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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 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: |
7205 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
October 14, 2008 to November 3, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Kihurumira Camp, Blocks MJ1, MT1, MT2. Selous Game Reserve and Liwale Open Areas |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Frederic Herbain |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bert Klineburger; Klineburger International Hunting Consultants, Inc. The Dunes 1000 Lantana Drive Unit 301; Port Aransas; TX; 78373; Tel. 361-749-5155; Fax: 361-749-5930;Email: bklineburger@gmail.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Just over legal minimum. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three Cape buffalo. Largest was 39-40 inches. |
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Kudu, Greater - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 52 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Big bull shot on land. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nyassa wildebeest. Good bull. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Fair - shot for bait. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein hartebeest. Good bull. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Few seen. Tracked one. None would come to bait. |
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Leopard - Availability: |
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Eland - Availability: |
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Sable - Availability: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Also took warthog and plains zebra. Game was plentiful. Big cats were feasting on the many antelope calves, so they were impossible to bait. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Traveled from Boston to Dar via London without any problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
A lot. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
A lot. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
A lot. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
A lot. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Almost too much - but not quite. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems. TAWISA are an excellent operation. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Elephant hunting. Cape buffalo and hippo stalking. PH Fred Herbain is a terrific hunter and knows the area and the game very well. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
It was quite hot. High tech, synthetic fiber, sweat wicking t-shirts came in handy. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
TAWISA are the very best at traditional, 21-day East African safari hunting. They will spoil you for anything else. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael M. Robinon |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 781-860-0560 - 71 East Street, Lexington, MA 02420 E-mail: mrlexma@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive/Worldwide. |
| 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 Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 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: |
5297 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 2, 2005 to September 22, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Masai |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Laurent Garcia |
| 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: Average - Trophy Size: 6-7 years, no mane. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Kudu, Lesser - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Cat, Serval - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Gazelle, Grant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Bronze. |
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Gerenuk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu, Greater - Availability: No time, saw some but cat hunting took time away. |
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Condition Comments: |
From what I could tell there isn't much hunting pressure on the game. Large animals were in most of the herds we saw. |
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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: |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$26000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$18000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$18500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, this hunt went off without a hitch. The outfit is outstanding. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Having my lion ten feet from the ground blind staring in and taking my leopard on the last day in the last hour of the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
The best binoculars, maybe two pairs so the trackers won't borrow yours. Their eyes see more animals than yours. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Because I would know that they would not be dissappointed. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard Gotshall |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 954-981-7663 - 5110 SW 114 Way E-mail: rich@paulbangeroofing.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Alaska, Africa twice, Colorado, Texas, Argentina, Nevada, New Mexico, Georgia, Florida. |
| Physical Condition: |
Isn't everyone ten pounds overweight? |
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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 cannot say enough good things about this hunt, from the minute I got off the plane in Dar es Salaam right up until they put me back on 23 days later I was treated like a king. The Masai area I hunted was covered with Boma's that the people lived in. The children are afraid of your camera. The hunting was as good if not better then they claimed.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 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: |
5018 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 22, 2005 to August 11, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Selous Holland and Holland camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Louis Pedro De Sa E Mello (Pedro) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bert Klineburger; Klineburger International Hunting Consultants, Inc. The Dunes 1000 Lantana Drive Unit 301; Port Aransas; TX; 78373; Tel. 361-749-5155; Fax: 361-749-5930;Email: bklineburger@gmail.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Over 6 feet - 50 pounds side. |
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Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large body - average mane. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Representative. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three - didn't measure. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 53 inches. |
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Eland - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Didn't measure. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two Nyasa wildebeest - didn't measure. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two Lichenstein hartebeest - didn't measure. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. Didn't measure. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. Didn't measure. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Healthy populations of unpoached game. |
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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: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Misplaced luggage coming and going for three days each time. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$41580 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$22825 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$10350 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Two coach tickets. |
Amount: |
$5392 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4800 |
| Other Costs: |
Observer $5,000, tips (camp staff and hunting staff $2,665), PH $3,000 |
Amount: |
$10665 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shot four of big five along with twelve additional trophies. Great PH and very comfortable camp. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Pay attention to equpment list provided by outfitter. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A wonderful safari experience in a remote area. Lots of animals. It was my wife's first safari and she loved it. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Chris Kinsey |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 318-222-7173 - 401 Edwards St., Suite 1805, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Twenty-third African safari. |
| 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 Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 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: |
3914 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 22, 2003 to August 11, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Selous Game Reserve/Mkuyu Camp. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Luis Pedro De Sa E Mello |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Holland & Holland Ltd.. 31-33 Bruton St.; London; England; |
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: Abundant - Trophy Size: But wary - over 10' - 550 pounds. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 7'4" |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 3 - 36/40+/40+ |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large bull. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 2 |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25" |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein's 18" |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nyasaland 28" |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Saw hundreds - but none of 1.6 meters or longer tusk length. |
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Eland - Availability: |
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Sable - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was plentiful along rivers; scarce in hills. |
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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: |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good service; no problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$44000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4800 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$5500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. This safari was what all of them should be. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tracking and taking lion in the open. Three Cape buffalo. Leopard from a blind. Spotting and taking a large hippo on land. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Every hunter should do this before he dies. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael M. Robinson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 781-860-0560 - 814 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420-3921 E-mail: mrlexma@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive domestic and international. |
| 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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The Pasanisis run a top-notch operation. Although expensive, this 21-day safari was well worth it. Luis Pedro de Sa e Mello is an excellent hunter of more than 40 years experience all over Africa. He is a true "Old World" gentleman, gracious and genteel in every way, and he is tough as nails besides and a brilliant hunter. Plus, his Maasai trackers are intelligent collaborators and perform superbly their many jobs. I was encouraged by the sight of hundreds of elephants, including many old bulls, during this safari. Many approached, even closely, the 1.6 meter shootable length for ivory, but none was quite big enough. Leopards were everywhere everyday. This is a close to the old-time African experience as it is possible to get. I can't recommend this outfitter highly enough.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 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: |
2165 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 22, 2001 to August 11, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Selous Reserve, Luhaniandu Camp (11 days), Masailand Kiwai Camp (10 days) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Nicholas Negre, Mathieu Laboureur |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bert Klineburger; Klineburger International Hunting Consultants, Inc. The Dunes 1000 Lantana Drive Unit 301; Port Aransas; TX; 78373; Tel. 361-749-5155; Fax: 361-749-5930;Email: bklineburger@gmail.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: |
Buffalo - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good, see comments. |
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Lion - Availability: - Trophy Size: Exceptionally good, see comments. |
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Kudu - Availability: - Trophy Size: Lesser kudu, good, see comments. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: - Trophy Size: Fringed Eared oryx, good, see comments. |
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Impala - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good and fair, see comments. |
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Gazelle, Grant - Availability: - Trophy Size: Fair, see comments. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: - Trophy Size: Cook's and Lichtenstein hartbeest, fair, see comments. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good and fair, see comments. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: - Trophy Size: Nyasaland wildebeast, exceptionally good and fair, see comments. |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good, see comments. |
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Leopard - Availability: - Trophy Size: Good and fair, see comments. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: |
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Sable - Availability: |
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Zebra - Availability: |
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Bushbuck - Availability: |
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Gerenuk - Availability: |
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Kudu - Availability: Greater kudu was not available. |
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Condition Comments: |
See comments |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
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Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
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Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
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Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
See comments. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Two hunters and two non-hunters. |
Amount: |
$62160 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Includes 15 percent contribution to villages. |
Amount: |
$17355 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Protection of nature, permits, trophy export tax, firearm import permit, area taxes. |
Amount: |
$15000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Four business class KLM. |
Amount: |
$21970 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Dar/Selous/Dar and Dar/Kitwai/Dar. |
Amount: |
$11520 |
| Other Costs: |
Veterinary treatment, preparation and transport, tips, hotel and visa services etc. |
Amount: |
$9590 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
See comments. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
N/A |
| Why? |
See general comments. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Vincent W. Shiel |
| Contact
Information: |
13888 Crawlingstone Rd, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| Physical 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 |
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Quantity of game seen:
Buffalo was fair in Selous but limited in Masailand; lion fair and limited; leopard good and fair; lesser kudu not available in Selous and good in Masailand; greater kudu was poor in both regions; bushbuck was fair and limited; dik-dik not available in Selous and limited in Masailand; eland poor and limited; Grant's gazelle was not available in Selous and fair in Masailand; gerenuk not available or limited respectively; hartebeest was fair in both regions; impala was present in Selous but limited in Masailand; klipspringer not available or poor; fringed eared oryx not available in Selous but good in Masailand; sable was poor or not available; waterbuck and Nyasaland wildebeests were good in Selous but not available in Masailand; and zebra was limited in both areas.
General Comments:
Quality of camps, vehicles and various services was excellent. Quality of professional hunters was excellent. Arrival in Dar es Salaam was well organized and charter flights to/from camps were excellent. Outfitter charges for all drinks including bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine etc. and this is annoying for a safari of this cost. Amount of game seen in the Selous was somewhat disappointing but this may be different later in season. Amount of game in Masailand is insufficient for hunting in most cases. Cost of safari appears to be excessive in view of the game seen and taken.
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To: The Hunting Report From: Eric Pasanisi of Tanganyika Wildlife Safari Re: Mr. Vincent W. Shiel's Tanzania Safari Date: October 7, 1999
Following the report of Mr. Shiel, I'm very surprised.
Mr. Shiel hunted in two different areas (South Selous and Luhaniandu River and in Masailand, in the area of Kiwai).
It is true that in Masailand you see much less game than in Selous, but you go in this area mainly to shoot lion, leopard, lesser kudu, gerenuk, oryx.
The only thing I could really tell to the hunters who are reading your news concerning Tanzania is that the area is very good. I could give you also some names, as Thorton, Paul and Renee Snider well known in the big game hunting and have hunted several times in these areas and always had very successful safaris.
Personally, I spent two days hunting with Mr. Shiel and his wife, and I have nothing bad to remember except some good times.
It is true also that Mr. Shiel spent five days in the camp because his back made him suffer due to the effort made to carry a heavy bag, but this did not prevent him to shoot a good leopard and a very good lion.
I also talked to the Professional Hunters, Nicolas Negre and Matthieu Laboureur. Both told me how good were their relationships with Mr. Shiel and his family during the safari.
Once again, I'm very surprised about this complaint because the only thing I could say is the following:
I wish to hunt again with Mr. Vincent Shiel. He is a great hunter.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
2409 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
July 22, 2001 to August 11, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Selous Reserve Selous (South Camp) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Gerard Pasanisi; Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris. 5 Avuenue Raymond Feraud; 06200; Nice; France; Tel. 011-33-493725371; Fax: 011-33-493-216603; |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
David Missean |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bert Klineburger; Klineburger International Hunting Consultants, Inc. The Dunes 1000 Lantana Drive Unit 301; Port Aransas; TX; 78373; Tel. 361-749-5155; Fax: 361-749-5930;Email: bklineburger@gmail.com; |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three trophies, 40 inches. |
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Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Seven feet, five inches. |
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Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29-inch Nyasa wildebeest. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 inches. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Crocodile - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 11 feet. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Many lions, but few mature males with decent mane. |
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Kudu - Availability: Scarce. |
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Sable - Availability: Scarce. |
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Eland - Availability: Scarce, too early in season, bulls scattered in hills. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in very good condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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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: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
KLM did a fine job with guns and was on time. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$34000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4800 |
| Other Costs: |
Dipping, crating, shipping, tips, community fees, etc. |
Amount: |
$10000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Vehicle was stuck often due to rainy season, but was always dug out quickly. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Leopard kill. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Two pairs of good boots, they will get wet. Alternate wear days. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
High level of service, hard hunting PH. This was my first safari and the Pasanisi family made it a very memorable one. They are very detail oriented. I would not hesitate to recommend them. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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Name: |
Terrell McCombs |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 210-821-6523 - 37 Westelm Circle, San Antonio, TX 78230 E-mail: tmccombs@redmac.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Western US. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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