DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): Roberto Ciscomani Booking Agent (if any): John Barth; Adventure Unlimited. 710 Buffalo Street; Suite 807; Corpus Christi; TX; 78401; Tel. 888-346-4868; Fax: 361-852-1766;Email: safaris@trip.net; Web www.ausafari.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge - 36 inch spread. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments:

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Northwest and Aeromexico Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: No problems with firearm or returning with cape and antlers.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8500 Trophy Fees: Included. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $800 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: I spotted a huge mule deer on the first day and hunted him on the ground on his terms until I got him on the third day. His antlers spread 36 3/8 inches and green scored over 200. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is a well run outfit with a desire to collect quality trophies. All 6 in camp shot good animals with one being nearly as good as mine. All had over 30 inch antlers.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bob Lange Contact Information: Tel. 320-760-7167 - 18015 Co Rd 18, Glenwood, MN 56334 E-mail: boblange@langeassociates.com Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Average for a 56 year old short fat man.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7163 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 18, 2009 to January 24, 2009 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): Robert Ciscomani Booking Agent (if any): John Barth; Adventure Unlimited. 710 Buffalo Street; Suite 807; Corpus Christi; TX; 78401; Tel. 888-346-4868; Fax: 361-852-1766;Email: safaris@trip.net; Web www.ausafari.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge - 36 inch spread. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments:

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Northwest and Aeromexico Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: No problems with firearm or returning with cape and antlers.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8500 Trophy Fees: Included. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $800 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: I spotted a huge mule deer the first day and hunted him on the ground on his terms until I got him on the third day. His antlers spread 36 3/8 inches and green scored over 200. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is a well run outfit with a desire to collect quality trophies. All six in camp shot good animals with one being nearly as good as mine. All had over 30 inch antlers.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bob Lange Contact Information: Tel. 320-760-7167 - 18015 County Road 18, Glenwood, MN 56334 E-mail: boblange@langeassociates.com Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Average for a 56 year old short fat man.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6554 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 17, 2007 to December 22, 2007 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): Roberto Ciscomani Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The deer were not yet rutting which made the hunt more difficult. Roberto moved to several different ranches to show us more deer. We saw numerous bucks but not many of the Grande ones we sought, however I would highly recommend Roberto and his outfit. He definitely went the extra mile to put us on deer.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: US Air and Delta Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: No problems whatsoever with guns, etc.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $800 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: A little problem with the language barrier, which added to the adventure. Highlights of Hunt: Seeing several different ranches and interacting with the ranchers. The smoothness of paperwork, gun permits, etc, going in and out of Mexico. The cook Jose was great and even spoke English, he did a great job of serving a large variety of meals. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics, brush pants and leather gloves for the cactus. It is also colder in the mornings than one might expect so some warm clothes that you have layered so you can peel down as the days warm up. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Because of the very professional way that they conduct their hunts, and the efficient way they get you in and out of Mexico.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Rod Fogle Contact Information: Tel. 509-684-4014 - 209 Shiloh Drive, Colville, WA 99114 E-mail: rfogle@ultraplix.com Hunting Experience: Extensive North America, Africa, New Zealand, etc. Physical Condition: Average.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5563 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 1, 2006 to January 8, 2006 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): Roberto Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Too picky. Game Condition Comments: Good numbers of deer. Plenty bucks to look over.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: America West. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $627 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: This was my 12th year with Roberto. I did not take a deer this year but our group hit another home run six hunters five bucks. 182 to 208, 28.5 to 36.5 wow. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I know they are honest and truly care whether you are succesful. Plus I have taken many good mule deer with them.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Kennon Cantley Contact Information: Tel. 830-587-6246 - 3883 SCR 118, Smiley, TX 78159 E-mail: pocoloco@gvec.net Hunting Experience: Lots. Physical Condition: Very good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2169 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 15, 2000 to January 20, 2000 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora North Sonora

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): Nino, Ramon, Roberto Booking Agent (if any): Jeff Blair; Blair Worldwide Hunting. P. O. Box 3088; Flagstaff; AZ; 86003; Tel. 800-338-5252; Fax: 928-779-2429;Web www.blairworldwide.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Desert Mule - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 25 inches wide, 4 x 6 tall, moderate mass. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Small-bodied buck, I only saw one deer in six days. I did see one puma. Suspect ranches are hunted too heavily. There are more hunters than booking agent realizes. Poor condition of hunt and logistics.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Fair Guide/PH Ability: Fair Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Poor Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Fair Name of Airline: Delta, Aerolitoreal, Aero California. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $5500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $500 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $500 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tip for a guide who cared. Amount: $150 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: There was poor equipment, scarce game. I suspect excessive hunting pressure. It was hot and dusty. Highlights of Hunt: Meeting six other hunters and one unexpected "guest", another hunter. Equipment Recommendations: All-leather boots and thorn-resistant trousers. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No Why? Scarce game, excessive hunting pressure, overpriced hunt and poor logistics coordination.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: John P. Tyson Contact Information: Tel. 903-465-8372 - 601 Lillis, Denison, TX 75020 Hunting Experience: I have hunted in U.S., Mexico, Canada, Alaska and South Africa. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Yes Notified Personal Guide? No Notified Booking Agent? Yes Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? No If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

To: The Hunting Report From: Blair Worldwide Hunting Re: Mr. Tyson's hunt in Sonora Date: April 24, 2000 I am in receipt of your letter dated April 14, 2000 and the copy of the report as filed by Dr. John Tyson on his hunt with Desert Trophy Outfitters. According to Dr. Tyson's report, the availability of game animals, in specific desert mule deer, was scarce. He is correct. Not only are the desert mule deer scarce but so is every thing else in the harsh climate of the Sonora Desert. Dr. Tyson and I discussed this point on several occasions prior to his booking this trip. I told the Dr. that he would see very few deer during his trip and fewer bucks. Dr. Tyson was well aware that he might see very few deer, but there was a good chance he might take an exceptional buck. He was aware that our clients had been averaging a little better than 50 percent on desert mule deer bucks over the last couple of seasons, many of exceptional size. The buck that Dr. Tyson took is not a record book deer by any means, but a buck with a spread of a little more than twenty five inches with tall tines and good mass is not a trophy to be ashamed of. The fact that Diana did not favor him with a thirty plus inch monster mule is the luck of the hunt and not the fault of the outfitter. Dr. Tyson suggests that there may be more hunters hunting this ranch than we are aware of. I have again been reassured by Desert Trophy Outfitters that only six hunters per week are allowed to hunt this area and only during January, which is the rut. This means only twenty four hunters hunt these ranches and Blair Worldwide Hunting books a vast majority of them. As for poor coordination and logistics on this hunt, I have not encountered this on either of my personal hunts with this outfitter. While I did not hunt with Desert Trophy Outfitters this past season when Dr. Tyson was there, I have hunted with them in January 1999 and January 1998 and no, Diana did not smile on me on either of these hunts. I passed on some very nice bucks, similar to the one taken by Dr. Tyson in hopes of a monster like some of my hunting companions took. As a Master Measurer for SCI I have scored several bucks while in camp with Desert Trophy Outfitters. The largest of which scored 215 B&C. Obviously this buck was an exceptional animal, but the bucks I have scored here, on average, I would say have scored about 185 B&C. As for Desert Trophy Outfitters' overall performance, I can only say that we do a good deal of repeat booking for them. In fact we have a client that has hunted there three times and has booked two thirds of the hunts for the 2001 season for him and his friends. Should you require further information about this hunt please contact me.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2828 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 2, 2000 to January 11, 2000 Place of Hunt: Mexico Sonora Desert

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Desert Trophy Outfitters. 441 N Grand Ave Suite 4 PMB 103; Nogales; AZ; 85621; Tel. 011-52-662-215-2573; Email: info@deserttrophy.com; Web www.deserttrophy.com Personal Guide (if any): 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 x 4 - 27 inch heavy antlered Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Second mule deer and Coues Deer on a trophy fee basis. Deer, Coues Whitetail - Availability: Game Condition Comments: Hunted first ranch for three and a half days with deer sighted each day from either the high seat or spotted by glassing from elevated points. Game spotted included game at distances which ranged out to 1 1/2 to 2 miles. As guides could not communicate in English, nor were they experienced enough to communicate stalks via signaling, there was no opportunity to stalk many of the deer spotted. Game spotted on second ranch in two days were only low to average in numbers. Guides focused hunting via high seats, as they did not want to make the effort to spot and stalk hunt. Game was noted as being experienced to vehicle traffic as animals moved into cover and away from vehicle traffic. (Observed while glassing)

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Poor Guide/PH Ability: Fair Condition of Camp: Poor Condition of Equipment: Poor Quality of Food: Poor Trophy Care: Fair Name of Airline: Delta Airlines. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: As I was driven to the first ranch via R. Burralo from Tuscan, the border office was closed and I was not issued a visa for my visit (thus I was illegally traveling in the country). Outfitter failed to inform me of this matter, forcing the Delta personnel to handle the matter with the immigration officer at the Hermosillo Airport.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: This cost proved to be 2,500 USD higher than the 2 other hunters in camp. Amount: $7500 Trophy Fees: None. 3,500 USD for additional deer, if taken Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Deer and rifle permit Amount: $525 Commercial Airfares: USD Amount: $775 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: In summary, the overall professionalism of the outfitter and his head guide (Roberto Ciscomani) was poor to unacceptable on important details and during specific instances. Even to the point of putting me at legal risk in a foreign country. First Ranch - camp was unprepared for hunters, minimal preparation before arrival. Generator was in poor condition and not operative the first night. Guide's personal vehicles were used for the hunt and frequently broke down. Only 'Head Guide' Roberto, spoke English, as Mr. Burralo returned to Tuscan. However, head guide failed to advise me of the move to the second camp, and of the quality of a deer spotted during the hunt (on this instance, he only spoke in Spanish to the guide with me) until the deer departed as it was chased off with the vehicle!!) Head guide did not accompany me during a 80 km transfer to second ranch (unannounced). (Recall - no visa arranged at border, I do not speak Spanish, and it is not recommended to be in Mexico with a firearm, permitted or not, no visa and with no way to address the local police, the Army, or the Federals in the event of a road check). Head guide drove recklessly and dangerously for my return trip to Hermosillo and did not bother to advise me of my pending visa problem with immigration. We left late from the ranch because of his own actions - late awakening, dressing, and eating breakfast. I was prepared in good order and had to keep reminding him of my flight time. We arrived appoximately 35 minutes before my departure time. Head guide disagreed with me, and the contract, that after I harvested my mule deer, that I could continue hunting for a second animal. He further disputed the terms of my contract (even after I showed him a copy), in regard to the number of days and trophy fee basis to hunt a second deer - mule deer or Coues. Head guide (Roberto) hunted deer for himself rather than guide me as a client (recall that he was the only English speaking guide in camp). Other issues were noted in a letter sent to both the outfitter and booking agent. No response from either. Highlights of Hunt: Hunting in the beautiful Sonora desert. Seeing my first Coues deer and a huge bobcat. Also, the successful second stalk for my desert mule deer. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics - binoculars and spotting scope, clothing for both cool to cold days. Even rain gear was needed for one day's hunt. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No Why? But only with this outfitter/guide. Outfitter never responded to my concerns expressed for this hunt, despite his assurances that he would look into the matter with his head guide. I also understand from the two other clients that I was charged $2,500 USD more for the same hunt. Shoshone Wilderness Adventures also never responded to my documents issues. It seems that once they have the funds, their commitment to the client is over. There was no reason for a hunt costing this amount of money to be run so unprofessionally. They also offer desert sheep hunts (+40,000 USD) which I had discussed with Ramon before hunting mule deer. I would be very careful before sending Desert Trophy Outfitters (also booked via Four Star Adventures?) any money. I have been on over twenty outfitted hunts, and this was the worst operation I have ever experienced. One of only three outfits I would not recommend to a fellow hunter.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Frederick R. Kloos Contact Information: Tel. 724-584-1446 - 314 Orchard Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 E-mail: frkloos@forcomm.net Hunting Experience: 26 years including seven states in the USA, five Canadian provinces, Latvia, Russia, England, Africa, and New Zealand, including approxiamately 24 outfitted hunts. Physical Condition: 42 years of age and in very good to exellent health.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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