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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On De Marillac Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
4989 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
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Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 22, 2005 to August 28, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Various |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Theo De Marillac; De Marillac Safaris. P. O. Box 91; Gravelotte; 0895; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-15-318-4259; Email: demarillac@pixie.co.za; Web www.demarillacsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Theo De Marillac |
| 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: |
Duiker, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 7 6/8 SCI - Top 25. |
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Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Grysbok, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 X 6 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Unseasonal rain with high winds (45-50 mph) over several days created difficult hunting conditions but all game species were in good condition and prime areas booked by desired species. Theo is very well connected in RSA-Zimbabwe and Tanzania. |
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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: |
KLM and South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Continue to "cattle car" their seating to the unbearable stage. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
For two roundtrip. |
Amount: |
$6200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and gifts. |
Amount: |
$1600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Rain - high winds (45-50 mph). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Finishing "Tiny Ten" and all hunted species of RSA Game (37 species total). |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Theo is the "Gold Standard" of young PH's. He hunts several countries of Southern Africa - after nine hunts in him since 1996 his record 15 tops. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John M. Searless |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 810-732-5800 - Box 7713, Flint, MI 48507 E-mail: jsearless@securityfirstins.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 100 species of International Game (taken on three continents). |
| 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 De Marillac 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: |
4787 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 5, 2005 to June 14, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Matetsi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Theo De Marillac; De Marillac Safaris. P. O. Box 91; Gravelotte; 0895; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-15-318-4259; Email: demarillac@pixie.co.za; Web www.demarillacsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54 pounds. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Male 150 pounds. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Female for bait. |
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Condition Comments: |
Hunted on Inyati Hunter's concession with Theo DeMarillac. Incredible hunt. Saw 22 bull elephants in the first 4 days. Rushed the hunt. Only 9 days. Not enough time to be picky. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No flights same day to Victoria Falls out of Johannesburg. That had me staying in Johannesburg for the night which ate up a hunting day. |
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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: |
Only had nine days due to work. Next time, I'll make the time. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
18 yard shot on elephant bull. Incredible image remains in my mind. Leopard was special (80 yard shot and 500 yards track). Luckily, the animal was dead when we got to it at midnight. Scary in the bush looking for a wounded leopard. |
| 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: |
Joe Frank |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 410-893-1112 - 1418 Eagle Ridge Run E-mail: joefrankjr@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Started with deer. I'm hooked on Africa. Three hunts now under my belt. Lion in 2006 or 2007 and I've completed the big four. Can't wait. |
| 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 De Marillac 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: |
2688 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 22, 2001 to December 14, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Masailand Masai Block 2 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Theo De Marillac; De Marillac Safaris. P. O. Box 91; Gravelotte; 0895; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-15-318-4259; Email: demarillac@pixie.co.za; Web www.demarillacsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Theo De Marillac |
| 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: |
Lion - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Nine feet, six inches by 24 5/8. |
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Kudu, Lesser - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 3/8 x 7 2/8. |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 2 3/4 x 2; Kirk's did-dik. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 18 x 10; Coke's hartebeest. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 x 6; East African impala. |
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Gerenuk - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 14 3/8 x 6 1/4. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 x 7; fringe-ear oryx. |
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Gazelle, Grant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 25 x 6 5/8. |
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Gazelle, Thomson - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 13 4/8 x 5 5/8. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Left the concession for water during serious drought. |
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Condition Comments: |
Severe drought (no "short rains") caused out-migration of several species to adjacent hunting blocks that were better watered. Resident populations otherwise in good shape. Best dik-dik and lesser kudu area in Masailand. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Our bags were broken into and two cameras stolen in Arusha (with 60 irreplaceable photos in them). Also tried to get into our double gun case. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$31320 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$9,125; $1,825 for anti-poaching surcharge; $1,800 dip and pack. |
Amount: |
$12750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Two guns $300, $2,900 permits. |
Amount: |
$3100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Two tickets, round trip (KLM/NW Airlines). |
Amount: |
$3400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips, momentos. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Extreme drought impacted on migratory species. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking record lion and SCI book quality of classic East African plains game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Sun block/lip gloss/ eye drops. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Theo De Marillac is a "rising star" on the African hunting scene. Absolutely first rate in all regards. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John M. Searles |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 810-732-5800 - P.O. Box 7713, Flint, MI 48507 |
| Hunting Experience: |
75 North American Hunts (29 of 30 species) and eight safaris. |
| 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 De Marillac 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: |
1125 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 21, 1999 to September 28, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province Gravelotte/Pietorsburg |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Theo De Marillac; De Marillac Safaris. P. O. Box 91; Gravelotte; 0895; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-15-318-4259; Email: demarillac@pixie.co.za; Web www.demarillacsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Theo DeMarillac |
| 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: |
Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 35 1/2 x 11 1/2. |
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Tsessebe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15 x 9. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 4. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took two, 10 x 4. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 x 13. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 1/2 x 6. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 1/2 x 9 1/2. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Both are abundant in this area. Theo has numerous concessions all over the Republic of South Africa and also hunts in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air and American |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flawless flights! |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$450 per day for six days and $120 for observer (wife also hunted) |
Amount: |
$3420 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6000 |
| 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: |
Miscellaneous, tips, momentos |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Theo is 100 percent committed to producing a wonderful safari experience for all clients! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was our fourth safari with Theo (three in South Africa and one in Zimbabwe) since 1996. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John M. Searles |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 810-732-5800 - G3526 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48507 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been on 68 non-resident hunts in North America and six African safaris. |
| 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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