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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
7450 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 2, 2009 to October 11, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jason Lesmiester |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 foot. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolverine - Availability: Weather turned very bad. |
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Condition Comments: |
Brown bear was over 20 years old and measured 29 4/8 SCI. Should make Boone & Crockett when 60 days are up. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$17500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Air miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Weather turned very nasty - six straight days of heavy rain and winds up to 70 mph. Outfitter said worst weather since 2001. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Since I shot bear 1 1/4 hours into hunt, I got to hunt for wolverine. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Plentiful bears - most over 9 foot. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Dr., Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
7571 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 30, 2009 to October 10, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Alaska Peninsula SW of King Salmon |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Luke |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 9 foot 1 inch. Silver tip. 25 inch skull and 3 inch claws. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent bears and excellent area. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Cancellation hunt - private matter. Regular price was $17,500. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$500 |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,250 |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
$250 |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotels $175. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Rain and wind. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful valley, fox up close, terrible storms from ocean, close to bears, witnessed tore up big bears, wounded by other bears. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Plenty of waterproof rubber clothes, plenty of changes, .375 caliber minimum all weather rifle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Plenty of bears, tough place weather wise in the fall, 2 man tent (fly-in only). |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dick L Caruthers |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 580-541-8968 - Box 241, Cherokee, OK 73728 E-mail: dickcaruthers@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
6351 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 1, 2007 to October 10, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ken Robertson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 foot 2 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Saw three on same day, flew to camp, therefore couldn't shoot. |
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Condition Comments: |
All hunters were seeing between 10-20 bear a day. All five rifle hunters, tagged out by day five of a 10 day hunt. The one archery hunter also harvested a bear by the 10 day of the hunt. |
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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: |
NWA, Penn Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$650 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| 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: |
Hunting with well organized and professional outfitters, Tracy and great guide Ken, while seeing 10 to 15 bears per day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good optics and hip boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jeff Chaulk |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 989-732-8069 - 2969 Brookview Lane, Gaylord, MI E-mail: vision@chartermi.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide. |
| 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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
5445 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 18, 2006 to May 25, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Becherof Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ken Robertson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 feet 2 inches square. Skull 27 15/16. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
All the bears (eight) seen in six days of hunting didn't appear to have hardly any rubbed spots. |
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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: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
When you arrive in King Salmon expect to have a wait on Penn Air. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$585 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Plus hotesl, meals, etc. $1,679. |
Amount: |
$1679 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips $1,000 |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Be prepared physically (snow, climbing and having to get in front of a bear when spotted) mentally. (Weather first four days, terrible). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking the bear of a lifetime on first ever brown bear hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good raingear and windblock. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
From Jeff Neal to Tracy Vrem to guide Ken Robertson everything was as told and even better. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Darrell McMicken |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 770-382-6232 - |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa six times, Spain, England, Canada three times, Western U.S. and Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina. |
| Physical Condition: |
A little better than average. |
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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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
5101 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 11, 2005 to October 21, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Peninsula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Chris Walker |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 8 Foot. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: None seen. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great outfitter. Lots of bears, most taken were 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 foot bears. My guide misjudged size of my bear. Told me it was 9 foot. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| 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: |
Guide shot at bear, right after I did. Was not necessary. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful country. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Hip boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Outfitter works hard to get game for - lots of bears. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jerry Yaekeg |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 618-233-0024 - E-mail: jyaekel@yaekelinsurance.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifetime - 3 African trips - All over Canada and US. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 100 year old fart. |
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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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
4111 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2004 to May 23, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Alaskan Peninsula, South East Side of Lake Becharok |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Rick Taylor |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.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: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Didn't see any 10-footers. Passed on a 7 1/2 foot bear. Wanted a 10-footer to match my polar bear. |
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Condition Comments: |
Sighting of bear scarce, but better than last hunt with another outfitter. Seen 7 bears but only one closer than 3-5 miles. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska and Penn Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Easy to fly with. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$585 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1759 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$280 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Fog, rain and high winds. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Great to be out there. Scenery, waterfalls, etc. Small bear walking within 10 feet of tent at night - found tracks. |
| 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: |
Felix G. Widlacki |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 708-349-2623 - 15178 Grandview Drive, Orland Park, IL 60467 E-mail: sheyboygan@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa, Arctic Circle, Scotland and USA. |
| Physical Condition: |
Normal for 65. |
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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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
2806 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2002 to May 25, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Alaska Penninsula South of Katmai |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Rick Taylor |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nine to nine and a half feet. |
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Condition Comments: |
Spring hunt average one-two bears per day. Extreme weather this year. Blue skys and very hot 70 degree plus every day. Plenty of bears but you must be patient. |
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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: |
Alaska and Penn Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Penn Air can be a problem as far as flight from lodge to King Salmon. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Bear tag - $500, Hunting license - $85 - Tracy sells them. |
Amount: |
$585 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Pennair |
Amount: |
$250 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Weather - nothing anyone can do. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing a Caribou tackled by a grizzly and escape! Stalking my bear. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Sunscreen - lots of sunscreen. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Because I would go back. Tracy and his crew are down to earth and give 100 percent effort to help you succeed. You cannot do better. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Scott Olds |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 208-983-7572 - 118 E.S. 1st Street, Grangeville, ID 83530 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Average. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good according to my guide. |
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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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
1817 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 8, 2000 to September 20, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Kuskokwim Mountains for bear and caribou and Bechardf Creek for moose. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jeff Lee and Tracy Vrem |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 300 pounds. |
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Caribou - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 335 SCI Points |
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Moose - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 60 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
The resident caribou herd was small but contained some outstanding bulls. The migratory herd was still way west of our spike camp. There were a lot of bears both black and grizzly. The 60-inch moose I took in Berchardf Creek was very good. The area has a lot of moose. Mine was the smallest taken in our camp. Brown bears were everywhere (no permit). |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Penn Air |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
They cancelled my flight. I had to charter a flight ($1,250) to go from Aniak to Anchorage in order to make it to moose camp in time. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Round trip Aniak to camp $275, King Salmon to camp $220 plus the $1,250. |
Amount: |
$1745 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Penn Air. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The Vrem brothers are the hardest working outfitters I have met in North America and they have great areas. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting experience. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
1664 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2000 to May 20, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Blue Mountain Lodge |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Scott Simmons |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Hunt Rex. 11 Stoleshnikov Side Street; Office 414; Moscow; 103031; Russia; Tel. 011-7-495-783-9230; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 feet 3 1/2 inches. Skull unofficial 28 7/16 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Brown bear is abundant here. A new bear was seen 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: |
Alaska and Penn Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$575 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$200 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracy Vrem, our guide's experience and the hard work at providing you with a shot at a trophy. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
If fair chase is what you want, Tracy will do everything he knows with his years of experience to help you score a trophy. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Matthew Perman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-333-1538 - 390 East Peltier, Acampo, CA |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifetime hunting experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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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Tracy and his guides are by the book, fair chase and should be recognized as such in this day in age.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
350 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 21, 1998 to October 27, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Alaska Peninsula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Tracey Vrem |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Cabelas. 610 Glover Road; Suite A; Sidney; NE; 69162; Tel. 800-346-8747; Email: outdooradventures@cabelas.com; Web www.cabelasoutdooradventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Medium 340. Shot bull on seventh day of seven day hunt. |
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Condition Comments: |
We were in a migration route. The weather had been warm and the caribou was not migrating yet. Very tough walking. I did not see any real trophy bulls. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Penn Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3250 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$440 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
extra $100 for horns and cape |
Amount: |
$100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
total air fare including commercial |
Amount: |
$1250 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not many bulls around. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I saw lots of brown bears (25). |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good rain gear and no cotton clothing. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Vrem runs a first class operation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard A. Bonander, home # 307-234-2058 |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-234-2058 office - 4910 South David, Casper, WY 82601 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted three times in Alaska, British Columbia, twice in Yukon and Northwest Territories, twice in Alberta, four times in Manitoba, United States--all over. |
| 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 Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska 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: |
197 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 2, 1998 to April 14, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Alaska Near cook inlet, Alaska |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Tracy Vrem; Blue Mountain Lodge In Alaska. PO Box 670130; Chugiak; AK; 99567; Tel. 907-688-2419; Fax: 907-688-0491; Email: bluemtn@alaska.net; Web www.bluemountainlodge.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kelly Vrem |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Trophy Connection, The. PO Box 2565; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-527-5506 / 800-308-1161; Fax: 307-587-3308;Email: info@thetrophyconnection.com; Web www.thetrophyconnection.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: - Trophy Size: Nine feet square. Only hunted for one and a half hour. |
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Condition Comments: |
I took an old bear with a prime coat. |
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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: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Northwest |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Guide is an excellent pilot (no additional cost) |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
$500 optional, for care of hide and bleaching of skull |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tiem Spruce Branches on our now shoes and stalking to within 30 yards of bear!! Kelly Vrem knows the area and how to take these early spring bears. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is one of the best hunts I have been on and I have been all over the world. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard Wilson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 248-589-3819 - 510 E Maple, Troy, MI 48083 |
| Hunting Experience: |
All over the world. |
| 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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