DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Joel Noeske Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: About 145 score; Northern whitetail. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent herd maintenance; top notch outfit; true whitetail country.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $1000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $3000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Caping, salting and shipping fee. Amount: $60 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Guides and camp were great. Took a nice 100-yard shot on the largest 8-point I've ever seen. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Especially for muzzleloader or pistol.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Michael Hansen Contact Information: 863A Dolington Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 Hunting Experience: Guided hunts in Montana (2) and Alaska (1). Hunted whitetail, mule deer, antelope, caribou, black bear and Alaskan moose. Regular deer hunting in Pennsylvania. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2512 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 7, 2001 to October 11, 2001 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Joel, Larry Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent; Northeast whitetail. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $1000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $2000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Number of trophy animals. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: William Treichel Contact Information: Tel. 303-674-0282 - 2151 Interlocken, Evergreen, CO 80439 Hunting Experience: Nine African safaris, ten Alaska/Canada hunts, New Zealand, Australia, South America Physical Condition: Good, age 65.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2092 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 4, 2000 to November 10, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Ernie Ealy Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 185 4/8 SCI. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent game condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: United and United Express Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: The latter furnished umbrellas for walk across tarmac in rain.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2000 Trophy Fees: $5,500 plus $2,000 additional for buck scoring over 170 SCI. Amount: $7500 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $292 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tip and liquor. Amount: $250 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Shotting a large whitetail buck of a lifetime, 185 4/8 SCI. Equipment Recommendations: Northern Michigan bucks are large (250-300 pounds live weight) so "use enough gun" (.270 win. and up). Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Dr. George W. Loomis Contact Information: Tel. 402-553-8573 - 421 North 62 Street, Omaha, NE 68132 Hunting Experience: Extensive experience after a late start (age 61) for big game. I have hunted in Africa four times, taken three of the Big 5, two elk, caribou, pronghorns and mule deer. Physical Condition: Fair considering I'm 77 years old and had two hip relacements, bad back, suprapatellar knee tendon repair, coronary artery disease and bypass surgery in 1983.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2090 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 26, 2000 to October 27, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan northern Michigan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Larry Higgins Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yes, 140-180. Deer, Whitetail - Availability: - Trophy Size: 250 pounds, 149 5/8 and 151 7/8. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The whitetails are very healthy and big, around 230 to 280 pounds live weight. I saw at least 80 bucks.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $2000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Too many great bucks. Highlights of Hunt: Two great bucks and I was able to video both deer taken. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is a great hunt with super people to deal with and great food.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: David R. Hodges Contact Information: Tel. 616-794-2686 - 4833 Flat River Trail, Belding, MI 48809 Hunting Experience: I take about three hunts per year. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2093 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 22, 2000 to October 25, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan Otsego County

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Joel Noeske Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 164 and extremely massive. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: There is lots of deer and good people.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $5000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Equipment Recommendations: None. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Gerald L. Warnock Contact Information: Tel. 503-253-1105 - 233 NE 102 Avenue, Portland, OR 97220 Hunting Experience: Vast hunting experience. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1904 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 5, 2000 to October 7, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Larry Higgins Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 8-point. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: There were many healthy bucks to pick from.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $400 Trophy Fees: Amount: $2500 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: The people that make up the "Red Pine" organization are what keep me returning to this hunt. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This was my fourth year hunting with this outfitter. I have taken seven deer. There will be a fifth year.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Doc Heeter Contact Information: Tel. 231-796-9529 - 318 South Michigan, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Hunting Experience: Firt Pinnacle SCI and Global Hunting Awards SCI. Physical Condition: Poor.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1587 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 14, 1999 to November 18, 1999 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan Near Gaylord Michigan

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Joel Moeske and Larry Higgins Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 168 SCI. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The game is in great shape and plentiful.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $200 per day for four days Amount: $800 Trophy Fees: Varies with size of trophy. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: None. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: American Airlines. Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: None. Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Saw many trophy bucks. I was fortunate to see two 8 point bucks fight for over five minutes. Equipment Recommendations: Warm gear. Temperature on our hunt was low 20 degrees Fahrenheit to high mid 50's in November. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is a five star operation.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: William "Bill" Poole Contact Information: Tel. 619-222-1334 - 1028 Savoy Street, San Diego, CA 92107 Hunting Experience: I have hunted for over 50 years and have been on well over 100 hunts all over the world. Physical Condition: Good for my age 77.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1588 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 14, 1999 to November 18, 1999 Place of Hunt: United States Michigan Neary Gaylord

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Larry Higgins; Red Pine Whitetails, Inc. 1894 Kosiara Road; Gaylord; MI; 49735; Tel. 517-732-0728; Fax: 517-983-2501; Personal Guide (if any): Ernie Ealy Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 180 SCI. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent. Plenty of natural feed plus enhanced feed.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American Airlines Airline Service: Airline Comments: To Traverse City.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $4000 Trophy Fees: Additional $2,000 for above 170 SCI. Amount: $2000 Permits/Licenses: None. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: American Airlines to Traverse City from San Diego. Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: None. Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Fine quality animals. Equipment Recommendations: Cold weather gear. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would absolutely recommend the hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ingrid Poole Contact Information: Tel. 619-222-5344 - 1028 Savoy Street, San Diego, CA 92107 Hunting Experience: I am a very experienced hunter. I have hunted on all continents for 35 years. Physical Condition: Very good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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