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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nomad Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
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ID: |
6583 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 20, 2007 to October 30, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Natal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nomad Safaris. PO Box 278; Vryheid; 3100; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-34-942-1902; Email: safari@nomad.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Garth Lee |
| 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: |
Caracal - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Cat, Serval - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: - Trophy Size: 5 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: - Trophy Size: 4 1/4 inches. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
This hunt was to add to my other five African cats - very happy with the results - much plains game here. |
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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 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Crowded-long. |
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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: |
Getting caracal second day and serval third day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was my ninth hunt to Africa and certainly one of the best. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
A Robert Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-423-4559 - 913 Begonia Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 |
| Hunting Experience: |
USA, Canada, Africa, Russia, New Zealand and Mexico. |
| 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 Nomad 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: |
5480 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 15, 2006 to May 24, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Kwa-Zula Natal Umfolozi area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nomad Safaris. PO Box 278; Vryheid; 3100; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-34-942-1902; Email: safari@nomad.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald Conway |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Richard Pascall; Kudu Safaris. PO Box 29; Turk Mine; Zimbabwe; Tel. 011-263-85-2608; Fax: 011-263-9-77300;Web www.kudusafaris.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: |
Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 24 inches. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 12 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Stallion. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 6 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 20 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Did not see any bulls of trophy quality. |
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Duiker - Availability: Seen but no opportunity for a shot. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Saw none at all - scarce. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game seen were in good condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
300-340 airbus flew coach very comfortable, service was excellent. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| 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: |
Trophy nyala and waterbuck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
PH and staff excellent. Game was plentiful and facilities were great. Area hunted was beautiful, very diverse countryside. Hills, plains and thick ravine bush. Excellent hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Scott H. Ricker |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 973-827-8597 - 14 Laceytown Rd., Franklin, NJ 07416 |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years hunted Alaska, Canada, Lower 48 and 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nomad 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: |
4061 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2004 to May 10, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa KwaZulu-Natal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nomad Safaris. PO Box 278; Vryheid; 3100; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-34-942-1902; Email: safari@nomad.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Michael Laubscher |
| 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: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI 81 7/8. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 47 3/8. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI 12 6/8. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large sow. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Caracal - Availability: Two seen, unable to get tree dogs on scent eight days out of 10. Will return on same hunt. |
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Cat, Serval - Availability: Two seen, unable to get tree dogs on scent eight days out of 10. Will return on same hunt. |
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Condition Comments: |
Nyala-abundant and large. All game fat and sleek. Many excellent trophy animals of various species. No shooting from or near vehicles, so game is sedate and not alarmed by vehicles. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African and Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Gun security seemed tight. |
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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: |
$1540 |
| 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: |
31 inch plus waterbuck, mountain reedbuck, excellent stalk and making challenging shot. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
If hunting pigs at night bring 50mm scope or other light gathering scope possible lighted reticle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Plan to bring friends on return hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Lloyd F. Mercer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 601-853-2351 - PO Box 1016, Ridgeland, MS 39158 E-mail: lmercer590@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
12th African hunt, several other international hunts. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Nomad 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: |
693 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 11, 1998 to May 18, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Karoo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Nomad Safaris. PO Box 278; Vryheid; 3100; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-34-942-1902; Email: safari@nomad.co.za; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald Conway |
| 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: |
Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Top 10 SCI. |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 inches |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: mountain reedbuck, 7 2/8 |
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Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 8 |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 18 1/2 x 18 |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 6/8 x 15 2/8 |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 2/8 , 13 2/8 |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Second vaal rhebok. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good game populations. Most hunts were conducted in non-fenced ranches. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Better than most. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
WE Prole-Ingrid Poole and Grands on Ryan Poole |
Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$85 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5700 |
| 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. We took 16 animals and six or seven in the top ten. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Watching my grandson, age 10, take his first big game blesbok, impala and reed buck. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Nine haud cut four inch off the stock so he could handle the 25/06. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Gerald is one of the most professional hunters I have been with in 23 hunts to Africa. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William E. Poole and Ingrid M Poole |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 619-222-1334 - 1078 Saooy Street, San Diego, CA 92107 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted for sixty years takin over 100 safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for 76 year old. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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We had a wonderful time. My wife, Ingrid, took eight animals, I took five, and our grandson took three.
I can not say enough about Geralds hard work to get young Ryan in close enough to make his shot. It was a thrill of a life time to see.
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