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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID:

8931

Weapon Used:

Rifle

How Hunt Was Conducted?

Guided

Date of Hunt:	November 7, 2012 to November 10, 2012
Place of Hunt:	Turkey Anatolia, Adiyaman

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Bezoar - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 101, 5 SCI

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Lot of game everywhere.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $9100

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1700

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Too Fast!

Highlights of Hunt: Nemrut mountain, marble made, was a beauty.

Equipment Recommendations: The ground is full of sharped marble rocks so a hard sole is advisable

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jose Marti

Contact Information: Tel. 34630052286 - Infanta M Teresa 4 | Madrid | | Spain | 28016 E-mail: pepemartihunter@gmail.com

Hunting Experience: 24 safaris in Africa (Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, CAR, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Namibia, RSA, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe), 13 hunts in Asia (Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan), 7 hunts in America (Canada, Mexico) and hundreds in Europe (Austria, France, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden).

Physical Condition: fine

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

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8526 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: December 10, 2011 to December 15, 2011

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Balochistan

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Siberian - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43" (Sindh)

Urial - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25" (Blanford)

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Well run - excellent coordination by all involved!

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Too easy- 16 helpers!!

Highlights of Hunt: Excellent rifle in camp to borrow

Equipment Recommendations: Nothing

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Rick Taylor

Contact Information: Box 547 | Kaslo | B.C. E-mail: wildworld@netidea.com

Hunting Experience: Extensive

Physical Condition: Ok

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8316 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: February 1, 2011 to February 28, 2011

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Sind/Kashmir

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Markhor - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size:

Markhor - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size:

Urial - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size:

Deer, Hog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size:

Antelope, Blackbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size:

Nilgai - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size:

Jackal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size:

Cat - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Golden Cat

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Very good.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Good

Condition of Camp: Fair Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Good

Name of Airline: Thai Airlines Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments: Must book gun 48 hours in advance, especially flight changes.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: A lot! Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Weather. Road blocked due to slides.

Highlights of Hunt: Killing markhors.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: J. Alain Smith

Contact Information: E-mail: asmith@pafax.com

Hunting Experience: Quite a bit.

Physical Condition: Good.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7623 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: January 27, 2010 to January 31, 2010

Place of Hunt: Turkey Tuncely

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 117 cm.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments:

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Fair Condition of Equipment: Excellent

Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Open Sky's Airline Service: Excellent

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $13995

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: No problem at all.

Highlights of Hunt: The area and most of all the ibex.

Equipment Recommendations: Long range shooting.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Great experience, beautiful mountains and a lot of wildlife.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Amer Ghandour

Contact Information: Tel. 011-9611-802111 - Ghandour Bld, Beirut, Lebanon, PO Box 61 E-mail: givco@cyberia.net.lb

Hunting Experience: Extensive.

Physical Condition: Average.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7071 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: December 10, 2008 to December 18, 2008

Place of Hunt: Turkey Tunceli

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Bezoar - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 inches.

Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Anatolian chamois. 22 cm.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Everything in good shape.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Turkish Air and Lufthansa. Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $24000

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $4000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $1500

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt:

Highlights of Hunt: Taking two more capra species.

Equipment Recommendations: Be able to shoot long distances.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Interesting part of the world, great animals.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Greg Bond

Contact Information: Tel. 214-532-5718 - E-mail: grgbond@aol.com

Hunting Experience: Over 180 species.

Physical Condition: Average.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6892 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: August 2, 2008 to August 9, 2008

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Average - Trophy Size:

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: See comments.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8500

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: $125 visa and $20 pictures for visa at airport. Amount: $145

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tips, hotel, etc. Amount: $1550

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: See comments.

Highlights of Hunt: See comments.

Equipment Recommendations: See comments.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? See comments.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Carl B. Molander

Contact Information: E-mail: cbbmo@msn.com

Hunting Experience: 77 years.

Physical Condition: Super excellent for 83 years old.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

It's about an eight hour drive between Baku, capital of Azerbaijan and base camp. First leg by regular car, second leg by a large Russian built 4X4 van, third leg by large Russian built truck. The road gets to being nonexistent, a lot of it up a dry river bed to the main camp at 6,000 feet according to my altimeter. The next day we went using a horse until it got steep then by hiking up to a spike camp at 11,000 feet. The next day we climbed approximately another 500 feet plus, up over he top, past snow fields, and of course down the other side. Shot tur late, late afternoon, it rolled, skidded and tumbled down slipperiest mountain I have ever seen. The guides went down for the tur and I headed back to camp. As mentioned the mountains are extremely steep, the going up is one thing but going down is A LOT worse. The guides are really exceptional they handle the mountains like you and I would the level. You might say the most memorable part of the trip was the final leg of the road trip going back to Baku. The driver we had on that part of the trip was a complete idiot. Passing cars on complete blind curves etc. Twice forced completely off the road at approximately 50 mph to avoid a head on. Well that certainly added spice to things. It was a great hunt and trip. Everything very well organized. Great guides, great crew.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5988 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: December 5, 2006 to December 15, 2006

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Northern Area - Gilgit

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken:

Game Sought But Not Taken: Ibex, Himalayan - Availability: See comments.

Game Condition Comments: Abundant number of ibex.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Fair Guide/PH Ability: Poor

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Fair

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: United and British Airways Airline Service: Excellent

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: SCI Auction Amount: $4100

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1887

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: All hotels and food $325, gun rental $200, visa and application $184 and tips. Amount: $709

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Plenty, see comments.

Highlights of Hunt: Nice to see the Himalayas.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No

Why? See comments.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: David Swenson

Contact Information: Tel. 715-386-8772 - 995 McDonald Lane, Hudson, WI 54016 E-mail: drdcinnamon@aol.com

Hunting Experience: Western US, Canada and Africa.

Physical Condition: Fair.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? No Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent?

Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? No

If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? All I ask for in a hunt is a chance to shoot. I had that. I should have pushed the guide from day one.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I purchased this hunt at the SCI auction in Hinkley, MN. Things seemed to be going well with email contact with Shikar Safaris. I was notified I would have to fax a gun and visa form along with a scanned copy of my passport. I faxed back all the documents they required. I then received an email with a letter of invitation, to apply for a visa. I had no problem with the visa. Nothing else was mentioned about a gun import permit. I thought I was ready to go. WRONG.
I arrived at the airport and was informed that I needed a permit to import my rifle to Pakistan. The airline could not allow my gun on the plane without the permit. Knowing I could get a rifle from the outfitter, I called my wife back to the airport to take my rifle and ammo back home.
Knowing I was in trouble with long range shooting, which ibex are noted for, I left for my trip anyway. I was met at the airport in Islamabad by Farhad Maqpoon, he ran me through immigration with no problems. I asked Farhad about the problems I had with import permit for my rifle, and he replied I did not need a permit to bring a rifle in to Pakistan. He said the airlines was wrong.
Next I met my guide and driver. They took me on a three day drive to the hunting area. Halfway there we ran into a rock slide which blocked the road, which added a fourth day to the trip. We met the government onlooker which was supposed to be with me when I was hunting. I then asked him if I needed a permit to import a firearm into Pakistan and he said yes. Later I asked my guide about what the government onlooker had said about the permit and he replied he wouldn't know anything about permits as he was with the Wildlife Department.
I shot my rental gun ($200) at 100 yards, and 300 yards. I was going to check at four and five hundred, but my guide said there was no need that we would get within 300 yards easily.
There were seven local spotters that were scattered around the area. They were not very well equipped, some didn't even have binoculars, even my guide, but they all expected a tip.
The first day of the hunt which ended up being a half day was spent glassing from the road. My guide showed me several ibex, but due to the lack of snow the larger ones were high. Day two we walked up a valley, (about an hour and a half from the road) it was an easy walk. We arrived at a rock shelter where we glassed from. There were plenty of ibex around, but the larger ones were high. My guide would point out a lower one and tell me it was about 36 inches, then point out one of the higher ones I picked out and tell me it was 37 inches. My eyes are not that bad. After a couple of hours of him telling me about the one inch difference between the high ones and the low ones, I simply showed him that the high ones' horns came up around and then came back down towards the backbone, and the lower ones' horns went up around, but not down.
I told him if I was to shoot one it would be one that looked like the ones that were high. My guide as having discussion with the spotters, which I did not understand and while they were talking the ibex moved about half way down. My guide said we would attempt a stalk. With the number of animals it was impossible to get into range. By this time my guide figured out that I would not shoot a smaller one, so he decided to get a 5 am start on day three.
Day three we were headed for the top; it was a very long and slow process. With all the ibex it was very difficult to maneuver around. We made it near the top where the larger ones were, and the closest we could get was about 520 yards. My guide told me to shoot, and I told him I didn't know what this gun would do at that range. So he had to tell me where I was hitting. The first shot was a miss, so I asked him where did I hit, he replied I don't know, shoot again. I shot again raising slightly. I asked where did I hit, he replied I don't know, shoot again. I took four more shots rising slightly each time and they were gone. After all was said and done my guide told me I was shooting high. I asked him why he didn't tell me that when I was shooting, and I could have corrected my shots. He put his tail between his legs and headed down the mountain.
Day four and final day was spent trying to find ibex off the road and we couldn't find any trophy quality. In a last ditch effort to get me to shoot one, he put an ibex in my spotting scope that was about 28 inches. He explained to me that the ibex had a very nice coat and if I was to shoot him Farhad would send me a bigger set of horns. I told him I was not that kind of hunter. He apologized.
Time for the ride back to Islamabad. We made a three day trip in two days. When I arrived in Islamabad I was met by Farhad Maqpoon again. He asked what went wrong. I told him not having my own rifle really put the screws to me. He replied my tag was good until the end of March and if I was to return he would get me a permit for my rifle.
All flights were fine to and from the US. There is a flight from Islamabad to Gilget which would have saved a lot of travel time and left more time for hunting. I was never informed of this option.
I use the Hunting Report to get the information I need before I go on a hunt. If I had know then what I know now I would have handled things differently. I was under the assumption that this was a trophy hunt. Kaan needs to inform the guides that if the bigger ones are high then it's time to earn their pay and go after them. The hunting time is short with all the travel time, the last thing you need is a guide who drags his feet.
As far as the firearms permit matter, I contacted Bob Kerns from The Hunting Consortium LTD, he also books hunts to Pakistan. He told me he sends copy of the firearms permit with all of his hunters, as you never know what the airlines will say they need for documents.
There is definitely trophy caliber ibex in this area you just have to hunt for them. Printing this report will let other Hunting Report subscribers know what they are getting into. Hopefully Kaan will lay down the law to his guide and those who work in his office so future hunters have the documents whether needed or not.
So my answer is yes publish my report, and hopefully it will make things better for everyone involved. I did turn down Kaans' offer to go back to Pakistan. I don't have the time this year to go back nor do I want to.
Rebuttal Comments from Shikar Safaris:
We are handling hunters from USA, Europe, Russia and Mexico for different trophy hunting since 1998, until today we have never sent a gun import permit to hunters.
We had David Swenson hunting with us Himalayan ibex (SCI Donation) in the past December in Pakistan. He had problems with his airlines company and he could not bring his rifle along in Pakistan. He is complaining because we did not provide him with a gun permit beforehand thing we never done. We have never had a situation that any airline did not accept guns to fly to Pakistan.
We only need the government permission in import/re-export and carry the gun to the hunting area in Pakistan. Mr. Swenson's gun permission papers were ready with us to clear his gun from the custom authorities in Islamabad airport. Permission from the Ministry of Commerce to import/re-export his gun dated 6.11.2006. NOC from Ministry of Tourism dated 30,11,2006 to carry the gun to the hunting area.
The reason why the airline in USA did not allow David to carry the gun was because the airline was not informed by travel agent well in time that Mr. Swenson is carrying the gun to Pakistan, so it is just a allegation on Shikar Safaris that airline needed the gun permit. We also sure that Mr. David Swenson did not filled the US Customs Personal Effects Form 4457, this document is called a Personal Effect Form 4457 and its purpose is to prove ownership of these items prior to your departure. This document is optional but is leaves absolutely no question of ownership and can eliminate any hassle US Customs can give you pertaining to your firearms. The form is good for life and you must obtain it in person by taking your firearms and any other items with serial numbers you would like to register to the US Customs office. The American Airlines also have instructions, Firearms and Ammunition may not be carried by a passenger on an aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may be transported in checked baggage if declared to the agent at check in and packed in a suitable container. Handguns must be in a locked container. Boxed small arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked luggage. Amounts may very depending on the airline.
We did tell David that you do not need a permit to board your gun to the airplane, but you do need a Pakistani permit to clear your gun from the custom authorities.
The flights to Gilgit depends on the weather, if the weather is not clear and cloudy, the flight does not operate. In case of Swenson, David the weather was bad and the flights did not get through, so we have to send him to Gilgit by road and brought him by road spending even more money. (Flight details may be checked from Pakistan International Airline web site www.Piac.com). The flight to Gilgit cost US 100 one way and transport to Gilgit cost US $250 one way.
There were many ibex in this region as admitted by David Swenson, but due to the lack of snow they were high up on the mountain. He did fire at a distance of 418 yards and missed a big ibex, after the first shot he fired three more shots and missed again. It was not the fault of the gun, but it was hunter's fault as David Swenson was proved with a Blaser 300WM with a 6-18 power Swarovski TDS Scope calibered up to 500 yards. Several International hunters have used the same gun for their Himalayan ibex and Blue sheep hunts.
The hunting procedures in that once a hunter fires and missed, he loses the chance but in Swenson, David's case we offered him to come back and get the trophy until 20th, April 2007, it was a special favor given to him
We did tell that if the airline still needs some papers, we will provide him on the next trip.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5822 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: November 5, 2006 to November 12, 2006

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Ulushum/Caucasus Mountains

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Dagestan tur. 37 inches (left)/31 inches (right).

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Very pleased, good horn size.

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: Good

Name of Airline: Delta Airlines and Turkish Airways Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments: Good. Were puntual in departure.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8500

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1300

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tips. Amount: $1170

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt:

Highlights of Hunt: Beautiful scenery, felt very comfortable with the Azerbaijan people. Most hospitable. Excellent guides. Mehman was exceptional.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Opportunity to take a nice tur. Suggestion: Be in good physical condition due to the difficulty of this hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Eugene W Bell

Contact Information: Tel. 610-562-4838 - PO Box 238, Shoemakersville, PA 19555 E-mail: coast2coastpaca@comcast.net

Hunting Experience: 17th sheep hunt and 17 rams taken.

Physical Condition: Fair.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6040 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: February 1, 2006 to May 2, 2007

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Hunza Ghulkin

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Himalayan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Saw several nice ibex but concentrated on one exceptional one. Eventually got him and it is the new SCI #2.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $8500

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $4000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tips. Amount: $1500

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Lost luggage - no clothes or rifle. Borrowed Blauser 300 wmag from Kahn. Bought sweater, long john and socks in Gilgit and went hunt. This was an unbelievable adventure. Starting with the drive up the Korokor highway to the wonderful people of Ghulkin that I hunted with to the incredibly beautiful country. Overcame many adversities and got a fantastic trophy. It was the hunt of a lifetime.

Highlights of Hunt:

Equipment Recommendations: A good attitude. This is not a place for the faint at heart.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? This is an extremely challenging hunt in the most beautiful but difficult terrain in order to get close enough for a good shot. This is for true moutnain hunting with an adventurous attitude.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Alan Means

Contact Information: Tel. 775-240-1017 - 4790 Caugulin Pkwy #461, Reno, NV 89509 E-mail: alangmeans@yahoo.com

Hunting Experience: Extensive mountain hunting - about 80 sheep and ibex hunts. 26 species sheep. 16 species of ibex.

Physical Condition: Excellent - But a good tough mental attitude is at least as important. If not willing to make sacrificies and just gut it out not matter what it takes, don't go on this hunt.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shikar Safaris Ltd Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5604 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: November 7, 2005 to November 13, 2005

Place of Hunt: Turkey Adiyaman

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Serkan Mert

Booking Agent (if any): Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com

Trip Arrangements
(if self-guided):

License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Bezoar - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 48 inches.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Saw Ibex everyday.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Condition of Equipment: Excellent

Quality of Food: Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Turkish Air. Airline Service: Excellent

Airline Comments: On time - no problems.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Up to 95 centimeter or 37 inches. Amount: $8500

Trophy Fees: $150.00 per centimeters over 95 centimeters. Amount: $3500

Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Hotel - $80.00 to $100.00 per night. Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt:

Highlights of Hunt: Guides were very professional. They were on time, did not drink, spoke good English and hunted hard.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Exotic location, great hunt, excellent guide service.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Patrick W. McCormick

Contact Information: Tel. 619-241-2237 - 645 Front Street, #2103, San Diego, CA 92101 E-mail: spiral-horn-inc@hotmail.com

Hunting Experience: Africa three times, Mongolia, Alaska, Canada, United States.

Physical Condition: Above average.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4927 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: July 10, 2005 to July 12, 2005

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Kuba

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Eastern Tur ; Excellent.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Lots of Tur, also saw many mature rams.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability:

Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment:

Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: Turkish Air Airline Service: Excellent

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

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: Extremely tough vertical climbing; be in sheep shape. Beautiful mountains. Highly exciting horseback riding up steep trails.

Equipment Recommendations: Hunting boots, range finder.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Only if you're in excellent shape.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: John Teeter

Contact Information: Tel. 828-322-8090 - E-mail: PO Box 550 Hicksburg, N.C. 28705

Hunting Experience: Extensive

Physical Condition: Excellent

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4920 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: June 21, 2005 to June 26, 2005

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Dagestan Eastern Tur 32-35"

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: All details were handled in the most professional manner.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7500

Trophy Fees: For second animal Amount: $3500

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $500

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $500

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Lufthansa Lost one rifle to Baku.

Highlights of Hunt: Shikar made special trip back from mountains to get more rifles. Excellent service.

Equipment Recommendations: Good legs.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Rick Taylor

Contact Information: Tel. 250-353-7735 - Box 547 Kasco, BC E-mail: wideworld@netidea.com

Hunting Experience: Vast

Physical Condition: Average

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5199 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: June 8, 2005 to June 27, 2005

Place of Hunt: Turkey

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Marbela and Govt game managers

Booking Agent (if any):

Trip Arrangements
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GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Two. 23 and 24.5 cm tusk in Turkey.

Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 inches in Azerbaijan.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: This ws a great trip. Could not have asked for anything. First class.

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: Turkey Airlines and Air Azerbaijan Airline Service:

Airline Comments: No problems, gun permits required.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

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: Great people, enjoyable time, high quality in all respects.

Equipment Recommendations: High Country equipment.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Very highly.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Lou Rupp

Contact Information: Tel. 314-894-1793 - 2891 Fox Fire Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129

Hunting Experience: Extensive - Super Slam of sheep and North American 30.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4534 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: December 27, 2004 to December 31, 2004

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Dureji

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any):

Booking Agent (if any): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10;Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

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License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches.

Urial - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Blandford urial. 27 inches.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Good.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

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: Taking Blandford urial and Sind ibex with a handgun - a first I believe.

Equipment Recommendations: Good binoculars.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Great experience.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mark Hampton

Contact Information: Tel. 417-932-4423 - PO Box 108, Summerville, MO 65571

Hunting Experience: Six continents.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4388 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: October 5, 2004 to October 18, 2004

Place of Hunt: Turkey

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 to 12 kg. Mediteranean Red Stag.

Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Boar.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Game is abundant in unbelivable quanities.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Fair Condition of Equipment: Excellent

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: Airline Service:

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $12,000 USD. Amount: $12000

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None, but a bit expensive.

Highlights of Hunt: To hunt a deer that has not been hunted in approximately 100 years is an amazing experience.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Richard Haykel

Contact Information: E-mail: balou@cyberia.net.lb

Hunting Experience: Extensive.

Physical Condition: Average.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4337 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: September 24, 2004 to October 7, 2004

Place of Hunt: Tajikistan hot Springs Camp- northeast of Murgab near the Wakhan corridor

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Marco Polo Ram.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: All of th sheep appeared to be very healthy and abundant. One morning we abserved at least 500 to 600 shep being rams, ewes, and lambs.

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: Good Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Turkish Air Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments: Caoming back out of Istanbul to New York turned into a nightmare with Turkish Customs and Turkish Airlines. They insisted for over 2 hours that our ammunition could not be carried seperately from the rifles in our duffle bags. At one point they wanted the ammunition locked up in separate plastic bags and check it through with the other luggage. We just barely made it on the plane in time to depart for New York.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $27,500. Amount: $27500

Trophy Fees: Included. Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: $6,000. Amount: $6000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tips to guide and camp staff. Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The 16 hour jeep ride out of Osh to the hunting area is not much fun and seems to take forever.

Highlights of Hunt: The sheep weree very abundant. They were all very wary of any veichles. This was the hunt of a lifetime.

Equipment Recommendations: Diamox is an absolute must.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Top quality trophy rams. The travel details, permits, visas, ect. Were all prfessionally handled by Kaan's capable staff.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Scott M. Ackleson

Contact Information: Tel. 505-521-5800 - 13200 Soledad Canyon, Las Cruces, NM 88011 E-mail: ezclub@zianet.com

Hunting Experience: International Sheep hunter as well as having hunted all over the world.

Physical Condition: Excellent.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4598 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: August 5, 2004 to August 12, 2004

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Seki

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Dagestan. Excellent.

Game Sought But Not Taken: Bear, Brown - Availability: Asiatic. None seen.

Game Condition Comments: Many tur in excellent condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Good

Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Lufthansa and American Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments: Very difficult to obtain change of ticket out of Azerbaijan as the ticket agents work on commission and only want to sell you a new ticket. Best to email someone in U.S. to make changes. Telephone back to U.S. very expensive at Hyatt; never go there.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $7,500.00 Amount: $7500

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: N/A Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Ablut $3,000.00 Amount: $3000

Charter Airfares: N/A Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Horse that I was to ride fell off mountain the day I arrived and died.

Highlights of Hunt: 1. Being able to climb the 3800 feet to tent camp 2. Surviving the steep slopes during the hunt. 3. Of course getting my tur.

Equipment Recommendations: Need to be able to traverse very steep (greater than 45 degree) slopes with confidence. Vitamin C helps the leg cramps so you can climb tomorrow.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Don Senter, M.D.

Contact Information: Tel. 972-240-0282 - 1800 Country Club Cr. E-mail: dfsenter@comcast.net

Hunting Experience: N. American 27+ Capra super slam, 5 African safaris. 11/12 Ovis super slam.

Physical Condition: Age 65, lots of arthritis, but still able to hike the mountains.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3977 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: February 29, 2004 to March 5, 2004

Place of Hunt: Pakistan

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Markhor - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 46' length, 33' spread, nine years old.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: We saw many animals, up to a hundred a day, many old bucks; game is excellent condition.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: US. Amount: $60000

Trophy Fees: Included. Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: US. Amount: $2000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: US. Amount: $2000

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt:

Highlights of Hunt: Excellent pre-scouting; Markhor - increasing, successful wildlife management.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Eberhard Gemmingen

Contact Information: 95688 Friedenfalls, Germany.

Hunting Experience: OK

Physical Condition: OK

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3843 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: December 2, 2003 to December 5, 2003

Place of Hunt: Turkey Carawfil Mountian

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Bezoar - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 42" horns.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Good.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability:

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment:

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: Airline Service:

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

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: Shot a nice Bezoar Ibex 42" horns. This was my fourth trip to Turkey for this Ibex 42" horns.

Equipment Recommendations: Good binoculars.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? It was a good hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Frank Lamberti

Contact Information: Tel. 914-248-5979 - PO Box 141 Granite Springs, NY 10527-0141 E-mail: lambfz@cs.com

Hunting Experience: Lots

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3981 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: November 12, 2003 to November 17, 2003

Place of Hunt: Turkey Karakaya Mountain near Silifke

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Bezoar - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: The ibex were in excellent condition.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $15000

Trophy Fees: $500 per centimeter over 120 centimeters. Amount: $4000

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: See comments

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Fred McDonald III

Contact Information: Tel. 972-250-0358 - 17435 Club Hill Ct., Dallas, TX 75248

Hunting Experience: I have hunted six different continents and over 120 different species.

Physical Condition: Good.

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To take a bezoar ibex that measures over 120" has been a hunting goal of mine for a long time. I think the bezoar ibex is the most magnificent of the ibex trophies you can collect. I was able to accomplish this goal on my ibex hunt in Turkey in November of 2003 in that the ibex I took measured 120 3/8". The area where I hunted is in the Taurus Mountains near the city of Silifke. To get to the area where I hunted you fly from Istanbul to Adana and drive approximately two hours to Silifke. Silifke is a wonderful city to enjoy in the southern area of Turkey.
Silifke is a town made interesting by its old quarters amid ancient ruins. The town sits on the Goksu River, in which Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowned while bathing during the Third Crusade on his way to Jerusalem. The fortress in the city probably dates back to the times of the Crusades, and an enormous water cistern is carved out of the rocks at the foot of the city. The Ulu Mosque in Silifke is of Seljuk origin, which is surrounded by a wall of corner towers. Adjacent to the prayer hall, there is also a medrese, which is a Koran school.
Another interesting city to visit in the area is Tarsus. Between the two big cities of Adana and Mersin, in southern Turkey, lies Tarsus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Although today it is overshadowed by its two bigger neighbors, Tarsus was a very important city in ancient times. It was here that Cleopatra supposedly met Mark Antony. It was also the birthplace of St. Paul. In Acts 21:39, Paul is proud of his city and says, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city". Many armies marched through the pass north of the city in the Taurus Mountains, including the Persian Xerxes and Alexander the Great. The pass was later named "Gates of Judas" by the crusaders.
The Taurus Mountains are a beautiful area to hunt. The mountains have the steep cliffs normally associated with ibex hunting and as you look down from the top of the mountains, you can see the Goksu River to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The ibex population in this area is abundant and the trophy size is outstanding. Interestingly, the name of the actual mountain I took the ibex on was Mount Karakaya and I was personally guided on this hunt be Kaan Karakaya and his outstanding team. Kaan and his team were well organized and we located and took the ibex on the first day of the hunt.
We located the ibex I wanted right after daybreak about two-thirds of the way up the mountain. We made a plan to go to the top of the mountain and try to relocate the ibex, whereas we would be climbing down instead of up the mountain during the stalk. It took about two hours to locate the ibex after we started our descent from the top. We located the ibex in his bed at about 200 yards from where I would take the shot. I waited until the ibex stood up after about 45 minutes and made the shot, which was straight down.
This was my fifth hunt with Kaan. He and his team have always come through with excellent areas to hunt and I have always taken excellent trophies with Kaan Karakaya.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3210 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: October 25, 2002 to November 6, 2002

Place of Hunt: Tajikistan

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Argali, Marco Polo - Availability: - Trophy Size: See comments.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: See comments.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Guide/PH Ability:

Condition of Camp: Condition of Equipment:

Quality of Food: Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: Airline Service:

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: See comments.

Highlights of Hunt: See comments.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? See comments.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Peter Zobel and Richard Sand

Contact Information:

Hunting Experience:

Physical Condition:

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Here is my hunting report from Tajikistan.
My Danish hunting friend Peter Zobel and I have just returned from a most successful hunt for Marco Polo in Tajikistan booked with Kaan Karakaya of Shikar Safaris, Turkey. The hunt took place from October 25 to November 6, 2002.
This was my 3 hunt for Marco Polo in Tajikistan (1993, 1994 and 2002) and I had already taken 2 nice rams before, but I love this area and this hunt so much that I just had to come back.
We chose once more to hunt with Atobek Bekmurodi out of the Murgab area, which in my opinion today is the best area in Tajikistan for big Marco Polo sheep but possibly also one of the best sheep hunts in the world. They have 3 super camps. We hunted out of Hot Springs camp.
We once more booked our hunt with Kaan Karakaya of Shikar Safaris who is super. He knows the people and the areas and speaks the languages. Kaan was kind enough to go personally on this trip together with us. Kaan arranged everything in the most fantastic way and we had the most well arranged hunt.
Hunting was very difficult because we had no snow. Peter Zobel and I only wanted world-class rams and all the biggest rams were higher than 18,000 feet on the border mountains of Afghanistan. This made hunting very tough but also very beautiful and very interesting and I regard it as one of the most beautiful sheep hunts that I have ever had. This is very much different to the December/January hunt, which can be easier because some of the Marco Polo sheep is low in the valleys and you can hunt them in the white clothes. We had to climb very high every day and with no snow the females and the rams could see us from far away.
Never the less I saw rams in the 60-inch category every single day! I only wanted a heavy ram so I passed up quite a few opportunities to take 58-61 inch rams that were light. Some of the big rams we simply couldn't get to because they were too high or to difficult.
Peter Zobel took a fantastic 61 x 55 x 14 x 14 ram on the first day with a certified green score of 208 5/8.
I hunted all 8 days from early morning to late, late evening and finally on the last day 4 hours driving from camp we spotted a bunch of more than 100 rams, one good 60-inch and one very heavy ram a little shorter. I chose to take the very heavy ram and I think that was a right decision. He is measuring 58 x 58 x 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 and has a certified green score by a SCI Master Measurer of 221 4/8. According to the local people in the camp this is the heaviest Marco Polo that they have shot. It was a 9-year-old ram.
I hunted every day with Kaan Karakaya himself together with Atobek and Sascha. Peter Zobel was hunting with Zafar and Shodi. These people did everything they could to please us and we had a fantastic trip. If we had the time and the money we would go back every fall to do the same hunt as I think there is nothing above it. We also saw grizzly bears! and wolfs plus a lot of Ibex. That must be the highest living grizzlies in the world. We took video of them.
The game conservation that the Bekmurodi family has accomplished in this area is fantastic. There is no poaching and sheep everywhere and it seems that there is a good understanding with the local shepherds who are not in the Marco Polo valleys any more so that the Marco Polo sheep has the most golden age of their existence. I hunted in the same mountains in 1994 and saw very few sheep. I will say that the sheep population in these border mountains of Afghanistan has more than 5-doubled since 1994?
It was great to have Kaan Karakaya along personally. He is a great hunter and he is a close friend of all these people so that one can be absolutely sure to have a first class treatment.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2789 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: October 1, 2001 to June 20, 2002

Place of Hunt: China Tibetan plateau, Maduo

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any):

Booking Agent (if any): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10;Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Trip Arrangements
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License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep, Blue - Availability: - Trophy Size: See comments.

Gazelle, Tibetan - Availability: - Trophy Size: See comments.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: See comments.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $15000

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: See comments.

Highlights of Hunt: See comments.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? See comments.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Fred McDonald

Contact Information: Tel. 972-250-0358 - 5408 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Hunting Experience:

Physical Condition:

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In early October 2001, four couples from America met in Beijing and began a memorable excursion through Mainland China with Kaan and Cagda Karakaya of Shikar Safaris (Cumhuriyet Cad. No: 78/402, Antalya 07040, Turkey. Tel: 011-90-242-247-78-8. Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-1. E-mail: info@shikarsafaris.com. Web: www.shikarsafaris.com). Kaan arranged the trip, which included many sightseeing opportunities around Mainland China and a fantastic hunt for Tibetan gazelle and blue sheep.
The participants from the US included my wife, Lori, and me from Dallas, Texas, and Richard and Karen Wacker, Robert and Laurie Smith and Dave and Teri Bahl, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Becoming acquainted with Beijing was a great adventure. We spent several days viewing such well-known landmarks as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. We were even fortunate enough to tour a typical farming village and visit some of the villagers' private homes.
From Beijing we flew to X'ian and visited the site of the excavation of the Terra-cotta Warriors and even met one of the farmers who originally made the discovery. At this point in our trip, the men left X'ian to travel to Xining, where we would begin the journey up into the mountains to our hunting camp. The ladies flew to the city of Chendu, where they, too, would have a journey into the mountains by private motor coach. Their mountain adventure took them to the area of the famous Chinese giant pandas, where they were allowed to actually hold and hug these unique animals while having their photographs taken with them.
The ladies visited gardens, museums, temples and craft shops, attended traditional Chinese musicals and enjoyed tea ceremonies and sampled lots of interesting Chinese food. They then proceeded to Shanghi, where shopping was very good, I understand, and finally flew back to Beijing, where they met up with their husbands once again.
Now to the hunt. When we left Xining in 4wd vehicles, we headed up to the Tibetan plateau, commonly known as the Roof of the World. After about 12 hours, we arrived at our hunting camp, which was located at approximately 13,000 feet. This was the most colorful camp I have ever seen. The Tibetan guides had pitched our tents, which were white with multi-colored designs decorating the circumference of the tents. We were quickly informed of the availability of a doctor in camp to make certain no one suffered from the effects of the extremely high altitude.
Outside of the North and South Poles, Tibet is one of the few places on Earth that is still predominantly wilderness. The highest mountains, deepest gorges, vast grasslands, many lakes and the uncharted, primeval cloud forests of Tibet are what give the Roof of the World its uniqueness.
The name of the area we hunted was Maduo, and the camp was located on the shores of Lake Eling. Lake Eling is the headwaters of the Yellow River in China. The two animals that were available to hunt were the blue sheep and the Tibetan gazelle. Each hunter left camp on horseback with two Tibetan guides, and we hunted as high as 15,000 feet. The terrain was rugged, however, there were no trees, and from the tops of the mountains, you could see for long distances. I took a very good blue sheep and Tibetan gazelle during the hunt. The game was plentiful, and the accommodations were excellent, considering that we were in an extremely remote area. The guides and the staff in the camp were friendly and very competent, and all of us had an excellent hunt. The cost of this hunt, not including airfare, was $15,000.
Arriving back in Beijing, we stayed again at the Beijing Hyatt Hotel, which was lovely, and we prepared for the long flight home. This was certainly a trip that I would recommend to anyone who wants a first-hand look at Mainland China, a great cultural experience, and a fantastic hunt. Kaan put together a first-class trip that neither Lori nor I will ever forget. This was an exceptional experience that one can never describe fully or completely accurately, as it included so many adventuresome and educational opportunities as well as a great hunting trip. If I had to sum it up in two words, I would say that this three-week trip was an "Oriental Extravaganza."

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2489 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: July 23, 2001 to July 29, 2001

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Sheki

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Erdogan Avci

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):

License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: - Trophy Size: Average to scarce availability.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Luggage and rifle did not arrive in Bacu - the only rifle in camp was a 22 rifle with a 4 power scope - it was either this or no hunt. Attempted the hunt with a 22 rifle and was successful - incredible adventure.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Condition of Equipment:

Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Azerbaijan Airlines - awful. Airline Service: Poor

Airline Comments: From Paris to Bacu - lost luggage coming and leaving Azerbaijan. Do not fly this airline under any conditions.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Cost of hunt. Amount: $7500

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2600

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tip. Amount: $1000

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Luggage and rile did not arrive in Bacu.

Highlights of Hunt: Hunting with a 22 rifle and making a 45-yard shot on a beautiful ram.

Equipment Recommendations: Bring food for camp - soup, pasta.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Only if the friend is in perfect condition and can climb mountains. Also, only if he needs a tur. This was my third attempt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jerry Rubenstein

Contact Information: Tel. 713-799-9101 - 2300 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77051-1098 E-mail: jerryr@texaspipe.com

Hunting Experience: 45 years of hunting experience.

Physical Condition: Excellent.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2330 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: July 4, 2001 to July 14, 2001

Place of Hunt: Turkey Southwest coast, coastal mountains.

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 18 to 25 cm, normal range, possible 30 cm.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Excellent quality animals, but this is a hunt, not a harvest. Many seen, just a few harvested. Five hunters took seven boars ranging from 18 to 23 cm. One hunter did not find a satisfactory animal and passed on several.

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: Delta and Turkish Air for domestic flights. Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments: No problems, Turkey is strick, but efficient in firearms processing. Obtain a visitor customs certificate to smooth processing on entry and air travel.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: As represented, no "add-ons" or surprises. Amount: $0

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:

Equipment Recommendations: Good optics, tennis shoes or gum soled stalkers.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Jack Bierley

Contact Information: Tel. 813-226-1875 - P.O. Box 2939, Tampa, FL 33601 E-mail: jbierley@sclegal.com

Hunting Experience: Lifetime, 15 international hunts.

Physical Condition: Excellent, 64 years of age.

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Hunt is as described in a brochure. Terrain is flat and easy, but longer walking on farm and forest roads; emphasis on quiet. Boars are very sensitive, shots can be longer, with challenge of clean shooting visibility. I recommend Magnum rifle since it allows a bit more margin for a one shot kill, second shot unlikely!
All hunting is in dark, 10p.m. to 5a.m., very different for most of us. Hunt is conducted by full moon, without lights. Need thick cross haires on a quality larger apature scope. Boars are in cut wheat stubble primarily.
We lived on an eight-foot sailing yacht, you can swim in a very clean Mediterranean Sea, eat fresh fish and great cuisine; remote ports visited, many world class ruins; ship to shore in Zodiac launch; Turks very friendly people; great spouse/fiance event; shopping for carpet, etc.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2336 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: July 1, 2001 to July 16, 2001

Place of Hunt: Turkey Kasaba

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Muhitten as a P.H., Kaan Karakaya as personal guide.

Booking Agent (if any):

Trip Arrangements
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License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent 115 to 120 kilo. Could have taken more pigs if I desired.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Excellent hunt; stalking large boar by full moon light (night hunting) after days on a yacht on Turquoise coast of Turkey. Lots of history, great vacation to take your wife or significant other along with you. I spent two weeks visiting a wonderful country. Shikar safaris took care of all arrangements.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Auction donation at FANAWS. Amount: $4850

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Roundtrip from Chicago to Istambul first calss. Amount: $1500

Charter Airfares: Transfer in Turkey. Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tours, additional days in Turkey. Amount: $2890

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None, excellent experience.

Highlights of Hunt: Wife and I enjoyed a two week beautiful vacation, which included three nights of hunting.

Equipment Recommendations: Night vision for hunting.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? A truly exotic destination, and wonderful country to visit.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Harry Henderson

Contact Information: Tel. 618-443-4866 - 603 Fox Run, Sparta, IL 62286 E-mail: drill1@midwest.net

Hunting Experience: Been there done that.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2001 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: August 22, 2000 to September 8, 2000

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Northern border

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good, 30 inches x 13 1/2 inches.

Bear, Brown - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 22 1/8-inch skull.

Game Sought But Not Taken: Ibex - Availability: I did not see any trophy animals. Kaan offered to come back later in year.

Game Condition Comments: I hunted for ibex at the wrong time of the year. It was added on at the last minute because the Russians cancelled visas for western tur.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $13000

Trophy Fees: Brown bear. Amount: $4500

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $200

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $4000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $1000

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The mountains are extremely steep in the tur area.

Highlights of Hunt: Shooting a mid-Asian brown bear at eight to ten feet.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Greg Bond

Contact Information: Tel. 972-986-0013 - 2916 Meadowview Drive, Colleyview, TX E-mail: Gredbond@aol.com

Hunting Experience: I have taken 118 species of big game and have a super slam sheep, 17th species of sheep.

Physical Condition: Average.

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Spot and stalk hunting is extremely difficult here. You would have to be in mountain-climbing shape to do it. The hunting area here is very mountainous. It is spooky, even dangerous, with extremely steep mountain sides and very narrow walking ledges. Despite the difficulties, the guides were very good hunters and knew where to set me up for a good shot. I took my tur on the fifth day of the hunt and saw abundant numbers of animals.
As for my mideastern brown bear, this was strictly a hunt of opportunity. We happened upon an abundance of bear sign while picking wild berries one day, and decided to try hunting one. While none of the guides spoke English, I was able to negotiate the purchase of four domestic sheep, which I used as bear bait. Once a bear hit one of the baits, I was able to set up and shoot it when it returned for another free meal. With all the bear sign we saw, I think there is an opportunity for a hunter to get an SCI record book bear here.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1580 Weapon Used: Handgun How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: March 19, 2000 to March 23, 2000

Place of Hunt: Turkey

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good.

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Good.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Good

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Good

Name of Airline: Turkis Airlines Airline Service: Excellent

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $6950

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

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: Taking an ibex with a handgun.

Equipment Recommendations: Good boots, binoculars and a range finder.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mark Hampton

Contact Information: Tel. 417-932-4423 - PO Box 108, Summersville, MO 65571

Hunting Experience: I have hunted on six continents.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1578 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: November 28, 1999 to December 5, 1999

Place of Hunt: Turkey Demirkazik Hill

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 35 inches, SCI Silver

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: I saw a 55 inch Bezoar ibex that easily would have been the new SCI number one. After an eight hour climb and stalk, we got within 300 yards when the wind suddenly shifted and the ibex ducked behind some rocks. We next saw him going over the ridge 750 yards away.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care:

Name of Airline: Airline Service:

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Included everything in country. Amount: $6950

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Inclusive. Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Tips Amount: $400

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt:

Highlights of Hunt: Shikar Safaris just got this area in South East Turkey towards Syria. Unlike my other two hunts in Turkey, this time I saw many ibex.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? I would recommend the hunt but be in shape. This was my ninth ibex and the hunt was the most physically demanding.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Edward D. Yates

Contact Information: Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368

Hunting Experience: Good.

Physical Condition:

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 643 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: May 5, 1999 to May 17, 1999

Place of Hunt: Russia Kamchatka Kamchatka Peninsula

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Bear, Brown - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size:

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: The condition of the game was excellent.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Delta Airlines Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $12500

Trophy Fees: for second bear Amount: $5000

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $300

Commercial Airfares: for first class Amount: $3000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: hotel Amount: $200

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None that were out of the ordinary.

Highlights of Hunt: It was great fun hunting bears with snowmobiles and sleighs. It was quite an adventure going across rivers and through the forest packed with 12 feet of snow.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? This is a unique and interesting way to hunt for brown bear. I would highly recommend it to any sportsman.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Fred E. McDonald III

Contact Information: Tel. 972-250-0358 - 5408 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Hunting Experience: I have hunted on five continents, plus Alaska and Canada and collected 121 different species of game.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 633 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: March 2, 1999 to March 11, 1999

Place of Hunt: Pakistan Dureji

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Local guide -- Nasir, PH Kaan Karakaya

Booking Agent (if any):

Trip Arrangements
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License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Urial - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31 1/8

Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40

Gazelle - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 10 1/8

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Very good area for all three species.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Airline lost luggage on the way in. I had to buy socks (only ones available thin dress socks), etc at hotel. As a result, I developed sore, tender feet because of climbing.

Highlights of Hunt: All three animals should make SCI top ten.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? I would recommend this hunt but fly any airline but Lufthansa. This is the third and last time they lost my luggage.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Edward D. Yates

Contact Information: Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368

Hunting Experience: Extensive experience.

Physical Condition: Good.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 424 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: September 23, 1998 to October 8, 1998

Place of Hunt: Kazakhstan Tian Shan Mountains

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk, Asian - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 49 inch, 354 SCI total score

Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 6 main beam 55 inches, 114 7/8 total SCI score

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: The game was in excellent condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent

Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good

Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Excellent

Name of Airline: Lufthansa Airline Service: Good

Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $15000

Trophy Fees: Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Business class Amount: $7000

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: Amount: $0

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None encountered. Horses are provided. However, you do need to be in "sheep" shape to enjoy the hunt.

Highlights of Hunt: Seeing a remote area that I had not been to before, and hunting two species that I had not hunted before.

Equipment Recommendations:

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Fred E. McDonald III

Contact Information: Tel. 972-250-0358 - 5408 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Hunting Experience: I have hunted on five continents, plus Alaska and Canada. I have collected 121 different species of game.

Physical Condition: Good.

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It was wonderful to hunt in a remote area such as Kazakhstan. The mountains where we hunted on horseback were on the border of China. It was really a rewarding experience to stay with a Kazak family in tents like the ones used for the last 5,000 years. This area and these mountains have not changed since the time when Genghis Kahn rode across them on his way to sack Rome. The people still live exactly as they did centuries ago. There are no roads, and the only civilization is the Kazaks who live in the area. The game was very plentiful, especially for the ibex. I have never seen as many ibex in one area as there were in this location. The scenery was absolutely magnificent, and the remoteness of the area provided for a spectacular trip. On this trip, I took maral that had a 55 inch main beam and an Ibex that measured 48-1/2 inches and 49 inches. As usual, after I took my ibex, I saw several others that exceeded 50 inches.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 361 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided

Date of Hunt: June 8, 1998 to June 12, 1998

Place of Hunt: Azerbaijan Kubinsk Reserve

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kaan Karakaya; Shikar Safaris Ltd. Kultur Mah 3821 Sok; Dilara Apt 1/14; Antalya; 0709; Turkey; Tel. 011-90-242-226-31-15; Fax: 011-90-242-243-89-10; Email: info@shikarsafaris.com; Web www.shikarsafaris.com

Personal Guide (if any): Marbila--speaks good English

Booking Agent (if any):

Trip Arrangements
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License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Tur - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal, 31 inch length and 15 inc bases. CIC 227

Game Sought But Not Taken:

Game Condition Comments: Plenty of animals and all in good shape.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $6500

Trophy Fees: included Amount: $0

Permits/Licenses: included Amount: $0

Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1300

Charter Airfares: Amount: $0

Other Costs: tips Amount: $500

Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Totally organized Gidom airport pickup to return.

Highlights of Hunt: Taking a magnificent tur. Watching the beaters "gun" up and down the mountains.

Equipment Recommendations: It is warm even at 9,000 feet 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It gets cold at night so bring a medium jacket, light wind breaker and good mountain boots.

Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes

Why? Be in the best shape possible. Mountains straight up and down.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: David G. Jansma M.D.

Contact Information: Tel. 254-202-8525 - 4416 Village Oak, Waco, TX 76710

Hunting Experience: World wide experience.

Physical Condition: Excellent.