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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
5766 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 18, 2006 to September 26, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bergy |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 399 6/8. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Saw lots, couldn't get close. |
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Wolverine - Availability: None seen. |
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Condition Comments: |
Caribou are where you find them. A big herd showed up on day three and all 11 of us tagged out, got three booners. Not tons of them, but good enough. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
First Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Cost a fortune, but good - no extra charge for meat going home. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$268 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$675 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None - this one goes like clockwork. Only question is where the caribou are. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting a booner. Great camp, good company. Did this hunt three years ago, also a good time. |
| 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: |
Cynthis Fisher |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-375-1445 - 651 Bobcat Lane, Hamilton, MT 59840 E-mail: wildart@bitterroot.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
5068 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 18, 2005 to September 26, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
George Hala |
| 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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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Trophy. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Missed at 350 yards. |
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Condition Comments: |
Late season hunt, viewed thousands of caribou, multiple wolf and several grizzly bear. |
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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: |
Northwest and Air Tindi (bush flight) |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1300 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$750 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$800 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Weather was terrible, however, not controllable by outfitter. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Viewing thousands of caribou. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Be in good shape, we walked up to eight miles per day to get on the caribou herds. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very well run outfit, hunting camp was very nice. I too my spouse and it was more than comfortable. Camp manager idd a phenominal job of communicating to us the daily plan given the unpredictable and severe weather conditions. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Todd Glowka |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-496-0700 - 122 Woodland Ranch Road, Boerne, TX 78015 E-mail: txhunter32@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Alaska, Africa, New Mexico, Texas, British Columbia and Wyoming. |
| 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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I highly recommend this hunt. Hard to find a better organized hunt. Exceptional food, well run outfit.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2543 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 20, 2001 to September 24, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Larry Mills |
| 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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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Concentrated on hunting caribou as the priority. |
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Condition Comments: |
Found game to be abundant with our guide getting us on the animals each day of our hunt. |
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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 |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A hunt of a lifetime experience with my father. Seeing him bag two trophy caribou was an event I will treasure forever. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This was a first class operation. An exceptional value for the quality of the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jeff Kirkey and Pat Kirkey |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-534-6015 - 24321 7th Street, Trempealeau, WI 54661 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting background throughout North America. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2539 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 17, 2001 to September 23, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Andre |
| 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: |
Caribou - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Caribou 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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Week after September 11 - lots of waiting at security. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| 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: |
$400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Warm weather delayed migration. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Saw lots of country, many caribou, a few wolves, wolverines and one grizzly. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Waterproof boots and rain gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Quality hunt in a great environment. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mike McElrath |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 602-992-5685 - 1967 E. Hillery Dr. E-mail: mmcelrath@home.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
20 years desert hunting. |
| 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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2551 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 13, 2001 to September 18, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Larry Mills and Stanley |
| 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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two trophy size caribou. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Didn't see any. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Didn't see any. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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 |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$207 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$493 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Airline shut down because of September 11th attack. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Great people, great caribou, great experience. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Everything was as it was advertised and more. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bill Kurasz |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-455-281 - P.O. Box 325, Dubois, WY 82513 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Guided and hunting in Wyoming for big game. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2546 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 13, 2001 to September 20, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Cabelas. 610 Glover Road; Suite A; Sidney; NE; 69162; Tel. 800-346-8747; Email: outdooradventures@cabelas.com; Web www.cabelasoutdooradventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two B&C; very nice. |
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Condition Comments: |
V.I.P all the way! Perfect time; perfect hunt. I would and will recommend this outfitter to my family and friends. |
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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 Canada |
Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
The day after 9/11 attack - hectic. We used Cabela's Travel Service, which saved our trip and hundreds of dollars in cost. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Two caribou. |
Amount: |
$3950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$210 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$105 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
$100 - antelrs on split; $138 - GST; $400 - tip; $50 - hotel. |
Amount: |
$688 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I'm a very picky person and I was so impressed with every detail; quality and quantity of caribou. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good binoculars. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
John and Anita Andre lived up to their impeccable reputation running a first class camp and hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael J. Battin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 408-265-0658 - 1588 Camden Village Circle, San Jose, CA 95124 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Very experienced and dedicated hunter. |
| 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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2542 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 8, 2001 to September 13, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Andre |
| 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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two trophies. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good selection of animals. |
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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 Canada |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Obviously, during this time airlines were difficult. We were three days getting home; rather than one. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4450 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Two caribou. |
Amount: |
$321 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$117 for two caribou, $30 fishing. |
Amount: |
$147 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$866 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Layover in Yellowknife coming and going. |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent hunt in every aspect. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Haan |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 231-853-6493 - 5944 Moorland Rd |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 years for whitetail; five years for mule deer; one year for red stag in Ukraine. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
2552 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 7, 2001 to September 12, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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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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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou, Central Canada Barren Ground - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: Just didn't see any. |
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Wolverine - Availability: Didn't see any. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent. |
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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: |
Northwest, Air Canada and Tindi |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$364 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
GST, lodging, etc. |
Amount: |
$2113 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking of caribou and catching of grayling, plus befriending other hunters and camp staff. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Just go with the provided list, it's all there. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The Courageous Lake hunt is the hunt all other hunts will be measured against. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Norm Johnson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 920-394-3141 - 447 S. South St., Markesan, WI 53946 E-mail: njking@dotnet.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Nouice (SP). |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
1926 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 13, 2000 to September 19, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter an NWT native |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Boone & Crockett three in camp. Pope & Young two in camp. Mine was just shy of B & C book. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolf - Availability: I missed shot. I saw three. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw over 1,500 caribou and many were magnificent bulls. I could have happily filled my tag on the first day (two caribou), but the guide convinced me to wait for better trophies. |
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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 Canada and United partner |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with guns or customs. On time all the way there and back. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Heated tents with wood floor and electric lights. |
Amount: |
$3950 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Canadian government fee. |
Amount: |
$100 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Two caribou, one wolf and one wolverine. |
Amount: |
$227 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Round trip from Yellowknife to camp and return. |
Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. This was a superb hunt with exceptionally good equipment and guides. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing so much game and taking excellent trophies. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good rain gear and layers of fleece to match the temperature. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This hunt was superb all around. Those who filled early had the opportunity to catch big lake trout and grayling. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
John L. Piotrowski |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 719-685-9106 - 3060 Cedar Heights Drive, Coco Spes, CO 80904 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Alaska, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. |
| Physical Condition: |
I am 66 years old and in good condition. |
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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 Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
1925 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 8, 2000 to September 12, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
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: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: I saw 340-360-inch bulls daily. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Wolverine - Availability: I missed one running. It was a small target. |
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Wolf - Availability: I saw only one. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Unbelievable abundance of bulls and outstanding trophy quality. |
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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: |
Northwest |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
On time air service but the baggage handling was horrible. They lost luggage coming and going and damaged the rifle and guncast. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3250 |
| Trophy Fees: |
One caribou. |
Amount: |
$150 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
One caribou, wolf, wolverine and fishing. |
Amount: |
$225 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1120 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and food. |
Amount: |
$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The ony problems were with baggage on airline. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
I finally killed great caribou and had a close encounter with a grizzly bear. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Great rain gear and waterproof leather boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Hanna |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 219-665-3247 - 1526 Shadow Lake, Angola, IN 46703 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting experience. |
| 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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This is the finest of many trips I have taken. If you want to hunt caribou, this is the place. They have a great camp staff, skilled guides, great food and lodging and no hidden costs!
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Shoshone Wilderness Adventures 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: |
1808 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 26, 2000 to September 1, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Canada Northwest Territories Courageous Lake Caribou Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Andre; Shoshone Wilderness Adventures. 33 Warm Springs Road; PO Box 634; Dubois; WY; 82513; Tel. 307-455-3245; Fax: 307-455-3295; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jeff |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jim/Barb McCarthy; Jim McCarthy Adventures & Travel. 4906 Creek Drive; Harrisburg; PA; 17112; Tel. (570) 384-3365; Email: info@mccarthyadventures.com; Web www.mccarthyadventures.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Caribou - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. Close to B & C. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
There seems to be lots of caribou. More bulls arrived thoughout the hunt. Resident animals available most of the time. |
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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 Canada and First Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good but some folks didn't get their gear. It was left in Yellowknife. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3300 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$150 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Miscellaneous fishing, etc. |
Amount: |
$150 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$250 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotels and food. |
Amount: |
$400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The weather one day. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
My son and I both taking good animals with a borrowed rifle at 400 yards apart. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I have been in eight caribou camps for mountain caribou, Quebec/Labrador caribou, woodland and barren ground caribou. This was the BEST. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ken Gerg |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 814-486-1691 - PO Box 247, Emporium, PA E-mail: Jomama@penn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have a 2 3/4 sheep slam and I need four animals for the N/R 29. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 64. |
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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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