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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Inhlaba Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
3558 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
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Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 2, 2003 to August 12, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Inhlaba Safaris. PO Box 1472; Bulawayo; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-9-232-596; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ben |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Kelly's Africa, Pvt. Ltd.. PO Box 1356; Elizabeth; CO; 80107; Tel. (303) 646-0604; Fax: (303) 646-0604;Email: kellyfactr@gmail.com; Web www.kellysafrica.com/ |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 50 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 inches. |
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Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 6 foot 6 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good 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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
When we boarded the plane in Memphis we could hear them throwing the gun cases on the plane. There were nine in our party and four bags were damaged with one completely destroyed. My hard double gun case had the wheels broken off and a big hole in the side. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Including trophy fees on sable, leopard and buffalo. |
Amount: |
$11450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1750 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Staying two nights in Victoria Falls and white water rafting. |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
When we started hunting we found out that the prices were different than the booking agent had told us and we were supposed to sightsee for two days up front and hunt for 12 days. We only hunted for 10 days because there was a mixup between the booking agent and the outfitter. The outfitter honored the price that the booking agent had told us and most of us didn't mind the last two days of not hunting but it may have cost one of the hunters a leopard. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Good times with friends. I went to South Africa last year and it was very commercial. Zimbabwe is real Africa with no fences. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Flashlight, washcloths, insect repellant. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A good hunt with plenty of game. Real Africa. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mike Bryant |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 573-649-2728 - 100 East Sawdust Road E-mail: lmb@semo.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunt of a lifetime. I would recommend the hunt to anyone and may go back myself. If you do go with them be sure that you check with Zimafrica Safari to make sure that everything is in line with what the booking agent told you. |
| 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 Inhlaba 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: |
1484 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 18, 1999 to November 5, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Ngamo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Inhlaba Safaris. PO Box 1472; Bulawayo; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-9-232-596; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brian Van Blerk |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Neil Summers; Bowhunting Safari Consultants. PO Box 23906; Eugene; OR; 97402; Tel. 800-833-9777; Web www.bowhuntingsafari.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 44 inch. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushpig - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Daytime! |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hyena - Availability: Simply missed! Two opprtunities at under 40 yards, |
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Condition Comments: |
Sable were abundant and of good trophy quality. Saw five males over 42 inches. Huge waterbuck and kudu sighted as well. Very heavy game concentration for unfenced area. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Northwest Airlines, KLM, Air Zimbabwe |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Visas into Zimbabwe $30 coming in and $20 leaving. Be mindful that 40 pound maximum on intra country flights. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Negociated for seven days instead of 12 at $400 per day. |
Amount: |
$2800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Sable $2,000, bushpig $350, giraffe $850. |
Amount: |
$2200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer coupons. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Trophy packing and handling, $500 flat. |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
PH a bit pushy on shooting opportunities. Bow hunters should not wait for optimum shot. Do not be intimidated! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Elephant evicting me from "pit blind" each day. Good photo opportunities. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
October and Noverber are very hot. Sunblock is a must and salt tabs. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
There is abundant game. Forty-inch sable is realistic for a bow hunter (seven foot). Incidently while hunting hyena at night, I spotted three huge in two nights. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dennis Kamstra |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 360-837-2010 - 202 Beverly Road, Washougal, WA 98671 E-mail: safariden@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have 42 years hunting experience with bow only. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for a 55 year old. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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The correct safari company I bow hunted for sable, bushpig and giraffe was: Inhalba Safaris, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Booking agent, Adam Clements fron Safari Trackers. The PH was Brian Van Blerk.
Thanks for checking the correct aknowledgements.
I have received 16 inquires so far on my bow hunt in France (September 1999) mentioned in the Hunting Report. Keep up the good work.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Inhlaba 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: |
951 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 5, 1999 to June 19, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Mateke Hills |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Inhlaba Safaris. PO Box 1472; Bulawayo; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-9-232-596; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Robert Park, JR |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements; Safari Trackers. 24165 IH 10 West; Suite 205; San Antonio; TX; 78257; Tel. 210-698-0077; Fax: 210-698-0108;Email: Adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: red albino, seven foot female. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 42 inches |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 inches |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 inches |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Unknown. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Held out for 30 inch. |
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Condition Comments: |
First class in every respect. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
American Airlines and South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
American Airlines for San Antonio to Miami. South African Airway for Miami to Bulawayo. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4700 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
round trip |
Amount: |
$5000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips GTC |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking an abino leopard with red rosettes! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would absolutely recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Horton |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 830-257-2582 - 1200 Spur 100, Kerrville,TX 78028 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I am a professional guide in Texas and have taken four trips to Alaska. This was my second trip to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
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 Inhlaba 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: |
901 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 17, 1998 to August 2, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Tuli Camptir Area, Sondelon Ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Inhlaba Safaris. PO Box 1472; Bulawayo; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-9-232-596; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Tristan Peacock |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Adam Clements; Safari Trackers. 24165 IH 10 West; Suite 205; San Antonio; TX; 78257; Tel. 210-698-0077; Fax: 210-698-0108;Email: Adam@safaritrackers.com; Web www.safaritrackers.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large male. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 50 inches |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. Not measured. |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bait. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck - Availability: None seen and lack of time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of leopard sign. Good numbers of plains game. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Multiple delays, but made up for in air speed. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
13 days, one hunter and one observer |
Amount: |
$6500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3620 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips, dip and pick |
Amount: |
$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Africa is always an adventure, trips are full of firsts. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is a good hunt for a reasonable price. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John Eldridge |
| Contact
Information: |
1693 HWY 193, Flinstone, GA 30725 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Moderate experience. |
| 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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