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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
5116 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 28, 2005 to October 8, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Port Elizabeth area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Phillips |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Dave Harwood; John X Safari. 8880 W Geldale Cove; Cordova; TN; 38018; Tel. 901-624-5281; Fax: 901-409-1218 cell;Email: daveatjohnx@aol.com; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
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: |
Bontebok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Caracal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Lechwe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Grysbok, Cape - Availability: Males very scarce - none seen. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent condition with many opportunities and diversity. |
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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: |
Virgin Atlantic |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Above average accomodations via London-Heathrow. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
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: |
$14500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Darted rhino (green) - awesome. Finally shooting a blue duiker (easier said than done). Shooting a world-class caracal (over 10 inches). Shooting a world-class white springbok. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None needed. Outfitter very accomodating for all classes of hunters. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent outfitter. Well equipped for all types of hunters. Gary Phillips is probably the best PH I have had the pleasure to hunt with anywhere in the world. These people can assist you in any of the African animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Randy Pretzer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 903-389-5100 - PO Box 149, Teague, TX 75860 E-mail: randy@bossiercountry.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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Also succeeded in taking the following animals on this particular hunt. Kalahari springbok, black springbok, mountain reedbuck, bushpig - very lucky cape bushbuck, ostrich, duiker and and rhino (green). They have virtually all African game available across several ranches.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
3641 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 5, 2003 to September 18, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Transvall, Natal, East Cape |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Phillips |
| 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: |
Grysbok - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Sharpes grysbok, excellent. |
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Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Golden springbok, very good. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Yellow blesbok, 14 1/2 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 3/4 inches. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 1 1/2 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 42 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Suni - Availability: Scarce, not from lack of trying. |
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Condition Comments: |
All excellent, average number of ticks. |
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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: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
No leg room and I'm not that tall. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$300 a day and did not charge for my wife and child. |
Amount: |
$4200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Per list. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1.400 each. |
Amount: |
$1400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Great pilot - stayed with us during hunt and even babysat my five year old. |
Amount: |
$3900 |
| 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: |
Klipspringer, blue duiker and Sharpes grysbok. Taking my five year daughter. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is my fourth hunt with this PH. Owner Rick Van Zyl is beyond reproach. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard Adams |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 775-345-2030 - PO Box 326, Verdi, NV 89439 E-mail: kingmismo@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for mid forties - fun, easy hunt. |
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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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2895 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 7, 2002 to June 16, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape and Karoo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mark Hudson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Dave Harwood; American Adventure Travel. 8880 W Glendale Co.; Cordova; TN; 38018; Tel. 901-753-4868; Email: daveatjohnx@aol.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: |
Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Lynx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Cape kudu. 48 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 37 1/2 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 inches. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 inches. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 4 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: We saw plenty, but nothing over 6 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Simply amazing! Lots of game, large concessions, very respectable trophies. All made SCI record book. |
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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: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Package hunt |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Extra animals $1600, use of dog pack $125, duck/geese $125 |
Amount: |
$1900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Monster eland taken! Lynx with dogs was a blast. Night hunting for steenbok. Took an old kudu. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great food, my PH was very accurate with judging trophy size. Everyone worked hard to exceed all of my expectations. Truly a dream hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Thomas Farrell MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 314-846-6492 - St. Louis, MO 63129 E-mail: tom2000@dnamail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. Canada, Mexico, Western US and Maine. |
| 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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2840 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 4, 2002 to June 14, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peirre Moolman |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Ross Wolley; Wolley, Ross. PO Box 397; Huntley; MT; 59037-0397; Tel. 406-348-2496; |
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: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 1/2 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 46 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Black. 13 1/4 inches. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 7 1/4 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
All species readily available in good to excellent numbers with good trophy quality available in all species. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines and Delta. |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
including trophy fees. Both of my sons also shot springbok |
Amount: |
$6500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,500 each (myself, wife, and two children.) |
Amount: |
$6000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
$1,000 (three day tour for wife and children) $1,500 observer fee for wife. |
Amount: |
$2500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing my two sons age 8-10 shoot their first big game. Warthog charge, shot at 15 yards. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
First class outfit, excellent for family. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Scott DeMars |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-652-9356 - 865 Bluegrass Dr. West Billings, MT 59106 |
| Hunting Experience: |
First Africa trip, several hunts in Alaska and Canada. |
| 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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2571 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 1, 2001 to October 10, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape and Orange Free State |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Dave Harwood; American Adventure Travel. 8880 W Glendale Co.; Cordova; TN; 38018; Tel. 901-753-4868; Email: daveatjohnx@aol.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: |
Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Duiker, Common - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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Grysbok, Cape - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Unmeasured. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushpig - Availability: Tried baiting but no luck on day we were hunting. |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Spooked by natives. |
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Warthog - Availability: Did not see trophy class animals. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game 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: |
SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
This was just after the airline crisis. Sometimes slow but still good. Lots of room on the plane. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Plus 14 percent VAT. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7950 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1556 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Gratuities for PH and camp staff. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a 57-inch kudu (approx.). Visit to Orange Free State to hunt kudu, impala and waterbuck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good glasses. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Donald Gasaway |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 618-993-1359 - Box 1074, Marion, IL 62959 E-mail: dongasaway@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Out of shape, old desk jockey. |
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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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2968 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 7, 2001 to August 16, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Harry Sparks - fantastic PH. |
| 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: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape. Gold Medal 48 1/2 inches. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape. Silver Medal 13 1/2 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bronze Medal 38 1/2 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal 24 1/2 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold Medal. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver Medal. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal 13 1/2 inches. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold Medal 17 1/2 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Nyala - Availability: Wanted Gold Medal size but did not find one of this class. I substituted blue and black wildebeest and took outstanding trophies. |
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Condition Comments: |
I found game quantity and quality to be outstanding overall and was very impressed with the areas that I hunted. I also collected warthog, bushpig, steenbok, duiker, and mountain reedbuck. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air and Delta. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with airlines at all. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Package for nine animals taken. |
Amount: |
$6900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1550 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$125 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Packaging. |
Amount: |
$125 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Hunt was fine, but animals were tanned in South Africa. Very poor tanning. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The kudu hunt, the bushbuck and mountain reedbuck hunts were very exciting, also the bushpig was hunted with hounds - very fun. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Absolutely outstanding in all respects, a great experience. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Scott McConnell |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-241-7990 - 838 Twin Pines Dr., Madison, WI 53704 E-mail: smcconnell@ci.madison.wi.us |
| Hunting Experience: |
Mostly deer (whitetail and mule deer) and exotics and black bear. |
| 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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2325 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 30, 2001 to August 8, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Willem Van Nierkerk |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Dave Harwood; American Adventure Travel. 8880 W Glendale Co.; Cordova; TN; 38018; Tel. 901-753-4868; Email: daveatjohnx@aol.com; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 23 inches. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 1/2 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 20 inches. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17.5 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 46 inches Cape kudu. |
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Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Eight inches. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Seven inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29.5 inches. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13.5 inches Cape bushbuck. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Burchells zebra. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of animals; many required travel to different areas in order to find the best quality. We enjoyed seeing different ranches and concessions (different areas). We never felt hamned in by fences while doing this. There are probably better areas for a few of these 11 species I harvested, but we did quite good and had a blast! |
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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: |
South African |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
A real pleasure to fly compared to US based carriers. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Ten days plus 11 animals plus one observer. |
Amount: |
$11320 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
SAA $1,500 x 2; domestic United $430 x 2. |
Amount: |
$3860 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip/ pack and shipping yet to be charged. It should be $1,000 to $1,500. |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Harvesting most of the animals by the seventh day and having three days to hunt nyala. It was a good thing as it took all three to find him, then it was only average. My wife harvested a 29 1/2-inch blue wildebeest, her first animal. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
We had a great time; food and hunting was great. We had a PH that was only concerned about us having a good hunt. He always found good animals for us. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Travis Hirst |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 620-275-7675 - 2100 Milford Ln., Garden City, KS 67846 E-mail: wthirst@dowagro.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Significant, however mostly in lower 48. |
| 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 John X Safaris in Sidbury 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: |
2200 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 18, 2001 to March 30, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Eastern Cape Sidburg |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John X Safaris in Sidbury. Hillside Form; Sidbury; Eastern Cape; 6131; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-42-235-1324; Fax: 011-27-42-235-1276; Email: johnxsaf@intekom.co.za; Web www.johnxsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Edward Wilson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Dave Harwood; American Adventure Travel. 8880 W Glendale Co.; Cordova; TN; 38018; Tel. 901-753-4868; Email: daveatjohnx@aol.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: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Great. Mountain reedbuck. |
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Lynx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Animals healthy and sleek following a summer with ample rainfall. Few ticks on animals. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
I had planned muzzleloader but airline refused to transport pyrodex. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tropy preparation. |
Amount: |
$125 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Lynx hunt, which was a last minute additon. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great people, beautiful hunting areas and ample opportunity for trophy animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Donald Gasaway |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 618-993-1359 - Box 1024, Marian, IL 62959 E-mail: dongasaway@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting for 25 years for big and small game in North America. |
| Physical Condition: |
Below average due to arthritic knees. |
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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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