DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: See Comments. Game Condition Comments: See comments.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: N/A Guide/PH Ability: N/A Condition of Camp: N/A Condition of Equipment: N/A Quality of Food: N/A Trophy Care: N/A Name of Airline: Airline Service: N/A 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: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: See comments. Highlights of Hunt: See comments. Equipment Recommendations: See comments. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? no Why? See comments.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Eldred Olson & Mary T. Monter Contact Information: 1515 Highland Ave, Clarkston, WA 99403-1149 E-mail: clarkstondentuvist@hotmail.com Hunting Experience: Physical Condition:

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

We booked this expedition in January 2010 at the SCI Convention in Reno. Carlos was bragging that he had many mule deer bucks on his ranch that scored over 200 B&C, and we should expect to shoot a mule deer that scored at last 190 B&C. He also told Eldred that the accommodations on his ranches were state of the art and that we did not have to bring towels, etc. We were also informed that there would be someone at the ranch who spoke English. In reality, the situation on the ranch was very different from what we were told to expect. There was no bilingual employee on the ranch. In fact, Eldred and I spoke more Spanish than our hosts spoke English, and with no communication the bad situation became appalling. The blankets (sleeping bags) that we were furnished were inadequate for the conditions, and it wasnt until the third day at the ranch that we were given adequate blankets so that we could finally sleep without freezing. The first evening, there wasnt any running water, and when it was running, hot water was intermittent and unpredictable. When we were finally able to take a shower, there were no towels available, and when we asked for a towel, the hosts seemed irritated that we wanted one. They gave us one towel for both of us, but we finally received a second towel on the fourth day. The generator was turned off every evening at 8 pm, and we were left without light until about 6 am. Eldred bumped his head on one of the door posts when he attempted to use the facilities. After complaining to our hosts about the incident, they gave us a flashlight on the last evening we were there. The food was not at all what we expected  every meal consisted of tacos filled with refried beans or mashed potatoes in small portions. We had explained to Carlos that Eldred has an allergy to pork, but we were served pork so often, we had to be vigilant. Fresh fruit and vegetables were practically nonexistent, and we were surprised at the overall lack of food. Some of the staff were belligerent, and I had a difficult time getting powdered cream to add to my coffee, even though supplies were abundant, and other hunters in the camp were not denied this amenity. Now you may assume that even though the food and accommodations were atrocious, that the hunting was decent. Dont even think that way! We did not see any deer for the first three days and we were actively hunting (walking and riding). On the fourth day, we spotted two large does but no fawns nor bucks. We finally saw a buck on the sixth day, and it was far from a trophy. We asked the landowner how long it had been since there were trophy mule deer on the ranch. We were informed in broken English that it had been many years. Carlos implied when we discussed our frustration with his expensive safari at the Safari Club Convention in January 2011, that he would be sending Eldred a partial refund. The refund has not materialized. Rebuttal From Mr. Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo from Big Game Outfitters Mexico Mr. Olsen and his non-hunting wife came to a camp with installations consistent with double rooms with ensuite bathroom, a rare plus in the Sonoran desert. The cook was traditional Sonoran and meals prepared by the owner in the same way and amount that she has done for all our hunters for the last 18 years. This past season the game was scarce due to the lack of rain and due to the rarity of the species. However, the other hunter in camp took a nice mid-sized buck and continued hunting for a second huge buck he saw after killing his first. Mr. Olsen hunted 1x1, plus a driver, from a vehicle most of the time due to his shape and age, reducing his chances for a large buck. Finally, this area has produced over the years many record book mulies, including four SCI Top Tens. We know that we cater to people with different personalities, and eventually you get one that cannot please no matter what you do.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5406 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 7, 2006 to January 18, 2006 Place of Hunt: Mexico Loreto Baja Sur Cal

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Three Mexican guides. Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: No mature male animals spotted. Game Condition Comments: Only 12 deer spotted at any range. One fork horn buck. Very poor deer population.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Fair Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Air Mexico Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3700 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $975 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1000 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Lack of game or ability to find game. Highlights of Hunt: We could locate desert bighorn rams nearly every day. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No Why? Total waste of time and money for deer.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Stephen Fox Contact Information: Tel. 570-836-1133 - Tunkhannouk, PA Hunting Experience: 25 years. Physical Condition: Average.

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

Rebuttal from Carlos Hermosillo of Big Game Hunts Very sorry to return to you until today but my season just ended and finally I got to my office a few days ago and I could catch up with my mail out. Thanks for sending the hunter's hunt report - here are my comments to it. First Page - It is ok what he says. Second Page - Ratings - He rated a good operation with excellent equipment. Second Page - Costs - It is ok what he says. Second Page - Summary Remarks - We do have a lot of desert bighorn there. We are also opening the area for a new specie - the Baja California mule deer. This hunt was and is promoted as an exploratory hunt for a new deer specie. He saw 12 deer there. Not bad for a new specie. I remember having read in a mutual friend's report from your own hunt in Congo a few years ago that in 12 weeks you and your group did not see a head of game and this is Africa. Also an exploratory hunt. Second Page - Important Notes _ Sadly he has never contacted us after his hunt. I do not know why he says he did. He did chat with the guide and got the same explanation above. End of his and my comments.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4626 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 20, 2005 to January 25, 2005 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Coues Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent food, excellent guides, excellent accommodations. 100-percent on everything.

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: Northwest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Airline Service: Poor Airline Comments: Don't book with Southwest Airlines, lots of cancellations.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3900 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $900 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $500 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Seeing 5-15 Coues bucks daily. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Greg Johnson Contact Information: 31423 Nelson Rd. Hunting Experience: 45 years. 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: 2268 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 4, 2001 to January 11, 2001 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Carlos Hermosillo Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Game extremely scarce. Game Condition Comments: There were none taken in our camp of five hunters in five days of hunting in good weather.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Poor Guide/PH Ability: Fair Condition of Camp: Poor Condition of Equipment: Poor Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Name of Airline: AeroMexico Airline Service: Poor 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: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Extremely scarce game and poorly organized camp. Highlights of Hunt: Beautiful country. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No Why? Waste of time and money.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ron Mostyn Contact Information: Tel. 713-667-0123 - 4545 Bissonnet St. #110, Bellaire, TX 77401 Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Yes Notified Personal Guide? Yes Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? No 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: 2107 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 21, 2000 to December 28, 2000 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Artensio Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Probably about 30 inches wide. I didn't measure it before it was sent to the taxidermist. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The game condition was very good on the ranch were I hunted. Another hunter in camp complained that the deer were more sparse on the ranch he hunted where there were more cattle. I also saw several javelina and coyotes.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: America West Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: I just flew from Denver to Phoenix and drove to Tuscon and was met there by guide.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $5400 Trophy Fees: On kill only. Amount: $1525 Permits/Licenses: Tourist visa type fee at border. Amount: $20 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $300 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Rental car from Phoenix to Tuscon. Amount: $200 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The guides and others in camp didn't speak English. I don't speak Spanish. Highlights of Hunt: Getting a nice buck on Christmas Eve. Equipment Recommendations: Good walking shoes for support in semi-soft sand Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend the hunt but I suggest that someone speak Spanish! The guide spooked a much larger deer than I ultimately shot because of poor ability to communicate.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jennifer Holt Contact Information: Tel. 303-475-4489 - 2542 Stout E-mail: attyjih@ultra2k.com Hunting Experience: Lots of experience for 20 years. 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: 1741 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 4, 2000 to January 12, 2000 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora Tostitos and San Francisco Ranches

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Manuel and Antonio Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep, Desert Bighorn - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: I missed my shot. Deer, Coues Whitetail - Availability: I had two opportunities but turned them down because we were in sheep country. Game Condition Comments: The ram I took was 13 1/2 years old and in fair condition. The deer were in excellent condition. 170 class ram.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Continental Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Houston to Tucson. I was picked up there.

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: None. Highlights of Hunt: Taking a ram. Equipment Recommendations: Carry your own gun. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Kenneth Sutton Contact Information: Tel. 409-564-5173 - 3526 Churchill, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 E-mail: KWS@LCC.NET Hunting Experience: I have been hunting for 40 years. 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: 453 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 1, 1998 to December 8, 1998 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora San Francisco Ranch

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Carlos Gonzalez Hermosillo; Big Game Outfitters In Mexico. Sauzales 44, Col. Granjas Coapa; Mexico City; D.F. 14330; Mexico; Tel. 011-52-555-671-2064; Fax: 011-52-555-671-2207; Email: huntmexico@netservice.com.mx; Web www.huntmexico.com Personal Guide (if any): Antonio, Manuel, Pedro, Gino Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep, Desert Bighorn - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Full curl, 9 1/2 years. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: All the sheep we saw looked very healthy.

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: United Airline Service: Excellent 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: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Great guides, good accomodations and food. Everyone in camp seemed dedicated to helping me and waiting to find me a sheep. Equipment Recommendations: Good binoculars. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Frank and Lea Lamberti Contact Information: Tel. 914-248-5979 - P. O. Box 141, Granite Springs, NY 10527 Hunting Experience: This sheep completed my grand slam! I have also been on elk hunts, antelope hunts, turkey hunts and wild boar hunts. Physical Condition: Excellent.

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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