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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
9012 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 10, 2012 to November 20, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo |
| 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: |
Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 82 2/8 SCI |
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Ibex, Beceite Spanish - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 84 7/8 SCI |
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Chamois, Cantabrian - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 18 3/8 SCI |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent organization, accommodations, and hunting. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
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 |
| 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: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tremendous trophy quality; Difficult mountain hunting at times -- but very rewarding; Excellent hunt w/ spouse. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Craig L. Kauffman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-314-0098 - 727 Steeplechase Rd., Landisville, PA 17538 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| 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 Espacaza 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: |
9020 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 10, 2012 to November 20, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
France Caudies |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo |
| 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: |
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Chamois, Pyrenean - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 22 5/8 SCI |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent organization, accommodations, and hunting |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
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 |
| 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: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tremendous trophy quality; Difficult mountain hunting at times -- but very rewarding; Excellent hunt w/ spouse. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Craig L. Kauffman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-314-0098 - 727 Steeplechase Rd., Landisville, PA 17538 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
7983 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 10, 2010 to October 15, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain Mallorca Formentor |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gabriel Canaves and Carlos Fernandez |
| 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: |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of animals. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
United and Spanair. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Confusion on Spanair's part as to how ammunition is to be packed. On the way to Mallorca inside the duffle bag. On the way back taped to the outside of the rifle case. On the way to Scotland sent by itself in a metal box. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Purchased at Grand Slam/Ovis Auction |
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: |
Confusion at airport regarding ammunition on planes. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful scenery at Mallorca. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
A relatively easy hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
690 Grand Manor Dr., Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
7518 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 21, 2009 to October 29, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Carlos |
| 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: |
Sheep, Barbary - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large free range. |
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Sheep, Mouflon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average free range. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cull. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: - Trophy Size: Average free range. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Game was plentiful and in good condition. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None - shockingly easy. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being in different reserves - all of which were beautiful. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
If a very easy hunt is desired. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Wall |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 864-877-7811 - E-mail: turmowall@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Varied and extensive. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
5755 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 16, 2006 to October 21, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain Toledo and Avilla |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo and Mino Martos |
| 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: |
Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Hunted with a buddy who took a 73 cm ibex. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Initial thought is Gold Medal. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 X 7 - average size. |
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Sheep, Mouflon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Weather was very foggy and unusually difficult visability. Only hunted ibex two days but plan to go back. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was well looked after by game keepers. |
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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: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Avoid flying through London with guns if at all possible. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Lodging before and after hunt. |
Amount: |
$1200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Killing a beautiful fallow deer, best of all. Accommodations were beyond expectations. I took my wife and she enjoyed relaxing at lodge. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Beautiful country, friendly people, we felt like our guides were family and best friends. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Matt Turpin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 205-870-4850 - 1776 Independence Ct., Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35216 E-mail: methunter@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Experienced in the states, first hunt in Europe. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
5286 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
December 1, 2005 to December 5, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain Beceite/Tortossa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo |
| 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: |
Ibex, Beceite Spanish - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 80 SCI. |
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Condition Comments: |
Superb. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Iberia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8700 |
| 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: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful area - tremendous outfitter. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Plante |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 630-443-9659 - 5N551 E Lakeview Circle, St. Charter, IL 60175 E-mail: john.plante@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza 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: |
6574 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 5, 2005 to April 8, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Romania Carpathian Mountains |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo |
| 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: |
Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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: |
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 |
| 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: |
Too short. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing the Romanian countryside. Shooting brown bear out of shooting house. The best buttermilk I have ever drank. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good boots and warm clothes. Snow was still over knee high in April. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great people and not one hitch with transportation, lodging or language barrier. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Clay Murphy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 501-223-2400 - 132 Hickory Creek Circle, Little Rock, AR 72212 E-mail: cmurphy@inscntr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All my life. |
| Physical Condition: |
Poor to average. |
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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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Jose put this hunt together in less than a month.As usual Espacaza had every base covered that could cause a problem.If ever there is a decision Jose made it was always in my favor on this hunt and other hunts with Espacaza. The welcoming committee Jose met me with was one of the highlights.Two ladies,each named Roxann that spoke the language and knew the area we would hunt.They made the drive to our hunting area very entertaining. The drive from Bucharest is a few hours but went by very fast.We stopped to look at some bear shot by the late dictator Ceaucescu.Some very large bear for Romania and several of them exceeding 400 CIC. Brasov was the largest town we passed on the road to our final destination and was home to the driver and both ladies. On arrival we were treated to a quick drink and snack as we talked about our plans.I had the best buttermilk I have ever tasted and the meal could not have been better.I slept like a baby in his mothers arms as I was beat from the trip.The dinner was like a sleeping pill. The next afternoon we headed to the shooting house just after noon.After stopping to shoot the rifle I borrowed there was no doubt if I missed it was not because of equipment error.It was the second time in my life I had been taken hunting in a taxicab.The other was Swaziland. The local gamekeeper was named Zoult.He had over three hundred bear kills to his credit.You could tell from the first handshake you were in "good hands".The walk from the parked taxi was about an hour and long enough for me to know I did not have enough clothes on. Shooting houses come in all shapes and sizes.This was one of the best and oldest I have been in.It had been used a lot but the walls were lined with carpet and cardboard to muffle any sounds.As we set up Zoult got out a pencil and drew bear in different positions then putting an x where he wanted me to shoot.I still have his sketches and it again validated my original thoughts that this was not his first hunt.Once he was sure I knew where to shoot he put the drawings down and promptly went to sleep. He popped his head up at 5:30 like an alarm sounded.Previously he had told us the two bear he'd seen on this bait were coming after 6:00.Seven o'clock came and went. Then seven thirty.I was cold and getting colder.I stood to move around a bit and could not see out of the window facing the bait.I had been up no more than a few seconds when Jose pointed to the bait.I guess you'd call this socially late but welcomed just the same.Zoult had given previous instructions to not move until he sized the bear and the bruin was settled on the bait.This only took a few minutes.Zoult lifted his previous sketches and pointed to the one that reflected our visitors current position.He then opened the window to allow my gun to be put on the bench to steady the rest.Two quick shot's and my Romanian bear hunt was over almost as quick as it started. Once I shot Zoult took us to our waiting cab and Jose and I were on the way to a hot meal and sleep. The next morning Roxann,Jose and I made a loop by Zoults to see the bear and take a few more photo's.Roxann and I had a driver to take us back to Bucherest as Jose had another hunter arriving. This is one of several hunt's I have had with Espacaza and Jose.I have enjoyed each one more than the previous and look forward to the next one.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Espacaza Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
4613 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
December 15, 2004 to December 19, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain Gridos Mountain Range |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jose Mallo |
| 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: |
Mouflon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: European. Gold medal. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: European. Gold medal, "Top 10". |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good! Well managed, had recent problems with wolves. Many mature trophies to select from (especially fallow deer). Excellent capes this time of year. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
KLM, non-hunter friendly |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Charged me an extra $130. EURO for gun box. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Hunt donation value to Lake Superior SCI chapter - $10,000.000 |
Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$15,000.00 |
Amount: |
$15000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,000.00 Business class. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
None. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel, taxidermy and tips $1,000.00 |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Zero problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Jose Mallo is a very knowledgeable P.H. He made the hunt! A complete pleasure to be with. Taking a "Top 10" fallow stag. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good hiking equipment. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent hunt. Red stag would be better earlier in the year. Great lodge and hospitality. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay E. Link |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-466-2234 - PO Box 210, Mineng, WI 54859 E-mail: jaylink@linkshacks.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Global. |
| 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 Espacaza 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: |
2962 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 21, 2002 to June 28, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Spain Gredos Mountains, North of Avila. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Espacaza. Nunez De Balboa, 49; Madrid; 28001; Spain; Tel. 011-34-91-5757629; Fax: 011-34-91-5753887; Email: espacaza@espacaza.com; Web www.espacaza.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mino Martos and Jose Mallo. |
| 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: |
Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Russian boar. Huge body, little tusks. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Deer, Roe - Availability: Saw several immature deer, not PH's fault. I passed on one exceptional roe deer early in hunt. |
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Condition Comments: |
Exceptional ibex, saw many, several of which were trophy size. |
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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: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Typical |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7300 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
My wife, daughter and myself. |
Amount: |
$5000 |
| 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: |
After shooting ibex, scope on gun was broken (Ziess). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Climbing into mountians with local guides was an experience. Gamekeeper was 73 years old, Justo, could have made hunt. Never stopped to rest. I hope I'm in his shape at that age. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This company took myself; a friend hunting and took our family to see local sights. They really gave exceptional service. We never had a bad moment. My wife and daughter want to return next year so, what can I say. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Clay Murphy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 501-223-2400 - 2207 Hidden Valley Dr. Ste 203, Little Rock, AR E-mail: c.murphy@insentr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years. |
| 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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