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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hippo Valley Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
8952 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 22, 2012 to September 4, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Hippo Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Global Sportsman. 9855 Scenic Hills Dr.; San Antonio; Texas; 78255; Tel. 1-830-755-9191; Email: globalsportsman@satx.rr.com; Web www.theglobalsportsman.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Condition Comments: |
This was a short safari for two big animals. We were hunting for very good to excellent specimens of buffalo and hippo. |
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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: |
Emirates |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
We decided to try Houston - Dubai - Harare routing tis time. A bit longer, but you cant beat Emirates service and equipment. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Buffalo package, included trophy fee |
Amount: |
$8500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
For Hippo |
Amount: |
$2000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
each |
Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
$550 transfer fee Harare to Camp, $tips, 2 hotels |
Amount: |
$4700 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
My wife took a 42" ancient buffalo, and I took a massive hippo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Gary Baldwin is one of the old hands of Zimbabwe and he is just the best of the best. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Porto |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-782-4930 - 5100 Westheimer, #131 E-mail: stephenporto@ymail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| 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 Hippo Valley Safaris 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: |
6814 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 26, 2008 to August 8, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Masavingo - Chiredzi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Patty Carnute; The Global Sportsman. 9855 Scenic Hills Dr; Suite 1; San Antonio; TX; 78255; Tel. 830-755-9191; Email: globalsportsman@satx.rr.com; Web www.theglobalsportsman.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Not enough time. |
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Eland - Availability: Not enough time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Many animals of great variety. But as in many parts of Zimbabwe, poaching activity is on the rise. The net effect on antelope species is to make them somewhat more wary. |
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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: |
Continental, KLM, British Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Transiting Netherlands on KLM is a bit of a hassle with the guns - not too bad. KLM's food service has gone way south. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Hunter plus one observer. |
Amount: |
$9100 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Leopard, crocodile, bushbuck, bushpig, zebra, baits. |
Amount: |
$6200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$182 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Pickup and return Harare $550, tips $1,500, misc $500. |
Amount: |
$2550 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Some poaching pressure on antelope. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bagging excellent leopard, bushbuck, bushpig also bagged a good crocodile and zebra. Great people. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be sure and bring fleece for cold mornings. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
One of the very best cat hunters in the business at a great rate. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Porto |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-629-9820 - 5100 Westheimer #131, Houston, TX 77056 E-mail: s.m.porto@att.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa, North and South America and New Zealand. |
| 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 Hippo Valley Safaris 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: |
5769 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 16, 2006 to July 26, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Hippo Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Patty Carnute; The Global Sportsman. 9855 Scenic Hills Dr; Suite 1; San Antonio; TX; 78255; Tel. 830-755-9191; Email: globalsportsman@satx.rr.com; Web www.theglobalsportsman.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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 1/2 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Superb and abundant. |
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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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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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: |
Superb tracking and an experienced PH who harvests a few animals and hunts on foot. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Fair chase, highly ethical PH. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Lt. Col. Bill Woodward |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-689-5976 - |
| Hunting Experience: |
Five African safaris. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hippo Valley Safaris 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: |
3604 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 3, 2003 to September 16, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| 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: Average - Trophy Size: 33 inches. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Silver. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Silver. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: SCI Bronze. |
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Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Varmint - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Porcupine. |
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Condition Comments: |
Gary Baldwin is a staunch conservationist. Game is in excellent condition. Many trophy animals. Lots of Cape buffalo and some monster bulls. 42 to 45 inch no problem. Saw a 50 incher. I got my buffalo in 2000 (42 inches, 17 3/7 inches boss). |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4250 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4850 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1790 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Auto transport from Bulawayo and back. |
Amount: |
$400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
I didn't want to leave. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Trophy animals, watching incredible trackers, great video opportunities, saw 5 lions and heard them nightly. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A real dream hunt with a great guy. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Marshall W Thompson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-725-8899 - 34197 Teel Hill Rd. N., Davenport, WA 99122 E-mail: sltmwt@davenport-wa.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| 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 Hippo Valley Safaris 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: |
3766 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 2, 2003 to September 16, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Chiredzi River |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| 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: Average - Trophy Size: 33 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inch spread. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 24 1/2 inches. |
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Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 35 pounds. |
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Cat, Genet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Varmint - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Porcupine. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw lots of huge kudu, lots of great buffalo (1 at least 50 inches), leopard sign everywhere. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
To Bulawayo. |
Amount: |
$1790 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Car from Bulawayo and back $400, tips $500. |
Amount: |
$900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Took all SCI Record Book trophies. Got plenty of good video, saw two male lions and two bull elephants. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Limited number of hunts, outstanding trophy management. No better place for leopard and buffalo which I took in 2000. I'm booked for 2006. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Marshall W. Thompson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-725-8899 - 34197 Teel Hill Rd. W, Davenport, WA 99122 |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hippo Valley Safaris 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: |
2161 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 20, 2000 to June 3, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Hippo Valley Estates |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hippo Valley Safaris. P.O. Box 1; Chiredzi; Zimbabwe; Email: safaris@hippo.com.zw; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Baldwin |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver medal. |
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Kudu - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 50 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bronze medal. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver medal. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Died off in drought 4 years ago. |
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Sable - Availability: Habitat changed for the past 10 years. |
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Nyala - Availability: Died off in drought 4 years ago. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Four to seven-inch grass made it impossible to make a shot. |
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Condition Comments: |
The game was well managed. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$50 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
To Joberg. |
Amount: |
$1534 |
| Charter Airfares: |
I chose this from Joberg to buffalo range to avoid Harare and political unrest. |
Amount: |
$1920 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
My less than pinpoint shooting due to tall grass. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Killing huge leopard and tracking buffalo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Professional Hunters didn't care for my muzzle breaks. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It was the most incredible and enjoyable hunt in 50 years of hunting. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Marshall W. Thompson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-725-8899 - 34197 Teel Hill Rd., North Davenport, WA 99122 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting for 50 years in U.S., Canada, Alaska and now in Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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