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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
8206 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 6, 2011 to May 13, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Near Etosha Wildlife Preserve |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gunther Heimstadt/Carel Alberts |
| 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: |
Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Hunted hard, all bulls not mature yet. Chose not to shoot one. PH gave good advice. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good numbers 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: |
Lufthansa, Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No complaints on either. Lufthansa excellent, Air Namibia average. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Very reasonable. |
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. The guide gave 110%. We just couldn't get on a mature kudu bull. All other trophies excellent. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking rhino and sable antelope for fun. Camaraderie with guides, accommodations and personal service. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
This is our second trip to Holstein and we are planning a third. Birds abundant for hunting and fishing excursions possible too. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Brett Maisel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 936-559-2605 - PO Box 632342, Nacogdoches, TX 75963 E-mail: maiselb@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years -- US, mostly Texas, Namibia |
| 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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Been twice. Going back with same outfit. Recommend Gracy Travel, San Antonio, Texas.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
8201 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 31, 2011 to April 10, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Outjo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gunther Heimstadt and Carel Alberts |
| 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: |
Cheetah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck, Ringed - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala, Black Faced - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Oryx, Kalahari - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very abundant |
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Giraffe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hyena - Availability: Wouldn't come to bait |
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Condition Comments: |
Had to travel to different ranches for the red lechwe and black faced impala. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent Flyer |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Brown hyena wouldn't come to bait. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Took a very good waterbuck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Lots of game, good PHs, reasonable cost. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368 E-mail: yates690@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| Physical Condition: |
Good |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
7419 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 2, 2009 to August 12, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. |
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Cheetah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Caracal - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Major disease in the area. |
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Springbok - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
All game I looked for I took. The area is very nice with very passionate guides. The cats hunted with dogs. I have been at many hunts. This person is a true professional. This place has a real eye opened as far as success was concerned. I would strongly recommend this place to anybody. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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of Outfit: |
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Guide/PH
Ability: |
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of Camp: |
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Condition
of Equipment: |
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of Food: |
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Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
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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: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
N/A |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Manfred Kets De Vries |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-33-6072-415 - Insead Blvd De Caishanee, Fontainebleau, France 77305 E-mail: manfred.ketsdevries@insead.edu |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| Physical Condition: |
Recent back operation. Fit but fragile. |
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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 Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
6729 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 15, 2008 to May 26, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Outjo - Holstein and numerous others |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Cunther Heimnstadt Sr and Jr. |
| 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: |
Dik-Dik - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: #2 SCI overall. |
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Impala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Black faced impala. #2SCI overall. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Top 20 SCI overall. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: #7 SCI overall. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge - 18 feet tall. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Hartmann's mountain zebra. Beautiful. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Did not have one for sale in the entire country. |
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Condition Comments: |
Had a very wet year, game was very healthy. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Namibia Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Had no problems whatever. Was a great change from previous Africa flights. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Frame on T/C (.300 Win Mag) I was stretched and kept blowing open on me - wounded two animals before I changed out the frame with the .22-250. One disadvantage of handloading to maximum PSI. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Travelled all over Namibia and hunted various terrain. Took three new SCI Top 10 species. Dropped a 4,000 pound giraffe with a .300 Win Mag. Dropped the springbok at 251 yards with a .22-250. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Small caliber or a solid for the pygmy antelope. Practice faithfully to 300 yards. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend Holstein to two types of hunters: 1. The experienced hunter that wants BIG trophies and is willing to pay extra for them. Gunther Sr. really knows every outfitter in Namibia and he knows which areas hold the largest of various species. I doubt there is anyone better at obtaining the big ones! 2. The hunter that is just looking at collecting some mature representatives of species that are at the Holstein ranch. If you are on a budget, I do NOT recommend leaving Holstein - it gets very pricey very fast. Be sure to get exact cost estimates up front, before leaving the ranch. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Leon J Munyan |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 480-496-0701 - PO Box 51138, Phoenix, AZ 85076 E-mail: leonmunyan@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 years, every continent. |
| 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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I think every Southern African Hunter should try Namibia. It is similar to South Africa, but definitely different. The country is sparsely settled, with a great variety of terrain and species. The actual hunting ranches tend to be larger than most in RSA - you seldom see a high fence! Some of their species are, on average, larger than you will get in RSA. Two disadvantages are: They do not have trackers. If you wound an animal, do not plan to find it. Their culture feels it is perfectly acceptable to talk in their native language, even with english speaking people around. It is somewhat disconcerting to not know what is going on while hunting, and to have limited opportunities to converse at dinner, etc. Be sure to bring a friend with you to help fill in the gaps.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
6008 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 1, 2007 to March 14, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Outjo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Basie Marais |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Steve Gillhouse; World Adventures. W 1987 County Hwy. B; HCR 69, Box 217; Sarona; WI; 54870-9421; Tel. 715-865-5000; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 84 pound male. |
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Kudu, Greater - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 50 tall. Bronze. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 82 1/8 inches. Silver. |
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Eland, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 99 3/8 Gold. |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 57 1/8. Silver. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 46 1/8. Gold. |
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Hartebeest, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 69 6/8. Gold. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 89 4/8. Silver. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 71 7/8. Bronze. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 11 8/16. Bronze. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 2/8. Silver. |
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Cheetah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Zebra - Availability: Wanted only a stallion. Mountain/Hartmann's. |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Wounded, not found. Damara Dik-Dik. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - no challenge. |
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Condition Comments: |
Quality of game is exceptional. Good trophy size with lots of opportunities. Better the field scorer, the better your results. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Not the most favorable part of the trip. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
14 day for two. |
Amount: |
$8500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Seventeen animals. |
Amount: |
$12500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3700 |
| 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: |
Finding, stalking and harvesting top record book animals almost daily. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Needed only average hunting gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It is a first class operation and you receive lots for your money. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Russell Smith and Jennifer Ehrlichman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-462-4170 - 9032 W County Road B., Hayward, WI 54843 E-mail: russ@russmithconstruction.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Excellent |
| Physical Condition: |
Average (49 - Russ) and (42 - Jen). |
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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 Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
5580 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 1, 2006 to July 15, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Kunene Outjo Province. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gunther Heimstadt. |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Super Gold Medal. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Only saw small ones. |
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Condition Comments: |
Not uncommon to make a trip around the ranch and see 450 animals in one and a half hours. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Namibia. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Two hunters. |
Amount: |
$22000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3500 |
| 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: |
Leopard drove up the cost. Otherwise the hunt would have been a great bargain. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Charging Leopard! Herd of 27 Impala Bucks, 40" super gold medal Eland. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Well run, professional operation. Great facilities and staff. A great place for a first African Safari. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Hopmann |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-534-0981 - 1418 Modeste Drive, League City, TX 77573 E-mail: mhopmann@houston.rr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Mainly North America. This was our first African Safari. |
| 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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Family run operation. Father - Gunther and his two boys are the PH's plus one additional external PH. PH quality is very good. Three-star lodge with six rooms all with private baths. Great food and service by staff. Area has lots of Cheetah and Black-faced Impala which could be hunted but not brought back to the U.S. We had another group from South Africa hunting Cheetah in the lodge. They were very successful also.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
4519 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 20, 2004 to July 9, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Outjo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gunther Heimstadt |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Cheetah - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Caracal - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 56 inches. |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Damarra dik-dik. 3 1/4 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not measure. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game in addition to what I sought. Eland, ostrich, giraffe, jackal and guineas. |
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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: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very uncomfortable on a Airbus excessively long because the flight itinerary has changed so we went to Capetown and back to Johannesburg. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Leopard included. Kudu $900, wildebeest $900, dik-dik $1,000, warthog $300, cheetah $1,000, caracal $350, springbok $400. |
Amount: |
$4850 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| 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 (however, it would help if you could speak a little German). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Leopard and lynx. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Nothing out of the normal. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Had a great time with a very professional outfitter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Morin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 253-891-1311 - 14211 16th St E., Sumner, WA 98390 E-mail: don@dmidrillin.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
55 years of experience. Second trip to Africa, one to Mongolia and Spain. Many trips to Canada and Alaska. |
| Physical Condition: |
Old and worn out. Too much desk pushing. Cannot climb or walk far. |
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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 Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
3341 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 21, 2003 to May 3, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Christy. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Pathfinder Hunting. 4110 Bikini; San Antonio; TX; 78210; Tel. 800-835-9262; Email: joyce4110@yahoo.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: |
Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Mountain zebra, stallion. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inch bull. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: None on bait. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
14 days of hunting and I saw no sign of civilization outside of our camp. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lots of game, remote camp with the luxury of hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tim Neal |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 428-699-0477 - 3500 W Kiltie Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa twice, Alaska 12 times, all of Western US and Mexico and Canada 4 times. |
| 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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This hunt was booked through Al & Joyce Houston of Pathfinder Hunting. After poor experiences with other, bigger, more well known booking agents, dealing with Al & Joyce was a pleasant surprise. All facets of the trips went without a hitch. Plus Al & Joyce were in camp to make sure everything went well.
Although I only harvested three animals in 14 days, I passed on dozens if not hundreds of animals of numerous species daily. As I have harvested many of the more common species available, I was looking only for a few species or only an extremely large specimen of previously harvested animals.
The only animal that was booked that was not taken was a leopard. But both the outfitter and booking agent advised me before the hunt that May was far from the best time for booking a leopard hunt in Namibia. The outfitters policy to reduce the daily rate back to the price of a plains game hunt, if a leopard wasn
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Holstein Hunting Ranch 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: |
1693 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 12, 2000 to June 20, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Namibia Outjo Jagd-unds Gastefarm Holstein, South of Etosha Pan |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Holstein Hunting Ranch. PO Box 422; Outjo; 9000; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-67-312-103; Email: holstein@mweb.com.na; Web www.holstein-namibia.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gunther Heimstadt |
| 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: |
Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: #10 SCI. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI book. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI book. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI book. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Note: Hunter also took a bat eared fox. Gunther has seven concessionas and plenty 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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$150 per day per person. |
Amount: |
$1200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$300 to $600. |
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: |
Normal. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting thorn thickets for dik-dik. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Gunther is honest and hard working and has good game. This hunt is a great value for the cost of $150 per day 1 x 1 and reasonable trophy fees. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rex Baker |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 770-394-3135 - 136 Atlant Country Club Drive, Marietta, GA |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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