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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Buffalo Range 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: |
7702 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 22, 2008 to July 5, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Kuzuma |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Rob and Barry Styles |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
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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 and South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Rob and Barry did a great job. They know the area and are very professional. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great folks and area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rob Woodings |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 412-613-0679 - 218 Clay Avenue, Mars, PA 16046 E-mail: woodings@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America (bear, elk, deer and sheep) and Africa. |
| 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 Buffalo Range 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: |
5208 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 30, 2005 to October 13, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Lowvelt Buffalo Range |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barry Style |
| 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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 42 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Old mature bull, didn't tape. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 57 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Old mature bull, didn't tape. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three record books after looking over 100's. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Locals have hammered them. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game localized near water. Lots of evidence of snaring of game, but numbers still at or above expectations. Saw several black rhino (what a thrill) and was bluff charged by one bull. |
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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: |
United, South African Airlines and Zim Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Few problems with Zim Air but nothing big. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$600 per day. |
Amount: |
$8400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Buffalo $2,500, eland $850, kudu $750, waterbuck $1,100, bushbuck $550. |
Amount: |
$5750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
ZTA levy $238, PAWA levy 2% of trophy fees. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip and pack $350, transfer to and from hunting area $450. |
Amount: |
$800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Several very hot days. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Great 42 inch buffalo hunt. Wounded 6:30 am and tracked all day - show down in dense jess near sun down. Classic hunt. 57 inch kudu and excellent eland, waterbuck and impala. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Bary Style is an oustanding PH. Exceeded my expectations. A super first African experience. Barry's head tracker "Kennedy" was unbelievable. Worth the price of the hunt to just watch him work. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jack Mitchel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 619-442-8833 - 1058 Haranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021 E-mail: jack@mitchelrealtors.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Western US - deer, elk, black bear, pronghorn. Alaska - sheep, moose, goat, elk, bear, brown bear and grizzly. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Buffalo Range 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: |
4362 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 15, 2004 to September 30, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Maetsi #6 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brent Lessmay |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Steve Turner; Gracy Travel International, Inc. 6865 Camp Bullis Rd; San Antonio; TX; 78256; Tel. 800-299-8558; Fax: 210-698-2158;Email: steve@gracytravel.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wet weight - left tusk 59.4 pounds, right tusk 54 pounds. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 44 inches. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Green measurement 18 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game very abundant and in excellent condition in this area. Saw many elephant, sable, buffalo and other game everyday. This is outstanding hunting. |
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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: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Staff and service was excellent. Seats in the Air Bus are very uncomfortable. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$15000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$3000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I have dreamed of hunting Africa since I was 7 years old. I am now 64. This is my second safari and taking a good elephant was my reward. Thanks God and Buffalo Range Safaris. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Abundant game and outstanding hunting area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Stufft |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 801-295-8454 - 723 N Bonita Way, Centerville, UT 84014 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunting since age 12, my second safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Buffalo Range 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: |
2263 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 13, 2001 to May 28, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chiridizi Conservence |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brent Lees-May |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: six and a half feet, nost to tail. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 1/2 inches wide. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 3/4 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Plus or minus 15 1/2 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game was in prime condition. The trophy quality was far better than I experienced in Namibia, however the cover is thick, and game sighting is brief. I also could have taken huge kudu, wildebeest, and klipspringer. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Superb service. I flew from Seattle to London to Harare, and London to Seattle. It was my second time flying with British Air. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11250 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Leopard $2,900, buffalo $2,000, warthog $300, bushpig $550. |
Amount: |
$5750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$30 to enter Zimbabwe, and $20 to leave. |
Amount: |
$50 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
$550 for crate, dip, and shipment. |
Amount: |
$550 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Finally getting my leopard, and seeing huge variety of game. How about a kudu that would go 60 inches plus. (I already have mine). |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The Style family provides a great hunt with quality care. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gerard R. Coeville |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 425-226-5925 - 7024 125th Ave. SE, Newcastle, WA |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting in California, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and I have also been on safaris to Namibia and Zimbabwe. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Buffalo Range 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: |
2311 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2001 to May 20, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Ngamo Forest |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Garvin |
| 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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 1/2 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 51 1/2 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Stallion. |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 1/2 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Scarce. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Scarce. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game looked to be extremely healthy with above average sized trophies, fairly abundant. We saw hundreds of elephants, and one herd of 25 giraffe. (Breath taking). |
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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 Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Service was sporadic; American was better last time. Delta lost our guns, and delivered them three days later. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$8,500 for hunter, $1,650 for observer for ten days. |
Amount: |
$10150 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
MARS Insurance $200; two percent levy $203; dip/pack $300 |
Amount: |
$703 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking cape buffalo herd, and taking my first buffalo at 30 yards with one shot from my Dakoda 375, and having my wife Lauren, friend Mark and Catherine at my side. Mark and Cathrine were married in Victoria Falls. This was their honeymoon. Luckily we were in Victoria Falls for three days before safari started. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
375 nothing less! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Beautiful, untouched, unpopulated area, abundant game population. I saw over 300 elephant in one traveling family group. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Jennings |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 858-558-5645 - 10644 Gracewood Place, San Diego, CA 92130 E-mail: jennings@burnhamrealestate.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my second trip to Zimbabwe with Buffalo Range. |
| 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 Buffalo Range 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: |
1853 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 24, 2000 to September 9, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Zambezi Valley Omay Communal Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barry Style |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Animal wounded but not recovered. |
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Warthog - Availability: Animal wounded but not recovered. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: No mature male sited. |
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Eland - Availability: No mature male sited. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: No mature male sited. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
The species we took were abundant. There is increased poaching compared to my hunts four and five years ago. I also feel the quotas of the game animals have been unrealistically increased in the Omay concessions. All the PHs I talked to felt the same. |
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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: |
Excellent |
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: |
$15000 |
| 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: |
A very exciting hunt where my wife took a large crocodile (would have been 13 1/2 to 14 feet. Some 2-3 feet from the end of the tail were missing from an old fight). A very exciting hunt for a leopard. |
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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: |
Dr. William C. MarCarty, III |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 804-472-4074 - 422 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA 24592 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I've been hunting for 46 years. I've hunted on five continents. This was my eighth trip to Africa. |
| 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
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Enclosed is my hunting report form for a recent hunt in Zimbabwe, Omay concession. There are great concerns about hunting Zimbabwe now because of the conflicts with war veterans who are trying to take over white owned land and the general economic collapse which has been caused by President Robert Mugabe's lack of financial and economic responsibility in governing his country. I should state that I had no evidence of problems in the area I was in and no problems in the brief time I was in Harare before and following my hunt. It should be noted that Buffalo Range as we speak is still conducting safaris on their own private ranch which is the oldest continuing game ranch in Africa. They have had some encroachment by war veterans but they still have been able to maintain some recent reasonable safaris and some excellent trophies have been taken this year.
As stated on my report form, I am concerned by some of the changes I saw in the Omay area this trip as compared to my hunts in Omay in 1995 and 1996. While there still is a good buffalo population in Omay I am concerned because the quota in buffalo has been doubled as have quotas for a number of the plains games species, lion, and for leopards.
I think the increase in poaching that I saw has occurred for a number of reasons. Much of it is engendered by the general economic collapse in Zimbabwe which necessitates some people must poach in order to survive. I think the poaching also has increased because of the collapse of the Campfire organization in Zimbabwe which at one time was quite effective. Unfortunately some of the black politicians have become involved in the campfire association and have funneled funds from that to their own pockets rather than back to the communal areas as should have been done.
At the time of this writing I certainly would encourage anyone to hunt in Zimbabwe. I do think it would be very important for the person to have up to date contact with their safari outfitter to make sure the situation where they are to go is still reasonable.
I certainly hope that Zimbabwe can overcome its current economic crisis and resolve the conflicts with the war veterans. Zimbabwe is a very beautiful country with a great deal of wonderful big game animals. It would be a shame to see that country lost by mismanagement of its politicians.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Buffalo Range Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
906 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 10, 1998 to August 19, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Sengwa Concession, Bubi River Area, Buffalo Range Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Alan Davies for dangerous game on the Sengwa Concession. Bubi River and Buffalo Range -- Mat Miller |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jim/Barb McCarthy; Jim McCarthy Adventures & Travel. 4906 Creek Drive; Harrisburg; PA; 17112; Tel. (570) 384-3365; Email: info@mccarthyadventures.com; Web www.mccarthyadventures.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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent area for 39 1/2-inch heavy boss. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good bull. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good 50 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent 26 1/2 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good 22 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Abundant but could not find very large tusks although they are there. Just ran out of time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Note: Hunter also took a baboon with a nice mane. Game seemed to be in excellent condition in all areas hunted. An abundant supply of all species in area they were hunted. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very good service. No lost gun cases or baggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$650 per day for a ten day hunt |
Amount: |
$6500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4530 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2455 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$980 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Buffalo hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Buffalo Range Safaris is very personal with their clients and very accomodating. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Stufft |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 814-276-3350 - 101 Morgan Drive, Osterburg, PA 16667-9122 |
| Hunting Experience: |
This is my first safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good for age 58 1/2 years. Buffalo hunt in Segwa Concession, you need to be in good health as there is a lot of walking. I hunted for 3 1/2 days before we found good trophy. |
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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 Buffalo Range 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: |
905 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 17, 1998 to May 1, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Zambezi Valley/ Omay |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Buffalo Range Safaris. PO Buffalo Range; Buffalo Range; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-33-6783; Fax: 011-263-33-6363; Email: buffalo@africaonline.co.zw; Web www.buffalorangesafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Barnard |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jim/Barb McCarthy; Jim McCarthy Adventures & Travel. 4906 Creek Drive; Harrisburg; PA; 17112; Tel. (570) 384-3365; Email: info@mccarthyadventures.com; Web www.mccarthyadventures.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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 inches |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 52 inches |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 16 3/8 inches |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 33 inches |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Saw none with large enough tusks. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game as abundant and great fun to hunt. All hunting was on foot and game had to be tracked and hunted with care. Great challenge. |
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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: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
ten day hunt $650 per day |
Amount: |
$6500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$215 |
| Other Costs: |
dipping and packing |
Amount: |
$350 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent camps, staff and PH services. All hunting was done in a fair chase fashion, on foot by tracking and stalking. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Use a strongly constructed bullet like the barns "X" in the heavy brush and scrub prove to be the right choice. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Todd Michel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 330-499-0559 - 351 Bonnett South West, North Canton, OH 44720 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in North America, the United States and British Columbia. |
| 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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