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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bobby Hansen Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
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ID: |
6885 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 5, 2008 to July 11, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Thabazimbi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen and Johnny |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inch horns. |
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Condition Comments: |
Conditions outstanding in every respect. Game area very large and "no" fences. |
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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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$400 per day for six days. |
Amount: |
$2400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Nyala $2,500. |
Amount: |
$2500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Would recommend hunt to anyone wanting game available in area. One of the best overall hunts I've had. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Fabulous photography. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ralph H Knode |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-674-8933 - 1690 Pond View Ct., Sheridan, WY |
| Hunting Experience: |
45 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for an 80 year old. |
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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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
4317 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 19, 2004 to August 31, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa North Provence Cape and Zululson |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen and Cambell Smith |
| 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: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38". |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17 1/2 White. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 2 1/2. |
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Condition Comments: |
Third hunt with Bobby getting some of the animals that I have not shot. Included a cull for one day and one of the hunters in my party shot 21 animals in 21 days. Nine of them in the cull the Rest Trophy. |
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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: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with guns or ammo. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$3,600.00. |
Amount: |
$3600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$3,730.00. |
Amount: |
$3730 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
$1,600.00. |
Amount: |
$1600 |
| 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: |
No Pressure hunt, relaxed and had a great time. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Tell Bobby what you are after and he will make it happen. Then you have to do your part. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Giottonini |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-464-4565 - PO Box 6157, Stockton, CA 95206 E-mail: valleylumbar@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, South America, Africa, Russia, and Asia. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very 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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
3608 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 7, 2003 to September 19, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe West Nicholson |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| 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: |
Crocodile - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 13 foot 6 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Big tom too smart. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game abundant (except large leopard). Bushbuck, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, impala, steenbuck, grey duiker, Klipspringer, baboon, eland, honey badger. |
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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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
12 days. |
Amount: |
$6000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Crocodile. |
Amount: |
$1700 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip and ship. |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I shot kill on record book crocodile. 13 foot 6 inches. |
| 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: |
Ralph Knode |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-674-8933 - 1690 Pond View Ct., Sheridan, WY 82801 E-mail: knode@fiberpipe.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
40 years in US, Canada, Mexico and Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for almost 76. |
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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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This hunt was planned especially for a big leopard. 7 foot 6 inch or better. Bobby Hansen was aided on this by Lin Stanton. Bobby and Lin are as good, successful leopard men as there is. We had plentiful baits out on a couple ranches. Had many hits by young small males and females. The big one just outsmarted us this time. Overall a great two weeks. Also had a young couple videoing the hunt, plus before and after. Might go commercial with it. Will have some copies of it at SCI Convention in Reno in January 2004.
Highly recommend Afton Guest House in Joburg. Also, the Chuck Wagon Steakhouse nearby. The bonus was finding and one-shot kill on a monster, 13 foot 6 inch crocodile.
There were no problems at any time with "War Vets" or poachers. No problems going through South Africa into Zimbabwe and return. Zimbabwe is now charging $30 Visa fee at entry.
As usual if you go by the book, have all paperwork in order and keep a smile on your face. All is well. Diesel fuel hard to come by and expensive, brought some in from South Africa.
The South African Rand is now 5 to 1 US, Zimbabwe is now 3,000 to 1 US.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bobby Hansen 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: |
3456 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 12, 2003 to June 18, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Province Crocodile River Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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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: |
Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Top 20. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Top 30. |
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Eland, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 36 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in excellent condition. |
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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: |
South African Airlines and Delta. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Purchased at SCI Chapter Auction. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Airport pickup and return. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Introducing a friend to African hunting; Hansen family. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Just what Bobby lists. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent atmosphere, great camp staff, excellent food and hard-working PH. Bobby has great hunting for both the first time African hunter and for the returning African hunter looking for outstanding animals. He can offer hunts in most South African provinces as well as in Zimbabwe. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Harry Seratt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 901-683-1240 - 6284 Solway Drive E-mail: heseratt@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very 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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
2564 |
Weapon
Used: |
Dart Gun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 12, 2001 to August 27, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Nel Warmbath ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jonny Demos |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.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: |
Rhinoceros - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI gold. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Gold. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw several SCI gold blue wildebeest on the ranch. |
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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: |
Delta and South Africa |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta got us late to Atlanta and we missed our connection to South Africa on South African Air, so we were a day late. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Rhino five days and trophy fee on blesbok ($300). |
Amount: |
$6800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Darting rhino. |
| 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: |
Jim Pfeff |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 410-761-1522 - 47 Forestdale Ave. |
| Hunting Experience: |
48 years, 32 fully guided hunts, 12 out of state unguided. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for a 64-year old. |
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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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(This report is part of a larger report which includes Zimbabwe. Its ID# is 2553).
After reading your report on Bobby Hansen Safaris in the November 2001 report, I felt you could use some additional information on Bobby Hansen Hunting Safaris.
I first met Bobby at a Safari Club function held by the Chesapeake Chapter. Bobby had donated a seven-day, two on one plains game hunt in South Africa for their annual fundraiser. The hunt included, kudu, impala and warthog for each hunter. He has made this donation for several years in a row. My friend John was the successful bidder on this hunt in 1998 on a hunt to be held in 2000. I was the second hunter on this hunt. We had heard nothing but good from other club members about this experience while hunting with Bobby Hansen.
This was both John's and my first trip to Africa and everyone we talked to about Africa recommended a plains game hunt for your first African Safari. We both wanted more animals then the donated three and extended our hunt to ten days of hunting. When we got to Africa we hunted one on one for the whole hunt. John hunted with Bobby, and my PH was Johnny Demos. We hunted the Northern Province the first seven days and in Swaziland the last three. Most of the game was hunted in the Northern Province but also hunted Swaziland because we both wanted nyala. Bobby only charged us the two on one daily rate for the first seven days and one on one rate the other three days. Between John and I we collected 22 animals, nine of them were SCI gold. We both had great hunts with excellent PH's. In short, everything was excellent from start to finish.
Having had such a great experience on our 2000 safari, Bobby was the first one we considered on our 2001 safari. John wanted to hunt four of Big 5 and I wanted to dart a rhino and hunt leopard and bushbuck. This meant John would hunt Zimbabwe, and I would hunt both South Africa and Zimbabwe. Although we were to travel to South Africa together we would be hunting different areas. John hunted the Matatai Safari area in North West Zimbabwe. For John's hunt in Zimbabwe, Bobby was more of a booking agent but he stayed with John during the whole safari. I hunted with Bobby Hansen Safaris while in South Africa and Johnny Demos was my PH, he also traveled to Zimbabwe with me for that part of my hunt. We flew to Bulawayo and were picked up by Mat Stanton of Mbalabala safaris. I would be hunting Zimbabwe with Mbalabala Safari for leopard and bushbuck. Johnny stayed with me throughout this hunt and my PH from Mbalabala was Lyndon Stanton, son of Charles Stanton, owner of Mbalabala Safaris. I hunted the Chingwezi camp located on the Runda River in South East Zimbabwe. The concession is 120,000 acres.
Leopard hunting is very "iffy" at best. I have talked to several people who have hunted leopard and success runs from first day to two other trips to Africa to finally get a leopard. I was successful on the leopard on the seventh day of the hunt; it only took John two days for his leopard. On my hunt we had more than a dozen baits out, but until we used zebra for bait, the leopard showed only little interest. My leopard was a three-year-old male of average weight, 115 pounds.
When I got to Zimbabwe, I was told that there was one sable still available on their quota. The day after my success on the leopard I was really lucky and took a great sable in the afternoon. The next morning I was successful on bushbuck. Seven days we hunted hard, collected and checked baits, without success, then three animals in a day and a half.
I had a great hunt, and I give credit to both Bobby Hansen who tailored this hunt the way I wanted it. The ranch I hunted with him in South Africa for the rhino and with the safari company he booked me with for my hunt in Zimbabwe and the great operation of Mbalabala Safaris and the Stanton family.
I would recommend Bobby Hansen Hunting Safaris without reservation based on the two hunts I've had with him and the one he booked for me.
As I understand it, it is very difficult to get a leopard permit in South Africa where Bobby lives and primarily hunts. When he has a client that wants a leopard he has to take them to another country and use a Safari Company license in that country.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Bobby Hansen 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: |
2514 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 23, 2000 to August 5, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province and Natal Three ranches in Northern Province and two in Natal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Johnny Demos |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
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Game Animals Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 1/2 inches, SCI gold. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches, SCI silver. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 inches, SCI gold. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI silver. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 27 inches, SCI silver. |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 28 1/2, SCI gold. |
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Condition Comments: |
I completed my want list in six days; the seventh day I dove hunted. Can't imagine it being any better in either Mexico or Argentina. Fabulous wing shooting. Hunted seven days Northern Province and three Natal. |
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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: |
American and SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
American to New York and then SAA. It's a long plane ride. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$250 per day for seven days and $350 per day for three days. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Gemsbok $950, zebra $900, waterbuck $1,250, nyala $1,300, kudu $1,000, impala $250, warthog $200. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Overall value of hunt package estimated at $6,400 for two. |
Amount: |
$6400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Wanted to harvest seven animals on hunt, which I accomplished. Kudu, imapala, nyala - SCI gold; gemsbok and waterbuck - SCI silver. As a bonus one full day of dove shooting - fantastic! |
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Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I had a great hunt with great people. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Pfaff |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 410-761-1522 - 47 Forestdale Ave., Glen Burmie, MD |
| Hunting Experience: |
48 years, 32 fully guided hunts, 12 out of state, non-guided. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 64 years old. |
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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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
959 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 24, 1999 to June 27, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Transval Limpopo Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen |
| 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: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 inches |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches |
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Condition Comments: |
Cover was very heavy when hunting the gemsbok. |
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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: |
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Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South Africa |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
reasonable |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| 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: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Bobby knows what he is doing and is a lot of fun to be with. |
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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 experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
OK. |
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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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
681 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 17, 1999 to April 23, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province Pilansburg -- Warm Baths |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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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: |
Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Yes |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes |
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Condition Comments: |
I went to Africa to only hunt warthogs but I could not pass up trophy impala. All plains game abundant and in very good condition. |
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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: |
American Airlines and South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
daily rate |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
low |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1250 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Note: The total cost of the hunt was $3,000 |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Abundance of game. Bobby Hansen is a terrific man. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would absolutely recommend this hunt! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ron Porter |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 505-622-2945 - Route 1 5275 Sumac, Roswell, NM 88201 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Forty years worth of expericence in the United States and Mexico. |
| 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 Bobby Hansen 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: |
673 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 15, 1999 to April 25, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Providence Burchells |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Bobby Hansen; Bobby Hansen Safaris. PO Box 397; Thabazimbi; 0380; South Africa; Tel. +27 83 321 3211; Email: info@bobbyhansensafaris.com; Web www.bobbyhansensafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby Hansen |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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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: |
Rhinoceros - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Early season, heavy brush and lost of stalking. |
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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: |
South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Excellent. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
rhino darting hunt |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
shopping |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
To short. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Darting four Rhinos -- only practical way to take a Rhino. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend this safari because it is my eigth hunt to Africa and this is the best all around. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Yarborough |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 505-623-1290 - 1202 Avenida del Sumbre, Roswell, NM 88201 |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| 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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