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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Dirk de Bod Safaris Hunts |
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ID: |
9045 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
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Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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October 2, 2012 to October 23, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Okahandja District Engadin |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Dirk de Bod Safaris. PO Box 90079; Windhoek; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-61-221038; Email: kudu@africaonline.com.na; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dirk De Bod |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15 & 5/16" |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55 & 1/4 " |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28" |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 & 2/8" |
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Eland, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36" |
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Zebra, Hartmann - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: not scored |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: not scored |
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Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 216 cm points |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was abundant and of high quality. Shot the leopard on the second hour of the first day! |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
We flew business class on both Delta and South African Air. Both were quite comfortable. The Delta flight was non-stop from Atlanta to Joberg. No problems encountered. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Hunt was $30K inclusive of dailies and trophy fees, but exclusive of airfare and tips. |
Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Approximately $8,000 (business class) per person. |
Amount: |
$8000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting the leopard and completing my Big Five. Going on a week-long tour of Namibia with my wife and Dirk as the guide, upon conclusion of the hunt. Having the opportunity to hunt with Dirk, who is a gentleman and a sportsman, in addition to being a consummate PH. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
I used a custom .338 Winchester for everything and it worked quite well. Good binos are helpful, and you will appreciate a warm jacket at night. Be prepared for 200 yard plus shots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
First class camp in every way, abundant, high quality trophy animals, beautiful countryside, excellent PH. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Seiden |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. (305) 577-4981 - Miami | Florida | United States | 33131 E-mail: mseiden@markseidenlaw.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| 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 had gone on two (2) previous 21-day leopard hunts in another country and never got a shot at a cat. All I needed was a leopard to complete the Big Five. I decided to book with Dirk, whom I knew, but had never previously hunted with. it was the correct decision. Dirk put me on a leopard two hours into the first day in broad daylight. The cat was standing atop a koppe 191 yards away and I killed it with one shot. The rest of the hunt, after the leopard was down was pure relaxation. My wife was visiting with friends in South Africa whilst I was hunting in Namibia. Once the hunt was concluded, she flew to Windhoek and Dirk took us on a week long tour of Namibia, including Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Walvis Bay, the Skeleton Coast and the Namib Desert. We had a fantastic time. He is not only a superb hunter, but a great host as well. I've booked a trophy bull elephant/hippo/croc/cape buff hunt with him in the Caprivi for 2014.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Dirk de Bod Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
7362 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 16, 2009 to May 24, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Engadin |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Dirk de Bod Safaris. PO Box 90079; Windhoek; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-61-221038; Email: kudu@africaonline.com.na; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dirk de Bod, SCI PH of the year 2008 |
| 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: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 196 cm. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 219 cm. |
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Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 220 cm. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 176 cm. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 cm. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 146 cm. |
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Zebra - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Hartmann's zebra. Two. Large. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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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: |
Shooting world class blue wildebeest, a large waterbuck and shooting all gold mdeal animals with my girlfriend, Huntress Marcia Silvers. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bring bonded bullets, not partitions. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent staff, accommodations, meals and quality of animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Paul Isenbergh |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 305-632-0744 - 6050 SW 81 Street, Miami, FL 33143 E-mail: paulisen@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Fabulous, exceeded our expectations exponentially. I learned so much more about hunting through the experience. All gold trophies. |
| Physical Condition: |
Great. |
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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 Dirk de Bod Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
6667 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 11, 2008 to April 21, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Okahandja District Swakoptal Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Dirk de Bod Safaris. PO Box 90079; Windhoek; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-61-221038; Email: kudu@africaonline.com.na; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dirk de Bod |
| 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: |
Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 51 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Hartmann's mountain zebra. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent condition due to abundant water and cover. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Fabulous, on time. Comfortable, top notch service. |
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COSTS |
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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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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
My first hunting experience was terrific. Plenty of game. Beautiful country, patient PH and husband for guidance. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
First class camp and staff. Breathtaking scenery. Extraordinary PH. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Carol Wooley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 940-427-4061 - 230 PR 2412, Alvord, TX 76225 E-mail: cawooley@embarqmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
None of my own, but accompanied my husband on his hunts. |
| 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 Dirk de Bod Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
4390 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
August 24, 2004 to September 11, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Omaruru and Windhoek Districts North and South of Windhoek |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Dirk de Bod Safaris. PO Box 90079; Windhoek; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-61-221038; Email: kudu@africaonline.com.na; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dirk de Bod |
| 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: |
Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mountain. Good. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Livingstone. Average. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Did not concentrate on this species. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Hunting only top 10 SCI - passed on many. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. I was impressed with the fact that I saw an abundance of mature wildlife. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems except airbus requires fueling stop both ways and seats are cramped. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
$400. Per day |
Amount: |
$7600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Competitive. PH works to get fair prices. |
Amount: |
$9400 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,000. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Two pending top ten SCI animals, a black wildebeest and a waterbuck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Quality wildife and quality PH. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Hoestenbach |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 432-352-5001 - PO Box 70982, NO, LA 70172 E-mail: eyrepuppy@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Thirty years worldwide. |
| 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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Anticipation exceeds reality. If one lives by this rule many a disappointments is averted and yes, oh yes, sometimes like a snowstorm in New Orleans, the surprise of the actual overwhelms all expected hopes.
Namibia in the late winter months of 2004 provided the proverbial "better than expected." Halfway through an eighteen-day hunt my PH, Dirk de Bod and I are motoring in his Landcruiser searching for an exceptional black wildebeest. The landowner had advised us upon our arrival that we should be patient in our quest for this animal because his resident herd contained some really great bulls. Our patience was getting as worn as the elbows on my grandpa's sweater when Dirk, who was looking for solo bulls, (solo equals titanic), suddenly brakes, glasses, exits and grabs for the shooting sticks. Interpretation - the stalk was on! Some three quarters of a mile and one hour later we find ourselves hiding behind a rock outcropping head high some 200 yards from our target. First shot is a miss, but the animal is confused and cannot figure out our whereabouts. Finally after another missed effort the "beest" broadsides at 360 yards and I finish him with a fourth shot. We had never left our original position and the animal still had not seen us. His death run was approximately 200 yards from were we found him with nary a spark of life left in him. Tough bugers, this African game! The prior nine days of hard hunting had brought a small bounty of a stallion mountain zebra, a warthog, and a magnificent steenbok that went nearly 6 inches. The warthog went to a good cause - its skull and tusk were to adorn Dirk's "Safari Namibia" game lodge. A new structure with all the amenities, it was spawned from the fertile mind and experience of Dirk, a 20 year veteran PH who has built many hunting camps. The zebra and steenbok were destined for a pedestal mount and life-size depiction, respectively, for my trophy room.
To shorten my tale, suffice to say, I was hunting trophy quality game, and my research lead me to Namibia and de Bod's company. This hunt was my second with him, and I was not disappointed. He has concessions the length and breadth of his country, all of which he had earmarked for the wildlife specialty you are seeking, from 55" plus kudu to heavy based eland. You can book a longer stay, as I did, and travel to these areas or choose to remain at one concession on a shorter stay and have excellent success either way.
Getting back to the black wildebeest... it measured large enough to score number one Namibian and should make up 5 SCI. Dirk knew it was going to book high but waited to tell me until we walked up to the dead animal. His purpose was to avoid making me more nervous on the shot than I already was. Good thinking, for any more pressure and that wildebeest may still be grazing in Namibia! This right place at the right time scenario seemed to kick start the balance of my hunt. Of the ten animals ultimately taken, I'll mention a southern roan that fell just short of the 30" mark and a waterbuck that scored number four Namibian and will hopefully score top ten SCI. But that is a story for another day.
Tired of shooting animals before their time? Maybe a cure has been found with "Safari Namibia" and its owner Dirk de Bod. Concurrent with Dirk's emphasis on mature animals, the Namibian game department has a program named "Namibian Game Fields" that awards a gold certificate and gold medal for mature trophy quality animals. The medal is awesome and is worth the hunting effort. I will definitely try for more with Dirk. He specializes in quality game... when you hunt with his outfit, he is your man with no substitutes, In short, you hunt with the "one that brung you." No excuses... just excellent hunting! Contact Safaris Namibia - Dirk de Bod - you won't be sorry!
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Dirk de Bod Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
4542 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
May 29, 2004 to June 13, 2004 |
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of Hunt: |
Namibia North, west and South of Windhoek; all within 120-mile radius; our hunting partners went to the Kalahari for the Gemsbok. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Dirk de Bod Safaris. PO Box 90079; Windhoek; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-61-221038; Email: kudu@africaonline.com.na; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dirk de Bod |
| 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: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 7/8 X 29 1/2. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 7/8 X 15 5/8. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 7/8 X 15 1/4. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 X 25. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 52 I think. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 3/8. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 X 24 7/8 |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Hunter (me) wasn't focused enough. Going back for leopard. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game in excellent condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
No headphones during flights coming or going; poor attitude on part of attendants. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$400/day 1X1, 14 days; and observer fees: $7700.00 |
Amount: |
$7700 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$7,700.00 |
Amount: |
$7700 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,830 X 2 |
Amount: |
$3660 |
| Charter Airfares: |
None. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Vat Tax; $1,155.00 |
Amount: |
$2310 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
It had to end. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking the new # 3 Namibian Impala, 25 inch Red Hartebeest, quality of all trophies taken. Sharing Africa with my wife. Having a claw-foot bathtub with hot water in the middle of no-where for my wife. Watching my Warthog chase the trackers through the brush (I shot it poorly). The trackers did not enjoy the experience as much as I did. The quantity of game, including Roan and Sable. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
No special equipment required; as with any hunt the quality of your trophies will have a lot to do with your ability to shoot. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I have been in business for over 25 years and have simply never met a professional more dedicated to his craft than Dirk de Bod. This is the second time I have hunted with him. His camps are unmatched and if size matters (which it does) this is the PH to hunt with. I've done my homework and believe this PH's trophy quality in unsurpassed. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
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Kirt Fredericks |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-111-1111 - S. 18510 Nevada, Spangle, WA, 99031 E-mail: kfreder@dadco.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 plus years; North America, Mexico, Canada and Africa |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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This PH really goes the extra mile. Many Safari operations only hunt on their own concessions to keep from having to split the trophy fees with another concession owner resulting in very poor trophy quality. On our hunt we hunted 5 separate concessions to optimize our chances at exceptional animals of each species. While this required some traveling it was well worth it. An added bonus is getting to see more of the country. "Safari's Namibia" is not the cheapest option in a Namibian Safari nor are they trying to be. They were worth every penny I paid them. Most hunting was low fence with one exception. My Waterbuck was taken on a 70,000-acre concession with a perimeter fence. My trophy shipment reached my taxidermist in a little less than 4 months in excellent condition. I have talked to many hunters that have come back from Africa and been disappointed because the Safari Company/PH promised a lot of things that weren't delivered. Mostly surprise expenses, lack of game and/or poor trophy quality. Dirk exceeded all my expectations.
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