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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nepal Wildlife Adventures Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
8664 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 4, 2012 to March 21, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Nepal Dhorpatan Village, Fagune Block |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nepal Wildlife Adventures. PO Box 1985; Kathmandu; Nepal; Tel. 977.985.1012.977; Email: presho@wlink.com.np; |
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Guide (if any): |
Toklama / Major Pralhad Thapa (Ret) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Safari Outfitters Inc. 410 W. Yellowstone Ave.; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-587-5596; Fax: 307-587-2265;Email: hunt@safari1.com; Web www.safari1.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sheep, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Pending SCI #1 |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 11" |
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Muntjac - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Pending SCI #9 |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Boar, Wild - Availability: Needed to rest last hunting day, did not hunt lots of sign. |
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Condition Comments: |
Seen sheep every day usually 12 to 13000. Lots of Tahr 10 to 12,000 ft. Muntjac in trees at 10 to 11,000 ft. Lots. |
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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: |
Qatar |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with guns, made sure they were on board before they let me on. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$15400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$3800 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
St. Louis to Kathmandu |
Amount: |
$2012 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Helicopter to Kathmandu to Dhorpatan |
Amount: |
$3500 |
| Other Costs: |
Community Fee $3000, Tips $2700 |
Amount: |
$5700 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Steep angles up to 35 degree shots |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting to see how the people conduct their daily lives at such high altitude. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Range finders with TBR / Hypomic trainas system. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Nepal and Mongolia are the two best hunts I ever been on. On this hunt I had 13 people with me to pack and take care of all my needs. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Maurice (Bob) Johnson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-539-1954 - Kodiak | Alaska | USA E-mail: tundrabb@starband.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nepal Wildlife Adventures 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: |
8275 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 7, 2011 to March 18, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Nepal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nepal Wildlife Adventures. PO Box 1985; Kathmandu; Nepal; Tel. 977.985.1012.977; Email: presho@wlink.com.np; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Safari Outfitters Inc. 410 W. Yellowstone Ave.; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-587-5596; Fax: 307-587-2265;Email: hunt@safari1.com; Web www.safari1.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: |
Sheep, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 27" Himalayan Blue Sheep |
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Boar, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Boar |
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Deer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 5" |
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Condition Comments: |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Korian Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very good customer service, this was the second time traveling with them and was impressed both times, starting from cheking in at the airport (the guns). |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11050 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
per perso for helicopter x 3 |
Amount: |
$2350 |
| 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: |
Beautiful country, the staff were very helpful and hard working, very caring and organized. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Being in shape and prepared for high altitude. It will be worth having a device to determine shot angle degree and knowing your rifle and its balistics well |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
It truly is a hunt every serious hunter must experience. It is one of my best hunts ever. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Henry Davidian |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 661-295-5566 - 29124 hancock pkwy | Valencia | CA | USA | 91355 E-mail: henry@kinghenrys.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Was wonderful, awesome, can't say enough of it. |
| Physical Condition: |
decent, above 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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I was very pleased with Safari Outfitters organization and their attention to detail.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nepal Wildlife Adventures 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: |
7985 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 13, 2010 to October 27, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Nepal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nepal Wildlife Adventures. PO Box 1985; Kathmandu; Nepal; Tel. 977.985.1012.977; Email: presho@wlink.com.np; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Toklama |
| 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: |
Sheep, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Tahr, Himalayan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
N/A |
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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: |
Taking blue sheep and tahr with a handgun. This is a great mountain hunting adventure. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be in shape. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Greatest mountain hunting adventure. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Hampton |
| Contact
Information: |
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| Hunting Experience: |
6 continents. |
| 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 Nepal Wildlife Adventures 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: |
2048 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 4, 2000 to October 17, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Nepal Nepals Far East Makalu Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nepal Wildlife Adventures. PO Box 1985; Kathmandu; Nepal; Tel. 977.985.1012.977; Email: presho@wlink.com.np; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Biri Lama |
| 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: |
Sheep, Blue - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 26 1/2 inches, excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
The trophy rams were very scarce. In 10 hard hunting days, I saw only six rams. The locals are poaching heavily. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Thai Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6975 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1920 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The lack of trophy rams was a problem. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The beauty of the Himalayas. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be in excellent physical condition! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend waiting until they reopen the western hunting areas. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bruce Keller |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 830-995-4449 - PO Box 550, Ingram, TX 78025 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting experience. |
| 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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My hunting buddy also killed a very good ram. Tapa is now conducting his hunts in the eastern portion of the country, where game populations are low and where there is heavy poaching. Me and two other hunters spent the entire 10-day hunt chasing the same band of six rams. The western area, where game is more plentiful and where Tapa used to conduct his hunts, is now closed due to guerrilla activity.
The other hunters in camp and I were also forced to pay some unexpected
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