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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
9009 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 6, 2012 to October 20, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 9 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 |
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Eland, Livingstone - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 1/2 |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 5 |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 16 1/4 |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54 |
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Hartebeest, Lichtenstein - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 1/2 |
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Bushpig - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Red Duiker; difficult to get a shot |
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Suni - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Outstanding! Seen more game in this hunt than last 3 times combined. Excellent game management (burning, waterholes, anti-poaching). |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
N/A |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
N/A |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and South Africa |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flew commercial and drove 4 hours to camp |
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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: |
Having our sable and nyala down within 2 days. Watching wife punch a kudu at 100 yards. Great set-up for female hunters. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
High numbers of plains game. Great sable and nyala. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kirby Shineman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 719-275-5632 - 52 Tanner Parkway, Canon City, CO 81212 E-mail: duboisleo1@bresnan.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
4 trips to Africa, South America (3), and Alaska (3) |
| 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 Mokore 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: |
8407 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 20, 2011 to September 3, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Coutada 9 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Doug Duckworth |
| 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: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest, Lichtenstein - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Grysbok, Sharpes - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Bushpig - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Scarce and difficult to find |
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Suni - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Everything in great shape. |
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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, Air Zimbabwe |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
A little late but no problems with SAA. Air Zim flight cancelled due to pilot strike but no notice given even though strike had been going on for weeks. |
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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: |
None. Poaching is a problem here but outfitter has it under control in the core area they hunt. Watch out for the ticks! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Finding lone sable bull after days of stalking. Having first sight of big nyala bull after days of seeing glimpses of horn tips or tails. Only bushpig seen was a boar at mid day. Having founders of Morkore, Barrie and Bertie Duckworth, in camp. Lots of stories and lots of laughs. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Sunscreen and bug spray even though bugs weren't bad at the end of August. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Excellent outfitter, excellent area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 806-798-1567 - B#26 Monte Belo | Luanda | | Angola | E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
8th hunt in Africa, North America, Europe |
| 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 was my 8th safari in Africa, 1st in Mozambique and 1st with Mokore. Everything was excellent. The camp is new and very nice. Food was outstanding. Doug is a young PH but very professional and a good hunter. Also hunted with Neil Duckworth for a few days at the start and would be happy to hunt with him again as well. The game populations are still rebuilding in Coutada 9, but with addition of permanent water and lots of anti poaching over the past 8 years, the effort is starting to pay off. Only animals we didn't get that we were looking for were red duiker and suni but the little stuff is hard to find and we did see one suni ram that just didn't give us long enough. More big warthog and kudu than I've seen anywhere else. Good herds of sable but tough to hunt. Lots of nyala sign but also difficult to hunt. Overall it was an outstanding trip and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mokore. I hope to hunt with them again someday.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
7770 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 15, 2010 to May 31, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Mokore |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: 40 inches. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 150 pounds. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Tremendous game conditions. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Well done with fine handling of the rifles. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2300 |
| 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: |
Taking a magnificent 42 inch buffalo. Herds of animals to include the big five. Exceptional camp and service. Tremendous PH. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Kean |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-839-0270 - 701 W 8th Ave., Suite 500, Anchorage, AK 99501 E-mail: bkean@doyonuniversal.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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This hunt was the second time I have hunted with Mokore Safaris and both have totally exceeded my expectations. I would recommend them to anyone and am looking forward to booking again in 2011. The camp is magnificent in an incredible setting. Saw kudu, waterbuck, impala, warthog, etc. on the lawn every night. Watched bushbuck and a variety of game off the deck. Perfect place to bring your wife or a father/son/daughter hunt. My wife hunted as well and was treated with the utmost respect and had an incredible time. The Mokore Conservancy is over 1 million acres and holds the big five, of which we saw all - close encounters with rhino are more than interesting. Great trackers, camp staff and equipment.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
7090 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 15, 2008 to October 5, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: |
Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Outstanding. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 inches. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17 1/2 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Big. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Gets better every time I hunt this coutada. |
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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: |
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: |
Hunting a huge maned lion on foot in the daytime in a true wilderness setting with a great PH and dear friend. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Both Gary and Mokore Safaris are as good as it gets. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Daniel Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-536-3679 - 5734 Ballina Canyon Lane, Houston, TX 77041 E-mail: danthomas@windrockenergy.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting lower 48, Alaska, South Pacific plus 10 trips 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 |
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I hunt with Mokore Safaris and Gary Duckworth every year and it only gets better. This was my third time we've hunted Mozambique together. This lion is the true highlight of my hunting career. It was a huge old lion in the middle of an enormous safari area. We tracked the lion and shot it on foot in the day time. There are no fences anywhere and I mean nowhere in the area. I can't say enough good things about Mokore Safaris or Gary Duckworth. I read Winds of Havoc while there as we were hunting in Adelino's old area, which only added to the experience. This hunt is as close to "Old Africa" as it gets.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
6954 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 14, 2008 to September 21, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Save Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barrie Duckworth |
| 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, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good to excellent. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Looking for one at 60 inches. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Too smart for me. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game in save still very good despite problems with squatters. What was sad was the devistation of game around Victoria Falls - except for elephant and a few scrawny buffalo - everything is gone!! |
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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 and Virgin Atlantic |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very little hassle from Virgin Atlantic for firearms. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$40000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$2,500 buffalo, $750 zebra, $1,500 giraffe. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
About $10,000 |
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: |
Poaching due to squatters of 60,000 acres of conservancy. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking within 60 feet of four Dugga Boys in thick cover and taking buffalo with my Krieghoff Double .470 Nitro. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good optics. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Barrie operation is no brag, just fact. This was my fourth dangerous game hunt with him. Taken four of Big Five. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dr. John J. Loero |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 510-487-3428 - 4645 Dinuba St., Union City, CA 94507 E-mail: johnloero@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
26 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
6952 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 1, 2008 to September 14, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Nhacainga Coutada 9 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barrie Duckworth |
| 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: |
Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good to excellent. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good to excellent. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein hartebeest. Very good. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: One 13 inches and one 15 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Scarce - Barrie trying to get more into his area. I took mine in Zimbabwe. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Plains game under Barrie's stewardship is fantastic for species listed above. Also seen but not taken due to monetary concerns - big eland and kudu as well as waterbuck and nyala. |
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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: |
Air Mozambique |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Despite gratuity and assurances weapons would be on jet. Did not arrive at Maputo - took three days to get guns. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$850 per day for buffalo and plains game. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Reasonable range from $150 for duiker to $2,500 for buffalo. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Per gun $100. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Transport per vehicle not per person $400. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Guns not arriving with luggage. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing two nice elephant bulls in dry river, catching one poacher. Recovering two gun traps and the amount of plains game. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Prepare for the heat. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hunting is quick and challenging. Good place for seasoned African hunter, but also good for first timers for plains game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dr. John Loero |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 510-487-3428 - 4645 Dinuga St., Union City, CA 94587 E-mail: jbmnloero@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
26 years - six African safaris. |
| 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 Mokore 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: |
6859 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 18, 2007 to October 10, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Nagamo Sikumi and Save Conservancy in Zimbabwe |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Neil Duckworth |
| 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: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 45.25 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 57 inches. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4.25 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16.5 X 15.5 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Shot female by mistake. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Even though the late season bush in all three areas we hunted was very dry the game was in great shape and abundant. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
British Air and South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
BA was excellent as usual but SAA Johannesburg to Bulawayo lost our luggage. It arrived the next day and was not really a problem. |
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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: |
The Forestry camp at Ngamo Sikumi was dilapidated, food was in short supply but camp staff friendly. Mokore is self catering the Forestry hunts this year so all should be fine. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking 45" sable first hour of first hunting day. Followed by huge 39" eland the second day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Boots with good ankle support if you want to climb kopjes looking for klipspringer. Late season one of those litte portable battery powered fans might be very nice. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Mokore safaris just provides consistent excellent service regardless of where they hunt. If it is possible to do it right they will. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Young |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-587-6372 - 5 Fox Lane, Cody, WY 82414 E-mail: markttc@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
22 years in Alaska, Maine, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Idaho, Texas, Scotland and eight African countries. |
| 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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For Sadie and I this was a special safari as it gave us a chance to hunt again with the Duckworth's after a 11 years hiatus. We also were looking to upgrade some trophies we already had taken plus take several small antelope and oddities we had failed on in the past. Finally we were very anxious to see Mokore's most recently acquired area coutada 9 and 13 in Mozambique. As I mentioned we hunted Ngamo which is on the Hwange border in the west of Zim, the Save Conservancy in the lowveld in the east of the country and Coutada 9 in Mozambique just south of the Zambesi. The hunting was excellent in all 3 areas. Of course after the big sable and eland in Ngamo the rest of the safari was all gravy. We upgraded several trophies, took four of the litte guys, 2 bushpigs and a couple of incredible warthogs. I gave the camp only a good because the Ngamo camp was not good. Otherwise camps were very good. I also did not mention trophy care because I do not have the Zim trophies yet. The Mozambique trophies came through in excellent condition though. We drove everywhere from one end of Zimbabwe to the other and into Mozambique. Neil Duckworth handled everything with ease. Iwould like to say in the 3.5 weeks we were on the ground with Neil he never slack off at all in his persuit of the trophies we wanted. Even if it was as common as a warthog he gave it his full attention. On several stalks if he had given up I would have not thought poorly of him but he never gave up. He also was an amazing judge of trophies. of the 17 animals we actually killed he only over estimated the Chobe bushbuck and it ended up being a litte ove 17". I was not the least disappointed. He did not even outwardly at least loose his humor even when I shot poOrly. That is a good PH.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
6135 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 22, 2007 to July 13, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore South |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Neil Duckworth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Farren Global Adventures. 13 West Park Street; Bangor; Tel. 866-947-8731; Email: val@farrenglobaladventures.com; Web www.farrenglobaladventures.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40-45 pounds. |
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Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Maned. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inch bull with two cows for bait. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 4 7/8 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 taken for bait. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Had two in the crosshairs, but difficult to sex due to light conditions. |
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Condition Comments: |
Neil Duckworth was a pleasure to hunt with during the trip. I have never had anyone work so hard for my success on a hunting trip. We survived on long hours and little sleep for several days trying to find the right lion. I avoided driving in Zimbabwe cities and flew to Harare and out to camp immediately from the airport. We had no problems with security. I did not take a large number of plains game. The area is not noted for it's number of plains game, mostly the big four. If I had finished earlier, the plan was to go to Mokore late in the hunt. The lion prevented that from happening. |
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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 and United. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
I was delayed due to aircraft problems in the states and missed my Dulles connection. Lost one day of the hunt. Several people had luggage problems, but I was attentive to making sure they got on board in SA. They lost one bag on the trip home, but my guns made it. |
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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: |
Several big male lions were smart enough to feed late and get out before daylight. We were on and around lion the whole trip. Due to the challenge with the lion it diminished our time with leopard. We had several males feeding, but just didn't have the time to sit them. We were in an area that did not allow hunting after dark. These problems were not due to anything other than unpredictable animal circumstances. Neil did everything possible to get them to cooperate. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Close encounter of the lion kind. Female with cubs and close to two males fighting. First time to take an elephant at close range. Approximately 10-12 paces. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Lighted reticle scope. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The Duckworths are exceptional people. Neil was my PH and Gary came to camp later. I had very high expectations for the hunt and they were all met. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dr. Donald Gossett |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 816-390-2310 - #1 Hundley, St. Joseph, MO 64506 E-mail: dlgossett@ponyexpress.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Many varied hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, but be ready to put in some hard miles for elephant. |
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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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When I had my connection problem, Tim Farren, was absolutely terrific. He was on top of the situation with Gracy Travel and found me a place to stay in DC. I couldn't say more about how well they rearranged my trip.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
6088 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2007 to May 11, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore and Save |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Neil Duckworth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Farren Global Adventures. 13 West Park Street; Bangor; Tel. 866-947-8731; Email: val@farrenglobaladventures.com; Web www.farrenglobaladventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good and excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is everywhere. I could have taken several other species. This is not a canned hunt. Fair chase and you will put some work in. Fantastic. |
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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 Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Minor luggage problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$1200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Everything else. It was all good. Great people, place, food, accommodations, game and the hunt itself. Folks, there are no security problems in Zimbabwe as far as I could tell. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good boots with a relatively soft sole to move quietly. A good digital camera with video capability. I took over 600 pictures total and have video of a black rhino. Advil for us older guys. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was an outstanding experience. Though it wa my first safari there was another hunter in one of the camps that has gone on 11 safaris. He said it was the best he had ever been on and woulc never go with another outfit. Neither will I. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Alan Steinle |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 770-361-8023 - 1480 Highway 81, Loganville, GA 30052 E-mail: raider4@bellsouth.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Deer, boar, waterfowl, small game. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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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Farren Global was great. I will be using them for all of my hunting travel. They made sure that this was all as easy and smooth as possible.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
5752 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 12, 2006 to October 21, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Lowveldt Mokore in Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hilton Nichols |
| 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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Game Animals Taken: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Bowhunting, failed to get close shot. Rifle hunter would do well on many species. |
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Condition Comments: |
Seemed to be good numbers of dugga boys. Some very large trophies. Concentrated on buffalo, but bowhunting. Blinds were available on water holes and pans. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
SCI Auction Hunt. |
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: |
Wind change, thick brush, wary game made stalking difficult. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Spotting leopard and lion myself while tracking buffalo. Getting all of Big Five on video. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
KE minimum 85 pounds. 800 plus grain arrow. Two blade BH. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
African adventure with all Big Five in area. Great safari operators. Hunting buffalo is tough with bow. May go home empty handed. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard King |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-842-5160 - PO Box 234, Sheridan, MT 59749 E-mail: rking01@3rivers.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
32 years bowhunting. |
| 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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
5817 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 12, 2006 to October 21, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Lowveldt Mokore in Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hilton Nichols |
| 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: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Bowhunting. Failed to get close shot. Rifle hunter would do well on many species. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Seemed to be good number of Dugga Boys. Some very large trophies. Concentrated on buffalo, but bowhunting blinds were available on waterholes and pans. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
SCI Auction Hunt. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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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: |
Wind change, thick brush, wary game made stalking difficult. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Spotting leopard and lion myself while tracking buffalo. Getting all of Big Five on video. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
KE minimum 85 pounds. 800 plus grain arrow, two blade BH. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
African adventure with all Big Five in area. Great safari operators. Hunting buffalo is tough with bow. May go home empty handed. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard King |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-842-5160 - PO Box 234, Sheridan, MT 59749 E-mail: rking01@3rivers.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
32 years bowhunting. |
| 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 Mokore 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: |
5922 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 14, 2006 to August 30, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore South, Zambezi Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Neil Duckworth |
| 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, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Still in Africa. |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Still in Africa. |
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Condition Comments: |
Area was full of animals. Lions were somewhat of a problem, there were so many. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with flight, luggage or guns - smooth. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$2200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Tse tse flies. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Expectations were met everyday. They work hard to get the animals you want. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Carl J Martens |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 503-588-5740 - PO Box 2525, Salem, OR 97308 E-mail: carl.j.martens@smithbarney.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
A lot. |
| Physical Condition: |
Great shap for a 58 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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
5549 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 15, 2006 to July 30, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore South, Mokore-Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.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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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 42 inches. |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Tuskless cow. |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 27 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Mokore Safaris is a five star run outfit catering to every need. All the PH's and staff are first class. This is my third trip and it is not my last with them. |
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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 Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Sat at gate for two hours so late passengers could get on plane at JFK. Guns and bags delayed to camp three days out of Joburg. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Chewore South Main park manager was very uncoopporative not allowing baiting or hunting of any kind around any source of water which this year happened to be abundant. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a 42 inch buffalo and tuskless cow elephant. Also being charged by matriarch elephant and having to put her down also. We were into lions also everyday. Peter Flick is an excellent PH. As are the rest of the PH's. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Mokore Safaris goes out of their way to make sure you have a most satisfying hunt regardless of any Zimbabwe problems. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Louis J. Foght Jr. |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 915-772-2155 - 308 Rose Lane, El Paso, TX 79915 E-mail: ljfoghtjr@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| Physical Condition: |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
4754 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 13, 2005 to May 22, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: 55 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 11 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 12 inches. |
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Grysbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 2 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 25 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Varmint - Availability: Honey badger. Never saw one. |
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Caracal - Availability: |
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Cat, Serval - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
I was very impresssed with the quality of the camp and abundancy of kudu and eland for a fair chase (no fences) hunt. Passed at least 25 kudu over 50" and several more in the high 40's before taking a 55" on day 8. Prior years had more large kudu from several references I know, and Anthrax and hoof and mouth have had an impact, but I still passed on many trophy bull kudu. Passed several larger eland hoping for a 40" and took 32" on the very late afternoon of day 9 of 10. Saw 3-4 bigger bushbuck after I shot this one on day 6. Took no large animals the first few days and shot first bushbuck I saw. Drove by a 14+ inch bushbuck on the way back to camp with mine in the truck. That's hunting. Passed on several larger waterbuck, many in the 28" range before taking this one on day 7. Like bushbuck, it was time to take one to keep focused on kudu and eland. Saw probably 10-15 eland over 30". I booked this hunt specifically for kudu and was impressed with the number and quality of kudu I saw. I was also impressed with Gary's ability to judge kudu. He knew I wanted a 55" or bigger bull, and he was honest in his estimates of trophy size. Kudu are hard to judge, and we were both conservative in our opinions. Very nice camp, suitable for a wife and/or family hunt. Blue Wildesbeest and Impala were very abundant and saw several very nice wildebeest, but I did not shoot as I already have very nice one. Same with Impala as to trophy size and why i did not collect one. Bought hunt at local SCI chapter and added on 3 days. Saw a LARGE amount of big leopard sign, but did not have the time or budget to upgrade to include leopard. Saw wild black rhino and elephant on concession. Saw fresh lion kill of eland and would have hunted it if permit was available. The conservancy only has 1 or very few lion permits, so it was not an option. Would have been a relatively easy hunt on a very fresh kill. Saw a few very nice Klipspringer, and was simply unable to convert. Want full mount, so I was using a 22 hornet. Would have shot a nice one with a larger caliber as only shot was through brush and another was behind a tree. |
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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: |
Very cramped as I expected from previous trips. Was lucky to not have someone next to me on any flight, which made the very cramped seats bearable. Would not expect such luck in June through August. |
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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: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Passing so many mature kudu bulls, some of which had started their third curl. Got along very well with PH. Food was very good, and we ate game almost exclusively. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Gaiters to avoid tick bites around ankles. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Passed 25 kudu over 50 inches. Saw many trophy class eland. Quality outfitter with solid references. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rex Baker, Jr. |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 770-645-9411 X 102 - 10 Creekline Drive, Roswell, GA 30076 E-mail: rbjr@mindspring.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Sixth safari with all but one after big 5 or mountain nyala. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. Walked many miles stalking kudu and eland, but land was flat and easy to transverse. No climbs over 300-500 feet are necessary even if they are possible. |
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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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Know 4 or 5 people who hunted with them and they were well referred. All other got kudu over 55 inches, and that was the primary animal I wanted to hunt. Was able to get ant bear, genet, civet, baboon and 2 species of hyrax (small rodent type animal living in klipsringer koppes. No safety issues in Zimbabwe. Arrived at airport and went striaght to camp. Return was the same except for side trip to buy carvings. Good deals on artwork-nice stone carvings for great prices. Guide told me the ladies regularly drive 5 hours to Harare without escorts or men in the truck. Poachers/war vets were seen, and they reduced the bushbuck population, but serious hunters will collect the animal. Gas was scarce, but camp had ample supply. Vehicles in good shape and cleaned nightly.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
4929 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
November 1, 2004 to November 7, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Big and old. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Big and old ( Lichtenstein ). |
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Baboon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushpig - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very big male. |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Fantastic Place. Recovering from the poachers. Gary and crew patrol hard for poachers. Saw "tons" of young game. This will be an incredible destination in a few years. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Seats in the new airbus are small and cramped together. Horrible configuration. I fly over 150,000 miles/year. NEVER in this seat again. |
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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: |
The camp is primitive in an extremly remote area. Having dinner with oil lamps in the middle of no where. Saw some great buffalo, will be back to get one. Looking up at the stars while taking a shower. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Weather was very hot. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Gary has become a great friend. One of the greatest pleasures of my year is spent with Gary in the field. I've already hooked 3 more hunts including another elephant. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Daniel Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-536-3679 - UNOCAL 14141 , Sugarland, TX 77478 E-mail: thomasd@unocal.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
6 trips to Africa, lived/hunted in Alaska over 10 years.Hunted throughout NA, South Pacific. |
| 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 Mokore 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: |
4875 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 20, 2004 to October 31, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Baboon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hyena - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Fantastic place. Like going back to "Old Africa". |
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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 Airways. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Seats in the new Airbus are small and cramped together. Horrible configuration. I fly over 150,000 miles a year. Never in this seat again. |
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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: |
Seeing so many elephants and buffalo, and so close. Gary believes in getting in close to the animals, even when looking them over. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be ready to walk. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Gary has become a great friend. One of the greatest pleasures of my year is spent with Gary in the field. I've already booked elephant again. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Daniel Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-536-3679 - Unocal, 14141 SW FWY, Sugarland, TX 77478 E-mail: thomasd@unocal.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Six tirps to Africa, lived/hunted in Alaska over 10 years. Hunted throughout NA, South Pacific. |
| 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 |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
4116 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 15, 2004 to May 30, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Save Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hilton Nichols |
| 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: 57 1/2 inches and 52 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 3/4 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 31 1/2 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 1/2 inch outside spread. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 14 1/4 inches. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 3 1/4 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 1/2 inches and 11 1/2 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 inches and 23 1/2 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 3 1/2 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 2 animals taken. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Low numbers of mature dugga boys. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Good numbers of game. Animals appeared in good condition with many mature, trophy quality animals to choose from. |
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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 Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Seats were extremely uncomfortable on the new Airbus a340-600 that SAA flys from Atlanta to Johannesburg. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Daily rate for 16 day hunt (plains game). |
Amount: |
$5600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8250 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1860 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$325 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Four hunters in camp was too many for size of concession. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting two fantastic kudus and an exciting eland stalk. My PH Hilton Nichols provided a fun and highly successful safari experience. His 27 years of experience showed in his knowledge of African stories around the evening campfire. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Numerous game animals and high trophy quality. I would strongly recommend Hilton Nichols as a PH. I also would recommend the Afton Guest House to those staying overnight in Johannesburg. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Mehner |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 262-594-2607 - W336 S9209 Valley View Drive, Mukwonago, WI 53149 E-mail: rwmehner@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Whitetail deer hunting in Michigan and Wisconsin. Elk hunting in Colorado. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. I am 35 years 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
4122 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 29, 2004 to May 13, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Mokore |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pete Fick |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Wounded but did not recover. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Excellent abundance of game and excellent trophy quality. Outstanding African 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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9700 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9925 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
One-way |
Amount: |
$1440 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips $1,800, hounds $3,000. |
Amount: |
$4800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None really. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting leopard with hounds. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Morgan D Silvers |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 256-835-2110 - 4001 Evans Lane, Oxford, AL 36203 |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, New Zealand. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
3495 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 17, 2003 to July 31, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore Safari area and Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gary Duckworth |
| 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: Abundant - Trophy Size: 7 foot 1 inch, 150 pounds. |
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Sable - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 13 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Wounded and lost. |
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Condition Comments: |
First-class operation, Chewore area is the "real Africa" with all the night sounds. Both camps are fantastic. The Duckworths make you feel like family. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Monitor on SAA did not work both ways. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2195 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| 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: |
Shooting my first leopard, hunt was so perfect. Can't wait to go back. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Top safari outfitter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Louis J. Foght Jr. |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 915-772-3886 - 1433 Amslater Circle E-mail: philspsinc@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifetime with four trips to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good shape. |
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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 Mokore 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: |
3435 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 27, 2003 to July 6, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Save Valley |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Matt |
| 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: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Eland - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Varmint - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Baboon. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
I am not sure how to answer the availability question concerning the buffalo and eland. This was the first time that I have hunted in Africa and I now understand that it takes some people many trips to finally take an eland. Out of four hunters in camp, three of us took eland, two from the vehicle, which is unheard of. One of the PH told me that he had been hunting eland for 23 years and had only taken one eland from a vehicle. It took me three days of tracking to finally be able to sneak up on one. We walked 5-10 miles per day. As for the buffalo, out of three hunters looking for a buff, two of us were successful. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8850 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Two people at $2,000 per person. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
$400 road transfer fee, $250 misc. |
Amount: |
$650 |
| 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: |
Our hunting vehicle was chased by a herd of elephants, especially one mad tuskless cow. Had a herd of zebra and kudu almost run us over while in thick cover. But, the biggest highlight was when I finally was able to track down the herd of eland. For three days, we had been on the heals of the eland, and they would cross the boundary line. We finally spotted the herd just before sundown, and we had to crawl the last 50-60 yards to close the gap. A herd of zebra was with the eland and was doing what I call "barking", as we got to the point that we wanted, the wind shifted and off they went. One made the mistake of stepping in my opening. He wasn't the largest in the group, but he was mine, and that is what really mattered to me. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Cigarettes for the trackers and skinners. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I have hunted in Alaska, Yukon, and in most of the lower 48. I have yet to find a better run organization. Berrie and Bertie Duckworth not only run a first class operation, they are some of the friendliest people that you will ever meet. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Charlie Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 662-793-4278 - PO Box 98, Shuqualak, MS 39361 E-mail: charlie@shuqualak.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Sheep in Alaska and the Yukon. Elk, mule deer, antelope, deer, turkey and other small game in the lower 48. |
| 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 |
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This was a father/son hunt set up by Barrie. There were three fathers that had graduated from the University of MS that decided to take their sons on a trip of a lifetime. Berrie, Bertie, Matt and all of the employees of Mokore Safaris made it turn out better than we thought that it could. This is a very easy hunt and the kids did great. In today's busy world it was great to get to spend two weeks with my 15-year-old son and not have the pressure of work or girlfriends in the way. As most fathers know, when sons turn 15, fathers become very dumb. I know that this trip made us appreciate each other more than we had in a very long time.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
3438 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 19, 2003 to July 6, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Chewore/Save Conservancy |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Neil Duckworth. |
| 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: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 inches and 520 pounds. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 feet. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mature bull. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 42 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Elephant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Tuskless cow. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 inches. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Old male. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lion heard daily, abundant and healthy super buffalo. |
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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: |
Lost baggage and tried to change booked seats. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,000 a day. |
Amount: |
$21000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Most reasonable in Africa. |
Amount: |
$16600 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Road transfers. |
Amount: |
$600 |
| 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: |
Lion and hippo and camp on Zambezi. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent value and opportunity. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dr. Hugh Smith |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 662-843-5012 - 303 Hospital Dr. E-mail: hdcrrr@tlecinfo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Three trips to Zimbabwe. |
| Physical Condition: |
Must be fit in Chewore. |
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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 Mokore 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: |
3001 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 9, 2002 to October 21, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Kazuma Forest by Matetsi Unit 2 & 6. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Pete Fick. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good, 65 pounds. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good, 40 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent, 41 1/2 inches. |
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Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Lioness, young. |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very old and ugly. |
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Condition Comments: |
Dry season, animals going to water by bore holes. Lots of elephants seen, over 60 bulls in one day. Very good sable. |
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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 and Delta. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
South African Airlines - great service, Delta also very good - no problems with guns or ammo. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,200 per day. |
Amount: |
$15600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Elephant $12,000, sable $2,500, buffalo $1,950, lioness $2,000, zebra $750, warthog $250. |
Amount: |
$19450 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$7600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Air rescue service $100, 2 percent daily tax rate $504. |
Amount: |
$604 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Early rains and fires wiped out 40 percent of the hunting area. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting elephant with Wesley Richard 470 double after tracking for several hours. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Jock itch medication. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lots of excitement stalking bull elephant in groups of 30 or more. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Felix G. Widlacki |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 708-349-2623 - 15178 Grandview Dr., Orland Pk., IL 60467 E-mail: sheyboygan@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
United States, four trips to Arctic Circle, 15 trips to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, age 63. |
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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? |
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Went to Vic Falls for trinkets, Zim dollars at 900 to 1 US dollar through currency exchange. Stores were very empty, great time to shop, no problems. Had to drive through area with war veterans settlement. Part of land used to belong to a PH named Roger Witall. They didn't bother us, but I don't think the animals in the area are going to survive the poaching.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
2890 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
July 15, 2002 to August 2, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe SAVE Conservancy, Chewore |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Barrie Duckworth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Seven foot six inches. 157 pounds. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 inches. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Four inches. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Heavy. 17 3/4. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32 1/2. |
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Tsessebe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. Three day hunt. |
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Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great hunt. I've hunted with Barrie three times before, If the war vets (so called) leave the SAVE alone, it will certainly be one of the best leopard places in Africa. |
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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 Airways. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$500 per day plus camera man and dog man fee for leopard |
Amount: |
$8500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
17 days. |
Amount: |
$2000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
SAA |
Amount: |
$2000 |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Trophy fees. Kudu $750, bushbuck $650, waterbuck $1,100, ect. |
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$2500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Leopards on seven out of ten baits the second day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be in good physical shape for a dog hunt. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I love to hunt leopards and it produces good ones. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Pemble Davis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 662-748-2007 - Box 428 E-mail: pemble@cableone.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
11 trips to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. 56 years 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? |
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kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? No |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
You won't have any problems with any PH who works for Barrie Duckworth. |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber Pemble Davis says he will be happy to trade e-mail with fellow subscribers who want more information on the hunting and/or the political situation.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mokore 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: |
2836 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
June 20, 2002 to July 11, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Barrie Duckworth; Mokore Safaris. 7 Stable Close; Borrowdale; Harare; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-488-3462; Email: mokore@mokore.com; Web www.mokoresafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Barrie Duckworth |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Male, Excellent. 25 inch skull SCI. |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 50 pounds per side, 38 inch spread. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good, 15 inch boss. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Bulls scarce, shot cow. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: To much effort for lion and elephant. |
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Warthog - Availability: Passed 13 incher, none rest of trip. |
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Condition Comments: |
Quota on plains game very tight. Ex: one eland, one sable, and two zebra per season not group. Game in good condition. Healthy, well feed, good water in area. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Service not as friendly as South African Airlines. No problems with "war vets" or government. Friendly and felt quite safe. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,150 per day. Hunter and non-hunter. |
Amount: |
$25300 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$10,000 elephant, $4,000 lion, $2,500 hippo, $1,950 buffalo. |
Amount: |
$18450 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Shared by all in party |
Amount: |
$1200 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and taxes |
Amount: |
$650 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Wounding elephant and loosing it day 14. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bagging magnificant black-maned lion day 15. Finding and bagging wounded elephant day 19. Too many other highlights to mention. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good tse tse fly repellent. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Hardest working outfit I've ever been with. This was my third time with Barrie and Mokore. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dr. John J. Loero |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 510-796-7000 - 39233 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94538 E-mail: jleoro@juno.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
20 years. Four times 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 |
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