DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Best European Hunts. Dreptatii Street, Number 14; Sector 6; Bucharest; Romania; Tel. 011 0040732528636; Email: contact@besteuropeanhunts.eu ; Web http://www.besteuropeanhunts.eu Personal Guide (if any): Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 106 CIC Points Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Chamois were plentiful and big.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Lufthansa Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: The Lufthansa personnel at Logan airport in Boston were not familiar with procedures for checking in a rifle. However, they were very willing to help accomplish the task.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Climbing high into the Carpathian Mountains and seeing chamois in every direction. Watching huge brown bears from a hide. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Nice people, great hunting, very good food, very good value for the money.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Tim Day Contact Information: Tel. 603 868 5839 - 89 Bagdad Road | Durham | NH | USA | 03824 E-mail: tim3006@comcast.net Hunting Experience: USA, Africa, Romania Physical Condition: Very good

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Be in good physical condition. Climbing the mountains is strenuous.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 9107 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 22, 2012 to September 27, 2012 Place of Hunt: Romania About 100 miles WNW of Bucharest

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Best European Hunts. Dreptatii Street, Number 14; Sector 6; Bucharest; Romania; Tel. 011 0040732528636; Email: contact@besteuropeanhunts.eu ; Web http://www.besteuropeanhunts.eu Personal Guide (if any): George Dina Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: good Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Saw numerous bears and some wolves. Wild boar sign was everywhere but did not see any - mainly because we were not looking for them.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Poor Name of Airline: Delta Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: The best connections to Romania are through Amsterdam. However, make sure you have your Transit Permit for your rifle. Very easy to get, but Dutch Authorities will not let your rifle pass through unless you have it.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 4 days/5 nights 1500 euro Amount: $12800 Trophy Fees: 7500 euro Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Incl in hunt cost Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $700 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips Amount: $500 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The hunt, the accommodations, the people were all first rate. I had a problem getting my trophy but everything was resolved to my satisfaction. Had a problem getting my rifle through Amsterdam. I did not have a Transit Permit and the Dutch authorities held it until I picked it up on the way back. Highlights of Hunt: Saw a huge bear but before I could get a reasonable shot it was spooked by a pack of wolves. It was taken two weeks later by another hunter and it scored No 5 in the CIC record book. Equipment Recommendations: No special equipment needed. The weather in September is quite mild. These bears are nocturnal so if you have a night vision scope or equipment it would be a plus. If not, George will supply it. Get your CITES certificate in advance and either take your trophy with you or ship it home before you leave. Be prepared to take a 75 yd shot in very poor light. Given the size of "the one that got away" I would not consider a rifle smaller than a .300 Win/Wby Mag with minimum 180 gr bullets. 220 gr would be better (this is just my opinion). Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Everything about the hunt proper was handled very good. I could not have asked for anything more.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ken Allen Contact Information: Tel. 770-309-0384 - 6417 Rosecommon Dr | Norcross | GA | United States | 30092 E-mail: gwh375@yahoo.com Hunting Experience: 50+ Physical Condition: Pretty good for an old man. Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

1.The accommodations were outstanding. 2.Two of the blinds we hunted from were hunting houses built by the former Romanian dictator. This hunt would be great for a hunter who is physically handicapped. I am going back to hunt with George again this fall - hope to bring home a nice stag and another bear.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8437 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 13, 2011 to October 18, 2011 Place of Hunt: Romania Arges - Fagaras Mountains

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Best European Hunts. Dreptatii Street, Number 14; Sector 6; Bucharest; Romania; Tel. 011 0040732528636; Email: contact@besteuropeanhunts.eu ; Web http://www.besteuropeanhunts.eu Personal Guide (if any): Andrei and Raducu Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Fine Boar, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very Fine Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: I saw more than 30 Chamois on the first day. I had the opportunity to be on the hunt for a Wildboar, and shot a huge wild boar on + 200 kg. There was also an opportunity to experience Brown Bears and in a few hours, I had six Brown Bears within close distance.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: SAS / Lufthansa Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Euro - 4000 Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Great to see Fagaras mountains and walk towards Negoui top, third time I had a real chance of shooting; I just used it but could easily have been waiting, since I saw more than 30 Chamois on the first day. I had the opportunity to be on the hunt for a Wildboar, and shot a huge wild boar on + 200 kg. There was also an opportunity to experience Brown Bears and in a few hours, I had six Brown Bears within close distance. A journey with many wonderful experiences, pleasant people and good conditions we lived under. Equipment Recommendations: Eberlestock X1E Backpack with scabbard accommodates a hunting rifle. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Great hunting area with friendly people, a super stay.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Allan Vester Contact Information: Tel. 4540412301 - Krogagre 22 | Risskov | | Denmark | E-mail: jagt@allanvester.dk Hunting Experience: Passionate Hunter. http://www.allanvester.dk Physical Condition: Good

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8527 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 7, 2011 to October 9, 2011 Place of Hunt: Romania Transylvania Fagaras Range of Carpathians

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Best European Hunts. Dreptatii Street, Number 14; Sector 6; Bucharest; Romania; Tel. 011 0040732528636; Email: contact@besteuropeanhunts.eu ; Web http://www.besteuropeanhunts.eu Personal Guide (if any): Andrei Vetrila Booking Agent (if any): Gabrielle L Conea; Corporate Leisure Specialists. 1701 Ponce de Leon; Suite 100; Coral Gables; FL; 33134; Tel. 305-466-9677; Fax: 305--567-2760;Email: gconea@aol.com; Web www.huntingcls.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Chamois, Cantabrian - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: est. 25 2/8 SCI (Carpathian) Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments:

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Lufthansa Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Lufthansa now charges a special handling fee for firearms; $85 from US, 85 euros (plus tax) on return. On departure from Romania, customs/police require ammunition be in a separate (metal) case as checked baggage.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 4500 Euros Amount: $5983 Trophy Fees: included up to 105 CIC points Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: included Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1035 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips, plus 550 Euros for 3 extra days sightseeing Amount: $731 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None Highlights of Hunt: Hunting in very steep and open Carpathian Mountains. Seeing 10 European Brown Bears in 2 hours just after dark at a bait station. Equipment Recommendations: Boots with best possible ankle support. You'll be glad if you bring a telescoping hiking staff for return downhill. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Well organized hunt in dramatic mountains, excellent accommodations and food in an interesting country.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Brian Gooding Contact Information: Tel. (860) 644-5307 - 359 Avery St. | South Windsor | CT | USA | 06074 E-mail: goodingfam@cox.net Hunting Experience: One or two hunts per year since 2001, 3 continents Physical Condition: Decent. Age 69 in 2011.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I had arranged to take the day after my arrival off to get over jet lag, but because rain was forecast for the next day, George, Andrei and I started into the mountains late in the morning. Good thing, because about a foot and a half of snow fell in the mountains the next day! Made the TV news because it was unusually early. Andrei found two chamois and I was able to take the bigger one. The return hike was down through field-grassed slopes which looked easy but were relentlessly steep - I really wished I had brought my hiking staff. Andrei is a full time ranger in the vast private property I hunted and he knew the territory very well. George made every effort to make this both a successful hunt and an enjoyable visit to his country. My stay was in a brand new lodge in a small village just off the hunting area. Andrei's mother was the cook and her food was excellent and plentiful. My room had a king size bed and the bath had a jacuzzi(!) While I was there, various parties of Romanian hunters came and went, either for Brown Bear from permanent stands or for driven hunts for boar and bear. George arranged for me to join a driven hunt (I didn't see anything) and also took me to one of the permanent stands at dusk where in 2 hours, we saw 10 bears come in to eat chocolate bars. There was even a brief tussle between 2 bears over who had first dibs. I had also arranged to have George act as tour guide after the hunt; we visited and stayed in some ancient towns that could have been anywhere in western Europe. Castles, fortified towns, even the house where Vlad the Impaler (look HIM up!) was supposed to have been born. We also drove through some towns that were way, WAY off the beaten track - it could have just as easily been 1911, except for a handful of cars and tractors. Great trip. George is a well-organized outfitter, a good tour guide, and great company. I hope to hunt with him again.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8178 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 1, 2010 to December 4, 2010 Place of Hunt: Romania Arjes

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Best European Hunts. Dreptatii Street, Number 14; Sector 6; Bucharest; Romania; Tel. 011 0040732528636; Email: contact@besteuropeanhunts.eu ; Web http://www.besteuropeanhunts.eu Personal Guide (if any): George Dina Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 380 Points CIC Game Sought But Not Taken: Wolf - Availability: My own fault. I made noise. Game Condition Comments: Abundant brown bear population, I have seen 10 bears, medium to big size, but I am sure there a real monsters there

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Blueair and Iberia Airline Service: Poor Airline Comments: Blueair is the worst plane company in the world. From Sevilla to Spain I went with Iberia. That was good.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 1500 Euros Amount: $2130 Trophy Fees: 7500 Euros Amount: $10652 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: 300 Euro Amount: $426 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: 100 Euro Tips and 125 Euro Amount: $319 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: I went on December, it was very cold. I wanted a driven hunt but it was not possible. Highlights of Hunt: Beautiful area, very good hunting guide. The thrill of the hunt was awesome, both for the bear and for the wolf. Equipment Recommendations: Bring warm clothes if hunting in winter. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? The hunting guide is very knowledgeable and he knows his business well enough to give you one of the best hunts of your life. In Romania there is a lot of wild big game, the food is great, people are great.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jorge Barrera Torres Contact Information: Tel. 954-442-622 - Flor de Salvia, 6, Sevilla, Spain 41020 E-mail: barreratorresjorge@yahoo.es Hunting Experience: I am a hunter for 20 years. I have hunted in Africa, Turkey, Poland, Romania and Hungary Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

When my friends told me about the exciting driven hunt for bears in Romania, I said I have to go and hunt a trophy bear. Unfortunately, when I decided to make this trip was already very late and the agency told me the trip was not possible because of the very cold weather. One of my employees, a guy from Romania, recommended to get in touch with Dina George, from Best European Hunts, which I did, in the same evening. George explained that the chances for a bear driven hunt are slim, because I am a single hunter and and indeed the time is quite late for hunting bears. Instead he proposed a baiting hunt, and he assured me that the chances for a successful kill are of 100%, as a bonus, he offered me the chance to hunt a wolf in the same hunt and for the same money. I must admit that the bonus was crucial in my decision. I decided to take the trip, and now, when I look back, it was one of the most amazing adventures of my life. The trip from the airport to the hunting lodge was short, and after a frugal but consistent lunch, we went to the bait station. There in a fair amount of time, up to 9 bears came to the bait and George explained that I must have patience, since the big bears like to come late to dinner, he will tell me when to shoot a really big one. I have to admit that after the ninth bear, I was starting to lose my patience but George looked calm. When the tenth bear came, George signaled that this is the one. Because of the long wait, the excitement and the darkness, the shot was a little low and the bear didn't die on the spot. The guide advised me to stay in the tree-house and don't get down until called by him. After 10 minutes, I heard George: It is dead, you can come down! My first Romanian brown bear!! It seemed huge to me, but the guide said it is around 390 points CIC, a big one, but not the monster I was expecting. Official measurement was of 380 points CIC. The second night we went to wolf bait hunting. George explained that the wolfs have vast territories that they check regularly. The trip to the baiting station was kind of interesting because we went through the rivers and streams, plenty of them in that mountain area. After midnight, the wolfs came, six of them. The feeling of staying so close to them was fantastic. I was hearing them howling, growling and crushing the bones of the bait. Unfortunately I lost my concentration for a moment, when I was trying to adjust my rifle for a better position to shoot. In a second, all the six wolves were gone. My shot came too late... There are many more things I would like to tell here, but I don't want that my excitement to be translated in long, boring texts. The Romanian adventure was truly amazing and I can't wait for this years hunting season to start in Romania and try the bear driven hunt. I am sorry for my broken english, but I come from Spain y me viene bastante dificil escribir en ingles :) Jorge Barrera Torres from Sevilla, Spain.

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