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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Qutskitumiut 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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603 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
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Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 18, 1998 to April 24, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Resolute Bay |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Qutskitumiut. Resolute Bay; NWT; Canada; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Nathaniel Kallur, many years experience |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Trophy Connection, The. PO Box 2565; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-527-5506 / 800-308-1161; Fax: 307-587-3308;Email: info@thetrophyconnection.com; Web www.thetrophyconnection.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bear, Polar - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Eight feet |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
I only saw 31 bears and approximately 25 sets of tracks (old) female and cubs. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Canadian Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Excellent on time. No problems with guns. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$18500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
hotel |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Weather 1 1/2 days, to be expected in artic. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Harvesting a polar bear. I will covet as one of my two top trophies with African Lions. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good face mask. Wear the caribou they provide. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Wes Vining did a great job getting me to a great area. He also helped in making sure the guide didn't smoke. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael O'Niell |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 814-466-4870 - RR1 Box 1180, Centre Holl, PA 16828 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in North Amercia and Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Qutskitumiut 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: |
600 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 12, 1998 to April 28, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Resolute Bay, Lancaster Sound |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Qutskitumiut. Resolute Bay; NWT; Canada; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Trophy Connection, The. PO Box 2565; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-527-5506 / 800-308-1161; Fax: 307-587-3308;Email: info@thetrophyconnection.com; Web www.thetrophyconnection.com |
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, Polar - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good, approximately 9 to 9 1/2 feet. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw lots of tracks but only three bears in five days. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Canadian North |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
These people were great. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$18500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
None |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$55 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing the country and the first bear. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good warm clothes. The caribou stuff they furnish is excellent. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ken Gerg |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 814-486-1691 - P. O. Box 247, Emporium, PA 15834 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been on lots of hunt. Probably 75 to 90 over the last 25 years for all of the North American animals. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Qutskitumiut 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: |
604 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 30, 1998 to April 12, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Resolute Bay |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Qutskitumiut. Resolute Bay; NWT; Canada; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
David |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Trophy Connection, The. PO Box 2565; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-527-5506 / 800-308-1161; Fax: 307-587-3308;Email: info@thetrophyconnection.com; Web www.thetrophyconnection.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: |
Bear, Polar - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Eight feet, two inches squared. |
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Condition Comments: |
I took the bear at 1:30 am in my underwear 35 feet from the tent and 20 feet from the dogs. We were 2 1/2 days out on the ice--it was a good hunt. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Fair |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Northwest Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$18500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$514 |
| 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: |
I had to take bear smaller than had seen and wanted because of danger to the dogs. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being in the high artic and seeing 13 bears. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Caribou skins were better than Northern Outfitters but difficult to put on and take off. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rex Baker |
| Contact
Information: |
136 Atlanta Country Club Drive, Marietta, GA 30067 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Qutskitumiut 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: |
601 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 13, 1998 to March 23, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Resolute Bay, Lancaster Sound |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Qutskitumiut. Resolute Bay; NWT; Canada; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
David Pudluk |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Trophy Connection, The. PO Box 2565; Cody; WY; 82414; Tel. 307-527-5506 / 800-308-1161; Fax: 307-587-3308;Email: info@thetrophyconnection.com; Web www.thetrophyconnection.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: |
Bear, Polar - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Over eight feet. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
We saw 11 bears in five days. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Canadian Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Had no problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$17500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1200 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$910 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips, hotel, etc |
Amount: |
$1500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. They know what they are doing and have your safety in mind at all times. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A great experience of the North. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bring the best you have but must use their artic clothing over yours. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend the hunt but must be able to take the cold, listen to your guide and live in close quarters. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jim D. Francia |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 914-245-1191 - 405 Alden Road, Yorktown heights, New York 10598 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been on seven African safaris. I have also hunted in Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, and Montana. |
| 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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