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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
7752 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 17, 2010 to May 26, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Mary River, Coburg Peninsula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Deer, Rusa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Javan rusa deer. Excellent. |
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Deer, Rusa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mollucan rusa deer. Excellent. |
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Cow, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
Abundant game in all three areas I hunted. |
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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: |
United Airlines and Qantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Long flights. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$20000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
To take a world class banteng on the Coburg Peninsula. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Absolutely, this was an amazing adventure in a beautiful part of the world. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mike Daley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-527-0607 - 705 W Union Ave., Modesto, CA 95356 E-mail: mrdaley57@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa 11 times, South Pacific, Arctic, Canada, Alaska. 15 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Ok. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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This hunt ranks up there with an African safari. Brenton Hurt knows his hunting area as well as any outfitter I have ever hunted with, actually probably better. The Coburg Peninsula hunt for banteng is an incredible experience and not for the faint of heart. The heat and humidity makes it for a great challenge. You will see banteng. You cannot just drive around and shoot one, you have to get out and walk. The camp is amazing sitting above a beautiful beach with beautiful sunsets in the evening. The buffalo camp is great also. Expect to see hundreds of buffalo each and every day. The difficult part is deciding on which one you want to shoot. Great camp with all the amenities including a washer for your clothes. Excellent opportunity for some great fishing right from the camp. Mary River is another wonderful concession with some great hunting and wonderful people and lodge. I would highly recommend this hunt to anyone.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
7376 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 20, 2009 to August 1, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia East Northern Territory and Coburg Peninsula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt and Paul |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Wild - Availability: Plenty of pigs, but Floridians don't want them. Call me if you want to shoot pigs - no daily rate. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good time. July - day, cool visibility good. Not wet footing. Buffalo - you will get a good one. Banteng - you will work for it but get one. These are alert, aggressive animals - not in big herds - family groups. |
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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: |
American Airlines and Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Qantas Business Class - excellent, good sleep over Pacific. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Scenery and catching crabs, oysters, barramundi fishing, big crocs, birds, no bad flies/bugs of significance. No thorns. Banteng charge - like Cape buffalo. Tropical, not dry. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
High quality outfitter, Not a heavy conversationalist - Croc. Dundee type - be prepared to make your own trophy decisions. No push from PH at all. Non-hunter wife enjoyed all. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jack Bierley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 813-226-1879 - Box 2939, Tampa, FL 33601 E-mail: jbierley@sclegal.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifelong, worldwide 20 safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good (72 years old), eat a few pills. Need to walk for banteng, no gun bearers or camp servants. |
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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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Brenton has very high mechanical focus. Everything works. They have a good .375 at no cost.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
6823 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 16, 2008 to June 26, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Arnhem Land and Cobourg Pennisula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 102 inches SCI. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Deer, Sambar - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
Two great areas - game managed well. All vehicles and equipment in great shape. Outfitter flies his own plane - therefore moving camp to camp was easy. |
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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: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Qantas Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Great - no problem. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$8,800 each hunter. |
Amount: |
$17600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1200 |
| 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: |
Remote camp areas - many crocodiles "saltwater". No other people around. Guides very experienced. |
| 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: |
George Kalb |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 702-365-5252 - 5670 Wynn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide hunter. |
| 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 Territory Buffalo 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: |
7133 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2008 to November 25, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Condition Comments: |
A great number of nice buffalo but this hunt is about the experience than the kill. The camp is very nice and good food but more remote than places I've hunted in Zambia, Alaska and British Columbia. |
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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: |
Qantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Multiple flights and Qantas all without problems yet we did not carry firearms - very good rifles in camp. Much better air service than US carriers. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Husband and wife both got good 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: |
Fred and Mary Allice Simonton |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 770-531-1075 - 1221 Sherwood Park Dr., Gainesville, GA E-mail: drfsimonton@bellsouth.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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? |
| 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 Territory Buffalo 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: |
6161 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 26, 2007 to July 5, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Cobourg Pen (Garig NP), Arnhemland Koolatong R |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt. |
| 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: |
Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great old bull. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI Gold medal, old bull. |
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Condition Comments: |
Outstanding outfitter, great camps, flies his own aircraft, excellent food and very good game populations. |
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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: |
Quantas and Hawaiian Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Quantas was great. Hawaiian Airlines - unacceptable. See comments. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
All inclusive including air charter. |
Amount: |
$16000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. ($3,000 for trophy buffalo or banteng). |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Included about $1,800. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, all went smoothly. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Stalking big banteng and buffalo in mixed cover, good fishing potential and great birdlife. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rifle or .375 or .416, premium softpoints shorts, good walking shoes and gaiters. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A great outfitter, honest, smart and works hard to please. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Richard May |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 808-674-1287 - 91-311 Hoku Aukai Way, Kapolei, HI 96707 E-mail: richard.m.may@lmco.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Many years in US, Alaska, New Zealand and Africa. |
| 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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As a Hunting Report subscriber for years, I value your up to date information and use it in planning my hunts. I am sending a report on an excellent hunt with Brenton Hurt of Territory Buffalo Safaris in Australia's Northern Territory. The hunt was top-notch in all respects and I had no problems of any kind once on my way to Australia. However, I would be remiss not to warn readers about a potential show-stopper problem with Hawaiian Airlines.
I initially booked my round trip flight from Honolulu to Sydney on Hawaiian Airlines, as they had very attractive fares. I purchased a non-refundable ticket. Before I did so, I checked the Hawaiian Airlines website to see if there were any words about firearms. I found none. In addition, I had carried firearms to other destinations with Hawaiian on prior occasions. However, I also called Hawaiian and asked about rifle carriage. They indicated that as long as I had legal permission to bring the rifle into Australia, there would be no problem, so I bought the ticket. A week prior to the trip, one of my fellow Hawaii SCI chapter members mentioned that he had seen a note to the effect that Hawaiian would no longer transport firearms to Australia. I went to the airport and after a considerable delay, the supervisor found a memo which did indicate that the Hawaiian Airlines station chief in Sydney had instituted a no-firearms policy, apparently after I had bought my ticket. The memo did show that firearms carriage to other destinations was permitted. The airport personnel advised they could not help and directed me to a number for the Honolulu customer assistance personnel. I found that this office has been moved to Fargo, North Dakota, of all places. I asked for their consideration in either getting the policy changed or in providing a refund and re-booking me. They took the information and said that I would hear from them in 30 business days. This was June 18, one week before my departure for the hunt, and while 30 business days have not yet elapsed, I am still waiting for their reply. I did rebook with Quantas and traveled without the slightest problem to and from Australia with Quantas and their Jetstar subsidiary.
The frustrating thing is that at each step, and at the airport subsequently, I was treated with indifference or with rudeness and without anyone expressing any real desire to help. I had hoped to use our local airline company, but must tell you that I will no longer fly on Hawaiian Airlines, based upon their lack of concern for customers, and I further recommend that hunters avoid this airline pending a policy change with regard to firearms carriage.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
6396 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
June 18, 2007 to June 24, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
Abundant game population. |
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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: |
Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1100 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel in Darwin. |
Amount: |
$450 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The entire trip. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Well run outfit. Great people, camp and trophy quality. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Johnston |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 480-215-6989 - 11618 E SanTan Ct., Chandler, AZ 85249 E-mail: rjohnston@tsiaz.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa, Mongolia, Arctic, Canada, USA, Mexico and Australia. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
6544 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 10, 2005 to July 19, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Coberg |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.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: |
Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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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: |
Air New Zealand and Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flew ANZ's intial service on their sleeper business class. Almost as good as KLM. Lost my luggage for three days on trip to Darwin. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not have more days to hunt. Had to buy new clothes and boots to hunt in. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing my buddy shoot his first buffalo and banteng. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good goggles for dust, lots of soap. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Brenton has a class operation, good equipment and a plane if you have problems. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Clay Murphy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 501-223-2400 - 2207 Hidden Valley Dr, Suite 203, Little Rock, AR 72212 E-mail: cmurphy@inscntr.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All my life. |
| 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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Brenton Hurt has one of the best hunting operations I have hunted with.He in the field and Ann solving problems with airlines and lost luggage makes one feel they have no other issues in the world to deal with but yours. We were late leaving Darwin to the Coberg for Banteng.On arrival it looked like a tornado had hit the place.A typhoon had.It destroyed the hunting area and camps.What had been a paradise was a living hell for the Hurt's to get their camp livable in such a short time. The banteng camp was located on the coast just above a major oyster bed.We made a trip each day to collect our appetizers with gun on back for the saltwater crocs that were easy to see from our vantage point. Dave was the chief cook and bottle washer and a good one at that.His corned beef and cabbage was a hit for dinner and the next day or two also! We had both banteng on the ground and us in the air for buffalo within four days.We saw and passed up many before we ended this portion of the hunt. The Koolatong River(I think that's the name) provided some good fishing and a cool relief to the dustings we took on the four wheelers.The camp pool felt great at the end of the day. The water buffalo were everywhere.It was a matter of staying with the plan and covering a lot of ground.Josh tagged out on day three it took me to day five. This trip with family and friends was great.The Hurt's and Dave made a very harsh environment seem tame for us city dwellers. Don't pass up an overnight in Gove.It was as much of an adventure as the banteng and buff camps.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
3566 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 12, 2003 to July 21, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Smith Point |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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: |
Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal SCI. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal SCI. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large male. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game condition was in excellent shape. Many quality trophies to choose from. No evidence of poaching. |
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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: |
Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Zero problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Wild boar $250, $2,000 for second buffalo. |
Amount: |
$2250 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included, gun permit about $60. |
Amount: |
$60 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Used frequent flyer miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel before and after hunt in Darwin. |
Amount: |
$300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beautiful camps. I shot a water buffalo and caught a barimandi on the same day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very good walking shoes. Goggles for four wheeler dust. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Very unique hunt. You see plenty of game and can be selective as to trophy quality. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay E Link |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-466-2234 - PO Box 210, Minong, WI 54859 E-mail: jaylink@linksnacks.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
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 Territory Buffalo 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: |
3409 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 11, 2003 to May 22, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Arhem Land Cobourg Penn |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt. |
| 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, Water - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 106 SCI. |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 81 4/8 SCI. |
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Banteng - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 34 1/2 Rowland Ward. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was in good condition and plentiful. However good top trophies required a lot of searching especially banteng. |
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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: |
VAL and Qantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1400 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A most enjoyable hunt. One hundred percent fair chase. The banteng hunt was the most sporting and required considerable stalking. The best thing about the goat hunt was the opportunity to hunt on a uninhabited island (Goulburn Island) North of Australia. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent trophies, very sporting, excellent PH. All in all I had a hell of a good time. Brenton Hurt is a top-notch PH who knows his territory and the game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James M. Martin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-930-8886 - 11 Crest Court, Alamo, CA 94507 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 50 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Ok for over 70. |
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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 just returned from a trip to Australia to hunt with Brenton Hurt of Territory Buffalo Safaris. The hunt was for Water Buffalo and banteng.
I felt necessary to write a letter in addition to the normal report because I feel that this hunt was one of those rare ones where everything turned out tops from the flight over to the flight back and all between.
I flew into Darwin and then flew by charter to Balma, in Arnhem Land for the buffalo. In this area we got around on ATV's and then followed up on foot. The buffalos were numerous but I wanted a good trophy so we glassed many a buff before I shot one. It was in good shape and green taped 106 SCI.
The camp in Arnhem Land is well located and well provisioned.
After the buffalo hunt, Brenton and I were talking about other available game. He mentioned that there were feral goats on a island north of the Australia mainland (Goulburn Island). Just the idea of going to a uninhabited island in that area appealed to me. We flew to the island on the way to the Cobourg Peninsula, landed on a flat spot and hunted for several hours before seeing anything, and then it was goats everywhere. I shot a couple. We had lunch and then off to the Cobourg camp for Banteng.
The banteng camp was a bit more rustic but well laid out on a bluff overlooking the water. Food was excellent, especially fresh oysters on the half shell and mud crab from the nearby waters. This was hunting in paradise.
The banteng hunt was different as there was no off road vehicle travel allowed so we left the SUV by the main road and walked in each day. A two or three hour walk through bush, swamp and jungle then lunch, a nap and keep walking and looking. We ran into quite a few cows and calves, and periodically spooked a bull. Finally after a good stalk I was able to shoot one. Luck was with us. The bull was a good one with a spread of 34 ½ inches well above the minimum for entry into Rowland Ward records.
The trophy care was excellent, care of the capes and skulls was handled by Brenton himself and I rest assured that they will arrive to the taxidermist in good condition.
In summary the hunt was super. I shot excellent trophies, lived well, ate well and had one hell of a good time. I would recommend this hunt unconditionally.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
2639 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 6, 2001 to August 13, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Northern Territories Coberg Peninsula (banteng), Arnhem Land (buffalo). |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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: |
Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Buffalo, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Condition Comments: |
A buffalo and banteng should be on every international hunter's list, and Brenton Hurt is the man to hunt with. This hunt is as good as it gets. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
SCI Donated Hunt. |
Amount: |
$6750 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Add four-day buffalo hunt $4,400 and boar for $250. |
Amount: |
$4650 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$600 |
| Other Costs: |
My wife went at no extra cost. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Be sure to allow some time to fish for barabundi. The entire trip was nothing but highlight. Can't wait to go back. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
One of the greatest hunts of my life. Very remote, great numbers of animals and trophy quality. Brenton is the hardest working man I've ever met. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Craig Boheier |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-638-3788 - 2008 Eagle Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82009 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Western US, Alaska, South Africa, Mozambique, England, Scotland and Australia. |
| 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 Territory Buffalo 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: |
2640 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 24, 2001 to August 4, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Northern Territories Armhem Land |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very high quality and quantity. |
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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: |
United and Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$15000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing crocs, sharks, catching barramundi. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Outfitter published list. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I've hunted all over and this is definitely one of the best. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Wayne Tayson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 208-775-3750 - P.O. Box 4519, Pocatello, ID 83250 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good/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 Territory Buffalo 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: |
2147 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
December 5, 2000 to December 10, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Cobourg. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Michael McCormick; Australian South Pacific Safari. Fentondale; 121 Havelock Road; Clarkefield; Victoria; 3430; Australia; Tel. 011-613-5428-5372; Email: shooter@ontherun.com.au; |
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: |
Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold and silver. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
There are lots of other game present in the area such as water buffalo, wild pigs, Russa deer, birds, along with the wild pony, smaller than shetland pony, saltwater crocs, snakes etc. |
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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: |
Quantas. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Rifle bolts must be removed prior to checking hunting rifles. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Including trophy fees. |
Amount: |
$7000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2083 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$297 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Temperature and humidity for a person of my age. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent stalk under extreme weather conditions to have a one shot kill. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very light clothing and long sleve shirts. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Guide, equipment, camp and meals were excellent. The high temperature and humid conditions can be adjusted with some forethought on the part of the hunter. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gilbert E. Orr |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 408-683-4863 - P.O.Box 870, San Martin, CA 95046-0870 E-mail: GILBARSTXACCT@EMAIL.MSN.COM |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted since the age of 8 in Africa, Australia, Canada and New Guina. |
| Physical Condition: |
Age 64 and fair 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
1106 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 2, 1999 to August 12, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Arnheim Land, Cobourg Peninsula |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brenton Hurt |
| 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, Water - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very good, 97 4/8 SCI. |
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Banteng - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Very good, 69 0/8 SCI. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Boar, good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Game seem to be in very good shape. |
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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: |
Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good. No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
included |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$650 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. No problems except it was very hot!! Mid 90's, nights 70 degrees Farenheit. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing 16 foot crocodile and many small ones also. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
A lot of walking involved in this hunt. Good lightweight hunting boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Joe Brodesser |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 941-466-3355 - 18101 Deep Passage Lane, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 |
| Hunting Experience: |
World wide experience. I have hunted in Africa five times, all over the United States, British Columbia, New Zealand and Spain. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 61 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 |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Territory Buffalo 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: |
1105 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 28, 1999 to August 6, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Australia Arnhemland (buffalo), Cobourg Peninsula (banteng) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brenton Hurt; Territory Buffalo Safaris. P. O. Box 40987; Casuarina; Northern Territory; 0811; Australia; Tel. 011-61-8-8927-8052; Email: brenton.hurt@bigpond.com; Web www.territorybuffalosafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Peter Russell (buffalo), Brenton Hurt (banteng) |
| 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, Water - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average 95, old, broomed bull. |
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Banteng - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent, 70 gold medal. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Game in excellent physical condition. Wild and freeranging makes for a challenging hunt. Abundance of game makes success rates extremely high. |
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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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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
N/A |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
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| Contact
Information: |
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| 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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