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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safaris Botswana Bound Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
8734 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 6, 2012 to May 16, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG 27 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.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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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Scare - Trophy Size: 52# |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in good condition - giraffe, buffalo, kudu, zebra, gemsbok... |
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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 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flew Delta Boise - Salt Lake - Atlanta-Joberg - Bots Air Joeberg - Maun |
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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: |
Very windy, temp 100-110 degrees. Elephany drank at waterhole at night -> reserve. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Very nice bull with ivory on 8/10 day hunt. Saw leopards everyday, c. boff zebra |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Everything was in order. Excellent guide, first class camp, food, very friendly competent staff, superb trackers. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Art Wilson Jr. |
| Contact
Information: |
PO Box 808 | Star | Idaho |
| Hunting Experience: |
5 African hunts starting with Angola in 1974 |
| Physical Condition: |
80 years old, bilaterall knee replacements, aortic valve replaced in October 2011 |
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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 Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
7812 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 8, 2010 to July 22, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Ngamiland NG47 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Graeme Pollock |
| 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: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 inches. 123 6/8 SCI. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw a lot of buffalo. Cover is very heavy, so was tough to stalk them. |
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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, Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Booked three years ago, so has changed. |
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: |
Stalking the bull through heavy cover for four hours. |
| 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: |
Don Hanks |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 775-741-6444 - PO Box 281237, Lamoille, NV 89828 E-mail: drhanks724@frontier.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Two Grand Slams, Hunted Russia, China, New Zealand, Canada. |
| 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 Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
4382 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 19, 2004 to July 30, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG47 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Graeme Pollock |
| 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: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Gray. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game were in excellent 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: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African and Botswana Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
South African was hot in the cabin. |
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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: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking cape buffalo with bushmen. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Fun and exciting! PH did a great job! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Johnny Neese |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 830-249-6248 - 307 Wollshlaeger, Boerne, TX 78006 E-mail: gravmeter@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
South Texas whitetail, hogs, turkey, doves, duck. |
| 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 Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
4357 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 10, 2004 to June 17, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Near Kgalagadi National Park Southern Kalahari Desert |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Robert Ramajaga. |
| 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: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches. |
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Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nice. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nice. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nice. |
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Condition Comments: |
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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air 2000 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air 2000 handled guns very well, got all permits needed. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$3100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
South African Airlines. |
Amount: |
$3360 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Air 2000 - $3,250 for 2 from Joberg to KAA camp and back. |
Amount: |
$3250 |
| 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: |
Taking good animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Ski mask, warm coat and gloves. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Fred Leonard |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 616-891-9902 - 8850 - 100th St SE, Alto, MI 49302 E-mail: fredleonard@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Eight times to Africa, Alaska, Newfoundland, Ontario, British Columbia, Yukon, NWT, and several states. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair for 69 years. |
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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 Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
4062 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 22, 2004 to May 7, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG47 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Graeme Pollock |
| 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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 70 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw several bulls over 60 pounds in first week, a lot of elephant, a lot of bulls over 50 pounds. |
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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: |
Auction hunt from Dallas Safari Club. |
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: |
$2000 |
| 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 elephant daily, without having to ride a boundary road. |
| 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: |
Pat Short |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 254-848-2930 - 2053 Bear Creek, Waco, TX E-mail: pshort@hot.rr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa 12 times, Arctic polar bear, all North America. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
3923 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
August 28, 2003 to September 6, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana KD-1, KD-2 Kalahari. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Robert Ramajaga. |
| 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: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 93 1/8 * |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 91 0/8 |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 12 0/16 * |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: * |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 92 4/8 |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 72 4/8 |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Duiker - Availability: Scarce. |
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Kudu, Greater - Availability: Outfitter failed to obtain paid for kudu license because his kudu quota was filled. He should have reserved kudu to cover his donation. A second gemsbok was substituted for the kudu. |
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Condition Comments: |
*Trophy fees for these animals were included in donation. All taken game in good condition. Observed game appeared to be 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: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Poor |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta, South African, Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems, efficient handling of firearms/baggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Includes auction bid covering trophy fees and upgrage to 1x1. |
Amount: |
$3925 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Two animals in addition to donation. |
Amount: |
$2500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Eight animals, firearm permit, concession permit. |
Amount: |
$2725 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Jo-burg/Maun RT for two. Denver/Jo-burg RT on Skymile |
Amount: |
$850 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Maun/camp RT for two. |
Amount: |
$650 |
| Other Costs: |
Gratuities, meals/lodging before and after hunt, trophy, transportation, dip/pack, and shipping. |
Amount: |
$2900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Poor condition of hunt vehicle and no kudu licence. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking a duiker for two and half hours in typical sandy/brusy Kalahari terrain. Getting in sight off it three times! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It is a fun hunt. Kalahari very interesting with lots of animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard L. Stallings |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-798-0954 - 2100 W. Jamison Way, Littleton, CO 80120 E-mail: rstallings@iopener.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Elk, deer, antelope, small game in US, ibex in Spain, this first African Safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 70. |
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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 SCI donation purchased at the 2005 Reno convention for two hunters and two non-hunters. This report covers one hunter and one non-hunter. Hunting truck in poor condition.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safaris Botswana Bound 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: |
2761 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 3, 2001 to April 17, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG 47 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Graeme and Amber Pollock; Safaris Botswana Bound. Private Bag 20; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3055; Fax: 011-267-686-4073; Email: gpsafaris@yahoo.com; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Graeme Pollock |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 80 1/2 x 69. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43-inch Kalahari gemsbok. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
In April and May there is a major migration of elephant through this area. The year I went, the rains were late and poor. I still saw an average of over 100 elephants per day. |
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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 Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
I flew business class using my Delta sky miles. What a great way to fly. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$22000 |
| 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: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Anxiety waiting for the big guy. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting an 80-pounder and a 43-inch gemsbok. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
.416 Rem Mag rifle and 7mm. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is my third hunt with Graeme since 1985. He is the friendliest guy and a great PH (and totally honest) and he and his wife Amber go out of their way to do anything to make the trip the best. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Charles E. Berk |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 352-629-1155 - 2603 SE 17th St., Suite C, Ocala, FL 34471 E-mail: cceberk@cs.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
10 trips to Africa, one to Mongolia, Siberia, Spain, two to Argentina, three to Canada, two to Alaska, three to Texas, ten Colorado, one Idaho, one Honduras, one Nicaragua, one Mexico. |
| Physical Condition: |
Frair. |
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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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