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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari Hunts |
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ID: |
6049 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 5, 2007 to April 15, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Kruger Thornybush |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Thomas A. Hunt; Hunt, Thomas A.. 206 East Street; Foxboro; MA; 02035; Tel. 508-543-0294; Fax: 508-543-4410;Email: hunttheworld@juno.com; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw lots of buffalo. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Airbus is better now. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$8800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Buffalo with a bow. |
| 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: |
Jim Mills |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-864-3131 - 124 Cedar, Thermopolis, WY |
| Hunting Experience: |
50 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
4835 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 16, 2005 to June 24, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Thorny Bush |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 95 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 126 inches. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 1/8 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 3/8 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 73 5/8 inches. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent male. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was numerous, saw many trophy animals that I passed on. |
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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 KLM. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Ok flew NW/KLM, need permit to take guns through Amsterdam airport. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$350 a day and $150 a day for observer. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Varied depending on species. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,000 per person. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$3900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting a charging Cape buffalo. |
| 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: |
Robert Millar |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 608-577-0070 - 1140 Bruin Lane, Jonesville, WI 53595 E-mail: r-millar@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunting for 30 years. Guide and outfitter in Wyoming. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
4729 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 23, 2005 to April 30, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Thornybush |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Giraffe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. |
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Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Super rare. Never changed color, still red with white stripes. Big horns with ivory tips. |
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Condition Comments: |
We saw part or all of Big 5 everyday. Outstanding. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and South African Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Airbus tight seats, poor food. Long, long haul, but worth it. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$8,500 for buffalo, $150 a day for observer. |
Amount: |
$9550 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$1,810 giraffe, $360 warthog, $810 blue wildebeest, $1,960 nyala. |
Amount: |
$4940 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
All inclusive. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3800 |
| 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: |
Didn't last long enough. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking my Cape buffalo at 63 yards with my scope sighted Contender in 45-70. one shot. And Deena's nyala. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good bullets. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Every waking hour was exciting. Right up to falling asleep to the sound of lion and hyena's every night. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Edward K. Folmar |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-527-5130 - 3524 Highmore Lane, Modesto, CA 95357 E-mail: badger9@bigvalley.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Second time to Africa. Alaska for bears once. Out of state every year. |
| Physical Condition: |
66 years old. Slow, but I get there. I feel great. Deena is 61 and run's circles around me. |
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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 Spear Safari 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: |
4279 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 12, 2004 to June 21, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Phalabowa |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Watridge |
| 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: |
Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 74 7/8. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55 3/8. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 125 6/8. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 44 2/8. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 37 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Crowded no room. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$2,100. |
Amount: |
$2100 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$3,400. |
Amount: |
$3400 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2,200. |
Amount: |
$2200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
It was all good. |
| 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: |
Stephen Smith |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 916-489-6625 - 3841 Crondall Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Very Good. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
4322 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 5, 2004 to May 12, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Thorny Bush Game Reserve |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| 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: |
Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32+ inches. Worldclass. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23+ inches. Worldclass. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Record class. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Record class. |
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Condition Comments: |
All animals taken with Encore pistols. All species were in excellent shape with excellent horns. |
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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: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Seating was uncomfortable. Firearms transportation was excellent though. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
7 days at $300. per day. |
Amount: |
$2100 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Waterbok $150., Springbok $360., Red Hartebeest $810., Gemsbok $810. |
Amount: |
$2130 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
About $1,200. Per person |
Amount: |
$2400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Observer fees for 7days at $140. Perday, Hot Air Balloon Ride $600. |
Amount: |
$1580 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
2 Worldclass trophies (Waterbuck and Red Hartebeest) and record book Springbuck. All with single shot pistol. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Patient PH, lovely accommodations, and direct communication via e-mail. Payment to U.S. Bank (easy to transfer funds). |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark A. Clammer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 928-526-0243 - 6860 Anaya Ranch Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 E-mail: Thorsledgehammer@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Archery, Handgun, muzzleloader trophies. (30 years). |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for 50+ years old. |
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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 Spear Safari 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: |
4079 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 30, 2003 to September 24, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Matesi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 48-50. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Magnificient but forgot just big! |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 65 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 inches. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Miss my shot, my fault. |
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Condition Comments: |
All were magnificent, biggest lioness imaginable but not on tag. Waterbuck and eland (Livingston) were everywhere. Saw black rhino tracks but left area out of report. Saw roan, reedbuck, impala, and many more. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Daily rate $850.00 plus $150.00 for non-hunting wife |
Amount: |
$40000 |
| 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: |
A couple of nights in Vic Falls going and coming. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Just Zimbabwe infrastructure. Ernest tried to think of everything. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Too many to list. Ernest and his crew, trackers, skinners, etc. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
GO NOW! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I have and none have been disappointed. I will book again as soon as I am done in Iraq. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Slawson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-450-0651 - 10701 Madison Street Thornton, CO 80233 E-mail: customfirearmstraining@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Man and beast for 45 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good to excellent now, was recovering from bought with Dengue Fever from earlier hunt. |
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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 Spear Safari 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: |
3732 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 20, 2003 to September 3, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Thomas A. Hunt; Hunt, Thomas A.. 206 East Street; Foxboro; MA; 02035; Tel. 508-543-0294; Fax: 508-543-4410;Email: hunttheworld@juno.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: |
Hyena - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large female. |
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Caracal - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Small female. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Cat, Genet - Availability: Never saw one. |
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Condition Comments: |
This is the place to go if you want a hyena. This as my ninth African safari and I wanted one animal |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
British Airways had my gun case and all my luggage arrive with me to South Africa and come back with me to the USA. No problems with Britsh Airways. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$320 per day. |
Amount: |
$4800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Used frequent flyer miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Having my 10-year-old daughter with me on both photographic safari and hunt. We saw big five, hippo and so much more. Leopard feeding at night on impala. At hunting camp, we heard one night lions near camp. During day we heard the saw noise of a leopard. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
PH had electronic call for hyena and knew how to use it. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
PH was very good and delivered what he said he would do. Camps were very nice. Food/beverages were very good. Great trip for family. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William Boller |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 716-858-6896 - 440 Winspear Road E-mail: elmahunt@buffnet.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Nine trips to Africa (Zimbabwe, South Africa and Benin), Australia and New Zealand. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
3998 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 9, 2003 to August 21, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province Bosbok Safaris |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Koos Maulder |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Thomas A. Hunt; Hunt, Thomas A.. 206 East Street; Foxboro; MA; 02035; Tel. 508-543-0294; Fax: 508-543-4410;Email: hunttheworld@juno.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: |
Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wide and heavy - 44" |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nice, ivory tips - 27" |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wide, mature - 20" |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge, great horns - 37" |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: OK |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Unexpected - 13 1/2" |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: With gun - difficult to locate but there. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Limited number in residence. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent, healthy. Zebra hard to locate, but were there. Did a ground stalk on last day with gun. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Return flight out of Hoedspruit - agent tried to charge us for overweight baggage, claimed it was a domestic flight, not international. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$325 a day. |
Amount: |
$3575 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Two baboon $100, bushbuck $550, zebra $750, kudu $1000, nyala $1,600, impala $200, eland $1,500, warthog $200. |
Amount: |
$5800 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting animals at water hole at 10-20 yards. 35 yard heart shot impala. Eland that ram only 30 yards. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great experience, hunting with a bow, great service, friendly people, surpassed my expectations. I will return in 2005 to hunt with Spear Safaris again. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Collins |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 413-323-7123 - 439 East St.,Belchentown, Mass 01007 E-mail: jcoll95499@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
34 years USA, Canada, Africa - bow and gun. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
3997 |
Weapon
Used: |
Bow |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 13, 2003 to June 22, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Private property |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| 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): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 32 14/16 |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 7/8 |
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Eland, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 83 4/8 |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 105" |
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Lion - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Male - 24 4/16 |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Waterbuck - Availability: No shooting opportunities. |
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Nyala - Availability: Difficult to stalk with bow. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in excellent condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Long flight. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$5700 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$34788 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
PH took care of obtaining these permits. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
South African |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bowhunting for lion and Cape buffalo |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
900 grain arrows with 85# bow for Cape buffalo. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Exceptional professional hunter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Delaney |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 203-629-9374 - 150 Stanwich Rd. E-mail: mrdarcher@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Excellent and exceeded my expectations. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
4083 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 24, 2003 to June 16, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe Limpopo Province, Plum Tree Area, Shangani |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| 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: |
Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional 15 inches. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Exceptional 4 1/2 inches. |
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Varmint - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Jackal. Good. |
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Varmint - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Baboon. Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Passed on two low 50 inches bulls looking for 55 plus. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was extremely abundant. This was my 3rd trip over and I shot species that have been on my list for last three years and was finally able to connect. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Daily rate of $325 |
Amount: |
$2275 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Springbok $450, Bushpig $350, Jackal $50, Klipspringer $450, Baboon $50 |
Amount: |
$1350 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Dip and pack |
Amount: |
$250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being able to hunt with my friend who took, leopard, sable, rhino, and many other plains game animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
No. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jimmy Fontenot |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 325-944-0747 - PO Box 3807, San Angelo, TX 76902 E-mail: wildlifeconnections@wildlifeconnections .com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa three times, Canada twice, Mexico last ten years. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari 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: |
2412 |
Weapon
Used: |
Handgun |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 10, 2001 to July 26, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province, Kwazulu-Natal |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Eight feet, eight inches. |
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Leopard - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Six feet, eight inches. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39 7/8 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 40 inches. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 1/2 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Limpopo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 inches. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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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: |
Delta, South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Baggage handlers at Delta in Atlanta badly damaged gun case. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$47000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Lion at 25 yards, buff at 25 yards. 100 percent handgun hunt. Seven of nine animals (including buff, lion and leopard), 16 1/2 hours in leopard blind, two nights. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent PH, conditions, lots of animals. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Larry L Rogers |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 304-257-4511 - P.O. Box 8209, Petersburg, WV 26847 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa three times, Alaska three times, New Mexico twice, Texas. |
| Physical Condition: |
Chubby, redneck family doctor, but shoot straight and far. |
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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 Spear Safari 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: |
1777 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 1, 2000 to July 10, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Northern Province Thorny Bush, Nsefu Ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Thomas A. Hunt; Hunt, Thomas A.. 206 East Street; Foxboro; MA; 02035; Tel. 508-543-0294; Fax: 508-543-4410;Email: hunttheworld@juno.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: |
Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Above average. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 49 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: SCI gold medal. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Steenbok - Availability: I missed an easy shot. I saw three in three days. |
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Condition Comments: |
Because of good rain fall, plains are green and game is very healthy. I saw many herds of 10-50 lions, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and impala. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta (Transtate), South Africa Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Transtate lost luggage on way over for two days and failed to ship guns from JFK to Boston. Avoid Transtate at all costs!!! |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$6,500 for two hunters, one PH $600 for three extra days. |
Amount: |
$3850 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included above. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
None. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Boston to JFK to Johannesburg to Azores to JFK and back to Logan. |
Amount: |
$1919 |
| 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: |
Lost luggage cost me 1 1/2 days in dirty clothes and borrowed rifle. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Blesbok in top 50 SCI and had my son and grandson on the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Windbreaker jackets and insulated vest (June through August). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The owners, Marita and Ernest Dyason, go out of their way to please. There are no hidden charges, you hunt every day and game is sighted every day. They took us to Kruger Naitonal Park one day for a tour. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kurt R. Bromer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 508-947-8271 - 1 Pickens Street, Lakeville, MA 02347 E-mail: kbramer@tuthill.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted for 50 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for a 65 year old man. The hunt did not exceed my ability to keep up. |
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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? Yes |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
I am seeking restitution from Transtate Air and South African Air for lost luggage and lost days of hunting. I will copy "Hunting report" on all correspondance as it goes forward. |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Spear Safari Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
1559 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 5, 1999 to June 25, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa NP Lamula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Spear Safari. PO Box 54; Gravelotte; 0895; South Afrifca; Tel. 011-27-82-807-8448; Email: edyason@mweb.co.za; Web www.spearsafari.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ernest Dyason |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Mike Schweibert; Schweibert, Mike. Tel. 805-461-5344; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Nyala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Missed. |
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Condition Comments: |
I saw a lot of game and wonderful hunting areas. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
First class service. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$450 for ten days and $290 for six days |
Amount: |
$6240 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$17000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$33 plus 120,000 frequent flier miles |
Amount: |
$33 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Taxidermy, dip and ship $2,200 |
Amount: |
$2200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems. Equipment was excellent. Ernest is very professional and organized. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
59 3/8 kudu, beautiful leopard, buffalo stampeed and charge. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Shawn Merriman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 303-699-0168 - 26029 East Phillips Place, Aurora, CO 80016 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Alaska and much of North America. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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