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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
5561 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 28, 2006 to August 11, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Cantebury/West Otago |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brendon Matthews; Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand. Longbeach Road, R.D. 4; Ashburton; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-302-6008; Fax: 011-64-3-302-6009; Email: b.matthews@clear.net.nz; Web www.trophyhuntingnz.8k.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brendon Matthews |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 400 inches - took four. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: One was 14.5 inches but all others over 12 inches. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 8.5 to 9.5 inches - took three. |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 36 inches took four. |
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Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three. 404, 418 and 422 inches. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 700 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good hunts all, the elk were large but contained, and not really free range. |
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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/Quantas and Continental |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
We had two hunts in 2005 and 2006. In 2006 we missed flights out of US on weather, and caused a domino effect, lost all luggage and guns but all were returned within two days, New Zealander are great. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4400 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| 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: |
Long range shooting for most animals except elk. Being put out of the Helo on the Alps to hunt the tahr and chamois. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good boots and layered clothing. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Brendon knows his stuff and has great owned property and concessions. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael Ambrose |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-805-4937 - 52 Crestwood Circle, Sugarland, TX 77478 E-mail: mvambrose@helixesg.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide in New Zealand, New Caledonia, Texas, Colorado, Africa, Mexico, Costa Rica and Argentina. |
| Physical Condition: |
60 and fair shape. |
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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 guy is good and accommodations are family atmosphere and these people are lifetime friends.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand 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: |
5530 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 3, 2006 to July 9, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brendon Matthews; Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand. Longbeach Road, R.D. 4; Ashburton; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-302-6008; Fax: 011-64-3-302-6009; Email: b.matthews@clear.net.nz; Web www.trophyhuntingnz.8k.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brendon Mathews |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Chamois - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: Too high or big male not found and deer emphasis. |
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Condition Comments: |
All very good - excellent tahr seen and available but did not take. Also fallow and goats. |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Magnificent snow - Southern Abyss, wife enjoyed excellent tours from Bevin Smith, his associate PH. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Used Brendon's .270 - avoided gun import hassle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jack Bierley |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 813-226-1875 - Box 2939, Tampa, FL 33601 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifelong, worldwide. |
| Physical Condition: |
69 years old, 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand 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: |
5473 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 25, 2006 to March 30, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Waimate |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brendon Matthews; Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand. Longbeach Road, R.D. 4; Ashburton; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-302-6008; Fax: 011-64-3-302-6009; Email: b.matthews@clear.net.nz; Web www.trophyhuntingnz.8k.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brendon Mathews. |
| 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: |
Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: #13 SCI, great cape. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: #13 SCI, great palms. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: #6 SCI, over 800 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
The highest quality free range hunt imaginable. Many trophy animals in excellent condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Quantas. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Did not travel with firearms. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6200 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Trophy care. |
Amount: |
$550 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Turning down and photographing top ten free range red stag with two foot drop tines. The whole hunt was a highlight. The quality of the trophies was totally unexpected. Read about in The Hunting Report. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
An extremely professional operation with the best equipment. Brendon came highly recommened and now I know why. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Brian Peterson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-783-2395 - Box 485, Girdwood, AK 99587 E-mail: brian.peterson4@att.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 45 species on three continents and an Alaskan Master Guide. |
| 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 Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand 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: |
1985 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 10, 2000 to May 17, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island Walmate and Alps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brendon Matthews; Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand. Longbeach Road, R.D. 4; Ashburton; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-302-6008; Fax: 011-64-3-302-6009; Email: b.matthews@clear.net.nz; Web www.trophyhuntingnz.8k.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brendon Matthews |
| 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: |
Elk - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Goat - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Wow! 605 pounds. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
I also took turkey, ducks, pukeko, wallaby, rabbits and possums. The game is in excellent condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Not great but not bad. No hassels getting guns and ammunition into New Zealand. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
1 x 1 $220 per day for seven days. |
Amount: |
$1540 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$102000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Round trip from Alaska. |
Amount: |
$1200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Crating, skinning, dipping and shipping of trophies. |
Amount: |
$1100 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Staying in homes with local people, monster pig and the helicopter ride in the Alps. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
These are great people, reasonable prices and beautiful country with a variety of game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Terry Hegge |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-694-5916 - 19008 Chrystal Island Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577 E-mail: tchsh@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Africa, Scotland, New Zealand, Alaska and the western United States. |
| 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 |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand 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: |
1279 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 30, 1999 to June 8, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Brendon Matthews; Trophy Hunting Safaris New Zealand. Longbeach Road, R.D. 4; Ashburton; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-302-6008; Fax: 011-64-3-302-6009; Email: b.matthews@clear.net.nz; Web www.trophyhuntingnz.8k.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Brendon Matthews |
| 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: |
Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Took two excellent red stags. |
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Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Condition Comments: |
Note: Hunter also took excellent wallabies and paradise ducks. Brendon was an excellent judge of quality. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Much better than most places. Brendon has primarily hunted Autralians before. |
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: |
Helicopter ride in Alps after tahr and chamois. We stayed on a sheep farm where the wife cooked the meals. This made for a unique cook at the farm and an opportunity to meet the people of New Zealand. Drinking at the rural pubs where the ranchers go. |
| 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: |
Dan Thomas |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-263-7624 - 10901 Livingston Street, Anchorage, AK 99516 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in North America, Africa and New Zealand. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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