DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Packhorse Creek Outfitters. 5779 Lower Elk Valley Rd; Sparwood; British Columbia; V0B 2G3; Canada; Tel. 250-425-0711; Email: packhorsecrk@elkvalley.net; Web www.packhorsecreek.com Personal Guide (if any): Dave Beranek Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Goat, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 9 1/2 inch billy. Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Between weather and goat hunting little time to hunt other species. Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Game Condition Comments: Excellent, two sheep hunters took full curl Rocky Mountain rams, three goat hunters took goats, elk hunter took a nice 6x6 bull.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Air Canada Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Good service with no problem either direction.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $9500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $1200 Commercial Airfares: Frequent flier miles. Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips and ground transportion. Amount: $1750 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Weather caused three lost days. Highlights of Hunt: We had stalks on five different goats, two gave us the slip, I missed a shot at one, one turned out to be a nanny and then I took a vey big billy with 5-6 inch long hair. Equipment Recommendations: None really. I hunted in Sitka 90 percent with layers to come off when climbing and go on when riding or glassing. Horse equipment was in very good condition. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? It was great fun with a lot of challenge and opportunity.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Monty L Davis Contact Information: Tel. 281-304-9097 - 19827 Cypress Church Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 E-mail: monty.davis@corelab.com Hunting Experience: Extensive in North America. Sheep Grand Slam, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, cougar, etc. Physical Condition: Very good for 55 years old. This was tough climbing as much was in knee deep snow which fell shortly after I arrived. They can accommodate less fit hunters but to do the best you need to be in shape.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

This is my third time with Dave Beranek of Packhorse Creek Outfitters and each time was great. They work hard to help all hunters succeed in taking their game. They are a very reliable group of guys. We had cabin accommodations which were great considering that bad weather was involved. The cabins were nice and comfortable. The food was very good the whole time. Two guides, Jay Hebert and Tyson Musil came to help with retrieval when we thought it might be difficult. The country is beautiful and there is a lot of game. We were observing goats and sheep every day and a few elk, moose and deer too. I'm trying to figure out what to hunt in the future with Packhorse Creek Outfitters. Next time I might let Jay or Tyson guide me.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7214 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 10, 2006 to September 18, 2006 Place of Hunt: Canada British Columbia Flat Head River Valley

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Packhorse Creek Outfitters. 5779 Lower Elk Valley Rd; Sparwood; British Columbia; V0B 2G3; Canada; Tel. 250-425-0711; Email: packhorsecrk@elkvalley.net; Web www.packhorsecreek.com Personal Guide (if any): Dave Beranek Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6X6. 260 bull. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Lots of mule deer and elk. Saw a huge whitetail buck but hadn't bought a tag. Wolves heard howling several times in the near valley.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Continental Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Very smooth from Houston to Calgary.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7500 Trophy Fees: Included. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $600 Commercial Airfares: Frequent flyer miles. Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips $1,000; hotel $125. Amount: $1125 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Great country. Very good plan and execution of getting this bull in a tough spot. Dave is a great guy and guide/outfitter. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Super outfit. I'm going back for my third hunt with Packhorse Creek in 2009 for a mountain goat. I highly recommend Dave Beranek as an outfitter and guide.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Monty Davis Contact Information: Tel. 281-304-9097 - 19827 Cypress Church Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 E-mail: monty.davis@corelab.com Hunting Experience: Hunts in Alaska, Alberta, BC, Texas and New Mexico. Grand Slam of North America wild sheep. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Camp used cabins, shower house, food was very good. Horses and equipment were reliable.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Packhorse Creek Outfitters Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3806 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 25, 2003 to November 2, 2003 Place of Hunt: Canada Flathead River

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Packhorse Creek Outfitters. 5779 Lower Elk Valley Rd; Sparwood; British Columbia; V0B 2G3; Canada; Tel. 250-425-0711; Email: packhorsecrk@elkvalley.net; Web www.packhorsecreek.com Personal Guide (if any): David Beranek Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Moose, Shiras - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Game appeared to be in excellent condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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: Northwest Airline. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: No problems.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Snow and cold. Highlights of Hunt: Canadian Rockies. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Harry Seratt Contact Information: Tel. 901-683-1240 - 6284 Solway Drive E-mail: heseratt@yahoo.com Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Packhorse Creek Outfitters Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2221 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: May 23, 2001 to May 29, 2001 Place of Hunt: Canada British Columbia Southeast - Flathead Drainage

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Packhorse Creek Outfitters. 5779 Lower Elk Valley Rd; Sparwood; British Columbia; V0B 2G3; Canada; Tel. 250-425-0711; Email: packhorsecrk@elkvalley.net; Web www.packhorsecreek.com Personal Guide (if any): Bob Fontana and Clay Lancaster Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Bear, Black - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: It was my partners bear. Average size; six feet square. Game Sought But Not Taken: Bear, Black - Availability: I didn't see any except one during last half hour of the last day, but couldn't get close. Game Condition Comments: Game was generally quite scarce, although I saw a large variety of game, and my partner saw a grizzly that could have been over nine feet square.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Delta Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $450 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $350 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tip. Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: No bears. Highlights of Hunt: It was a great camp, country and people. My partner shot an excellent blond phase bear without any rubs. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I believe the animals were scarce due to some very unusual climatic conditions. We picked a bad week to hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: James Reinert Contact Information: Tel. 312-436-7011 - 343 N. Mohawk St., Chicago, IL 60610 E-mail: karamojo@mindspring.com Hunting Experience: I have a 20 year experience worldwide. Physical Condition: Excellent.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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