DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046; Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Personal Guide (if any): Brian Martin Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mid Asian 43" Sheep - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Marco polo 50" plus Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The camp, cooks, guides, wranglers were all very egar to help and make the best of the trip! The game was "very plentiful" and of trophy size.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Marco Polo Sheep Amount: $16800 Trophy Fees: Marco polo $8000 harvest fee Ibex harvest fee $2000 Amount: $10000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $25 Commercial Airfares: Total Amount: $1448 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Motel, eats, and sovenirs Amount: $1500 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Taking Marco polo sheep and Mid-Asian ibex. Equipment Recommendations: Yes cold weather gear! Avaiable-JkMartin@telus.net Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? The level of professionalism, abundunce of game and quality of outfitter. George has unlimited contacts in Asia.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Colorado Buck Contact Information: Tel. 254-559-2932 - P.O. Box 123, Caddo, TX 76429 E-mail: heycoloradobuck@aol.com Hunting Experience: 38 years hunting, guiding and outfitting. 12 years outdoor t.v. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4041 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: March 1, 2004 to March 15, 2004 Place of Hunt: Kyrgyzstan Naryn-Oblast At Bashi Region, Uch-Chat area, Ak-Sai Valley, close to China Border.

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046; Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Personal Guide (if any): Kambarbek Attokyrov Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Marco Polo. 53 inches X 54 inches. Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 1/2 inches X 47 1/2 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: I saw about 300 Marco Polo sheep my first day. There were a lot of large rams. Several in the estimated 60 plus inch range. I missed a 60 plus incher my first day. My hands were frozen. Each day I observed numerous groups. They were healthy and abundant in this area. Ibex were also numerous.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta to Moscow, Aeroflot to Biskeck. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Delta did a wonderful job of working with me on my rifles into the country and trophies back. Aeroflot did ok with no problems but isn't as quality as Delta.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $14800 Trophy Fees: Marco Polo $10,000, ibex $2,000. (wolf $500, I did not want, but could easily have taken one). Amount: $12000 Permits/Licenses: Minimal. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: $1,200 roundtrip from Dallas to NYC to Moscow-Biskeck, $300 to bring back trophies. Amount: $1500 Charter Airfares: None. Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips-voluntary $800, could have tipped more or less. Amount: $800 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Getting in and out of camp, high altitude camp 10,500. Hunting 13,000-15,000. Cold weather (very cold). Highlights of Hunt: Saw beautiful country (a second Switzerland), high mountain hunting on horses, more sheep than I expected. Equipment Recommendations: Extreme warm clothing, gloves, boots. Bring spotting scope and satellite phone. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is a different hunt. George Sevich had people that knew what to do at every stop I made, Moscow, Biskeck, they traveled with me to camp, special importers met me in NYC with trophies. The PH in camp worked hard for my success.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Robert Nichols Contact Information: Tel. 903-589-1289 - PO Box 1591, Jacksonville, TX 79766 E-mail: rnichols55@aol.com Hunting Experience: Three Alaska bear hunts, seven African safaris, 30 years Colorado elk and deer. Physical Condition: 59 years old, not great shape but healthy.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I booked this trip with George Sevich because of the previous success of hunters I talked with that had used him. This being a former Soviet State, his knowledge, connections and fluent Russian were an asset. I knew it was a difficult area to travel. Before I began my trip, he had obtained all my Russian and Kyrgyz Visas and permits which were more than I was accustomed to in my previous trips to Africa. He had people stationed to meet me in Moscow to make sure I had no difficulties, as well as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. From Bishkek, an English interpreter and his representative were with me on my travels to and from camp, as well as while I was in camp. I mention this because I felt it was an important aspect that may have prevented troubles occurring before they started, and gave me a more comfortable feeling. My hunting guide was Kambarbek. I found him to be a very capable, observant and hard working man determined that I would get my game but willing to work at my pace. He had adequate mountain horses and gear. There were helpers and assistants. The camp was more of a sheep and yak herder line camp with several families that took care of the livestock. About ten or twelve people in all. There was a "Urta" near the line camp for the hunting party. It was an Asian version of an Indian teepee. The inside was beautifully decorated with colorful poles, wraps, rugs etc. and single beds on the outer edge, covered floor, pot belly stove for heat and conventional table for six with chairs. The base camp was near the bottom of the valley at elevation 10,500 feet. The surrounding mountains were covered in snow with occasional patches of grass observed where snow had melted. The valley floor had areas of grass and a frozen river. Evening temperatures easily dropped below zero F. possibly to -10 and -20. There was a "fireboy" whose job was to keep the fire in the stove going all night. Meals were a mix of traditional local food mixed with American food. Do not expect African Safari four star quality meals but they did make an effort to cook anything I wanted and had sufficient choices. Bathing was a problem. Our typical hunting day was to drive in a jeep (Russian Wasp) about 20 miles down the valley, making occasional game observations, to where they had another line camp for our horses. We would then ride the horses into the mountain. Sheep observation would be made by looking for tracks in the snow and using binoculars to scan the mountains for signs. If we saw sheep, which we did everyday, we then would use my spotting scope (I highly recommend you bring one) to determine if there was a ram worthy of stalking. We then would plan a route down wind and out of sight from the sheep to a point I might shoot. Most of the climbing was on the mountain horses in snow and steep ridges. Due to the altitude, it was hard for me to climb, but the horses did a great job. We would go up to 12-14,000 feet. This was repeated all day. Each day they would relocate the horses during the evening so that we could hunt a different area the next day, without having to cover the same areas twice. The first day we observed an estimated 300 Marco Polo sheep. I missed my first sheep, which would have easily scored 60 inches plus each side, on the first day. I will not bore you with my list of excuses, but it was not their fault. The ibex were more plentiful than the Marco Polo, and generally were in different areas of the valley. We did not hunt them until the sheep was taken. The greatest difficulty I had was traveling to and from camp. There are numerous high elevation mountain passes with poor roads and many bridges out. Under normal conditions it is said to be a 12 hour drive from camp to airport. Due to the unexpected snows it took me two long days to get in and four days to get out after arriving in Bishkek. The biggest snowstorm came after I was in camp. It closed pass from the valley by any travel by vehicle. After trying for a couple of days to dig our way out with the jeep, we packed my gear, guns and trophies on horses and rode our way out. We also carried several jerry cans of gasoline and had made arrangements to rent a jeep on the other side of the mountain from a sheepherder. Later we had to borrow more gasoline from the Chinese border guards at four in the morning. Originally I was scheduled to be in the camp with the Spann family who had the helicopter crash getting out. We had coordinated our flights but at the last minute George Sevich put me in a different camp but in the same area of the country. I considered calling a helicopter to get me out. George had arranged for me to have a satellite telephone, which is a must in the country. Being a private pilot, I considered a helicopter but because of the elevations involved, thin air, tall peaks, poor visibility, high mountain winds and historically poor maintenance reputation in third world countries - I chose not to. It is very unfortunate about the accident the Spann family had and I am thankful they came out ok. I also ran into the landslide in Naryn that blocked the valley, but we found a narrow back road around the mountain to get out. All in all I found it high adventure. Those of us who make these trips do it for the game, the adventure and to see spectacular things. The crew George had lined up kept me safe, kept me laughing and helped me get my game. I recommend the trip, but only to those who are prepared to turn off their clocks, want trophy game and are ready for high adventure. You will feel like you are on top of the world and have excellent chances at trophy game.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1952 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 26, 2000 to October 10, 2000 Place of Hunt: Kazakhstan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046; Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Personal Guide (if any): Sasha and Altabek Booking Agent (if any): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046;Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk, Asian - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge. Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very large. Wolf - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Adult. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: There is lots of game in good condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: United and Lufthansa Airline Service: Airline Comments: Lufthansa was excellent but United was poor. United is a problem. We waited at customs for 3 1/2 hours for United agents to show up to take our trohies to VA frieght.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $6000 Trophy Fees: Ibex $1,800, wolf $200. Amount: $2000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: United and Lufthansa. Amount: $2000 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips. Amount: $700 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Bagging a wolf early in the morning at base of Shien Tien Mountains. Equipment Recommendations: None. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is an outstanding hunt for big trophies. Excellent care by all personnel, including the interpreter, cook and guides.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Richard Grosser Contact Information: Tel. 707-781-3854 - 3125 Middle Two Rock Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Hunting Experience: Vast hunting experience. Physical Condition: I am 70 years old and in fair shape.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1501 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 10, 1999 to September 25, 1999 Place of Hunt: Kazakhstan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046; Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Personal Guide (if any): Sasha Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk, Asian - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 7 x 7 Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Wapiti were difficult to locate in vast mountain forests. I only saw a few bulls but each one was a world class trophy.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $4000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $2500 Permits/Licenses: Included Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1100 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Food and hotel Moscow and Almaty $100 per day. Amount: $200 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Skinners need help with lips and ears of cape. Highlights of Hunt: Spectacular hunt in remote corner of the world. Equipment Recommendations: Sheep skin for saddle padding. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend the hunt if in good physical condition and able to ride horseback for long distances.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jim Zimmerly Contact Information: Tel. 301-416-2707 - 6300 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713-2713 E-mail: jzimmerly@aegonusa.com Hunting Experience: Extensive experience. Physical Condition: Very good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1502 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 10, 1999 to September 26, 1999 Place of Hunt: Kazakhstan Macopol

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Sevich; Eurasian Expeditions. PO Box 3105; Gaithersburg; MD; 20885-3105; Tel. 301-869-7160; Fax: 301-869-6046; Email: eurasian@eurasianexpeditions.com; Web www.eurasianexpeditions.com Personal Guide (if any): Victor Batalov (a fine person and good hunter, woodsman, horseman). Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk, Asian - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 8 x 9 (380 non-typical, probably number one SCI). Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Roe - Availability: Didn't see one that I wanted. They were scarce. Ibex - Availability: Didn't have the opportunity to hunt them in the area I was hunting. Game Condition Comments: There were herds of wapiti bulls bugling every day. I missed a big one the day before I got the one I shot. There weren't herds of animals tripping over themselves but my camp partner and I killed two very large animals. Probably SCI number one typical and SCI number one non-typical.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Aeroflot and American Airline Service: Poor Airline Comments: Aeroflot was excellent and American was poor. The Russian Airlines were punctual and service was good. American Airlines was four hours late New York to Cleveland. We incurred excess baggage charges going in. A perceived rip off. I was charged none coming out with more weight.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3600 Trophy Fees: Amount: $2500 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: $1,500 round trip Cleveland, Ohio to UST Kamenogorsk, $1,320 Cleveland to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amount: $2820 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Some members of the traveling party didn Highlights of Hunt: The entire trip was a highlight, a memory I will cherish forever. Equipment Recommendations: A good spotting scope or high power binoculars, a flat shooting rifle and possibly a range finder. It's a big country. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend the hunt without reservation if they had a spirit of adventure. This is not a hunt for someone tense, uptight and inflexible.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Frank Strojan Contact Information: Tel. 440-286-6406 - 12386 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024 Hunting Experience: I have hunted in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Kazahkstan and Zimbabwe. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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