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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunters and Guides Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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6478 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 10, 2007 to August 24, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zambia Kasonso |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hunters and Guides. PO Box 5; Empangeni; 3880; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-35-792-8007; Email: hume@intekom.co.za; Web www.huntersandguides.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gavin Hume |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein hartebeest. Excellent. |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Puku - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Waterbuck, Defassa - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker, Blue - Availability: Ran out of time. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Ran out of time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very abundant in most cases, generally 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: |
Delta and South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta left my guns in the US and it took four days for them to catch up to me. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$42000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$60000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$9000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$10000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Airlines lost guns for four days. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful country, abundant game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent in every way. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ron Mika |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 801-369-4900 - 1020 N Sunbrook, Alpine, UT 84004 E-mail: rpmike@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Sixth trip to Africa. |
| 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 Hunters and Guides 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: |
2576 |
Weapon
Used: |
Dart Gun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 12, 2001 to August 25, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Transvaal Kwalata |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hunters and Guides. PO Box 5; Empangeni; 3880; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-35-792-8007; Email: hume@intekom.co.za; Web www.huntersandguides.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Botes |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bert Klineburger; Klineburger International Hunting Consultants, Inc. The Dunes 1000 Lantana Drive Unit 301; Port Aransas; TX; 78373; Tel. 361-749-5155; Fax: 361-749-5930;Email: bklineburger@gmail.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: |
Rhinoceros, White - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 61 1/4 inches green. |
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Condition Comments: |
This was a darting safari for rhino. I completed the big five with a truly exceptional experience. I will repeat this as many times as possible. Very exciting hunt. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$15000 |
| 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: |
Charges by a darted rhino, and after many safaris took a 61 plus kudu by stalking. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Kwalata Gatie Reserve and hunter/mngr are really exceptional. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Hans J Weiss |
| Contact
Information: |
E-mail: weiss_hans@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
20 years of hunting around the world. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunters and Guides 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: |
1474 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 9, 1999 to January 10, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Rungwa Masialand East. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hunters and Guides. PO Box 5; Empangeni; 3880; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-35-792-8007; Email: hume@intekom.co.za; Web www.huntersandguides.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Ooslhuizon |
| 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: |
Buffalo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Took two, 40 each. |
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Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nice full mane. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 45 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 26 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 55 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31 inches. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 tusks. |
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Topi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 18 1/2 x 9. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Hunter missed lesser kudu. |
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Leopard - Availability: Had eight females hit bait but no males. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
Screaming babies in first class. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$28000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$17000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5700 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips, etc. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Nice lion, sable 45, roan 26, all three on day seven by 10:30 am. Several great long stalks on buffalo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Waldrop |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 706-628-5628 - 2100 Hamilton Mulberry Road, Cataula, GA 31804 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I've had five safaries to Africa and have hunted out west for antelope and elk. |
| 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 Hunters and Guides 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: |
977 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 1, 1999 to July 13, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Serengeti Grumeti/ Ikorongo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hunters and Guides. PO Box 5; Empangeni; 3880; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-35-792-8007; Email: hume@intekom.co.za; Web www.huntersandguides.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Oosthuizm |
| 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: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took four, 41, 38, 37, 37 |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took three, 29, 28, 26 |
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Gazelle, Grant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Also took Tommies, 23/14 |
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Topi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took two, 18, 16 |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27, 26, 26 |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took two, 13 |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Very abundant and good quality. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Most flights were late and camera stolen from luggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Two 14 day permit |
Amount: |
$22000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2700 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Fifteen year old son, Mulford, killed first buffalo and then next day he and I got a double (41) (38). |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John and Mulford Waldrop |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 706-628-5628 - 2100 Hamilton Mulberry Go Road, Cataula, GA 31804 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Moderate experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. Son's 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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