DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia-Hertz Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Ronda - Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Considering weather conditions, which were terrible game observed was quite good. Big rams were hard to find but present. Weather was the negative factor. Can you control it?

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: Continental Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Airline lost my rifle on return trip.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Euros - $4,700. Amount: $5706 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Round trip from Reno, Nevada. $725. Amount: $725 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Vet, taxidermist - $200 Euro; right at $5,000 Euro Amount: $6313 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None what so ever. Highlights of Hunt: People, area, as usual, the challenge. Not a "gimme". You climb, but the rams are there. Equipment Recommendations: Leather gloves, good footwear. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Great service. No problems. Where else can you get a good ronda ibex? All pluses.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Art Johnson Contact Information: Tel. 775-625-2272 - 9555 Betty Ln., Winnemucca, NV E-mail: artj@usfds.com Hunting Experience: Extensive world wide. Physical Condition: Very good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? No need, all aspects handled superbly.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I wish to file the following report, hoping that it does come to your specific attention. I suspect that you will not like this report, as it is rather positive regarding a person whom you feel rather negative about. Obviously, I can only address my situation, but feel it imperative that I do such, as my experiences are quite contrary to what you have reported. I hunted with Tomas Garcia-Hertz of Spain Adventure for Ronda ibex from 28 December through 31 December 2003 in Spain. It was a very good hunt, top to bottom I shall detail: I began correspondence by e-mail with Mr. Garcia approximately one year ago, directly as a result of an advertisement in The Hunting Report. From the beginning, Mr. Garcia was honest and forthcoming. He responded to all my e-mails promptly and regularly, always in detail and always addressing all questions or points. I made a hunt deposit with him by wire, all accomplished smoothly. For the next several months we were in regular contact. There were no changes to the initial offers, i.e. price, dates, animals, etc. He assisted me in all necessary paperwork for guns, etc. We (my companion and my mother accompanied me) arrived at the Madrid airport the morning of December 27. We had not yet even gotten our baggage when Mr. Garcia introduced himself. He handled the gun permit process completely and smoothly and was very helpful. We then proceeded south to the hunting area in his clean, late model vehicle. The hunt cost (more economical than most other equal hunts in Spain) included lodging. We were put up in a four (or maybe five) star hotel, and fabulous food was included. He was available for everyone's every need at all times. As to hunting, Mr. Garcia and the local hunt club representative and I left the hotel each morning in time to be at the hunting area by daylight. They were very familiar with the area and both were very competent hunters. We hunted hard each day. When lesser rams were located, there was no effort to suggest that I shoot. The weather happened to be horrible every day, consisting of strong wind continuously, rain, mist, fog and it was relatively cold. At no time was it suggested that we give up. The ibex were difficult to find because of the weather, but it was evident that the game was present in good numbers. Primarily because of the weather, I did not shoot an extremely large ibex, although we were aware of two very nice rams. They simply were able to evade us adequately. Once a ram was taken, it was cared for as properly as one could ask. Upon completing the hunt, Mr. Garcia returned to Madrid and we took a three-day tourist venture. Mr. Garcia took with him my gun and the trophy head and cape. As previously arranged, on the morning of our departure, Mr. Garcia picked us up at our Madrid hotel and delivered us to the airport. He had my rifle, as well as the properly prepared head and dried cape, along with all paperwork. He helped us through the airport, only leaving as we neared boarding. Mr. Causey, in short, we had an excellent trip arranged and handled by Tomas Garcia-Hertz, and I had an excellent hunt with no shortfalls. I intend to hunt with Mr. Garcia for additional species in the future. I sincerely hope that you will take this report under you consideration, as I find Mr. Garcia to be a fine man.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3194 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 6, 2003 to January 18, 2003 Place of Hunt: Spain Extremadura/Valencia Beceite and Gredos.

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia-Hertz Booking Agent (if any): Canada North Outfitting. P.O. Box 1355; Station 'B'; Montreal; QC; H3B 3K9; Canada; Tel. (450) 376-4868; Fax: (450) 376-0889;Web www.canadanorthoutfitting.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Beceite Spanish - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 80 SCI. Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 80 SCI. Game Sought But Not Taken: Chamois, Cantabrian - Availability: Unable to hunt due to deep snow. Game Condition Comments: Excellent selection of ibex, able to turn down many animals and take superb trophies (Beceite). Took a great Gredos first two hours of hunting.

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: Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Only hassle was getting out of Atlanta International Terminal and back to baggage claim, you have to go back through security.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Special hunt cancellation price. Amount: $12000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $695 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips. Amount: $700 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None, except unusually heavy snow in Cantabrian Range. Highlights of Hunt: Beautiful mountains, great food, terrific trophies. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Top service, competent guiding, overall excellent experience.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: JY Jones Contact Information: Tel. 478-272-8094 - 1213 Walke Dairy Rd., Dublin, GA 31021 E-mail: jyj@jyjones.com Hunting Experience: Quite a bit. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3159 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 5, 2002 to December 17, 2002 Place of Hunt: Spain Hunted five areas throughout Spain.

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia Hertz Booking Agent (if any): Jerome Knap; Global Expeditions. PO Box 3100; Almonte; Ontario; K0A 1A0; Canada; Tel. 613-256-4057; Fax: 613-256-4512;Email: CNONorth@istar.ca; Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Beceite Spanish - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 inches. Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 inches. Ibex - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Ronda ibex, 22 1/2 inches. Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Southeastern ibex, 24 inches. Deer, Fallow - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold medal. Game Sought But Not Taken: Hog, Wild - Availability: Nocturnal habits of wild boar make them difficult to hunt. This hunt was directed toward ibex not boar. Game Condition Comments: Game in excellent conditions. Many mature males, very prime capes in December.

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: Lufthansa Air Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Gun case (Americase) cracked. No effort at this point for compensation.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $19000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2000 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Incidental. Amount: $1500 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Guides were exceptional, game abundant, accommodation and food was great. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? For above reasons.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Al Corbouno Contact Information: Tel. 705-272-5487 - Box 257, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, P0L 1C0 Hunting Experience: Extensive in Asia, Europe, New Zealand and North America. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3161 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 5, 2002 to December 17, 2002 Place of Hunt: Spain

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia Booking Agent (if any): Jerome Knap; Global Expeditions. PO Box 3100; Almonte; Ontario; K0A 1A0; Canada; Tel. 613-256-4057; Fax: 613-256-4512;Email: CNONorth@istar.ca; Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Beceite Spanish - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 1/2 inches. Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 30 inches. Ibex - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Southeast ibex, 27 inches. Ibex - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Rhonda ibex, 21 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The game was in top condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $21000 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: Highlights of Hunt: Outfitter always organized and in a good mood. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Georges D'Aoust Contact Information: Tel. 867-979-6624 - PO Box 749, Iqahuit, NWT, Canada Hunting Experience: 40 years. Physical Condition: Fair.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3043 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 5, 2002 to October 7, 2002 Place of Hunt: Spain Gredos mountains.

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia-Hertz Booking Agent (if any): Jerome Knap; Global Expeditions. PO Box 3100; Almonte; Ontario; K0A 1A0; Canada; Tel. 613-256-4057; Fax: 613-256-4512;Email: CNONorth@istar.ca; Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex, Gredos - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Red deer also abundant, but trophy quality mediocre at this location.

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: Air France. Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Flight cancelled due to strike.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $6,553 and $666 for non-hunter. Amount: $7219 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: Highlights of Hunt: Top 50 Gredos ibex. Spectacular scenery. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Excellent hunt and great place to bring a non-hunting spouse.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Joe Schetz Contact Information: Tel. 540-552-9201 - Blacksburg, VA E-mail: ptiger@vt.edu Hunting Experience: Broad. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2525 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 4, 2001 to November 16, 2001 Place of Hunt: Spain

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Garcia Booking Agent (if any): Canada North Outfitting. P.O. Box 1355; Station 'B'; Montreal; QC; H3B 3K9; Canada; Tel. (450) 376-4868; Fax: (450) 376-0889;Web www.canadanorthoutfitting.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent; Pyrenean chamois. Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent; Southeastern ibex. Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent; ronda ibex. All made SCI and CIC minimums. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Many, many animals, no competition from other hunters. All free range and well managed.

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 Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Delta agent in Spain pulled my wife and me out of line for thorough security just because I had rifle. I protested by e-mail to Delta. I don't mind increased security, but not because of my rifle.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: For all three species. Amount: $10000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Plus another for my wife. Amount: $685 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Observer $1,500, taxidermy prep./import handling $1,000. Amount: $2500 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Zero (except airline comment above). Highlights of Hunt: Excellent hunting; base camp is in fine, old Spanish hotel; superb Spanish food and wine. Equipment Recommendations: European hunting clothing. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Tomas Garcia is one of the best guides/outfitters I've ever had. He cared for my wife and me wonderfully. He is fluent in all European languages, including perfect English and he is very knowledgeable about hunting.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: J.Y. Jones Contact Information: Tel. 478-272-8094 - 1213 Walke Dairy Rd., Dublin, GA 31021 E-mail: jjones@ulamerica.com Hunting Experience: Extensive in North America; this was my first hunt outside of North America. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2111 Weapon Used: Handgun How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 27, 2000 to December 30, 2000 Place of Hunt: Spain Ronda Mountains

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Tomas Garcia-Hertz; Spain Adventures. PO Box 41; E-28691 Villanueva de la Canada; Madrid; Spain; Tel. 011-34-918-1559-32; Fax: 011-34-918-15-77-93; Email: info@spain-adventure.com; Web www.spain-adventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Tomas Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Ibex - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The animals were in great shape.

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 Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2900 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Observer $150 per day for three days. Amount: $450 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Taking a nice Ronda ibex with a handgun. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics for glassing. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend the hunt because of the great professionalism, great stalking in the mountains and lots of game. The hunt was fun.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mark Hampton Contact Information: Tel. 417-932-4423 - PO Box 108, Summerville, MO 65571 Hunting Experience: I have hunted in six continents. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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