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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
9068 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 22, 2013 to February 28, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Guerrini |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Lord Derby - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 1/2" |
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Condition Comments: |
Previously taken roan, bushbuck, w. hartebeest, red-flanked duiker. & kob. Saw several of these on this trip as well. Although success is nearly 100%, being able to walk and track with the guides is important. |
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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: |
Cameroon Air and Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Many airports are a hassle in Africa. Douala and Garoua are no exception. Get to airports EARLY. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
(in Euros) Per brochure |
Amount: |
$35000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
(in Euros) |
Amount: |
$5000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
(in Euros) |
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$1000 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
None required -- Commercial air to Garona and the 3-hour drive to camp |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
(in Euros) Documentation, handling, and transport to Pierre's |
Amount: |
$2500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not a problem, but ran across occasional gold, cattle, and game intruders. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A good Lord Derby on the third day of hunting! Two other hunters in camp, but not an issue. Both got eland and other trophies as well. Saw lion, buffalo, and elephant in the area. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Cool mornings, very hot days -- A few tsetse and mosquitoes but not bad. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Very good accommodations, food and equipment. Meet and greet at airports are most helpful. An excellent trip to take your wife on. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Nick White |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-750-0068 - 494 Westline, Ephrata, WA 98823 E-mail: huntrus@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
12 previous safaris in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Cameroon |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
8676 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 12, 2012 to March 21, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Guerrini |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Lord Derby - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Abover average, 50" |
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Buffalo, West Savannah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Above Average |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Red River - Availability: Was a target of opportunity only oin reality. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Made me loose Douala connection because in Paris layover their security prevented rifle from continuing on to Cameroon. They claim in Paris that it was not in their system. When in reality it was indeed checked in their system . |
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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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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| 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: |
Manuel Camacho |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 305-264-8333 - 5255 SW 60 PL | Miami | FL | 33155 E-mail: mfelipecamacho@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Average |
| Physical Condition: |
Less than average, probably. |
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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 flew to Cameroon, from Miami to Douala, via Paris, earlier this month of March, with Air France being the Carrier. Purpose was to hunt and for which I took my rifle along.
While I was in transit in CDG airport in Paris and awaiting my connecting flight to Douala, I was summoned to the a/f flight Counter just 15 minutes before departure. To basically alert me that "security wanted to open my only checked luggage because it contained an undeclared and therefore an unauthorized rifle
I had to depart the Boarding area, miss my flight, and be led under escort to an office about a half-mile away in the same airport. After walking all the way there, there was no one to meet us at some sort of special room under lock, which the escort could not open.
Eventually someone showed up which opened the room were I sat for a long while, awaiting the official Air France interrogator." All this time being unable to relieve myself because there was no bathroom nearby. Eventually a rather pleasant and apologetic Air France PR lady arrived, fluent in English. After allowing me to relieve myself in a bathroom outside of the room, told me what the problem was allegedly: that there was no record in their system that I was traveling through France with an undeclared firearm.
She then clarified her commentary by noting that the rifle was checked directly to Cameroon, was only in transit at the airport, and was never going to technically enter France.
Furthermore, it had been placed on Air France system at the time the Air France flight ticket had been purchased and the flight booked by my agent in Miami several weeks before. Then all reconfirmed once more at the Air France airport counter in Miami prior to my departure earlier that same day.
All of this was to no avail, and I was escorted once more to their security area, far away, on foot. When we arrived there, the main security person that had had the problem with the bag now could not locate the "illegal and potentially dangerous" bag in their own warehouse.
After a rather long wait and waste of time, I myself spotted my bag in a heap of suitcases ten feet from where we all stood while waiting for the bag to be found. I was asked to open the bag, a tuff pack containing the hunting rifle with all the pertinent papers and clothes and ammo, but was told not to touch anything.
I complied and after the officer put his own hands in the bag and injured his fingers with some sharp fishing hooks, he then asked me to retrieve the gun and the ammo myself, which I did. As per the official Air France regulations, the ammo was declared in Miami, was in its original unopened hard plastic box, and was packed with some extra bullets in very tight foam, all in another extra hard metal box, under lock.
In case you are not aware, Air France regulations actually permit the gun and ammo to travel as such in the same bag as long as the above mentioned safety rules are followed, which they were.
Then came the real clincher! I was told that 1) they could not find the gun as having been checked in their Air France system and 2) neither the report of any accompanying ammo. And that the ammo was incorrectly packaged "because it rattled," meaning it was loose.
Moreover, it was Air France regulations for a gun to travel wrapped in clothes. I was traveling with a tuff pack bag precisely to pack all my belongings, rifle-ammo-clothes, etc, in one piece of luggage and avoid extra suitcases.
I then went on the offensive, shook the original unopened federal plastic ammo box, recreating the rattling that they had heard. I suggested to them that all the thousands of boxes of federal ammunition imported by air into France by Air France in a given year should perhaps also be confiscated, as I was sure they also rattled.
They conferred, and they then decided to let this one "pass as an exception, "this one time."
Eventually they rechecked their system, I assume, and told me that it was The Miami Air France counter people who were at fault in not reporting the gun. I could now travel on the next flight to Douala the next morning, gun and ammo included. But that I had to remove my clothes, shoes, etc from the gun bag.
They had no packing material there to cushion the gun after the protecting clothes were removed. So the gun did indeed get to Douala, with the ammo, rocking and rolling inside a tuff pack gun case without adequate cushioning protection of an otherwise empty tuff pack suitcase.
I was given two Air France large plastic handbags to put all my belongings in. I had to stay overnight in Paris and I had to get a bit sharp for them to provide me with a complimentary overnight hotel allowance voucher, which they eventually did. So I walked and took the tram with my plastic bags, one on each hand, to the Ibis Hotel.
The next morning I was allowed to board the plane to Douala. On the return flight, all went smoothly, until I got to Miami were an Air France person actually was waiting to personally escort me to the special USA security area. When I got there, no one had any idea as to why I had been personally escorted there. I just cleared customs with my gun in the usual fashion.
What was my take in all of this? Sheer incompetence and poor internal communication on the part of Air France and possibly an anti hunting caper by someone in their system. Is there really a problem with Air France regulations and the tuff pack s idea of carrying a gun and clothes in the same piece of luggage?
Lastly, it seemed like a good idea to take Air France to Cameroon because the ammo can be taken in the same piece of luggage with the rifle and I wanted to travel with all luggage in one piece.
Air France allows this, other airlines do not, however when I arrived in Cameroon to travel in a domestic flight to the hunting area, I had to make special arrangements, as Cam Air does not allow the gun and the ammo to travel together in the same bag.
Needles to say, I did not dare bring back any of the unused ammo. Losses? Three days of hunting time as I had to overnight once more in Douala. I could not connect to Garoua as originally intended, and had to fly another day to Maroua which was about an extra eight hours away from camp. And again an extra day travel to camp plus the immense aggravations and extra expenses and "tips." Which are mandatory to actually successfully get to the hunting camp in a very roundabout manner.
~M. Camacho
PS: Maybe the LD Eland of 50" was worth it after all?
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
8297 |
Weapon
Used: |
Handgun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 30, 2011 to June 11, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Southeast Faro West Concession near Lokomo and near the Sanga River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Franz Coupe |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris, Inc. 1912 Belmont Place; Metairie; LA; 70001; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Some very lare ones present. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Some very large ones present. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Some very large bay duikers present. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Never saw a mature male Peter's duiker. |
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Buffalo, Dwarf Forest - Availability: |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Forest sitatunga |
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Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: |
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Hog, Red River - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is in great shape, but the forest is inherently tough to hunt. The game is there, but seeing it is tough, getting a shot is tougher still. |
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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/Air France |
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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$0 |
| 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: |
Only one shotgun in camp for three hunters. The jungle requires a lot of time to hunt. Few dwarf buffalo and forest sitatunga are taken in any given season - around 20% on these species in this area. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
We took absolutely exceptional trophies for bongo and blue and bay duiker. You WILL take a bongo on this hunt if you're reasonably fit and a reasonably good shot. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Take three sets of micro-fiber (synthetic material - better than cotton) hunting clothes. Wear a set on the plane. Bring everything you need to hunt on the aircraft, less your weapons and ammo. There are weapons and ammo in camp. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
If you want a great bongo, a great camp, great PHs, this is a hunt for you. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rick Steiner |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 719-640-1091 - 285 Ellsworth St | Colorado Springs | Colorado | USA | 80906 E-mail: ricksteiner10@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extremely experienced. 15 African hunts, all of big five, multiple European and North American hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
1584 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
November 1, 2008 to November 5, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Gurrinni |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Bazzy; Safari Adventures Limited. 1929 Lone Pine Road; Bloomfield Hills; MI; 48302; Tel. 248-557-4140; Fax: 248-851-1707;Email: cbazzy7188@aol.com; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Roan - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Kob - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: - Trophy Size: Harnessed bushbuck. |
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Duiker - Availability: - Trophy Size: Red flanked duiker |
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Duiker - Availability: - Trophy Size: Western bush duiker |
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Reedbuck - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
See comments. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
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Ability: |
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of Camp: |
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of Equipment: |
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of Food: |
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Trophy
Care: |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
See comments. |
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$0 |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$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: |
See comments. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| 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: |
Warren K. Parker |
| Contact
Information: |
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| Hunting Experience: |
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| Physical Condition: |
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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 just finished the best African safari I have ever had in my life. It was in Cameroon with a French outfitter by the name of Pierre Guerrini. My primary target animal was a Lord Derby eland. I booked my hunt after meeting Guerrini several years ago at the SCI Convention. Based on what he told me, I booked my hunt through Chuck Buzzy.
Guerrini
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
6067 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 14, 2007 to May 25, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Forest |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Charles Dugas ch la Boissonny |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Old ram. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Lack of rain to find track. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
All game is there. We saw old spoor everywhere, weather did not work out, you need rain every other day to wash away old tracks and allow new tracks to be seen. |
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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 France and 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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$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: |
Food was the best I ever had anywhere. PH was super. Saw silverbacks, elephant, many duikers. Pygmys were great trackers and the PH had them show us many interesting things about the way they live in the Forest. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hunt was very different than any I have ever done. This outfit is first rate in every way. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Cordock |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 860-572-9111 - 15 Allen Street, Mystic, CT 06355 E-mail: jcordock@bulkconnection.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Six trips to Africa, three Canadian provinces, all over US. |
| Physical Condition: |
54 and overweight smoker. |
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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 bought this trip due to a cancellation so it was last min. The outfit is run like a fine Swiss watch. Every detail is seen to. The food was great. This hunt could be described as a great hunt with incredible food or great dining with an unbeliveable hunt. We were met at the airport and I had lost all my paperwork. The meet and greet people still managed to get all my problems solved and had us out of the airport in less than 20 min. My only regret was that I had not practiced more with my shotgun. I missed many chances to take bay duiker,and Peters duiker due to my poor shotgunning skills. I brought an observer. He had never been hunting and was treated well and got quite an education.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
6021 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 10, 2007 to March 17, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Savannah |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Guerrini |
| 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: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland. 47 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31 inches. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western kob. 21 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western hartebeest. 20 inches. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western bush duiker. |
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Civet - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was abundant and an excellent area for West Africa. A lot of eland and roan which is why one can expect 100 percent success. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$33000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8400 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a giant Lord Derby eland and a huge roan. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good walking boots with ankle support. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent area with excellent camp with great success rates. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Adam Clements |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-698-0077 - 24165 IH 10 West, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78257 E-mail: adam@safaritrackers.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Very experienced. |
| 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 Faro West 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: |
5370 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 15, 2006 to April 29, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Forest |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Orlando Cardosa |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements Safari Trackers Inc.. 16015 Via Shavona Suite 102; San Antonio; TX; 78249; Tel. 210-698-0077; Email: adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31 inches. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Forest sitatunga. 23 inches. |
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Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Peters duiker. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Yellow backed duiker were scarce. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game condition was excellent. You do not see a lot of game when in the rain forest, but saw lots of tracks and signs. The game is there in good numbers. |
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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: |
Fair |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good airlines despite Air France losing guns for a day. Paris airport is terrible and you need plenty of time for a transfer. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$42000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips $2,000, Meet and greet $250. |
Amount: |
$2250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None really, just guns arriving late due to Air France. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Experiencing the forest and being able to hunt a bongo, one of the worlds most beautiful animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent adventure. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Adam Clements |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-698-0077 - 24165 IH 10 West, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78257 E-mail: adam@safaritrackers.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting and guiding in Africa. Also hunted in New Zealand, Australia, North America, Mexico and Europe. |
| 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 Faro West 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: |
4117 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 16, 2004 to May 30, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Zone 30 - Mongea (Faro West's Bongo or Forest Camp) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Francois Taljaard |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements; Safari Trackers. 24165 IH 10 West; Suite 205; San Antonio; TX; 78257; Tel. 210-698-0077; Fax: 210-698-0108;Email: Adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Forest sitatunga. Good. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Dwarf buffalo. Didn't find a trophy bull. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent population of bongo 27 to 31 plus inches. Forest sitatunga rare. Adequate quantity of dwarf buffalo. Lots of duikers and gorillas. |
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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 France and United Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air France and United Airlines did excellent jobs with guns, baggage, etc. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4057 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Shipment of trophies. |
Amount: |
$3688 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$6270 |
| Charter Airfares: |
My share. |
Amount: |
$2458 |
| Other Costs: |
Camp and PH tips. |
Amount: |
$2458 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking bongo and bringing a bull to bay with dogs. Also tracking dwarf buffalo to within 20 to 30 feet of the animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rip Stop clothing, battery operated fan for mid-day siesta. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was an excellent hunt in all respects, fascinating forest habitat, good game population, and excellent pigmy trackers. Lance Ayliffe does a superb job of running this camp. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Biel Pritchard |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 530-756-3332 - 2409 Madrid Ct., Daves, CA 95616 E-mail: bilpritchard@earthlink.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive in Africa and North America. Limited in South America. Have harvested Grand Slam of N American sheep (actually 12 rams) since 10 years of age and the African Big Five (and Dangerous Slam) as well as the spiral horned 9 since I reached 76 years of age. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent, 79 years 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 Faro West 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: |
4120 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 16, 2004 to March 30, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Charles Dugas |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements; Safari Trackers. 24165 IH 10 West; Suite 205; San Antonio; TX; 78257; Tel. 210-698-0077; Fax: 210-698-0108;Email: Adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.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: Lord Derby eland. 49 inches. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western buffalo. Top 10. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western kob. 22 5/8 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Didn't hunt enough. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of eland and lots of good bulls. Saw eland everyday. Gobs of kob. Adequate buffalo, moderate numbers of roan. |
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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: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Air Cameroon and Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air Cameroon was 9 hours late causing me to miss my flight to Paris. Air France wouldn't check my baggage to USA. Extra baggage charge to Paris. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3935 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Includes shipping, dip and pack of trophies |
Amount: |
$3995 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$6750 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips for camp and PH, and meet at Duala. |
Amount: |
$3995 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking the eland which are really spooky. |
| 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: |
Bill Pritchard |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 530-756-3332 - 2409 Madrid Ct., Davis, CA 95616 E-mail: bilpritchard@earthlink.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive Africa and North America. |
| 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 Faro West 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: |
3898 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 4, 2004 to January 18, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Charles Dugas |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Lance Ayliffe; Ayliffe African Adventures. PO Box 550; Hilton; Kwazulu - Natal; 3245; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-33-3431022; Email: aaa@pixie.co.za; Web www.huntafrica-aaa.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: Lord Derby eland - Great. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western kob - Great. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Nigerian Bohor reedbuck - Great. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western hartebeest - Great. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is plentiful and trophy quality is excellent if you are selective. Poaching is aggressively controlled by Faro West. There are an estimated 600 lord derby eland on the concession, and you see eland every day. As in most eland hunting, tracking and walking is the major part of your day. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
All went much more smoothly than expected. Do not try to navigate airports without personal handler which will be provided by hunter. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None whatsoever. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
An extermely well run organization. Pierre Guerrini and Charles Dugas are very experienced professionals, and Faro West is very well managed and cared for. Lord Derby eland are seen every day, but be ready to walk and track, unless you get very lucky and see them near the road, which happens often. Trackers, camp, staff, cooks, are the best. Poaching is aggressively controlled. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
A very good and worn in pair of walking boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
First class operation from start to finish. Wonderful personalities, perfect service, and great hunting experience. The best |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Wallace "Happy" Rogers III |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-824-4363 - 305 Geneseo Rd. E-mail: wrogersiii@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| Physical Condition: |
Better after walking 40 hours on eland tracks! |
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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 highly recommend this hunt, this area, and this outfitter. You can not ask for a better chance at lord Derby eland.
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|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
3270 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 5, 2003 to January 19, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements; Safari Trackers. 24165 IH 10 West; Suite 205; San Antonio; TX; 78257; Tel. 210-698-0077; Fax: 210-698-0108;Email: Adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.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: Lord Derby eland, 50 inches with 14 inch bases. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Western roan, very good. 28 inches. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Top 10. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Big one. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Western hartebeest, top 20. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western duiker, big one. |
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Varmint - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Baboon, big one. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Western buffalo, passed up younger bulls, grass still coming in. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Very good. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Bohor reedbuck, extra abundant. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
The place to go for Lord Derby eland. A great safari with lots of ambiance. |
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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: |
Cameroon Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air France need to service Gaora. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
All trophy and extra fees. |
Amount: |
$10000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Big trophies and huge variety of wildlife, ie Colobus monkeys in camp, hippos in river and lions in camp. One of the very best hunts of my life. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Wide brimmed safari hat, lightweight/cooling fabric (vented) shirt and pants. Powder drink mix to add to water. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hunts like this one are why we hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Henry McNatt III |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 813-927-4226 - 17902 Singing Wood Place E-mail: hmcnatt3@fdn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa 7 times, Alaska 3 times, British Columbia 6 times, NWT 3 times, Alberta, New Brunswick, Montana 2 times, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah 2 times, Texas, Idaho and the South. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
2714 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 23, 2002 to February 8, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pierre Guerrini |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 1/4 inches; western roan. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 11 1/4 inches. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 inches; western kob. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 1/2 inches; western hartebeest. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 4 1/2 inches; western duiker. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Done with above in four days of hunting. Spent two more on these small antelope and came home nine days early. |
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Oribi - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
All above animals were plentiful. Shot sixth mature bull that I had a shot at. Roan, kob, hartebeest were very plentiful. While out hunting don |
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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: |
Air France. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Destroyed my gun case, will see how they handle claim. |
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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: |
Pierre and his staff and the African experience. It doesn't get any better. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Never been on a bad safari. Rating all things, this was the best. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
M.E, Benben Jr. |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 262-886-3363 - P.O. Drawer 567, Sturtevant, WI 53177-0567 E-mail: benben@execpc.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Sixth trip to Africa. Deer hunting for 40 to 45 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
3048 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 8, 2002 to January 21, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Faro River West. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Stan: Pierre Guerrini; Pamela: Charles Dugas. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Bazzy; Safari Adventures Limited. 1929 Lone Pine Road; Bloomfield Hills; MI; 48302; Tel. 248-557-4140; Fax: 248-851-1707;Email: cbazzy7188@aol.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: Lord Derby. 47-48 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Sing-Sing. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Civet - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Kob - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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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: |
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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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
See comments. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
See comments. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Stan and Pamela Atwood |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 408-370-5070 - 16125 Greenwood Lane, Monte Sereno, CA 95030 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Whenever possible. |
| Physical Condition: |
Stay in shape. |
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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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Pierre Guerrini's concession, Faro West, situated adjacent to the Faro River in Cameroon is game rich. We would see on a daily basis 300 to 800 kob, shootable roan, trophy hartebeest, eland often seen from vehicle. January proved to be a perfect time to hunt because the weather was still mild, for Cameroon. Several days were in the mid 90's, not as hot as our previous experiences in Cameroon in February and April. Pierre Guerrini runs an excellent camp with all of the amenities one would expect in the finest safari camps in Africa. His equipment is new and well maintained, the camp grounds are located overlooking the Faro River and the staff worked hard consistently and everything went off in a timely fashion as represented.
Pamela and I would not hesitate to recommend, or for that matter, give Faro West and Pierre Guerrini our highest recommendations for a quality savannah hunt in Cameroon.
Air France did a great job into and out of Cameroon. However, Air Cameroon was, once again, Air Cameroon: never knew when or where it was going, or where is would stop and tell you to get off.
All in all, some great memories were created in Cameroon during January 2002.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
2139 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 2, 2001 to February 16, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon South of Garoua, Buffle Noir, Faro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Charles Dugas |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Bazzy; Safari Adventures Limited. 1929 Lone Pine Road; Bloomfield Hills; MI; 48302; Tel. 248-557-4140; Fax: 248-851-1707;Email: cbazzy7188@aol.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: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Red Flanked Duiker. Average. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Western Bush Duiker. Average. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Roan - Availability: I did not see a good trophy. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Scarce. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Did not see any. |
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Condition Comments: |
Two areas were hunted. Area 1: Auxiliary hunting area with no road tracks. All the work had to be done on foot. Animals are scarce. Area 2: Is the main camp and which is excellent in every respect. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Poor |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France and Air Cameroon. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air Cameroon flew us from Garoua to Yaounde and left us for seven hours at Yaounde airport without our luggage. It came back seven hours later to pick us up and complete the 20-minutes trip to Douala. |
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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: |
Young P.H. lacking courtesy, patience and good comunications with his staff. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Walking five to seven hours a day on a very rough terrain in area 1. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good pair of boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is an excellent hunt if out at the Faro West Camp but only with Pierre Guerrini as P.H. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ghassan Jabre |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 514-984-7835 - Montreal, Canada. E-mail: gkjabre@coraltex.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been to 10 African safaris, and I have hunted on different continents. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? Yes |
Notified Personal Guide? Yes |
Notified Booking Agent? Yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? No |
| 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 Faro West 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: |
1556 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 8, 2000 to February 20, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Northern Farro West |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Charles Dulas |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris, Inc. 1912 Belmont Place; Metairie; LA; 70001; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Lord Derby eland. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent harness bushbuck. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Roan - Availability: Didn't see a good trophy. |
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Lion - Availability: Didn't see a good trophy. |
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Condition Comments: |
There is a lot of game in this area. Pierre has done a great job of managing this area for the past ten years. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Poor |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France and Camerron Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Don't fly Camerron Air ever. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$27000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips $1,000 plus $800 for PH |
Amount: |
$1800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The cook left and Cameroon Air is the worst. I suggest a private charter. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a 48 1/2 inch Lord Derby eland and a harnessed bushbuck that should score in the top 10! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Dark clothing and bug spray. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
If the get a cook and speak english at dinner, I would recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Shawn Herriman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-699-0168 - 26029 East Phillips Place, Aurora, CO 80016 |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my second trip to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? Yes |
Notified Personal Guide? Yes |
Notified Booking Agent? Yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? No |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
Nothing. Hoping to make Farro West even better. |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Faro West 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: |
314 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 10, 1999 to April 30, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon South of Garou Faro River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dierre Guerrini |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris, Inc. 1912 Belmont Place; Metairie; LA; 70001; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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: Average - Trophy Size: Over 50 inches |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inches |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Silver |
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Kob - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Silver |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Silver |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Bronze |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western bush duiker. Made SCI Gold. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Gold red flanked duiker. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of game. Had several opportunities for all species. Took roan on first day and eland on fifth day. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Cameroon Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Fair to poor rating. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$150 per day for 18 days |
Amount: |
$27000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
eland $2,000, roan, buffalo $1,000, plains game $100-600 each. |
Amount: |
$3600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
two large and four small animals $1,000 each, four small $500 |
Amount: |
$5000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
AA, No-WA-Paris; Air France, Paris to Douala; Cameroon Air, Douala to Garoua |
Amount: |
$2400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
packing, crating cell satelite phone, all reasonable |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Air's irregular flight schedules are aggrevating and cause unnecessary delays and overnights. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
In addition to taking all animals sought, I saw many other species including lion, warthog, birds. Lots of animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Gatoraid powder, two quart canteen, and sunscreen. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would definitely recommend this hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ron Bartels |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 504-446-5460 - 108 Isle of Cuba Road, Schriever, LA 70395 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience. |
| 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 Faro West 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: |
321 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 8, 1998 to March 18, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Garoua Savanna Faro Reserve |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Pierre Guerrini; Faro West. La Rialto Apt. 802; 8 Rue Des Consuls; Port Ariane; Lattes; 34970; France; Tel. 011-33-4-67-15-0348; Email: faro.lobeke@orange.fr; Web www.cameroon-faro-safari.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Pierre Coverrini and Charles Boissonny |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris, Inc. 1912 Belmont Place; Metairie; LA; 70001; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lord Derby eland, 126 6/8, number 26 |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 66 4/8, number 68 |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 68 4/8, number 17 |
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Kob, de Buffon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 51 4/8, number 56 |
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Oribi - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 13 1/8, number 58 |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 13 1/8, number 9 |
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Lion - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Could have taken one but did not want to. |
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Condition Comments: |
Note: Hunter also took a baboon. This was one of the best ram camps I have ever been to. Everything was first class. All the way from booking to shooting of the animals, I would highly recommend this hunt to anybody. The rooms were even accomodating. |
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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: |
Cameroon Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Late as usual. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
reception permits |
Amount: |
$700 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
It was an excellent hunt. The camp was excellent, the service and the food. Everything was great. Had a great time. |
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Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would very highly recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rod Scott |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 719-547-2074 - 572 W Archer Place, Pueblo, CO 81007 |
| Hunting Experience: |
World wide experience. |
| 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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