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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
9108 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 25, 2013 to March 29, 2013 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
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Guide (if any): |
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| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 353 |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Big |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nice |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nice |
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Condition Comments: |
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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: |
New Zealand Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, well satisfied. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The stalks. The guides took the time and we got really close to the game. All 4 hunts were very exciting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
The accommodations were excellent. The food was first class. The guides know what they were doing. You felt like they cared and wanted you there. That is not always the case at some places. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Fred Tiday |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-303-8313 - 2700 Spring Hill Lane | Enola | PA | United States | 17025 E-mail: 4tiday@verizon.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Great |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for my age |
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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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
8256 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 25, 2011 to May 31, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Steve Rigby |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 371 |
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Elk - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 389 |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Sheep, Arapawa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Condition Comments: |
Large number of animals and many excellent trophies. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a tahr after three days of hard hunting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good mountain shoes/boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Great operation. Excellent trophies. Unbelievable lodge. Outstanding guides and lodge staff. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
George Blankenship |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-244-4427 - 132 Whistle Drive | Harrision City | PA | USA | 15636 E-mail: gblanke@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa, 3 Canadian Provinces and multiple US states. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Glenroy truly understands the hunter and provides excellent service and quality hunting. Steve Rigby is an outstanding guide and knows where to find the animals and how to get close to get your shot. He can climb the mountains in NZ like the tahr and chamois. Ava was a great cook and attended to our every need. Slovko also looked after us since his hunters had finished early. While Jim was only around a day before he left for his own hunt out of the country, we got a very good feel for the quality of person he is and the type of hunting he offers. This is a first class operation and will get every hunter the game they are after.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
8137 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 26, 2010 to May 31, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Steve and Slavko |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 380 |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Chamois - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Tahr - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sheep, Arapawa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Great condition -- healthy and nice size. Wide variety of game. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air New Zealand |
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: |
No problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful scenery, hospitality, and knowledge of the owner, Jim Hunter, the guides and cooks, and helicopter hunt for chamois. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
I used their guns to avoid airline hassle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Amazing hunting, people, accommodations and food. A wonderful experience all around. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kristen Koppenhaver |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 570-640-2720 - 50 Bloch Road, Valley, PA 17983 E-mail: kristen@koppyspropane.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Excellent! |
| Physical Condition: |
Average |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
6707 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 9, 2008 to May 16, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Queenstown |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Steve Rigby and Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Tahr - Availability: Weather, decided not to take. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lots of very good quality game. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta, Quantas and Air NZ. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shot a superb elk and stag. |
| 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: |
Joe Hand |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 561-272-0957 - 966 Tropic Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483 E-mail: joejewell@bellsouth.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Many hunts around the world. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair to good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
6258 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 20, 2007 to July 26, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Steve Rigby |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Ron Young; Expeditions By Ron. P O Box 260180; Corpus Christi; TX; 78426-0180; Tel. 800-874-1989; Fax: 361-767-1246;Email: expeditions@interconnect.net; Web www. expeditionsbyron.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not officially measured as yet, but all trophies were of exceptional quality. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not officially measured as yet, but all trophies were of exceptional quality. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not officially measured as yet, but all trophies were of exceptional quality. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not officially measured as yet, but all trophies were of exceptional quality. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
A lot of great quality game. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Quantas and Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very pleasant personnel and all equipment worked perfectly. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Package. |
Amount: |
$10900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1852 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Helicopter. |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| 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: |
Hunting tahr and chamois in the Southern Alps. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John and Connie Kelley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 970-878-4582 - PO Box 701, Meeker, CO 81641 E-mail: ckelley@wrea.org |
| Hunting Experience: |
Five African safaris, Mongolia, Alaska, Canada, Australia and throughout the USA. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair (ages 54 and 61). |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
4263 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 8, 2004 to July 15, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Near Queenstown Glenroy Lodge Hunting Co. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter/Slovka |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sheep - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Feral ram. Average. |
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Tahr - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Superb abundance of quality trophies. The "sky is the limit" on trophy animals! |
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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 New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
When traveling here use on airline service either Quantas or Air New Zealand for entire trip. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Package Deal |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Added trophies were negotiable, depending on score. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Helicopter charter was added, but fair. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Exceptional accommodations. Lots of game, and terrific people made it very special. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rain gear in July. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Probably the best hunt we've been on in our 24 years of hunting. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve and Holly Jo Ledgerwood |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-843-1029 - 417 Howell Grade Road, Pomeroe, WA 99347 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Western states, Canada, Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above Average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
3513 |
Weapon
Used: |
Muzzleloader |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 17, 2003 to July 22, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Queenstown |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver medal. |
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Elk, Wapiti - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bronze medal. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. Had literally dozens of choices. I took much larger species than I paid for, as does everyone who hunts Glenroy. |
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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 New Zealand. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Allow lots of time for guns. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Best I have seen. Lodge, food, service, animal abundance and size. Great scenery. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good mountain shoes. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Best in South Pacific and one of the best hunts in the world. Take your wife. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Leon J Munyan |
| Contact
Information: |
E-mail: leon@munyan.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
40 years worldwide. |
| 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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
2931 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 1, 2002 to July 13, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Queenstown, South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter and Richard Nunnick |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Barth; Adventure Unlimited. 710 Buffalo Street; Suite 807; Corpus Christi; TX; 78401; Tel. 888-346-4868; Fax: 361-852-1766;Email: safaris@trip.net; Web www.ausafari.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 388 SCI. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 13 inches. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Don't recall. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Goat - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
There were vast amounts of game including huge numbers of red stag. I personally felt that the red stag would have been the most difficult item to kill, yet the Arrapawa sheep and the goat proved the most difficult animals to kill. They were very high in very remote places. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Delta, Korean Air and Air New Zealand. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Approximately including non-hunter fee |
Amount: |
$13500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Approximately for in-country flights |
Amount: |
$900 |
| 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: |
Seeing the magnificent country. Climbing 3,500 vertical feet to shoot a ram about 325 yards away. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bipod. Very good mountain boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William L. Shores |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 407-872-0744 #214 - 255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1250, Orlando, FL 32801 E-mail: lshores@shorescpa.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. This was my 22nd international trip. |
| Physical Condition: |
Outstanding. |
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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 recently returned from an outstanding hunt in New Zealand at Glenroy Lodge. This is a beautiful place. The lodge is incredibly nice and serves outstanding meals. More importantly, there are a large number of animals on this ranch, and the hunting was not at all what I expected.
I had thought that the red stag here would be the most difficult animal to take, but it proved to be probably the easiest. There are massive numbers of stags, many of which are very high quality. Generally speaking, the tahr and the chamois require some fairly serious climbing. I was lucky to have shot my tahr at a very low altitude and close. The chamois was a different story. I climbed for a very long time and laid in the snow for a while, waiting for the appropriate moment to get a shot.
With respect to some of the animals, you can make them as difficult or as easy to hunt as you want. I chose the difficult route. The goats and the rams were very high up in remote areas that required extensive climbs to get to them. I should note that it is possible to hunt some of these animals in wilderness areas using a helicopter to get up to their elevations, but I chose not to do that.
Jim Hunter is the owner of Glenroy Lodge, and he is a true gentleman. He is a highly intelligent and competent professional hunter with impressive business ethics. I had purchased a package hunt that included a stag worth up to $4,000. If I shot one bigger, I had to pay the difference. We were out hunting and spotted a stag. Jim told me that this one would be an extra $1,500, and I chose to shoot the stag. After measuring it, however, he realized that he had made a large mistake. This stag would have been an additional $7,500. However, I only paid the extra $1,500. He did this completely on his own. I did not bring the issue up whatsoever.
Jim is very entertaining, as he knows a lot of things about a lot of places in the world. He is probably one of the most well-read people I have ever met, and I enjoyed his company during the course of my hunt.
For those considering a hunt in New Zealand, I highly recommend that they stay in Queenstown for a week or so after their hunt is over. There is so much to do in Queenstown. Depending upon the time of the year, there is snow skiing, snow boarding, snowmobiling, parasailing, bungee jumping, hang gliding, jet boating, fishing, casinos and more. There is a lot to do here and the beauty of the area is hard to describe. Needless to say, I would recommend this trip without any hesitation.
With respect to my travel here, certain airlines get bad press from time to time over the way they handle guns. For this particular trip, I used my Delta frequent flier miles to get from my home in Orlando, Florida, to New Zealand. To do this I took a combination of flights on Delta Airlines and Korean Air. Once I got to New Zealand, I used Air New Zealand.
When we arrived in New York, I was told my guns had been lost. Given the time of the flights, it seemed virtually impossible for my guns get to me by the time I left on Korean Air. I explained this to the Delta personnel the next day at JFK. They went out of their way and bent over backwards to find out where my guns were, and they in fact got my guns there before I left for Korea. This told me that the guns were there the whole time.
Delta was very accommodating. Furthermore, a gentleman from Korean Air assisted them. He absolutely bent over backwards to help me. In fact, I would say that Korean Air is one of the better airlines that I have ever flown. They do everything humanly possible to help you. From time to time, Delta does get criticized for the handling of guns, however, they could not have been any more helpful to me.
This was my 22nd international hunt. So, I have seen a lot of different things in a lot of different places. However, I was surprised in New York when the police at JFK wanted to inspect my guns before allowing them onto the plane. This was a bit unnerving, since there were a number of police officers. I was told in very terse terms to unlock the case, get away from it and not to open it. I was shocked, as I had clearly declared these guns. They inspected the guns, which basically consisted of making sure they were unloaded and there was no ammunition in the case. Finally, I was on my way with no more problems. Nevertheless, I was shocked at the way they handled the situation.
Once I arrived in New Zealand, I missed my connecting flight to Queenstown. This was largely because I was not informed about the procedures involved in bringing a gun into New Zealand. It wasn't that it was particularly onerous or anything of this nature. It simply took time. The process included going to the police and filling out a form. After completion of the form, they inspected the rifles. At that point, I was expected to pay $25 New Zealand for the gun permit. By the time I completed the gun form, had the guns inspected and then had to go change money to New Zealand dollars, I had missed my flight. This was compounded by the fact that the police had my passport and guns while I went to get the New Zealand dollars. The currency exchange booth would not give me New Zealand dollars without my passport. I was caught in a proverbial "Catch-22." The point to is that there was a simple way around this, had I known about it. One can apparently fax this gun form ahead to the police and it will be taken care of ahead of time with virtually no delay. Had I known this, I probably would not have missed my flight to Queenstown.
I would be happy to answer any questions anyone has regarding Glenroy Lodge or other aspects of our New Zealand trip.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
2807 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 1, 2002 to June 9, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Otago Queenstown |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Murray McWhirter and Steve Rigby. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282;Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
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: |
Elk - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 7 by 7 354 + SCI |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 18 point, 342 + SCI |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43 + SCI |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 59 + SCI |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 199 + SCI |
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Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 8 point, 78 + SCI |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 18 + SCI |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Quantity and quality very high, best I have ever 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: |
United/American/Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
As usual United cancellations, American lost luggage, Air New Zealand very good. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$16500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1591 |
| 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: |
Seeing many animals and choosing the best. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good optics and boots (mountains). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent all around, very professional. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim Davis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 847-394-4216 - 913 S Wapella, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 E-mail: hunterjim9@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Wide |
| 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? |
| 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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
2766 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 4, 2001 to May 12, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Queenstown area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Ron Young; Expeditions By Ron. P O Box 260180; Corpus Christi; TX; 78426-0180; Tel. 800-874-1989; Fax: 361-767-1246;Email: expeditions@interconnect.net; Web www. expeditionsbyron.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sheep, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good condition. |
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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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of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
American and New Zealand Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
New Zeland Air was very, very nice. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$300 per day, eight days. |
Amount: |
$2400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| 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: |
Expeditions had not told Mr. Hunter about a $3,500 deposit. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Every minute was a highlight. My wife, a total non-hunter, had a fantastic time and everyone was so nice. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A can't miss, wonderful trip. Mr. Hunter and his staff are fantastic. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Walter Baumann |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 918-756-7239 - 1815 East 8th, Okmalge, OK 74447 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Medium. |
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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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
2191 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 2, 2001 to April 6, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Queenstown |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 300 SCI. |
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Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 375 SCI. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is in very good condition and plentiful. There are also: tahr, chamois, fallow and whitetail. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
United/Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
I had trouble with bullet weight in Auckland. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$450.00 per day. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$4,500.00 per animal. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,700.00` |
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: |
People and country, food and accommodations. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I made this hunt with wife, we spent one week sightseeing and second week hunting. Both the hunt and country are worth the trip. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
H. Harwell Herrin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 985-632-8125 - P.O. Box 130, Galliano, Louisiana 70354 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have an extensive hunting experience in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. |
| 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? |
| 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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
2184 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 2, 2001 to April 5, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Queenstown |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter and Ray |
| 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: |
Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 375 SCI. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 290 SCI. |
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Condition Comments: |
I went during roar and animals were constantly roaring and bugling. To hear and see this was worth the trip. The wapiti is world class. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
United/Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
The only problem was with questions about bullets but it was solved quickly. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$350.00 per day. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$4,500.00 per animal. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,700.00. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Freight. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
People, scenery and wapiti. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hunt, animals and people were excellent. Wife came and spent an extra week sightseeing. I also took a Merriam turkey. I would recommend to bring your wife along. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
H. Harwell Herrin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 985-632-8125 - P.O. Box 130, Galliano, LA 70354 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have an extensive hunting experience. |
| 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? |
| 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 Glenroy Lodge 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: |
1280 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 31, 1999 to June 5, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Landsborough Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter and Steve Rigby |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent 16 point red stag. |
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Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 7 points |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 1/2 inches |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 9 1/2 inches |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI record book. |
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Sheep, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI record book. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. Just after the rut. Animals moving lower due to snow. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
United and Ansett |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Won hunt in SCI Centurian Club planned giving program. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Wapiti $2,500. All else included. |
Amount: |
$2500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Rount trip Las Vegas to Queenstown |
Amount: |
$1290 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None whatsoever. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Helicopter flight to where tahr and chamois were hunted. Lodge, food and wing were all first class. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good optics (always). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
David Small |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 702-731-2330 - PO Box 60263, Las Vegas, NV 89160-0263 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Texas, Benin, British Columbia, Australia and Alaska. |
| 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? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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I've never sent in more than the hunt report form, but I just returned from one of the best experiences of my life!
I won a five-day hunt at Glenroy Lodge in New Zealand from the SCI "Centurion Club" planned giving program membership drive prize drawing. Included were a gold medal red stag, tahr, chamois and a silver medal fallow. Airfare wasn't covered but trophy fees and the daily rate for a hunter and a non-hunter were, so the quoted retail value was approximately $12,500 US. Generally, I don't win much, but this makes up for a lot!
My sister and her husband don't hunt, but we thought this would be an ideal break for them from caring for our terminally ill mother. This was their first vacation out of the states, so just getting passports added some flavor to the adventure.
Glenroy Lodge is only about 20 minutes from Queenstown, one of the prettiest towns I've ever seen. Even the airplane landing approach down a mountain valley is scenic! Our lunchtime arrival coincided with the departure of the group before us, and they were all exuberant over their hunt.
Besides us, there were two couples, and one individual hunter. Jim Hunter, the owner, really made us feel welcome, and paid as much attention to Jan and Greg as he did to me or the other paying hunters. Jim is an excellent raconteur, with a wealth of experiences, and meals with him were always educational. The quality of food prepared by the chef, Chris, was better than most gourmet restaurants, and Jim gave us a broad exposure to New Zealand wines. We had visions of leaving a trail of triglyceride behind us as we left the table.
The lodge manager-cum-maid of all work, the lovely Sophia, booked day trips and gave shopping and sightseeing suggestions for the non-hunters.
Jim has 14,000 acres, with 7,000 acres behind the fence. Yes, the animals are enclosed but that's 11 square miles. I'm told this is now the largest private hunting area in New Zealand. It had already snowed enough to make the animals start coming down to the lower areas, so you could stand on the driveway and successfully glass.
During the first evening's conversation, Jim learned I've taken fallow deer in Texas, and suggested that instead of the included fallow, I take a feral sheep and goat. This saves him a more valuable animal, and gave me one additional species for the SCI World Hunting Awards program, so I was happy to agree.
He's got some excellent tahr and chamois on the property, but has a Mount Cook/Landsborough drainage mountain concession where they're free ranging. The helicopter flight to the area where we stalked them was fantastic, and something I wouldn't have experienced as a tourist. Visualize the Tetons, but multiplied by a factor of ten or more. Both animals were very good.
My red stag is really nice - 16 points, tall, and very symmetrical. Jim estimated it to score around 310, but apologized because he had thought it would be higher. (To tell the truth, if he had pointed out a gimpy spike, and said, "Okay, Dave, that's your deer," I couldn't complain, but this was icing on the cake.).
I upgraded my hunt by adding a wapiti. It's a nice 7 x 6 with long main beams and the tines are even but fairly short. Jim reduced the price as he thought it was an older animal, but still, where can you get an elk like this for $2,500?
Because I'd won the hunt, our only costs were $750 for the second non-hunter, $640 for trophy expediting, and $2,500 for the wapiti. Not bad, huh? Roundtrip airfare was $1,290 on United, booked through Linda Carroll at Falcon Travel in San Antonio.
The Glenroy Lodge operation is completely first-rate. The hunt could be as challenging or as simple as you want to make it. I believe they gave us all more value than we expected, as I think all the hunters were there on some sort of auction donation hunt. My stag was the second biggest of the four killed, and the smallest but still nice stag was killed the first hour the hunter was out.
This is only their second or third year of advertising, so I hadn't heard about it, but I'd been shopping for a New Zealand hunt and I do know several of the operators down there. Surprisingly, Jim's prices are about the same or even lower than other Kiwi Outfitters. He has a weeklong package hunt for six silver medal animals for $10,600.
Beautiful lodge, beautiful scenery, beautiful trophies. I'm saving up to go back!
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
565 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 29, 1998 to July 5, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island, Otago |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent red stags. |
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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 New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$300 per day |
Amount: |
$1800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
competitive |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
First class all the way. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would absolutely recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Thomas E. Cain, JR |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-521-1575 - 1615 Hazard, Houston, TX 7t019 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Africa three times, Spain, Mexico ten times, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Alaska, Louisiana, and New Zealand for 27 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
566 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 11, 1998 to May 18, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand Otago Glenroy Lodge |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Meadal SCI |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal SCI |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
All animals in superb condition. Winter coats in top condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Ansett-New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
On time with luggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$250 per day for seven days |
Amount: |
$1750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
dependant on number of animal trophies |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Quantas, Ansett-New Zealand |
Amount: |
$1400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Saxton Helicopter $750 per hour |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
trophy dred. Note: Total cost is $15,000 |
Amount: |
$700 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not a single one. Outfitter Jim Hunters thought fulness prevents problems. Very knowledgeable person. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking red stag of my dreams! Also, super fallow deer, brand new lodge, superb cuisine form chef Mark--the best! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Strong legs and lungs. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I already have recommended the hunt. We are booked for May 2000. Alps of South Island for New Zealand are spectacular. That and lodge are worth the trip alone. Trout fishing is great. Tell subscribers they can import flies with them, but not tying materials. Go figure! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Sidney Durham |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 616-349-7686 - 202 North Riverview Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Scotland, Africa twice, Northwest Territories, New Zealand, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Glenroy Lodge 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: |
567 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 7, 1998 to April 9, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Glenroy Lodge |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Jim Hunter; Glenroy Lodge. Box 413; Queenstown; South Island; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-409-0760; Fax: 011-64-3-442-1282; Email: glenroy.lodge@xtra.co.nz; Web www.glenroy.co.nz |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jim Hunter |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver Medal |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was abundant and in excellent condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flights were on times. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$300 per day |
Amount: |
$900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
red stag $4,500 |
Amount: |
$4500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
First-class lodge, abundant game, knowledgeable guide, excellent food and nearnes to Queenstown. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would definitely recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Juneau |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 920-729-6381 - 680 Yorkshire Road, Neenah, WI 54956 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience all over the world. |
| 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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