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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bishopstone 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: |
4070 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 28, 2004 to May 5, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bishopstone Safaris. PO Box 289; Musina; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Terry Anders |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tony da Costa; Tony da Costas Safari Headquarters. PO Box 427; Minden; NV; 89423; Tel. 775-267-1948; Fax: 775-267-4269;Email: safarihq@charter.net; Web www.tonydacosta.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: |
Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Kudu - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Better than average. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Civet - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Very large. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Missed only shot I had on good warthog. |
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Caracal - Availability: Scarce. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
There was a drought in the area for two years, that contributed to a loss of game. This past year they had more rain than on the average, thus high grass making find and stalk game very difficult. |
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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: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Not much leg room on the new Air Bus they are using. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Included eight days and six animals. |
Amount: |
$3995 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1650 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tip and pack $700, tips $650. |
Amount: |
$1350 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems whatsoever. Everything was as planned and stated. There were no surprises or charges. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Staying in the new tented camp on the river. The stalk and kill of the wildebeest was most challenging of the hunts I had. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Found my own tripod useful. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
No surprises, very knowledgeable PH. Efficient and well-organized staff. Good food and plenty of it. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Hartley Kittle |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 662-624-9776 - 156 Westover Dr. E-mail: hwkiii@gmi.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Have hunted for over 40 years. Mostly deer and waterfowl. Three trips to South America for bird shooting. One trip out West. This was my first trip to Africa, hopefully not my last. |
| Physical Condition: |
55 years old and in pretty good shape. |
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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 Bishopstone 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: |
3496 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 2, 2003 to July 10, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Bishopstone Estates and Dollar Block |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bishopstone Safaris. PO Box 289; Musina; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Scott Kendall |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tony da Costa; Tony da Costas Safari Headquarters. PO Box 427; Minden; NV; 89423; Tel. 775-267-1948; Fax: 775-267-4269;Email: safarihq@charter.net; Web www.tonydacosta.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: |
Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 54 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 inches wide. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 1/2 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 inches. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 27 1/2 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 33 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Taken at Dollar Block. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 inches, taken at Dollar Block. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Despite a bad drought, the game at Bishopstone and Dollar Block are in pretty good shape. The cover is very thick in some places at Bishopstone and the grass is very thick and tall at Dollar Block. The game is very spooky, so hunting can be (and was) difficult and challenging. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African and Delta Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta charged me for my gun case, but has since agreed to refund the excess baggage charge. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Daily fee including kudu, wildebeest, eland, sable, impala and warthog. |
Amount: |
$6995 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Extra nyala $1,800, bushbuck $400. Jackel, baboon and zebra free if trophies not exported. |
Amount: |
$2200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
LA to Bulawayo/Victoria Falls to LA. |
Amount: |
$1900 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip and pack $1,050, tips $1,000, sightseeing $1,500. |
Amount: |
$3550 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No real problems. Fuel is short, so we had to carry extra fuel while traveling across the country. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a great nyala and a good kudu. The eland and sable hunting were very challenging. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Comfortable walking shoes and telescoping shooting sticks. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
They, (especially our PH) took excellent care of us. Tony de Costa did a fabulous job with the arrangements. They have the best bushbuck hunting. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Daniel E. Kenney |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 818-352-1082 - 8225 Chapin Lane, Sunland, CA 91040 E-mail: shootinandcookin@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
One prior trip to Africa. Mule deer, elk, bear, antelope in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. |
| 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 Bishopstone 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: |
3345 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 9, 2003 to May 20, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Bishopstone Estates |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bishopstone Safaris. PO Box 289; Musina; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Robert Park and Rodon Tourle |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Safari Headquarters. PO Box 416; Hendersonville; NC; 28793-0416; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; Email: safarihq@charter.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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sable - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Crocodile - Availability: Missed shot. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Game is abundant, trophy quality is excellent. PH's are excellent hunters and saavy guides. |
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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 Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Reasonable. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Reasonable. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting leopard on first day. Having knowledgeable PH's with good senses of humor. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very professional, excellent staff, abundance of game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Keith Brewer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 775-588-8035 - Zephyr Cove, Nevada. |
| Hunting Experience: |
Fourth time to Africa, North American sheep and Canada. |
| 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? |
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bishopstone 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: |
3358 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 9, 2003 to May 20, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Bishopstone Estates |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bishopstone Safaris. PO Box 289; Musina; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Robert Park and Rodon Tourle |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Safari Headquarters. PO Box 416; Hendersonville; NC; 28793-0416; Tel. 011-263-86-2187; Email: safarihq@charter.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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sable - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Crocodile - Availability: Missed shot. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Game is abundant, trophy quality is excellent, PH's are excellent hunters and saavy guides. |
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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 Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Reasonable. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Reasonable. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting leopard on first day. Having knowledgeable PH's. Good sense of humor. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very professional, excellent staff and abundance of game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Keith Brewer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 775-588-8035 - Zephyr Cove, Nevada |
| Hunting Experience: |
Four time Africa, North America sheep and Canada. |
| 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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