monument, CO 80132 E-mail: marcumrm@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years in North America and 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 |
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