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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8933 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
October 20, 2012 to October 23, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Hungary near MIke, southwest Hungary |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 McNeilly Rd.; Pittsburgh; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Email: joejakab@pointblankhunts.com; |
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Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of fallow deer and red stag. Fallow deer just finishing rut. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Turkish 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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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Cold and rainy. Deer were very alert and wary |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking deer, seeing several big fallow and red stag. Local traditions after shooting deer. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Friendly local hunting guides. Low fence, free ranging deer hunt. Some very good quality fallow and red stag |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 832-294-0153 - P.O. Box 5095 | Bellaire | TX | USA | 77402 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.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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Fun hunt. Free range deer hunt, no fences other than those the forestry service puts up to protect small plots of new trees. Area run by local hunting club. Saw some very good fallow deer, but deer were very wary. Shot a small buck on the last morning. Traditions after shooting a deer are very interesting. Another hunter in camp shot a very good, old fallow. Saw a few good red stag but was focused on fallow. Would like to return to try again for one of the big ones. Joe Jakab does a great job organizing hunts in Eastern Europe. We arranged this hunt on short notice when weather got bad in Romania while hunting for chamois. Cook at the hunting house made very good Hungarian meals.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8934 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 18, 2012 to October 20, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Romania Near Sibiu |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 McNeilly Rd.; Pittsburgh; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Email: joejakab@pointblankhunts.com; |
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Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: - Trophy Size: (Carpathian) |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: Bad weather |
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Condition Comments: |
Not a lot of chamois, but they are there. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
Turkish Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Late fall, leaves still on trees, difficult to spot chamois. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting with the local guides, they obviously love to hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good hunt, Romania is an intersting country to visit. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 832-294-0153 - P.O. Box 5095 | Bellaire | TX | USA | 77402 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.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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I did not get a chamois, but feel I would have it I could have hunted a few more days. Bad weather moved in and I made a choice to go hunt fallow deer in Hungary at lower elevations. This was my second hunt in Romania for Carpathian chamois, this area is easier terrain than the first time, although maybe not as many chamois. Local hunters were very good and enjoyed hunting. I borrowed a rifle which was interesting over/under rifle/shotgun. Hotel was very simple but clean. Most meals eaten in the hotel restaurant which was good. Joe Jakab does a great job organizing trips in Eastern Europe. I'll be back to Romania to try again for chamois. I'll probably go later in the year once I know leaves have dropped. These chamois stay in the forest so spotting them early in the fall is difficult.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8585 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 10, 2011 to September 18, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovenia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 McNeilly Rd.; Pittsburgh; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Email: joejakab@pointblankhunts.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: |
Chamois, Alpine - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large |
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Condition Comments: |
Animals were 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: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Auction Hunt - Grand Slam Club/Ovis |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
none |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
none, all costs included in auction package |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
People we met, animals seen. Joe Jakab himself, scenery, numerous side trips taken, two days of touring (included) after the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Excellent trip, all details taken care of to perfection. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay Wolfenden |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-489-2209 - S. 464 Tower Rd. | Kendall | WI | 54638 E-mail: wolfenden@mwt.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
moderate |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8586 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 10, 2011 to September 18, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Macedonia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 McNeilly Rd.; Pittsburgh; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Email: joejakab@pointblankhunts.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
Chamois, Balkan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large |
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Condition Comments: |
Animals were 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: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Auction Hunt - Grand Slam Club/Ovis |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
none |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
none, all costs included in auction package |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
People we met, animals seen. Joe Jakab himself, scenery, numerous side trips taken, two days of touring (included) after the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Excellent trip, all details taken care of to perfection. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay Wolfenden |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-489-2209 - S. 464 Tower Rd. | Kendall | WI | 54638 E-mail: wolfenden@mwt.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
moderate |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8165 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 8, 2011 to April 10, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Texas Camp Wood private ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Sheep, Aoudad - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Deer, Axis - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes |
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Condition Comments: |
Axis deer were free ranging and abundant. Aoudad sheep were present and not easy to find which is normal. |
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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: |
United |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
I met guide in Houston and drove to Camp Wood approximately 5 hours. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$1,500 for axis deer, $1,500 for aoudad sheep |
Amount: |
$3000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
For non-resident 5 day license |
Amount: |
$48 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Car rental |
Amount: |
$50 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
I needed to be in better physical condition for mountain hunts. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The intelligent professionalism of the guide, Joe Jakab. It was my first sheep. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Ultrec bipod; backpack with H2O. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
The guide was excellent with a great deal of experience in West Texas, Eastern Europe and Switzerland. I will hunt with him again. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Larry Seidler |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 415-933-8418 - 1743 Waller Street, San Francisco, CA E-mail: heritage416@gmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Novice |
| Physical Condition: |
Average -- need conditioning for mountain hunts in 90 degree weather! |
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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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8524 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 30, 2011 to April 2, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
England Norwich |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
Fox - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Muntjac - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver Medal |
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Deer, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very Old |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Deer, Roe - Availability: Not enough time, already shot one was looking for a bigger one. They have them! |
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Condition Comments: |
The animals are difficult to hunt and I did a fair amount of walking as I don't like to stand hunt too much. Also saw, fallow, sika and red stag. |
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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: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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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 |
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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, doing it again next year with the family. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
My wife spotting the muntjac before I did at 20 yards in very heavy cover! The hunting area is beautiful and the country side is amazing. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rubber boots for the mud. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Absolutely, this is a great hunt. At nights we would go to the local pub and have great food and beer, with good company. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Diego Gonzalez MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 505 217 9243 - 9904 San Bernardino NE | Albuquerque | NM | USA | 87122 E-mail: diego1720@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa x 2, France, Canada, Multiple in US, Argentina, Central America |
| Physical Condition: |
Could be better |
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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 on vacation visiting with my wife and I took three days to hunt roe, water and muntjac. Hunted one day for Chinese and shot a very old water deer. Hunted roe deer but was unable to find "the big one" saw many smaller roe deer that would be considered trophies. Also, hunted for muntjac which where really hard to see and for them to stand still to take a shot! It was so much fun my wife wants to go again! She doesn't hunt.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7984 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
October 16, 2010 to October 25, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Scotland |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Willie Merrilees |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sheep, Soay - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Deer, Hog - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very hard to find a free range English red stag. The rut was pretty much over. Had to settle for an "estate" stag (21 points). Hog deer was also "estate". |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
US Airways and Ryan Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
The only good thing about Ryan Air is that they are cheap. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$19800 |
| 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 |
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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: |
Drove over 3,000 miles in England and Scotland in a Volkswagen station wagon. Hard on the butt and back. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The people (especially Ireland). My first time in Ireland where my mother's family came from. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Lot of fun - but go a week or two earlier to catch the red deer rut. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward D. Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Dr., Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7912 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 17, 2010 to October 1, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovakia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
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Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Alpine chamois. 95 inches. |
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Sheep, Mouflon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not score. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Balkan chamois. 99 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
All areas excellent; abundant game with multiple opportunities. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Berlin |
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: |
Visiting numerous countries and experiencing the sites and clutures of Eastern Europe. |
| 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: |
Craig L. Kauffman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-314-0098 - 727 Steeplechase Rd., Landisville, PA E-mail: kauffmanbronzebull@verizon.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7940 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 14, 2010 to September 18, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovenia Julian Alps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Daniel |
| 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: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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: |
Australian Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems - did not transport rifle. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Completing my Capri slam in the alps. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Abundant animals undisturbed. Outfitter has a fantastic area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tom Peterson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 727-919-4006 - 18812 Crescent Rd., Odessa, FL 33556 E-mail: petersons1@verizon.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years worldwide. |
| 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 originally saw a report about Joe Jakab in the Hunting Report November 2009. I can only echo the same things Bary Bowman says. Joe really know his way around Eastern Europe. He and his local drivers take care of all driving and sightseeing during the hunt and Joe hunts with you everyday.
Daniel is a real pro as his area is high in the Julian Alps right on the border of Austria inside Slovenia. He is a hunting machine.
Accommodations were in an inn owned by Daniel which was very comfortable for my wife and myself.
An intersting site right next to his inn is the Mauthausen Concentration Camp that was operated from 1943-1945 and housed 1,300 men to build the Ljubelj Tunnel through the alps in this location. It was an eerie feeling to see the site of many buildings including the incinerator.
Also be prepared to shoot 300 yards uphill.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
8167 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 17, 2010 to February 22, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Texas Balmorea |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakob |
| 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: |
Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Javelina - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
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: |
150/day |
Amount: |
$750 |
| 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: |
Took two wild hogs. Had fun and could have taken more if I hadn't missed a few. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Had fun every day seeing country and area. Enjoyed Joe's company. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Lee Poplin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 606-585-3408 - 1423 Lexinton, KY, 56754 E-mail: lenycoolcat@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All my life. |
| 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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Joe does Canada bears too. Want to do that next.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7553 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 25, 2009 to October 26, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Romania |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
- Availability: Ran out of time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Each area we hunted was well managed and animals 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Missed a connecting flight due to a SAA late departure. Almost missed a return flight due to a BA late departure. Bags made it ok in both directions. |
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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 |
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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: |
Nothing major. Had to borrow rifles in each location. It can be frustrating to hunt with unfamiliar rifles but that was my choice. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the alps in Slovenia and along the Adriatic coastline in Croatia. Driving through Bosnia and Serbia. Experiencing European hunting traditions. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Similar conditions to fall hunting in the Western US. Some rain and cold mornings. Shots can be long, bring a rangefinder. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I plan to hunt again with Joe Jakab in the future. Great way to see Eastern Europe and experience the unique hunting traditions found there. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-842-1111 - PO Box 5095, Bellaire, TX 77035 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and now Europe. |
| 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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This was a fantastic trip for both me and my wife. We did as much touring and sightseeing as hunting. Lodging varied from small guest rooms in homes to mountain hunting lodges to very nice hotels in Croatia. All lodging was clean and comfortable. Our trip involved some long drives between hunting areas. It can be a little cramped, but it's a great way to see interesting places. If the hunter wanted to, he could fly between destinations and cut down the driving time. Food also varied from quick sandwich stops on the long drives to gourmet meals served by a chef in the Macedonia hunting lodge. The hunting was quite varied. For the alpine chamois, some hard climbing was required to reach the animals. In Croatia, temps were very pleasant, the mountains are not too high, but very rocky. Macedonia was very steep but we saw lots of chamois. The Romania hunt was not part of our original plan, but we were successful in our other hunts pretty quickly so Joe offered to set up the hunt in Romania if we wanted to do it. Another hunter that was on a similar itinerary did the same. He ended up taking a very big Carpathian chamois on his second day. We hunted one afternoon, the next full day and then the following morning before we had to leave to catch our flight. The terrain there is steep and nasty, some very difficult climbing and the guides move fast! We saw one chamois but I did not have a shot. I will go back and try again in a few years. All of the local guides were very good in each location. Joe really knows Eastern Europe and can organize just about any type of hunting you want to do there. You should be flexible, because he's always working on different options. Our original plan was to hunt Bosnia for the Balkan chamois, but when we arrived, Joe had an extra permit for a much better place in Macedonia if we wanted to switch. The extra few days in Romania is another example of what Joe can set up on short notice. This is an excellent trip for a non-hunting spouse, lots to see near each of the hunting areas. The cost of this hunt was very reasonable compared to sheep and goat hunting in other parts of the world. Joe is very fair with his pricing. I'm already looking forward to a return trip for some different animals in the near future.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7552 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 22, 2009 to October 23, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Macedonia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.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: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Balkam chamois. |
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Condition Comments: |
Each area we hunted was well managed and animals 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Missed a connecting flight due to a SAA late departure. Almost missed a return flight due to a BA late departure. Bags made it ok in both directions. |
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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: |
Nothing major. Had to borrow rifles in each location. It can be frustrating to hunt with unfamiliar rifles but that was my choice. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the alps in Slovenia and along the Adriatic coastline in Croatia. Driving through Bosnia and Serbia. Experiencing European hunting traditions. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Similar conditions to fall hunting in the Western US. Some rain and cold mornings. Shots can be long, bring a rangefinder. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I plan to hunt again with Joe Jakab in the future. Great way to see Eastern Europe and experience the unique hunting traditions found there. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-842-1111 - PO Box 5095, Bellaire, TX 77035 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, Asia, New Zeland and now Europe. |
| 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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This was a fantastic trip for both me and my wife. We did as much touring and sightseeing as hunting. Lodging varied from small guest rooms in homes to mountain hunting lodges to very nice hotels in Croatia. All lodging was clean and comfortable. Our trip involved some long drives between hunting areas. It can be a little cramped, but it's a great way to see interesting places. If the hunter wanted to, he could fly between destinations and cut down the driving time. Food also varied from quick sandwich stops on the long drives to gourmet meals served by a chef in the Macedonia hunting lodge. The hunting was quite varied. For the alpine chamois, some hard climbing was required to reach the animals. In Croatia, temps were very pleasant, the mountains are not too high, but very rocky. Macedonia was very steep but we saw lots of chamois. The Romania hunt was not part of our original plan, but we were successful in our other hunts pretty quickly so Joe offered to set up the hunt in Romania if we wanted to do it. Another hunter that was on a similar itinerary did the same. He ended up taking a very big Carpathian chamois on his second day. We hunted one afternoon, the next full day and then the following morning before we had to leave to catch our flight. The terrain there is steep and nasty, some very difficult climbing and the guides move fast! We saw one chamois but I did not have a shot. I will go back and try again in a few years. All of the local guides were very good in each location. Joe really knows Eastern Europe and can organize just about any type of hunting you want to do there. You should be flexible, because he's always working on different options. Our original plan was to hunt Bosnia for the Balkan chamois, but when we arrived, Joe had an extra permit for a much better place in Macedonia if we wanted to switch. The extra few days in Romania is another example of what Joe can set up on short notice. This is an excellent trip for a non-hunting spouse, lots to see near each of the hunting areas. The cost of this hunt was very reasonable compared to sheep and goat hunting in other parts of the world. Joe is very fair with his pricing. I'm already looking forward to a return trip for some different animals in the near future.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7551 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 19, 2009 to October 20, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Croatia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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, Mouflon - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Each area we hunted was well managed and animals 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Missed a connecting flight due to a SAA late departure. Almost missed a return flight due to a BA late departure. Bags made it ok in both directions. |
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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: |
Nothing major. Had to borrow rifles in each location. It can be frustrating to hunt with unfamiliar rifles but that was my choice. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the alps in Slovenia and along the Adriatic coastline in Croatia. Driving through Bosnia and Serbia. Experiencing European hunting traditions. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Similar conditions to fall hunting in the Western US. Some rain and cold mornings. Shots can be long, bring a rangefinder. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I plan to hunt again with Joe Jakab in the future. Great way to see Eastern Europe and experience the unique hunting traditions found there. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-842-1111 - PO Box 5095, Bellaire, TX 77035 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and now Europe. |
| 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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This was a fantastic trip for both me and my wife. We did as much touring and sightseeing as hunting. Lodging varied from small guest rooms in homes to mountain hunting lodges to very nice hotels in Croatia. All lodging was clean and comfortable. Our trip involved some long drives between hunting areas. It can be a little cramped, but it's a great way to see interesting places. If the hunter wanted to, he could fly between destinations and cut down the driving time. Food also varied from quick sandwich stops on the long drives to gourmet meals served by a chef in the Macedonia hunting lodge. The hunting was quite varied. For the alpine chamois, some hard climbing was required to reach the animals. In Croatia, temps were very pleasant, the mountains are not too high, but very rocky. Macedonia was very steep but we saw lots of chamois. The Romania hunt was not part of our original plan, but we were successful in our other hunts pretty quickly so Joe offered to set up the hunt in Romania if we wanted to do it. Another hunter that was on a similar itinerary did the same. He ended up taking a very big Carpathian chamois on his second day. We hunted one afternoon, the next full day and then the following morning before we had to leave to catch our flight. The terrain there is steep and nasty, some very difficult climbing and the guides move fast! We saw one chamois but I did not have a shot. I will go back and try again in a few years. All of the local guides were very good in each location. Joe really knows Eastern Europe and can organize just about any type of hunting you want to do there. You should be flexible, because he's always working on different options. Our original plan was to hunt Bosnia for the Balkan chamois, but when we arrived, Joe had an extra permit for a much better place in Macedonia if we wanted to switch. The extra few days in Romania is another example of what Joe can set up on short notice. This is an excellent trip for a non-hunting spouse, lots to see near each of the hunting areas. The cost of this hunt was very reasonable compared to sheep and goat hunting in other parts of the world. Joe is very fair with his pricing. I'm already looking forward to a return trip for some different animals in the near future.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7540 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 16, 2009 to October 17, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovenia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Alpine chamois. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Each area we hunted was well managed and animals 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Missed a connecting flight due to a SAA late departure. Almost missed a return flight due to a BA late departure. Bags made it ok in both directions. |
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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: |
Nothing major. Had to borrow rifles in each location. It can be frustrating to hunt with unfamiliar rifles but that was my choice. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the alps in Slovenia and along the Adriatic coastline in Croatia. Driving through Bosnia and Serbia. Experiencing European hunting traditions. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Similar conditions to fall hunting in the Western US. Some rain and cold mornings. Shots can be long, bring a rangefinder. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I plan to hunt again with Joe Jakab in the future. Great way to see Eastern Europe and experience the unique hunting traditions found there. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mychal Murray |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-842-1111 - PO Box 5095, Bellaire, TX 77035 E-mail: mychal_murray@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and now Europe. |
| 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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This was a fantastic trip for both me and my wife. We did as much touring and sightseeing as hunting. Lodging varied from small guest rooms in homes to mountain hunting lodges to very nice hotels in Croatia. All lodging was clean and comfortable. Our trip involved some long drives between hunting areas. It can be a little cramped, but it's a great way to see interesting places. If the hunter wanted to, he could fly between destinations and cut down the driving time. Food also varied from quick sandwich stops on the long drives to gourmet meals served by a chef in the Macedonia hunting lodge. The hunting was quite varied. For the alpine chamois, some hard climbing was required to reach the animals. In Croatia, temps were very pleasant, the mountains are not too high, but very rocky. Macedonia was very steep but we saw lots of chamois. The Romania hunt was not part of our original plan, but we were successful in our other hunts pretty quickly so Joe offered to set up the hunt in Romania if we wanted to do it. Another hunter that was on a similar itinerary did the same. He ended up taking a very big Carpathian chamois on his second day. We hunted one afternoon, the next full day and then the following morning before we had to leave to catch our flight. The terrain there is steep and nasty, some very difficult climbing and the guides move fast! We saw one chamois but I did not have a shot. I will go back and try again in a few years. All of the local guides were very good in each location. Joe really knows Eastern Europe and can organize just about any type of hunting you want to do there. You should be flexible, because he's always working on different options. Our original plan was to hunt Bosnia for the Balkan chamois, but when we arrived, Joe had an extra permit for a much better place in Macedonia if we wanted to switch. The extra few days in Romania is another example of what Joe can set up on short notice. This is an excellent trip for a non-hunting spouse, lots to see near each of the hunting areas. The cost of this hunt was very reasonable compared to sheep and goat hunting in other parts of the world. Joe is very fair with his pricing. I'm already looking forward to a return trip for some different animals in the near future.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7390 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 5, 2009 to August 12, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovenia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
J/B Adventures and Safaris. 7373 S. Alton Way; Suite B-100; Englewood; CO; 80122; Tel. 303-794-4485; Email: beverly@jbsafari.com; Web www.jbsafari.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: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Representative. |
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Deer, Roe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Representative. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Lufthansa |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Very competitive. |
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: |
My wife enjoyed it too much. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Fantastic scenery and wonderful side trips when not hunting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Hunter should be albe to shoot well at long range at small animals. Over 250 yards. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Barry Bowman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-793-0345 - 5835 S Florence St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 E-mail: bwbowman35@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 50 years worldwide. |
| 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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This hunt was a great husband and wife trip because of touring that Joe provides at no additional cost.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
7290 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 28, 2009 to April 6, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
England |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
Muntjac - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Deer, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Chinese water deer. Excellent. |
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Deer, Roe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Estate are well managed with game keepers and hunting is carefully controlled. |
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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: |
NWA and Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
On time flights with no problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Five day: two Muntjac, one Chinese water deer, one fallow or roe deer. |
Amount: |
$5400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
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: |
Non hunter fees $300 a day. Plus evening meals, non hunters and sightseeing, etc extra. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Nothing of consequence. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting more difficult than expected so some luck always helps. Accommodations, food and travel very enjoyable. Friendly and helpful game managers. |
| 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: |
David and Karin Benson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-376-4574 - 14610 S Whitefish Lake Rd., Gordon, WI 54838 E-mail: davekarin@centurytel.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Have hunted all continents, over 150 species collected. |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
6419 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 9, 2007 to October 12, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Scotland Scottish Highlands Newton Town |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806;Web www.pointblankhunts.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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Scottish red stag. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in prime condition. These were wild deer. As a result body and antler size do not match what one finds on estate hunting preserves. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
American Airlines and British Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
American Airlines from Dallas to London, automobile to Scotland and British Air to London. American Airlines would not transport firearm to London. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Including non hunting observer. |
Amount: |
$1925 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$366 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and meals - daily rate only includes breakfast. |
Amount: |
$400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None - although this hunt is booked for three days, the deer are normally taken in one day. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Joe Jakab provides a quality experience at a very reasonable price. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Grimm |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 256-543-0090 - 527 Mistletoe Hollow Rd., Gadsden, AL 35901 E-mail: gjim4al@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 African safaris, 7 European hunts, 2 Australia and New Zealand and USA. |
| 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? |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
5880 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
December 10, 2006 to December 20, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Slovenia North Slovenia near Austrian Border |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Mouflon - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
Hunted in Slovenia to kill alpine chamois - tons of animals. Hunted in Croatia for balkan chamois and also lots of excellent trophies. |
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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: |
United |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Only in Minneapolis. Ticket agent, lady of course, held up for 1/2 hour telling me I couldn't take gun, with called supervisor and he told me |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11000 |
| 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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing Croatia, its beautiful. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent hunt, best of best in Joe Jakab as an outfitter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Greg Johnson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-656-7979 - 31423 Nelson Rd., Danbury, MD 54830 |
| Hunting Experience: |
80 guided hunts on four 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
6028 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 2, 2005 to October 10, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Scotland Highlands Clan Ranold |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kenny Morrison |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Small non trophy 4X4. |
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Deer - Availability: Trophy stag. It was a meat camp and I only saw one decent stag and couldn't get a shot at it. |
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Deer, Roe - Availability: Were scarce and I missed one. |
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Condition Comments: |
I bought the hunt at FNAWS Auction believing it was for trophy quality animals but the area I was taken to was not a trophy area and I was told that by the local manager. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Fair |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Fair |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problem (I did not bring a rifle). |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Auction price. |
Amount: |
$4500 |
| 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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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No trophy animals. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking in the Highlands. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
No |
| Why? |
Not a trophy hunting area. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Logan |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 403-246-9576 - 177 Rosewood Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3Z 3K7, Canada E-mail: loganr@telusplanet.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
30 years of hunting. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? Yes |
Notified Personal Guide? No |
Notified Booking Agent? Yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? Yes |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
200 that I paid for lodging that was to be included in the donated hunt plus two sets of stage antlers that were to be shipped to me. |
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Rebuttal from Point Blank Hunts:
I am in West Texas on a hunt reading Robert Logan's hunting report. I disagree with Robert on several points. Mr. Logan had purchased this hunt at a FNAWS/OVIS Fundraiser. Mr. Logan told me that he was solely interested in red stags and roe deer. We had two estates organized for Mr. Logan's hunt. The first estate is Clan Ranold, located in the western highlands in Argyle. The second estate was to be Ben Damph Estate, located in Wester Ross. I have had many successful hunts and satisfied clients in both areas. I think J.Y. Jones will probably be sending you a hunt report from Ben Damph. But anyhow, we have many seasons with high success in both areas. Mr. Logan started his hunt on Clan Ranold, where he killed one stag, a 4X4. Then almost got a 6X6, but they simply could not get close enough. Robert even admitted that he did have an opportunity to go after a trophy stag at this location. When we finished our time at Clan Ranold, we were to go to Ben Damph Estate. At this point, Mr. Logan told me that he wanted to kill the biggest possible stag available, and I pointed out to him that I had already made arrangement for stag and accommodations at Ben Damph. I had rented a large estate house there, called the Thraill House. This is a beautiful house; you can even look at the website. This house was paid for already for Mr. Logan's stay. After discussing with Mr. Logan, we switched areas to hunt lower farm country near Sterling. The farm country produces much bigger stags where Mr. Logan had some large stags roaring near him, but they simply would not come out of the trees. He did kill another stag, but it had many broken points on it. Also, I forgot to mention that he passed up some stags at Clan Ranold as well. In the Sterling area, another hunting guide took Robert out for roe deer, where he promptly missed 2-3 roes. His hunting guide in Sterling was Stewart Anderson. Stewart's father is a long time associate of mine, David Anderson. Mr. Logan created a bit of a cloud over our relationship when he repeatedly asked David Anderson how he could bypass myself and deal directly with him. I was insulted and so was David. I can certainly provide letters for all PH involved in this hunt. Mr. Logan mentioned 200 GBP that he spent on accommodations, I had spent 450 GBP on accommodations that he did not because he'd rather hunt the farm country than the highland. I am having difficulty reading the fax hunting report that I was sent by you, so please let me know if I have to clarify anything else. All in all, ironically, I have the utmost respect for Mr. Logan. He is probably one of the most successful sheep hunters in Canada. Thank you for your time regarding this matter.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
4690 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 14, 2005 to April 17, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Texas |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Sheep, Aoudad - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 146 SCI. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Free-ranging aoudad sheep, abundant on ranch, hunted tough country, hunters should be inshape. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Southwest Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems, very easy to work with. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
1 X 1. |
Amount: |
$3750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$200 for wild pig. |
Amount: |
$200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Five-day texas license. |
Amount: |
$45 |
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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: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| 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: |
Craig Kauffman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-892-7478 - 727 Steeplechase Rd., Landisville, PA E-mail: craig@bronzebull.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts Hunts |
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
4166 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 21, 2004 to June 26, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Hungary Bakong Region |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakab |
| 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: |
Deer, Roe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great shape. |
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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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of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$3,500 Euro. |
Amount: |
$3500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking three nice roe deer. |
| 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: |
Mark Hampton |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 417-932-4423 - PO Box 108, Summersville, MO 65571 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Six 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 Point Blank Hunts Hunts |
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
3400 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 7, 2003 to June 14, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Quebec Near Sennetterre |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe, Bruce, Dave |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806;Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
Bear taken by other hunters in camp were healthy with nice hair on all. Average weight of all about 200 pounds. |
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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: |
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Trophy
Care: |
Good |
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of Airline: |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
My 14-year old daughter hunted half price, I was an observer in the stand with her. |
Amount: |
$500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Canadian bear license $120, Canadian 7-day fish license $35. |
Amount: |
$155 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Rented cabin for 5 people and two boats and motors for the week. |
Amount: |
$900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The excitement of a 14-year-old killing a black bear is incredible. Also, my father and 10-year-old boys enjoyed good fishing. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Deet and good bug netting. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great place to shoot a black bear, nearly 100 percent. Not expensive, so you can take a kid for a nice big game animal. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allen Henderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-676-5091 - 214 Clay Pike Rd., New Florence, PA 15944 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide. |
| 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 have hunted with Joe Jakob of Point Blank Hunts quite a few times. As a courtesy to me for being a loyal customer he offered to take my 14-year-old daughter Alaina on a bear hunt. Only payment was lodging to the camp (owned by a Canadian couple). Joe and his crew did a great job for us. They made sure the stands were suitable for her and I to comfortably sit together. In four evenings on stand we saw three bears. Alaina killed her bear at about 500 yards using my .300 Weatherby rifle.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts Hunts |
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
1932 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 1, 2000 to October 22, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Quebec Near Sennetterre |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakob |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
I have been on several hunts with Joe. He always seems to put his client into the game. Just can't ask for more than that. Bear is in good shape and fully haired with no rubs. |
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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: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1100 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$85 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Ground transportation $250, fishing licence $35. |
Amount: |
$285 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
I shot a small bear early in the hunt. It was my fault and not the outfitters. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Just a good time all around. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bug netting and fishing gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This hunt was very relaxing. The bear are abundant and fishing is very good for pike. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allen R. Henderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-676-5091 - 214 Clay Pike Road, New Florence, PA 15944 |
| Hunting Experience: |
World wide experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good to excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
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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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
1575 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 27, 1999 to October 2, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Scotland Argyll, Near Dunnoon |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Willie Merrillees, Jack Hunter, Allister Clark |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806;Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
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Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good mature stags, took five. 4x4, 4x4, 4x5, 4x5, 5x6. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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 |
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of Airline: |
Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with firearms. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
From Pittsburgh to Glasgow round trip. |
Amount: |
$600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Rental car $800, for two weeks U.L. milage. |
Amount: |
$800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
My rifle was confiscated by customs in Glasgow, but agents where polite and issue was only minor paperwork discrepency. It was resolved prior to when my hunt was to begin. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hearing the roaring stags. Being able to hunt and shoot so many fine animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good footwear, parkable raingear, the best possible optics you can afford, both binoculars and rifle scope. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It is absolutely a great hunting experience. Also take your spouse because the sights to see will surely please. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allen R. Henderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-676-5091 - 214 Clay Pike Road, New Florence, PA 15944 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in North America, Canada, New Zealand, Africa and Scotland. |
| 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 Point Blank Hunts 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: |
1058 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 29, 1999 to June 4, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Quebec West of Senneterre |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakob |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Condition Comments: |
All bears taken seemed to be in good health and all had nice thick hair on hides. |
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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 |
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of Airline: |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
None |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Bear license and fishing licence for seven days |
Amount: |
$110 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Transportation from Pennsylvania, boat and motor rental |
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$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
See comments. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Lock on type tree stand could be helpful in some circumstances. Do not forget your bug netting. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allen R. Henderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-676-5091 - 214 Clay Pike Rd., New Florence, PA 15944 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted all across North America, New Zealand 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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I have just returned from hunting black bear in Quebec with outfitter Joe Jakob, Point Blank Hunts. The experience was great! Joe knows bear. He and his staff work very hard to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to kill a bear. Although not all will kill on this hunt, some pass in search of record book bear, some only see yearling bear and pass, and some miss a shot. As I understand, of the 23 people hunting this year, only one man did not have opportunity. As I have indicated on the Hunt Report form, everything was excellent.
I would like to comment on a SCI bear my father shot. It is just magnificent.
Also, if any are interested in fishing for pike and walleye, the area has many quality lakes. My father and I fished several days and caught many pike 30 inches to 40 inches and one real trophy in excess of 20 pounds.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Point Blank Hunts 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: |
790 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 26, 1998 to August 27, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
United States Texas Marathon (Glass Mountains) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Joe Jakab; Point Blank Hunts. 527 Mc Neilly Road; Pittsburg; PA; 15226; Tel. 412-915-8178; Fax: 412-531-5806; Web www.pointblankhunts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joe Jakobs |
| 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, Aoudad - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28-29 inch with very heavy horns. |
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Javelina - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good sized male with large canines. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Feral hog. Very hot weather, hogs did not move throughout the day. I choose not to hunt in the evening in order to have the guide take my wife and children game viewing. |
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Condition Comments: |
I observed up to 500 aoudad sheep and approximately 100 javelina. Also observed elk, mule deer, quail, whitetails, golden eagle, turkey, antelope and sheep. Other animals may be affected by drought 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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$35 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
travel expenses |
Amount: |
$150 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
We had a great stalk on the aoudad with a challenging shot. Also a golden eagle landed 30 yards from us while stalking. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very good optics. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would definitely recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allen R. Henderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 724-676-5091 - Road #2 Box 185A, New Florence, PA 15944 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the Eastern and Western United States. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good to 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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