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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
9047 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 10, 2012 to September 22, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa - Limpopo
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Abel Olivier |
| 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: |
Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Above average |
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Eland - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Above average |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Usual, white with black stripes |
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Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Above average |
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Hyena - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Brown hyena; old dog |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Ran out of time hunting other species |
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Condition Comments: |
All game was in excellent condition and good numbers. |
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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: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Qantas |
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: |
Listening to the noises of the animals bush, early mornings and seeing so much different wildlife. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Don't underestimate a wildebeest. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Very good operator. Excellent value for money. Great host, looked after extremely well. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Anthony Campbell |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. +61 418693266 - 56 Brookong Ave | Wagga Wagga | N.S.W | Australia | 2650 E-mail: anthony@acelectrics.com.au |
| Hunting Experience: |
28+ years. Australia / US / NZ / New Cal / Turkey |
| Physical Condition: |
An active 47yo |
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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 my first time to South Africa, these people made it a fantastic trip and worked very hard to get me as good as a trophy as they could. They are a quality outfit. Scott specializes in leopard hunts.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
8852 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 6, 2012 to September 15, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa - Limpopo
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| Hunt Area: |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Scott Van Zyl |
| 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: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average |
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Condition Comments: |
Second time to hunt with this outfitter. Place to to go for big cats. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
appx |
Amount: |
$14000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| 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: |
Killing a great leopard |
| 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: |
Gib Lewis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 817-834-1911 - 2300 Race St. | Ft. Worth | TX E-mail: glewis@lewislabel.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
17th trip to 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 SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
7495 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 25, 2009 to May 31, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa - Limpopo
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| Hunt Area: |
Near Ellisras |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Abel VanZyle |
| 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: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14.5 inches. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25.5 inches. |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Lots of waterbuck - hit a tree. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game was in excellent shape. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
At 6'5" I needed a can opener to get into my seat. 16.5 hours later I was lucky I could walk. |
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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: |
Shooting a huge warthog. Shooting an excellent bushbuck on the first day. Being able to get an nyala. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Gaiters to cover your boots, sunscreen and jacket for the cool mornings. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent guide, great people, excellent quantity and quality of animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Walker |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-376-7268 - PO Box 874958, Wasilla, AK 99687 E-mail: garywalker61@hotmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted many states, Alberta three times and Alaska for the past 25 years. First trip to 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 SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
6252 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 9, 2007 to August 21, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa - Limpopo
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| Hunt Area: |
Ellisras and to the North |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Abel Olivier |
| 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: |
Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker, Common - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge pigs seen. |
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Baboon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Civet - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: None seen. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Looking for a monster, but took more time hunting for other species. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was mostly quite abundant. Very dry conditions, but animals appeared very healthy. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
United Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Was a mess both leaving and returning. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Purchased SCI fundraiser Badgerland Auction. $390 usual per day. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Bushbuck $800, waterbuck $1,850, nyala $2,850, common duiker $350, klipspringer $800, $250 warthog. |
Amount: |
$6900 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2200 |
| 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: |
Hunting bushbuck and waterbuck along the Limpopo River. The river is crawling with crocodiles. Very wild and exhilarating experience. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be in shape to climb the rocky hills for klipspringers. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Fantastic experience. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Scott McConnell |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-831-3744 - 7438 North Ave., Middleton, WI 53562 E-mail: nimrod.1@netzero.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Third African safari - also Europe and Western US. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
5590 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 11, 2006 to May 22, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa - South Africa
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| Hunt Area: |
Limpopo Province |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Scott Vanzyl |
| 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: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal (skull not measured yet). |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Respectable. |
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Elephant - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 20-30 pound. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very healthy, huge black maned Lion. Elephant in must and very angry. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Had great seats this time and free beer. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3900 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$52000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not any, too short. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking huge black maned Lion, shooting at an enraged Elephant charging at 25 miles per hour. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good solids for Elephant. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Second hunt with Mr. Vanzyl. Very professional, knows animals, trophy quality, treated like family. Scott will find you anything you wish. Top notch outfit!! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kurt Clark |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-261-9282 - 3408 Bruce Lane, Anchorage, AK E-mail: kclark@sbsalaska.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
North America, Australia, Africa twice. |
| Physical Condition: |
Poor, but strong will. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On SS Pro Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
5280 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2004 to March 10, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa -
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| Hunt Area: |
Limpopo River area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
SS Pro Safaris. PO Box 6878; Onverwacht; 0557; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-14-765-0255; Email: scott@ssprosafaris.com; Web www.ssprosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Scot VanZyl |
| 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: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 1/2 inches. SCI 40 7/8. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 1/2 inches. SCI 12 6/8. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 77 2/8 SCI. Horn length 29 1/4 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 76 4/8 SCI. 13 3/8 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 95 2/8 SCI. 36 inches. |
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Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43 5/8 SCI. 15 7/8. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 54 4/8 SCI. 21 1/2. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 SCI. 11 inches. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 11 SCI. 4 inches. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 90 SCI. 37 1/2 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 127 5/8 SCI. 52 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
All seemed healthy and fat. Lots of ticks on the waterbuck. |
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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: |
Delta and South Africa Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Long flight (free beer on South African Airlines). Lots of movies to watch. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not any, ran out of money or would have shot more. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing plentiful game, stalking eland. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Hunt in good sandals. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Treated like family, anything we wanted they got for us. Scott made sure of trophy quality. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kurt Clark |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-261-9282 - 3408 Bruce Lane, Anchorage, AK 99517 E-mail: kclark@sbsalaska.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Mostly North America and Australia. |
| Physical Condition: |
Poor, but strong will power. |
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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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