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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
5617 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 27, 2006 to September 3, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories La de Gras |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Stacy. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Very good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: My buddy won the coin toss. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent, abundant and fat animals with great antler development. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Canada and Air Tindi. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air Tindi bush service was great. Air Canada is without a doubt the worst major airline I have ever flown. Late flights and lost luggage are the norm. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$257 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1050 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Other Costs: |
$219.00 GTS taxes, $300.00 Hotel |
Amount: |
$519 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Just Air Canada. Hunt itself was flawless. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Watching my buddy take a Wolf and his first Caribou. Northern lights. Great people. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good rain gear. Be able to walk all day if the game becomes scarce. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great hunt all around. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Garr |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 562-596-4024 - 6621 East Pacific Coast Highway, #230, Long Beach, CA 90803 E-mail: johngarr@verizon.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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I shot my first Caribou with the new Winchester XP3 ammo with horrific results. Zero bullet performance. I switched to Noslers, and game over. Weather is always an issue as we lost one day to high seas. Shoshone Wilderness Adventures seems to be an outfitting company that wants to get it right.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
4969 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 16, 2005 to September 28, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Great Slave Lake Region |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
George Halas |
| 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: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Trophy. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Missed at 350 yards, then again at 525 yards. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
A lot of animals, early migration beginning. |
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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: |
Air Tindi |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$250 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1250 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, very extreme poor weather, however, outfitter not responsible for controlling weather conditions. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Viewing thousands of caribou, multiple opportunities at wolf and viewed numbers grizzly bears. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good pair of waterproof warm gloves, layered clothing due to hiking distances. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Camps is extemely well ran, all equipment is new and in great shape. Warm and comfortable tents. Camp manager Jim did an excellent job of communicating with us on the weather day as to what our potential hunt would be, when we would be able to get out on the lake, etc. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Todd Glowka |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-496-0700 - 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy, #102, San Antonio, TX 78258 E-mail: todd@tgbuilder.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa (mixed bag), Alaska (mixed bag - multiple trips), British Columbia (mixed bag - multiple trips), Wyoming elk-mountain lion hunts (multiple trips), New Mexico antelope hunt, South & Central Texas whitetail, hogs, quail, dove. Multiple exotic hunts on numerous Texas ranches. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent - 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? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Great hunt overall, highly recommend the hunt. This hunt was very cold with miserable hunting conditions but the guides did their very best and made it awesome... Highly recommend.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
4399 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 1, 2004 to September 5, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Jolly Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dennis Blais |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: None seen. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great opportunity to take a better than average bull if you can be patient. Sufficient animals prior to the migration, but it would likely be worth waiting until later in the season. |
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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: |
Canadian North and Air Tindi |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$220 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Excess baggage $200, hotel $400. |
Amount: |
$600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing three grizzly bears and a wolverine. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Serious rain gear for travel in boats. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A fun hunt where you have a high likelihood of success and don't have to break your back physically. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Geof Moss |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 602-432-4170 - 29819 N 41st Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 E-mail: geofrey.moss@erm.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 20 years, most Rocky Mountain states and Canada. |
| 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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A fantastic hunt with camp accommodations that are as cushy as could be expected. Heated cabins, hot showers, and a washer/dryer on site. Extremely good people - I would have been happy hunting with any of the guides. Hunters should know in advance what they are looking for in a trophy. There are too many animals to not be choosy.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
4402 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 29, 2004 to September 6, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Lac De Gras |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bobby. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 393 B&C. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Did not see. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Did not see. |
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Condition Comments: |
Bulls were starting to shed velvet. The bulls were bunched up, but following the cows. I only had to hunt two days, but saw over 50 bulls. |
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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: |
Air Canada, Canadian North and Air Tindi |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Excellent service. No hassle traveling with guns, except that an Air Canada ticket agent would only allow two guns in a three-gun case. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1176 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel, tips and misc. |
Amount: |
$550 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I shot two trophy bulls in one day. The best will score around 393 B&C. The fishing was incredible. My group consisted of six hunters taking 12 bulls. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Would recommend a light weight spotting scope for judging trophy quality. The boat ride to the hunting area is cold, dress warm. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was my 20th year of guided hunts and absolutely the most enjoyable and well-organized outfitter I've ever hunted with. Viewing the Northern lights was half the trip. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Neil Endler |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 979-846-6566 - PO Box 108, Kurten, TX 77862 E-mail: nendler@verizon.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years of big game hunting in lower 48 and Canada. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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The outfitter's attention to small details makes this a must-do hunt. Your hunting time is not wasted refueling boats or waiting on guides to discuss the day's plans. These things are taken care of each night. When the cooks say breakfast is at 7 am, they don't mean 7:05. If you make this hunt I'd suggest an Inuit guide. Not that the other guides aren't capable, but the Inuit's knowledge of the local flora and fauna added greatly to my hunt. I learned a little of the Inuit language and they learned a little Tex-Mex. One phase that is universal when a big fish pops the lure just before landing him, "Damn it" is the natural response. Good hunting!
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
3590 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 14, 2003 to September 19, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Jolly Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Roger Eppert |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401;Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Near B&C. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Scarcity of game. |
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Wolverine - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
The Central Barren Ground caribou were slowed from their usual migration timing by unseasonably warm weather, however as the snow began to push them down from the Arctic Circle, they came by the thousands. Good quality, lots of 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: |
United Express |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
In Edmonton, there was an apparent effort by one of the baggage screeners to give each and every hunter a hart time, in a most unnecessary fashion. She laughed as she pulled each off to the side, making them unpack their luggage before shipping them out even though in each case the hunters had observed IATA rules regarding packing ammo, etc. She was laughing as she pulled each one out of line, even though by doing so she slowed the hunters so that they were at risk of missing their flights. Cleary PETA's efforts are paying off in Edmonton. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Gun registration in Canada. |
Amount: |
$50 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Only the delay in Edmonton, otherwise the trip was perfect in every way. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Watching the caribou steam across the tundra; stalking a terrific bull; watching the northern lights flicker across the sky on the last night; the incredible comraderie of the entire camp. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Comfortable boots. Lots of walking is required. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is a top-notch hunt with great guides and fantastic accomodations. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Larry Bishop |
| Contact
Information: |
9630 S Tropical Trail E-mail: delsol321@cfl.rr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa, Alaska, NWT, Yukon, Rocky Mountains, Texas for Eastern whitetail. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
3596 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 25, 2003 to September 1, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Stanley |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two, excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw 30 to 40 bulls each day. I stalked one to 66 yards and one to 125 yards. The trophy quality was excellent with all animals in velvet and all resident herds, not migration herds. |
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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: |
Northwest and Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very good, no problems at all. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$250 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$900 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel. |
Amount: |
$200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The best outfitter I have ever hunted with. They exceeded my expectations in every way. A great camp team, an on site taxidermist, excellent food. They really paid attention to the details. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Weather is unpredictable. We expected rain and temps in the 40 - 50's. It was dry and warm, in the 50's to mid 60's. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
John Andre and his team understand client service. They went out of their way to satisfy their clients. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Rorison |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 215-579-0989 - 2 Manor Road, Newtown, PA 18940 E-mail: jvkrorison1@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Elk, mule deer, moose, waterfowl. Over 20 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
3571 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 17, 2003 to August 25, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Albert Anavilok |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Minimum book entries. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good quality animals. Very healthy herd. |
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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: |
Northwest and Canadian North |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Northwest had major restrictions and limitations. Canadian airlines were very lax and easy going. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
For a single caribou hunt. About $6,953.25 for a two caribou hunt. |
Amount: |
$3950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$180 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$50 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$920 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$173 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Animals of World Class were within rifle range, archery range was difficult. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent food, housing, guides, atmosphere. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good rain gear and quality equipment. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Everything this outfitter advertises he does, he even goes above and beyond. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Sloat |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 989-862-5063 - 6800 N Vincent Rd., Elsie, MI 48831 E-mail: superslamarchery@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Dall and Stone sheep, Alaska moose, mountain goat, mule deer, grizzly bear, black bear, brown bear, whitetail, Quebec-Labrador caribou, Central Barren caribou, Barren Ground caribou. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2993 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 25, 2002 to September 2, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Katyak |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Medium. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Scarce. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game abundant. All caribou in velvet. Many choices of shootable trophies. Over 100 percent success in our 13 person party. |
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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: |
Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No real problems. Most personell very helpful. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Including air charter from Yellowknife to camp. |
Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Per caribou. |
Amount: |
$130 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Including two caribou, wolf and wolverine. |
Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
From New York City round trip (group fare). |
Amount: |
$750 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Two nights motel $180, GST $397 |
Amount: |
$757 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. Weather very unpredictable, but that's typical in the country. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent care of our large (13-person) party. Whole camp reserved for us. Great country, challenging hunt. Enthusiastic staff. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rain gear, layered clothes (temp. 40-70, windy, rainy). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hard to have a bad time on this hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Charles Banks |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 914-666-8033 - 118 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 E-mail: cbanks@kiscolaw.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
65 years old, not in very good shape, but not crippled. |
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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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I'm enclosing the first hunt report I've ever submitted, although I've been a subscriber for more than five years. The hunt, for caribou in NWT, was very well done and one I can highly recommend, after twenty years of big-game hunting. The form doesn't tell the whole story, however.
The hunt was organized as a group event for members of the Camp Fire Club, of which I understand you used to be a member. Thirteen Camp Fire hunters participated - all but two got two animals, and the other two got one each. But the hunting was only a part of it. The outfitter, Courageous Lake Caribou Camps, reserved the whole camp for our party, and went out of its way to make it a Club experience. Since the daily dispersal of the hunters was by outboard boat along the lakeshore, we were able to all gather at the end of each day in camp to share the day and enjoy the social aspects of the trip. This is pretty unusual in my experience of wilderness hunting, which generally leans more towards isolated spike camps, which are long on nature but short on social life.
The camp was very comfortable, with roomy tents, hot showers and great food. The guides were mostly Inuit from the Coppermine area, and were expert and hard working. The weather was brisk, as should be expected, but the tundra was in full fall colors and teeming with life. The fishing, for those who filled out early, was nothing short of spectacular.
In short, it was more than a great hunt, it was a great experience, and one we'll talk about at the Prairie Dog for years to come. For those of your readers who want to enjoy a group hunting experience in North America, you can't beat this place.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2653 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 20, 2001 to September 24, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Terry |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
Plenty of nice bulls. You will look over plenty before you take one or two. |
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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: |
Air Canada, Tindi Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
One time, no problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$130 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| 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: |
Lots of game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Waterproof/windproof gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Hackworth |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-368-8512 - 1517 Burgundy Dr., Ludi, CA E-mail: ghackworth@mediaone.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Elk, deer, bear, antelope, hogs. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2548 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 19, 2001 to September 25, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Katiak |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 376. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Didn't find a bigger one than the first one. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great camp and personner. The weather was warm and the major migration didn't happen yet. |
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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: |
Northwest, First Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Each airline charges $100 for taking horns. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$200 each and $300 for each antlers. |
Amount: |
$500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
For each. |
Amount: |
$300 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$500 |
| Other Costs: |
One night lodging at arrival and departure, $100 each night. |
Amount: |
$200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Unseasonably warm. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Great camp, food, personel, guides. Lots of animals and saw four bears, four wolves, wolverines, ptarmigan, hares, caught lake trout. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Columbia duck hunting suit. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Nehring |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 763-479-1477 - 2680 Co. Rd. 90, Maple Plain, MN 55350 |
| Hunting Experience: |
52 years old, extensive in North America. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2451 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 18, 2001 to September 26, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Albert Amuilok |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401;Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes. |
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Condition Comments: |
Caribou had just started to migrate; excellent numbers. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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Guide/PH
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
About $4,000 for everything. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Yes. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,000. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
$1,000. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Caribou started to migrate second day of hunt; great after that. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Face mask for use in boat. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Wildlife seen and facilities. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James W. Owens |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-234-9345 - 5920 S. Chestnut, Casper, WY 82801 |
| Hunting Experience: |
All over the world since 1971; four grand slams. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2587 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 16, 2001 to September 24, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Above average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Hard to hunt; being in the right place at the right time. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Didn |
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Condition Comments: |
If you go to NWT you will have no problem in harvesting caribou. Shoshone Adventure made this the best hunt I have ever been on. |
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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: |
Air Canada. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Trip was too close to what happened on 9/11/01. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$210 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shoshone Adventure was perfect for caribou. Seeing 200 caribou at one time swimming in the lake. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
So organized that I was overwhelmed. John made this hunt the best I have ever been on. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steven Romano |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 609-263-2526 - 4304 Park Rd., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Ten years of mule deer and elk hunting in many western states. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2540 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 8, 2001 to September 13, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Andre |
| 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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game in great shape and abundant. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$70 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$687 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel in Yellowstone. |
Amount: |
$119 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
100 percent success. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very well run operation. Great staff, great food and accommodations. Strongly recommend to anyone interested in a caribou hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Dreher |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-492-1691 - 103 Clifside Dr., San Antonio, TX 78231 |
| Hunting Experience: |
40 years for deer, elk, sheep, bear and moose. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2550 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 6, 2001 to September 10, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of quality game. |
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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: |
Air Tinde |
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: |
Seeing all the wildlife, taking two great caribou, being in a class AAA operation. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Best hunt and hunting camp I ever been to. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dean Padgett |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 805-481-6726 - 549 Gaynfair Ter, Appoyo Grande, CA 93420 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. |
| 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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2724 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 31, 2001 to September 7, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Albert |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 320 and 360. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Saw one; no shot; too far away. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Saw one; no shot; too far away. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lots of game, 200 plus heads each day in good shape. Great trophies, couldn't be better. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good beaver, can't remember airline name. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
For two bulls. |
Amount: |
$4450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Two caribou, wolf and wolverine. |
Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Saw a wolf and wolverine. Great weather, great place, good people and food. It was the best; never been treated better anywhere. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rain gear, spotting scope. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Couldn't get any better than this for game, guides, food or camp. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James D. Rice |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-455-3405 - Box 1548, Dubois, WY 82513 |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 plus years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, but enjoyed an easy hunt. |
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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 Courageous Lake Caribou Camps 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: |
2517 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 30, 2001 to September 6, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John and Anita Andre; Courageous Lake Caribou Camps. P.O. Box 520; 320 North First St; Hamilton; MT; 59840; Tel. 406-375-8400; Fax: 406-375-8401; Email: ShoshoneW@aol.com; Web www.courageouslake.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gabriel Daigneault |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Did not see any. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Did not see any. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lots of caribou, no need to shoot. Look over lots of them, than go fish for 25-plus-pounds lake trout. John Andre runs a first class hunting camp - Bar None. |
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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: |
Air Tindi |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Two caribou, 2x1 guide. |
Amount: |
$4450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Per caribou. |
Amount: |
$150 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
First caribou $34, second $68. |
Amount: |
$34 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel two nights and meals. |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Great hunt, great food, great lodging, great guides, great games. It doesn |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rick Bresson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 616-649-4920 - 8325 E.V. Ave., Vicksburg, MI 49053 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. |
| 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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