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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
8330 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 19, 2011 to September 9, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Caprivi Strip (10 days), Eden Ranch (4 days) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dries Alberts |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com |
Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 63 & 58 pound tusks |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 40" |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 37" |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cull, 47" |
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Lion - Availability: I was told before hand the odds were very slim, but there were a few in the area. |
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Condition Comments: |
We hunted in savana and on very large islands. It hadn't rained in four months but the Kavango River and back waters were rising because of rains in Angola. I saw more than 500 elephant, mostly breeding herds. We had to work to find the old bulls. I shot my elephant on the 4th day and the cape buffalo on the 10th. Had a great time. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
United, South African, and Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
A very long trip over. I had to overnight in South Africa and Windhoek because of flight schedules. Coming back was much easier. Christy Cevallos of Gracy Travel did a great job lining up people to meet me at the airports and get me through with the guns. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,200 daily rate |
Amount: |
$26400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Elephant $12,000, Cape buffalo $5,500, Gemsbok $800 and kudu (cull) $300 |
Amount: |
$18600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Got the land crusder stuck crossing a backwater. We just used the boat for a couple days hunting the islands while they brought a tractor in from Eden to pull it out. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the dangerous game was full of adventure. We hunted hard to find the old bulls, wading across lakes and swamps and avoiding the hippos and crocs in the rivers. Whatever size the trophy, it was worth it. I shot the elephant standing in chest high water. The heart shot was good and the follow up shot was through the lungs. The bull went 30 yards and was down for good. The trackers were all local and knew the area very well from a lifetime hunting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Two pair of boots, you will get wet and it is nice to at least start the day dry. The 350 grain soloids for my .375 H&H worked well for the cape buffalo and the .470 double was enough gun for the elephant. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Dries Alberts is a very knowlegeable PH and enjoyable to hunt with. I would gladly do this again with him. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dale Evans |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608 846 9389 - 6674 Chrestnut Cir | Windsor | Wisconsin | USA | 53598 E-mail: dale_e@evcoplastics.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted since I was 13. This was my second time to Africa Next week it is elk hunting in Idaho backpacking into wilderness area. |
| Physical Condition: |
I will be 60 next month. I walk every morning and carry a backpack three morings a week. Resting heart rate is 60 |
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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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Eden was busy culling kudu at the time I was there so the game was a little skittish. They were also capturing live game. Even so there was plenty of area to hunt on the ranch. Dries' wife Stacey Alberts is from St Louis and was a great help seting up the trip and answering my questions. Dries' family came to South Africa in the 1600s, Moved to Angola when the British pushed them out then ended up in Namibia in the early 1900s. Lots of history.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
8016 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 12, 2010 to October 25, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Comotie |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good to great. I saw more game than on any of my 22 safaris. My PH was outstanding. |
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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: |
Namibia Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very good. |
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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 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, hunt was outstanding. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Camp very good. PH was one of the best. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Everything I had hoped to have and more. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim H. Keeline |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 712.336.5124 - PO Box 402, Sprint Lake, IA 51360 E-mail: jhkeelinE@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
32 years as a Master Guide in Alaska - 22 safaris in Africa. |
| 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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
7730 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 25, 2010 to May 7, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: 56 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 42.5 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38.5 inches. |
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Cheetah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Long yearling. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Tall. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hippopotamus - Availability: Heavy rains in Caprivi. |
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Condition Comments: |
I have hunted Eden 8 times. These hunts have always been spectacular, but I have never seen as much game as this trip. Trophy quality has always been exceptional, especially for species like kudu, eland and gemsbok - but never this good. I am booked to return later this year and at least once in 2011. |
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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 to Dulles. SAA to Windhoek. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
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Comments: |
United once again failed to impress. They delayed takeoff in Kalispell for no reason so I missed connection in Denver. I still had a chance to meet up with my group for the Atlantic leg, but United could not get the ground ramp (stairs) pushed up to the jet at Dulles. Took 15 minutes to get off the plane (they would not allow me to go down the service stairs or jump 4 feet to the tarmac), so I missed my flight to Joburg by 2 minutes. I pitched a fit about the loss, but United only offered $250 compensation. If they don't come through with more, I will never fly with them again. SAA was perfect, even with their ramp up to the World Cup. Note - Joburg has changed. I arranged firearms permit assistance through Gracy and Africa Sky Guest House. We sailed through in minutes. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Returning to Eden, quality and quantity of game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Many of my friends have hunted Eden in past years. Like me, they return. Eden is one of the finest operations in Africa, and quite likely the very best in Namibia. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dwight Van Brunt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-212-0344 - 163 Lake Blaine Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 E-mail: kodiak_454@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Significant in both North America and Alaska, with more than a dozen hunts to each location. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
7634 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 20, 2009 to August 31, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Caprivi Strip |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dries Albert |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 40 inch spread. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Selous type. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Poor shooting - hit limb. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent game numbers but were widely distributed due to unprecendented rain and water. Took a beautiful Selous type zebra. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines and Namibia Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
SAA is still okay for economy. However be careful on weight limitations to Katima Mulillo with Air Namibia as we had to pull off luggage. |
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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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$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
There had been a huge amount of rain flooding plains areas that widely distributed game this year. There were however decent numbers of buffalos, hippos and elephants in the area. Not much of a problem really. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I was able to take a huge 40 inch buffalo with 16 inch bosses. This was an old dagga boy who was tracked for 4 hours before finally catching up to him in dense thornbrush at midday. We had to wait a tense 10 to 15 minutes for him to stand up for a shot at 20 yards due to thickness of brush. The absolute highlight was having my wife 10 yards behind me when the shot went off. This was her first safari that we scheduled to occur during her birthday. What a great feeling to have her with me on the trip. She was thrilled as we chased him for two more follow up shots. Doesn't get much better than that. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be sure and locate some of the running shoes that drain water as we were wading most every day. The water was clear and crisp and not that challenging. I would have brought a fishing rod as we saw numerous fish in the clear water on the boat ride to hunting areas each morning. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was an absolutely professionally run operation. The PH was exceptionallly knowledgeable and able to put us on buffalo most days. This was my wife's first safari and it was extremely remote, however every effort was made to keep her comfortable and happy. We were told that she was the first woman who had been in that camp in the Caprivi. She would gladly go back. We are planning to go back for the eland we missed at Eden's normal hunting area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
J. Patrick O'Burke |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-508-8091 - 19179 Blanco Ste 105-230, San Antonio, TX 78258 E-mail: 1excaliber@prodigy.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Three previous safaris, extensive experience hunting in Colorado and Texas. |
| 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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
7354 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 1, 2009 to June 14, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Northwest |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Naude Alberts and Jamy Traut |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 150 pound, 7 foot 2 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 60 3/8 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 1/2 inches. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15 year old bull. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flight from Windhoek was delayed for two days for maintenance. Air Namibia paid for two nights at hotel and four meals. Luggage and guns were available on arrival. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12075 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Vehicle transfer $575, tips $2,700. |
Amount: |
$3275 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. Getting to Africa and back home with your luggage and guns and putting up with all the airline rules and regulations can be very trying. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Watching the leopard come to the bait at 4:00 PM in broad daylight. The leopard laid down and looked at the blind, licked his paws, flicked his tail in the air, jumped into the tree and fed on the bait, jumped out of the tree and fed on the bait on his back legs and finally presented a broadside shot in the sitting position. While hunting for eland we bumped into a big kudu bull and cow. My PH Naude Alberts carefully got me into position for a 60 yard shot. This kudu has 60 3/8 and 58 1/2 in horns. How lucky can a guy get? Hunting eland was challenging and we spent many days following tracks and getting busted by the wind, other animals and me making to much noise. What a victory when we finally caught up to eight bulls right at last light! Jamy has established camps in the Caprivi strip for elephant, hippo, crocodile and buffalo hunting. We went by boat through hippos and crocodiles to the islands to hunt for buffalo. Watching the trackers find the buffalo bull using their knowledge of the area and following tracks was awesome. The buffalo went down in his tracks with one shot to the shoulder from my .375 Ruger. This was one of the most exciting hunting experiences of my life. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The entire staff of Eden Hunting made this truly a hunt of a lifetime. The PH's were very knowledgeable, the camps and hunting areas were awesome and I was able to get two of the big five with a 60 inch kudu as a bonus. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dennis Erickson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 701-258-5578 - 1952 North 20th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 E-mail: dcerickson2@bis.midco.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been big game hunting for 50 years including three trips to Africa, New Zealand, Quebec, British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. |
| Physical Condition: |
Not bad for a 62 year old who works in an office. |
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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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
7154 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 15, 2008 to July 30, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Nyae Nyae Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut and Dries Alberts |
| 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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. 51 3/8 wide 15 inch boss and 48 1/8 wide 14 inch boss. |
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Condition Comments: |
We took the new national record and the new #7 on this tremendous property. I have hunted with Jamy 9 times - for everything from plains game to elephant and leopard and each hunt is better than the last. See articles in both Sporting Classics and Safari magazines on our hunts together. |
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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 Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Did not properly prepare for outbound after overnight in Joburg. Inability to check guns cost me a full day hunting. Family got food poisoning at airport as well. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
All inclusive. |
Amount: |
$18000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3200 |
| 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: |
Taking a huge buffalo. The professionalism of the crew. Additional premium plains game at Eden. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Nothing beyond what one would expect. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I have returned to Eden 9 times and plan to go back each year. Already booked for another elephant, hippo and buffalo in 2009. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dwight Van Brunt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-758-2222 - 2590 Montana Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901 E-mail: kodiak_454@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 guided hunts. 10 times to Alaska and Yukon, 10 times to Africa, life-long hunter. |
| 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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
7331 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 31, 2008 to June 6, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Otjozondijupa Bushmanland |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15 1/6 SCI. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 122 7/8. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 88 2/8. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 62 6/8. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 3/16. |
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Condition Comments: |
Eden has an incredible amount of 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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Lufthansa and Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Business class from Dallas to Frankfurt - Windhoek was perfect. A friend traveling on American to Frankfurt had trouble, AA agent refused to check his guns, two hours later a supervisor finally gave-in. They allowed him to check only to Frankfurt. |
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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: |
Getting a big leopard on the second day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lots of game. Jamy Traut runs a classy operation and is a pleasure to hunt with. We had great weather with cold clear mornings turning into warm afternoons. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Sharpe |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-707-9406 - 4531 Arcady, Dallas, TX 75205 E-mail: rsharpe71@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my fifth African safari. Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for 37. |
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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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As far as air travel the Lufthansa/Air Namibia partnership is critical to a smooth connection especially through Europe with guns. Much easier than Johannesburg if you do it right.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
6388 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 26, 2007 to October 2, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.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: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 inches. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Lack of water - saw only small bulls. |
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Leopard - Availability: Saw three different females - its called hunting. |
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Condition Comments: |
Elephant and leopard hunting in Bushmanland - Eden has 12 year lease on 2 million acres - This is second year - need 3-5 more years to put in wells and for animals to get used to it. Should be great then. |
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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: |
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Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Service not as good as in 2003 but better than I expected after the reports in your publication. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1960 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2200 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips $2,200, one night in Windhoek $104, VAT $1,050, GWP $65. |
Amount: |
$3419 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Dry - elephant had moved. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
225 yard head shot on old springbok - many stalks on various animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
They had it all - nice to see a camp not hunting for money. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Eden is well stocked with game and continually improving everything - the place is obviously well financed. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bill Price |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 540-948-4505 - PO Box 526, Madison, VA 22727 E-mail: bprice@madwood.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive - Africa three times, Alaska four times, Canada three times and Mexico. |
| 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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
6242 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 20, 2007 to August 28, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Didn't see a large boar - saw lots of sows and piglets. |
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Condition Comments: |
Mind boggling. |
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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 Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta to Frankfurt and then Air Namibia to Windhoek. Both were terrific. Comfortable seats, excellent food and pleasant staff. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Expensive but worth every cent. |
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: |
Watching the trackers do their work, the quantity and quality of game. The food. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Skin moisturizers and sunblock. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lots of game. Excellent accommodations, wonderful PH and staff. I took my wife - both of us had a great time. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay Sheets |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 573-335-0300 - 53 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 E-mail: drjlsheets@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Alaska, Montana, Colorado, Texas, Missouri for big game. |
| 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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
6518 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 15, 2007 to July 23, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Benny |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Unknown. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Condition Comments: |
My original package was for five animals, but all species were so plentiful, hardy and healthy I was able to easily increase my trophies. |
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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 Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
The crew treated us like we were a bother. I would not recommend this airline. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Varies, depending on package. |
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: |
We felt like we were with family, our PH worked hard for each animal and was a great tour guide. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Professionalism and attention to detail, highly recommend. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Danny Denton |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 940-367-5157 - PO Box 1309, Pilot Point, TX |
| Hunting Experience: |
8 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair-good. Bad knees with multiple knee surgeries. |
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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 Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
6386 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 24, 2007 to June 2, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Grootfontein |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Samy Traut |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: 53 inch but saw bigger ones. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inch male. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Killed one that is SCI top 20. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Heavy, 39 inch old bull. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Steenbok - Availability: My fault, we saw several nice ones but I was not quick enough to get a shot. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Game was everywhere. We can expect more quality trophies coming from Eden in the future. |
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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 Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
We took Air Namibia from Frankfurt, Germany. Will never do that again also the Airbus 340 is a terrible aircraft. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Usual tips. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The hunting, game was plentiful, no fences and best of all was seeing wild black rhinos. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Way better than South Africa, almost as good as Tanzania at a fraction of the cost. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Warren |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 919-787-2313 - 2536 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608 E-mail: rswarren3@earthlink.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 30 years. Canada several times, Argentina, Tanzania, South Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for a 46 year 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
5667 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 7, 2006 to September 16, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Eden Wildlife Trust |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Amazing leopard opportunity. Property produced six leopard in two weeks. We left two huge males, one on bait and another on a natural (cow) kill. For mine, we used dogs, catching up to him and another (much larger) tom. The one taken was 135 pounds. This was my fifth hunt at Eden, and I am booked to go back at least once per year until I die. |
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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: |
NWA |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Liked it better on Delta through Dulles, but Gracy did a great job arranging trip. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Zero - exactly as I have come to expect of Eden. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting with Jamy and Kamati. Leopard chase, elephant encounters, all those kudu. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Several have already booked with Jamy for 2007 and 2008. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dwight Van Brunt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-758-2222 - 163 Lake Blaine Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 E-mail: kodiak_454@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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I have taken several big kudu (up to 58 inches), a great sable (43 inches), great gemsbok, eland, impala, waterbuck, warthog, giraffe, ostrich, springbok and blesbok in five trips to Eden. Perfect place for family safari as well. Area is privately owned and subject to extremely light hunting pressure. My favorite place in the world to hunt.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Eden Trophy Hunting 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: |
6846 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 8, 2006 to August 20, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Grootfontein |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Naude Alberts; Eden Trophy Hunting. Tel. 011-264-67-232630; Email: campeden@iway.na ; Web www.eden-wildlife.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jamy Traut |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 and 34 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 35, 35 and 34 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 53 and 52 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 and 23 inches. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 and 14 inches. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 5 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 26 inch spread. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Big tom on bait but only fed at night. Didn't want to hunt with dogs or artificial light. Couldn?t focus all my efforts on this animal due to family safari and desire to see my son hunt. |
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Condition Comments: |
Quantity and variety of game animals available at Eden is spectacular. Wild, fair chase environment on 75,000 acre ranch. |
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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 Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Comfortable plane. Flew through Frankfurt without problems. |
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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: |
Watching my son and wife experience Africa for the first time. Spending time with Jamy and our cameraman Lauri Alanthwaite. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Harris bipod for gun provides a stable rest for long range shooting. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent PH, great staff, abundant game, beautiful country, challenging hunting. This outfit is excellent with kids and family. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rob Mehner |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 262-385-7476 - 10250 W Steepleview Lane, Franklin, WI 53132 E-mail: robert.mehner@aurora.org |
| Hunting Experience: |
Whitetails, turkeys, elk and two African safaris. |
| 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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You can purchase the video of our hunt through Outdoor Visions. The name of the DVD is "Journey to Eden! A family safari to Namibia". The filming company we used was Osprey Filming and they are excellent with a tremendous amount of experience. Our cameraman, Lauri Nanthwaite, is considered one of the top cameramen in the business, plus he is a wonderful person to have on safari.
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