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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
8789 |
Weapon
Used: |
Handgun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 23, 2012 to July 29, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Cerro Colorado, Acelaint others |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Lliambi |
| 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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Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Capybara - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Sheep - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Sheep, Multi-horned - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Condition Comments: |
Good |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
N/A |
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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: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking all species with a handgun. Beautiful ranches, friendly people, great food, wonderful hunting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Great outfitter with prime hunting concessions. Many options. Wonderful experience. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Hampton |
| Contact
Information: |
PO box 108 | Summersville | MO | 65571 E-mail: mhampton002@centurytel.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
6 continents |
| 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 Cerro Indio 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: |
8665 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 9, 2012 to April 16, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Buenos Aries, Estancia Acelan |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bowhunting Safari Consultants, LLC. PO BOX 23906; Eugene; Oregon; 97402; Tel. 1-800-833-9777; Fax: 1-541-345-6143;Email: neil@bowhuntingsafari.com; Web www.bowhuntingsafari.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: |
Buffalo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 6x6 |
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Dove - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Wounded, not recovered |
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Boar, Wild - Availability: Wounded, not recovered |
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Condition Comments: |
Good - great place to hunt and vacation. Take your wife and some good books. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1555 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Van $1000 for 4 people, $500 couple |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Touring in Buenos Aires $2000/observer |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Should have taken my own rifle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
George Straw |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-697-4144 - 6766 High Dr. | Morrison | CO | 80465 E-mail: george@hssspc.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide |
| 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 Cerro Indio 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: |
7301 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 12, 2009 to June 18, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Estancia Acelain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Neil Summers; Bowhunting Safari Consultants. PO Box 23906; Eugene; OR; 97402; Tel. 800-833-9777; Web www.bowhuntingsafari.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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Capybara - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Missed. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of trophy animals. |
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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. |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost one bag on incoming flight. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$500 a day. |
Amount: |
$3500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$350 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$700 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Van ride round trip. |
Amount: |
$900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting water buffalo first day, other trophies on second and third day, which left time for duck hunting, which was fantastic. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
First class operation, very good for family (wife, son and in laws joined me). |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Henry H. Revelle |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 252-398-7605 - PO Box 357, Murfreesboro, NC E-mail: henry@revellebuilding.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive around the world. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
7323 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 4, 2009 to June 10, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
All species were plentiful. Many mature, trophy size animals. |
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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: |
Continental |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1020 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Automobile transfer. |
Amount: |
$760 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a very old mature buffalo bull. Hunting trophy boar in a challenging environment. Hunting on horseback for water buffalo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. If needed the outfitter has excellent firearms for rent. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
First Class accommodations. Plenty of game. Quality trophies. Excellent staff and hunting personnel. This outfitter is as good as any that I have hunted with on four continents. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tom Martin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 623-203-6776 - PO Box 7878, Cave Creek, AZ 85327 E-mail: metroforms@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, New Zealand, South America. |
| 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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On the fifth day of the hunt my wife developed kidney stones. The outfitter immediately got us to the nearest hospital. He took control of the situation and made sure the hospital gave my wife the best care possible. Because of his genuine concern this medical condition did little to interrupt our hunt. We were back at the ranch that same evening and I was able to continue my hunt the following day.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
7281 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 25, 2009 to May 7, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Cerro Indio |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good for free range. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Above average. |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Capybara - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sheep, Mouflon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Hunting 4 different areas all with abundant game free range with very good quality trophies, estate hunting is 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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
All flights were on schedule with no issues. We had our own guns which presented no problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
12 animal diamond level. |
Amount: |
$22500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Transfers, packing and dipping. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems. All went as promised and side trips which they booked were great as well. Juan did a great job coordinating. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Chasing wild boar on horseback with dogs, seeing and staying at the different beautiful Estancias. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None, but plan on needing larger clothes on return. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Gonzalo and his staff provided everything you could possibly want on a trip, the hunting can be custom designed to your ability and desires, from hiking great distances to sitting on stands. You do not have to be in great shape to hunt there, but as always it does help. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rod Fogle |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-684-4014 - 209 Shiloh Drive, Colville, WA 99114 E-mail: rfogle@ultraplix.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunted for 30 years all over Canada, US, Mexico, Africa and New Zealand. |
| Physical Condition: |
52 years olf and good shape. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Argentina is a beautiful country and I would plan on taking some extra days and tour the country. We took a side trip to Iguazu Falls which was well worth it. We also spent a few days in Buenos Aires. This is a perfect rip for families, the hunting is very good and shouldn't be difficult for anyone's ability level. Five Star.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
7218 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 2, 2009 to April 7, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Juan Jose Perez |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Capybara - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent condition. Saw more than 3,000 stags/fallow in the rut. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems, had all paper, flew first class. |
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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: |
Having my wife see me take a 340 yard shot at a fallow deer. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent in every aspect. My wife and I had a great time and everything was excellent. The service was outstanding. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Diego Gonzalez MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 505-217-9243 - 9904 San Bernardino NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 E-mail: diego1720@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
New Mexico, Montana, British Columbia, Texas, Ohio, Namibia, France. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for a 35 year old. |
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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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HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Everything was perfect on this hunt. My wife and I had a great time, she had taken about 5 books to read while I hunted and she only read half a book as she decided to go hunting with me every day. She has better appreciation of the way hunts are done and how we respect the animals we kill. The lodging is outstanding too and the service is excellent. The quality of the animals is incredible. My red stag had 14 points and it was free range. There were thousands of animals everywhere. It was amazing to see them during the "brama" and fighting in the valley. One of the best hunts I have been on.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
7222 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 7, 2009 to March 17, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Tandil and Estancia Acelain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzolo Llambi |
| 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: |
Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in very good condition. |
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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: |
Lufthansa |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Rifle and ammunition transport went without a hitch. It's important to notify them before travel and checking in. |
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Fees: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$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: |
This was my wife's and my first time to visit South America. It was fantastic! (I have hunted extensively in Africa, North America and Europe). My wife accompanied me as an observer and she loved it. The hunting on horseback was a treat for this ole Montana raised boy. The saddles are a bit different from our western saddle, but maybe we can learn something there. They were very comfortable. The horses were outstanding and a pleasure to ride. They were well trained, and handled the saddle scabbard without fuss. We saw a lot of beautiful country on horseback that we wouldnt have seen from a vehicle and certainly wouldnt have been able to cover as much ground if on foot. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
I used a Blaser R93 Rifle with .416 Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag barrels. I took 20 rounds for each loaded with Barnes X bullets. Ranges where trophies taken was from 50-300 meters. Optics: Leupold scopes for both rifle barrels. My binos are Zeiss 10x40s. Rangefinder was a Leupold. I also used an adjustable shooting stick. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
ABSOLUTEY YES !!! This was one of the best organized and executed hunting operations that I have experienced. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert M. Peterson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-49-6761-4566 - CMR 467 Box R5823, APO, AE 09096 E-mail: bob.peterson@t-online.de |
| Hunting Experience: |
Life Mbr. SCI, NRA and B&C assoc., German Hunting Federation, British "BASC". Official measurer for SCI and Rowand Ward record books. Extensive hunting in Africa, Europe and North America. |
| 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? |
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HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Gonzolo Llambi guided me personally. He spoke fluent English which made is very easy to communicate. (As I only know a few Spanish words) He was an excellent guide and knew his game animals and their habits very well. He was very careful to keep the pace at my level of physical capability (I'm in my late 60's). I liked the fact that he used a range finder while we were stalking so it made it much easier to judge where to aim on longer shots. He has a very outgoing and pleasant manner. It was a real pleasure to hunt with him. My wife and I felt like we went there as strangers and left as friends.Gonzolo Llambi is the outfitter. I can only praise him and the excellent service he and his organization provided. It is important to note that both he and his two professional hunters that I met speak very good English. The logistical support from pick up at the airport to hotel on first night of arrival and transport back to hotel on day before departure and return to the airport the next evening was expertly organized and executed. His drivers/staff were very pleasant and efficient. The staff at Estancia Acelain were very pleasant, helpful and efficient. The cleanliness and order were commendable. The daily laundry was normally back on the same day, very well done. This is probably the best camp I have lived in during my many years of hunting. Airport pick-up and return was $830. His recommendations on what to do in Buenos Aries and sightseeing were very helpful. His help and guidance prior to the hunt made it very easy to get my Rifles and ammunition imported/exported into/out-of Argentina with a minimum of delay.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
6737 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 21, 2008 to May 29, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Estancia Acelain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Beverly Wunderlich; JBAdventures & Safaris. 7373 S. Afton Way; Suite B 100; Centennial; CO; Tel. 303-794-4485; Fax: 303-794-4486;Email: jbsafari@comcast.net; Web www.jbsafari.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: High average. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Boar, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver - gold. |
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Condition Comments: |
The hunt exceeded expectations. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
A long flight. Only fair service. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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$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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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, all was right on schedule. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Guide put me in position to make long accurate shots. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Proper clothes for the time of year. Check with the outfitter. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Price and wonderful service. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Barry Bowman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-927-2225 - 5835 S Florence St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 E-mail: bwbowman35@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. |
| Physical Condition: |
Old and only 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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One of the best hunts of my life. Everything I wanted and expected from Argentina.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
6696 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 29, 2008 to April 7, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Neil Summers; Bowhunting Safari Consultants. PO Box 23906; Eugene; OR; 97402; Tel. 800-833-9777; Web www.bowhuntingsafari.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good to great. |
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Condition Comments: |
See comments. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Luggage did not arrive in Buenos Aires but outfitter used personal connections to have it delivered to camp next day. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$400 a day. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Red stag $3,500, fallow $1,900, axis $4,500. |
Amount: |
$9900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Business Class. |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
After three day and 15 failed stalks I made a perfect shot at a red stag at 53 yards. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Plentiful game, hardworking guide, good food. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Wood |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 904-280-2283 - Pointe Verde, FL E-mail: mwood@mjwood.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
20 years gun - 6 years bow. |
| 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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This was an archery hunt with the primary target being red stag and secondary animals being fallow and axis deer.
I attended the SCI convention in January with the goal of booking a red stag hunt. While at the convention I met with numerous outfitters from New Zealand and Argentina as well as Neil Summers of Bowhunting Safari Consultants. Even though NZ clearly has bigger red stag, it was more important to me to hunt free-range than to kill a monster stag. After much analysis I conclude my chances of taking a representative to good free-range red stag were better in Argentina than in NZ. Therefore, I decided to take Neil Summers recommendation and booked with Cerro Indio Safaris of Argentina. Although the area I hunted was fenced it was not high-fences and the animals I hunted were born on the ground I hunted and if pressured could easily escape. I was not disappointed in my decision.
While there are several different areas available to hunt, the area I hunted consisted of approximately 10,000 acres with terrain varying between open plain to hills with an elevation gain of 600 to 700 feet (best guess).
This is a spot or hear and stalk hunt and the time was perfect for the peak of the roar. We literally would not go more than one minute without hearing a stag roar. We averaged seven stalks per day and on the third day after 15 unsuccessful stalks I made a perfect heart/lung shot on a 6X6 stag from 53 yards. I was also successful in taking a fallow deer at 40 yards and an axis deer at 20 yards. It is a challenge to get within bow range of the stags and a bow hunter should be prepared to take shots between 40 and 50 yards. Fortunately, my guide, Juan, was experienced at stalking with a bowhunter and we had lots of opportunities at all of the animals on my list. Other animals available but not taken by choice include capybara, water buffalo, blackbuck and feral boar.
In general the conditions require the hunter to be in moderate to good condition. Walking is not difficult but it is hilly. If you are bow hunting you will do a lot of walking and belly-crawling. Good knee pads and leather gloves are required, baseball batter gloves work well. The good news is after a long morning of walking and stalking you retreat to a small cabin on the property for a hot meal prepared by the gaucho and a short siesta. Then it is back to the hills for the afternoon hunt.
To say the accommodations are excellent would be an understatement. I stayed in a beautiful 80 year old villa located about 20 minutes from our hunting property that included four star dining with great Argentine wines, daily laundry service and maid service.
I have been on numerous hunts both within the US and abroad. Some were great and some less than great. So I am confident in saying if you are looking for a free-range archery hunt for red stag and fallow deer I am confident you will not be disappointed in selecting Cerro Indio Safaris.
I would also like to include a brief comment on my experience with Neil Summers of Bowhunting Safari Consultants. This hunt was the first time I used this booking agent and I was very satisfied with every aspect of his involvement. As the name implies Neil only books bow hunts and he understands the special requirements for a successful bow hunt. He was thorough with every aspect of his involvement and I have since booked another hunt for Alaska moose through him.
If you are reading this report and are considering booking a hunt with Cerro Indo please call or email me and I would be happy to answer your questions and give additional details from my hunt.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
6626 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 13, 2008 to March 22, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Tandil area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| 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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Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Capybara - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Peccary - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in good shape physically and were used to being hunted ie: spooky but just more challenging to hunt. Most were hunted under high fence but were still challenging to hunt. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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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: |
United and Continental |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1227 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Vehicle transfer to hunting areas $850 and tips, etc $1,430. |
Amount: |
$2280 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Very enjoyable hunting and cultural experience. We were treated very well in a beautiful country. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Because we (my son and I) feel that we made very good friends during our hunt along with the exellent treatment. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
C.T. Ripley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-348-3322 - PO Box 186, Huntley, MT 59037 |
| Hunting Experience: |
10 years hunting internationally, lifetime in western states. |
| 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 Cerro Indio 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: |
6058 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
May 14, 2007 to May 20, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Three different |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Eber |
| 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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Game Animals Taken: |
Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sheep - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Sheep, Multi-horned - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game, all healthy. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
American Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2300 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Dorset and Scottish (Gold) $2,500, axis $1,700, blackbuck $900, multi-horn $1,000. |
Amount: |
$6100 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
No charter air but taxi/limo for four people. |
Amount: |
$680 |
| Other Costs: |
Dipping, tips and hotel. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Taxi broke down (blew piston, no oil). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Blackbuck hunt was great, the main property is paradise. 15,000 acre estate with castle and spanish style. Nicest property I have ever seen. |
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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: |
Stephen Metzger |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 570-296-1146 - 101 Pine Acres, Milford, PA 18337 E-mail: smetzger@ptd.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa three times, Alaska two times, Hawaii, Most Canada, Western USA, Eastern New Zealand and Mexico. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good - 37 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
6039 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
May 1, 2007 to May 2, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina El Toucan |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Eber |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Brocket - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Because of conditions - apparently there are normally many more sightings. I certainly saw enough tracks. Only three opportunities all week. 9/10 cm. |
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Condition Comments: |
Hard to find during new moon, and when its neither too hot or too cold. Brockets are delicate and move only during comfortable temperatures. I shot two fine bucks but not until the sixth day. Walking and stalking about 35 miles total in mud, marsh, thorny forest and wet esteros. Fabulous bird watching. Good peccary and capybara. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Fair |
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of Equipment: |
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of Food: |
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Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
American and Aerolineas Argentina |
Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
It's a long nine hour flight from Miami to Buenos Aires. Try to fly Business Class. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Five Gauchos tips $50 each and guide tips $100 a day. |
Amount: |
$750 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Tough, demanding conditions, hot, cold, muddy, wet, full moon. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Two excellent, well above average males, that were earned from a great deal of walking (35 miles) through tough terrain. Vast numbers of birds - especially raptors and waders. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
High rubber boots, snake-proof gaitors, Duranon/per-methrine-soaked clothing and 100 percent DEET for hoardes of mosquitoes. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I'm not interested in fenced/canned hunts. Brocket deer, if you hunt them on foot, are a tough challenge and very rewarding and memorable. I would love to shoot all the legal, free-range Native deer of the world, not farm-raised exotics. Outfitter Gonzalo Lambi is a great, ethical man. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Blazis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 508-839-3175 - 19 Sartell Rd., Gafton, MA 01519 E-mail: markblazis@charter.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa (Cameroon, Namibia, South Africa), New Zealand, all of North America. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
6000 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 25, 2007 to March 31, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Cerro Indio/Cerro Colorado |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Neil Summers; Bowhunting Safari Consultants. PO Box 23906; Eugene; OR; 97402; Tel. 800-833-9777; Web www.bowhuntingsafari.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Sheep - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Scottish ram. Silver. |
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Capybara - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Deer, Fallow - Availability: Poor shot on my part. |
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Condition Comments: |
I was bowhunting. Wonderful people, wonderful accommodations and unbelieveable food and service. |
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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: |
United. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No issues. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$400 day daily rate - $2,800. $200 day for non-hunter - $1,400. |
Amount: |
$4200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Red stag $3,500, buffalo $2,500, axis deer $1,900, capybara $900. |
Amount: |
$9800 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$925 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Roundtrip ground service. |
Amount: |
$600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The people and service. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
For buffalo, bow generating 80 foot pounds kinetic energy. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Buehrer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 419-943-3743 - 8932 Rd 2, Leipsic, OH 45856 E-mail: gohunting@watchtv.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
34 years bowhunting. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Cerro Indio 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: |
5352 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 4, 2006 to March 10, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Argentina Tandil, Estancia Acelain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gonzalo Llambi; Cerro Indio Safaris. Goni 1101 Barrio Golf; Tandil; 7000; Argentina; Tel. 011-54-9-2494-60-4000; Email: safaris@cerroindio.com; Web www.cerroindio.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gonzalo Llambi and Eber Gomez Berrade |
| 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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Game Animals Taken: |
Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: European boar. Large old boar. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large mature bull. |
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Capybara - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large old male. |
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Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large male. |
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Sheep, Multi-horned - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large old ram. |
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Lion, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Puma. Large female. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
I was able to take everything on my wish list. I was pleased with the over-all size and quality of all species. To my knowledge, none were measured for score as that wasn't a priority for me. Trophy quality is good based on my personal experience and of others I know who have hunted with Cerro Indio. Game appears well managed. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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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: |
United Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Generally, things were satisfactory with United. Only complaint had to do with seating. I booked my own flights and selected seating. United changed the seating on all flights, and on one leg had me and my wife sitting apart. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$400 a day and $200 a day for observer. |
Amount: |
$3600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Around $1,100 each. |
Amount: |
$2200 |
| 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: |
Absolutely no problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Lots of quality animals requiring various methods of hunting. Gorgeous country and a very smooth operation. Great people. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Light raingear, just in case. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The hunting is excellent and the overall experience is even better. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
David "Skip" Erickson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-228-9356 - PO Box 351, Glasgow, MT 59230 E-mail: unitedir@nemontel.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. Alaska, most Canadian provinces, Montana, Texas, Utah, several African countries, New Zealand. |
| Physical Condition: |
Starting to realize my limitations. |
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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 is as good a hunting experience I've had. The hunting was excellent in terms of quantity, quality, and variety of game, but even more, the quality of the operation was as good as it gets. You'll never find more comfortable accommodations and the food is very good and very plentiful. The service is exemplary by Gonzalo, his family, his entire staff including P.H. Eber Berrade, and the gauchos. Horses are utilized in the hunting by those who are comfortable with them. The horses are very good and add more options to the hunt. The hunting area is wonderful. Estancia Acelain is approximately 25,000 acres consisting of undulating grasslands, immense fields, old growth forests with huge eucalyptus, pine, oak, and cypress trees, and watercourses. The historical ranch is wonderfully manicured and landscaped and the "castle" is worth the trip itself. Matter of fact, many people from around the world travel here just to see and experience some of the history and culture of old aristocratic Argentina. There are other hunting areas nearby that provide trophy quality blackbuck, red stag, fallow deer, boar, and even Pere David deer.There are other species available, as well, giving you a variety of unique opportunities, not unlike some areas of Africa.These other locations offer entirely different hunting environments. Some are more mountainous in nature with rock ledges and deep canyons, while other are savanna-like. The most important aspect of the over-all experience has to do with the people of Cerro Indio. They are extremely professional and efficient, but evenmore, its the feeling you have when being around them.The client relationship quickly changes to one of friendship and commaraderie. This is a perfect place to take your family. If you are looking for excellent hunting, comfort, service, enjoyment, and an over-all sense of satisfaction and well-being, Cerro Indio is the place.
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