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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Born To Hunt Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
8985 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 10, 2012 to October 16, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Humansdorp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Born To Hunt Safaris. PO Box 423; Humansdrop; 6300; South Africa; Tel. 011 27 42 291 0634;; Fax: 27 86 686 5755; Email: safari@bornhunt.co.za; Web www.bornhunt.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Tobie Cilliers |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Cat, Serval - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
2nd safari with Tobie and the game conditions were great. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
N/A |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
N/A |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| 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: |
$8200 |
| 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: |
gratuities |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The entire hunt |
| 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: |
Robert Coleman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 248-613-7504 - 2680 Ford Rd., White Lake, MI 48383 E-mail: rlcmaheo@gmail.com |
| 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 Born To Hunt 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: |
8095 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 5, 2010 to October 17, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape Humansdorp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Born To Hunt Safaris. PO Box 423; Humansdrop; 6300; South Africa; Tel. 011 27 42 291 0634;; Fax: 27 86 686 5755; Email: safari@bornhunt.co.za; Web www.bornhunt.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Toby Cilliers |
| 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: |
Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Caracal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker, Blue - Availability: Missed the shot. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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: |
Delta & South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta excellant. South African poor - hassle with luggage and items taken from luggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Gratuities |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting Bushpig and Caracal with dogs. All free range and Toby's abilities and great personality. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
1st class all the way. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Coleman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 248-613-7504 - 2680 Ford Rd. White Lake, MI 48383 E-mail: rlchmaheo@gmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All 7 dangerous game of Africa, North American 29 andhunted inseveral countries. |
| 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 Born To Hunt 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: |
7337 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 6, 2009 to June 19, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Grootfontein Osnia Farm/Otjiwarongo area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Born To Hunt Safaris. PO Box 423; Humansdrop; 6300; South Africa; Tel. 011 27 42 291 0634;; Fax: 27 86 686 5755; Email: safari@bornhunt.co.za; Web www.bornhunt.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Fannie Gildenhuys |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Ron Young; Expeditions By Ron. P O Box 260180; Corpus Christi; TX; 78426-0180; Tel. 800-874-1989; Fax: 361-767-1246;Email: expeditions@interconnect.net; Web www. expeditionsbyron.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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large male. |
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Condition Comments: |
Leopard was in excellent health and had a beautiful hide. |
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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 Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost luggage and took three days to recover. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
With hounds. |
Amount: |
$16000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Leopard wouldn't tree and when we arrived, the cat left the dogs and came for us and was killed three paces from our feet. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bring a .300 magnum or bigger. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
PH and outfitter were excellent companions, food was exceptional and the hunt was exciting. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Kelley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 970-878-4582 - PO Box 701, Meeker, CO 81641 E-mail: ckelley@wrea.org |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average (for a 63 year old guy). |
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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 Born To Hunt 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: |
3581 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 1, 2002 to September 1, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa NW Territory, North Freestate, Eastern Cape |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Born To Hunt Safaris. PO Box 423; Humansdrop; 6300; South Africa; Tel. 011 27 42 291 0634;; Fax: 27 86 686 5755; Email: safari@bornhunt.co.za; Web www.bornhunt.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Toby Cilliars, Francois Cilliars. |
| 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: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mid 50's. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 inches. |
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Oribi - Availability: - Trophy Size: See comments. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Top 10 SCI. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Grysbok, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Caracal - Availability: Very elusive animal, none sighted. |
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Condition Comments: |
Toby has access to good populations of specific species inclusive of most species found in Namibia and South Africa. For those of us who look for true free range hunting, Toby has the right concessions available. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Over 10 days. $122.50 for 12 days. |
Amount: |
$1470 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4560 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Roundtrip from Sacramento, CA to Johannesburg, South Africa. |
Amount: |
$1658 |
| 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: |
Regionally heavy rain forced replanning of hunted concessions, which Toby accomplished very well. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting some wild mountain country on foot with PH(s) who are willing to hunt in the style I most enjoy. Toby's wife is the chef - food quality and presentation is tops. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good low light scope for night time predator hunting. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kenn Womack |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 530-333-2233 - 5100 Garden Valley Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 E-mail: womacks4@jps.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
45 years in three continents. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 60. |
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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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Note Re: Oribi - This species now requires special permits from the South African Government. There are now requires special permits from the South African Government. There are a few scattered locations with sustainable populations - scarce country wide.
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