DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Allen Funkhouser Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Coues Whitetail - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 110 6/8 inch gross. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Healthy animals. Deer observed every day. Also saw javelina. Smaller bucks seen but not taken on days 1 to 3.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: No problems with extra bags or gun case. Lost key to gun case lock. TSA agents very understanding, allowed me to purchase locks in airport then return to TSA stand.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: High water levels in local creeks kept us from best area until day 4. Highlights of Hunt: Seeing animals every day. Taking SCI gold and B&C award class Coues buck. Equipment Recommendations: Flat shooting rifle. Good optics a must. Layered clothing. Ability to climb into rough country. Comfortable in riding an ATV. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? USO as usual was prepared in every way.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Tracy Rushing Contact Information: Tel. 309-781-9080 - 3407 76th St., Moline, IL 61265 E-mail: rushin4@mchsi.com Hunting Experience: Big game hunting for 31 years. Physical Condition: Pretty good for a 47 year old.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6505 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 16, 2007 to November 18, 2007 Place of Hunt: United States Arizona 6A

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Bill Johnson Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 300 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Healthy animals. Small 6X6 taken, but larger animals were spotted but no shots available.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: United Airlines and US Airways Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: On time flights, all baggage made it. Three connections each way.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 1X1. Amount: $4700 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $500 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Hotel day before. Amount: $100 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: This was opening weekend. Many local hunters seen. Still saw elk every day. Camp tents needed zippers or buckles on tents. Highlights of Hunt: Seeing elk every day. Great scenery. Northern Arizona is not too steep. Fairly easy to get around in. Took first bull elk after two unsucessful hunts in Colorado. Equipment Recommendations: Good hiking boots. Accurate muzzleloader (out to 200 yards). Rangefinder. Good binoculars. Wear layers, cold at first light, warms up quickly. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Great organization. Guides had back-up plans. Good equipment (trucks, ATVs). Camp was ready for 8 hunters. USO does all research for top areas and submits all application paperwork for you.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Tracy Rushing Contact Information: Tel. 309-792-1723 - 3407 76th St., Moline, IL 61265 E-mail: rushin4@mchsi.com Hunting Experience: Hunting since 10 years old. Western and Canadian big game hunting since 1994. Physical Condition: Pretty good for a 45 year old. Was in real good shape for this hunt, probably over-ready. You need to be able to hike for long distances wearing your day pack and carrying your gun. You need to be ready for the altitude (5000-7000').

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Story of this hunt: After two unsuccessful elk hunts in Colorado, a few years ago I decided to try it again. Via United States Outfitters (USO), I signed up to draw for a tag in several states. Unsuccessful in both 2005 & 2006, I drew an Arizona unit 6A late season muzzleloader permit for 2007. Summer testing showed the most accurate of my two muzzleloaders was CVA rifle I had bought for my son. The most accurate load was 150 gr of Pyrodex RS with a Hornady 250 grain SST bullet. November 14 arrived, and I headed to Arizona via commercial air. I arrived in Flagstaff with all my gear, and the next day met the USO staff and the other hunters in the hotel lounge. We eventually loaded up the trucks and headed to camp. I rode with Robert, one of USO's guides. We would be camping and hunting in the Cococino National Forest, near Mormon Lake Village. Arriving at camp we unloaded, had a quick lunch, and then went to a local gravel pit to check the accuracy of our rifles. I had to tweak my scope settings a little to get back on target. After dinner, my guide, Bill Johnson, talked over some details for the next day. The next day started early at 4:30 am, the standard wake-up time for the week. After a quick breakfast, we headed out. We eventually parked and headed out on foot up and over a small hill. About sun-up we spotted a solo spike bull nearby, and then later we spotted a group of 18 elk, composed of cows, calves, and young bulls. They appeared to be a little spooky, and quickly headed towards the same wooded area where the young bull had entered. After lunch, Bill and I headed out to another area to a ridgeline to try and intercept any elk heading up or down the canyon. No animals were seen or heard that afternoon. . At dinner we found most hunters were seeing animals, with a few shots being taken. The next day, in a different area, we spotted a small group of elk right away, and Bill and I headed off on the double to try and intercept them. After about a ½ mile, we slowed down and became more cautious. Sure enough we spotted the small band, which had a good 5x5 bull in it. I had previously told Bill that I wanted a 6x6 until the last day, which then any mature bull was in trouble. We followed this band, and soon ran into another group of elk. Bill was able to spot a monster of an elk in this group, and I could see his antlers were clearly visible nearly ¼ mile away. We were quietly gaining ground on the big bull and his herd, when we spooked a cow elk on our left. She ran to the big bull's group, spooking them out ahead of us. . Eventually we gained ground on the herd again, and the big bull was broadside at about 200 yards, but some large laydown limbs between me and the bull kept me from being confident in the shot, and I did not shoot. I didn't want to miss and totally spook the herd, or worse yet, make a non-lethal hit on the bull. . Eventually the herd moved out, and we lost track of them. Later we saw a herd of over 20 elk running to our right, and we think the big bull's group joined in. After a shot rang out down where the elk had moved to, I quickly spotted movement as the herd came back up towards us. We were caught out in the open as the big bull and his buddies approached us on the other side of a thicket. We could see his antlers very clearly as they closed to no more than 50 yards, but I did not have a shooting lane. Eventually the elk moved off, and did not pass through the opening we hoped they would. That was the last time we saw the big boy. Later we were working into the wind when we spooked a jackrabbit. It ran around some trees, and a herd of elk busted out moving to the left. We couldn't believe we had been that close to a bunch of elk without seeing, hearing, or smelling them. Late in the morning we were resting in a shady spot when I spotted movement ahead. It turned out to be a group of 5 bulls heading toward us, with at least two of them being mature animals. The first one we got a good look at was very unique. He was a 6x6, but extremely narrow, not much wider than his ears. But the most distinguishing aspect was huge 4th points, easily over 20" long each. Unfortunately, the bull never did give me a clear shot. The other mature bull had small 6th points on each side, but good overall length and width. This bull did give me a good quartering away shot, which I took. I was reloading as fast as I could and also watching an opening in the trees the now galloping elk would pass through. I saw a couple of elk pass through, then a large bull entered the opening but then wheeled back to the right and out of sight. . After reloading, I moved straight to where the elk was standing when I shot. It was approximately 110 yards from my shooting location. I felt I had aimed correctly for that distance. About the time I discovered some blood, Bill, who had moved directly to the opening we saw the one bull turn to the right, started whistling at me. I wasn't sure what that meant, but started moving to him on the double. As I got to him with the gun at the ready, he said, "there's your bull", and I turned with the gun ready. What I saw was a bull down on the ground, not moving. We approached cautiously, but with his eyes glazed open and not breathing, I knew the bull was down for good. Bill had called his fellow guide Kevin before we started the pictures, and he and his hunter Wayne showed up soon. The four of us had the bull quartered out and caped in short order. After several hours, Bill returned with an ATV (in Arizona you can use an ATV for game retrieval). I started out cross-country to the truck by GPS while Bill took the fully loaded ATV and went via approved trails. Bill was just finishing strapping down the ATV when I arrived at the truck. At camp we unloaded, hanging the meat in a tree to cool. Jim the cook, and guide Robert and his hunters Phil and Steve, all came over to congratulate me. At dinner that night the other hunters and guides reported no other elk taken, but they all congratulated me, and I graciously thanked them. I tried to keep their spirits up as I told my story of the hunt. The next morning at breakfast, I said good-bye to each hunter and guide, as I would be flying back home that afternoon. I finished packing up my stuff, and helped Bill load the truck. We headed into Flagstaff, stopping by the meat processor and then a taxidermist, who would prepare the European mount I wanted, and ship it to me later. After lunch, Bill dropped me off at the airport. I got checked in with no problems, made my short layovers in Phoenix (just barely) and Denver, and arrived in Moline just after 11 pm. It was good to be home, and later I realized it had taken three different hunts, and three attempts to get this Arizona hunting tag, before I harvested my first Rocky Mountain elk. It truly was "3rd times a charm".

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3738 Weapon Used: Bow How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 20, 2003 to September 25, 2003 Place of Hunt: United States Arizona Unit 8 (archery)

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Walt Miller and Jon Vance Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk, Rocky Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Over 370. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent. After several years of drought, Arizona had ample rains which lead to exceptional trophy quality this year.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: America West Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: America West has an extra charge for heavy bags. You don't know about it until you are in the check in line and they have got you by the you know what's.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $4300 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $371 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $250 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: $100 extra baggage fees, $250 rental car, rooms before and after and tips. Amount: $350 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Wonderful weather. Second day we called an enormous elk in from along distance and only a little bad luck prevented me from getting an elk even bigger than the one I got. Its called buck fever. Third day, first thing in the morning we called in another huge elk (370+) and got him. Equipment Recommendations: Plan to practice at 40 to 60 yards. I hunted with PSE compound bow set at 75 pounds and Easton Carbon Arrows with Thunderhead 100 grain broadheads. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Although it took me seven years to draw a tag it was worth the wait. USO did all the work and I had all the fun.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Wayne Nelsen Contact Information: PO Box 931, St. Charles, IL 60174 E-mail: scummyoldhunter@hotmail.com Hunting Experience: I have hunted in Canada, Africa and the USA. Whitetailed deer, elk, antelope, mule deer, caribou, turkeys, wild boar, black bear and several African antelope to name a few. Physical Condition: I am 57 years old and in very good shape.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 3172 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 4, 2002 to December 8, 2002 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Unit 2

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Andy Valerio Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 151 gross. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Saw trophy whitetails every day, several that would make B&C, and many in over 150 class.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: US Air Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Delay in Pittsburgh because flight crew was late.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3450 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Landowner permit. Amount: $750 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $285 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: $200 car rental, $400 tips. Amount: $600 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Making running shot at 300 yards. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mike Brooks Contact Information: Tel. 919-776-9720 - PO Box 333, Sanford, NC 27331 E-mail: mbrooks@cmc-scrap.com Hunting Experience: As a traveling hunter, ten years. Physical Condition: Fair.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2664 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 5, 2001 to December 9, 2001 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Unit 2

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Jarrod Allen Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Deer would have scored in mid to high 170's if one side had not been busted up somewhat. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Good area for whitetail. One can reasonably expect a 150 plus class deer with chance for B&C. Good mule deer area as well.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American and TWA. Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3450 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $267 Commercial Airfares: Raleigh-Durham to Denver. Amount: $226 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Rental car, taxidermy and tips. Amount: $1200 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Getting deer on first morning. Equipment Recommendations: Best optics you can afford. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? First class all the way with a good chance for better than average trophy.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mike Brooks Contact Information: Tel. 919-776-9720 - P.O. Box 333, Sanford, NC 27331 E-mail: mbrooks@cmc-crap.com Hunting Experience: Limited to North America Physical Condition: Decent for fifty two-year-old.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2594 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 28, 2001 to December 3, 2001 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas 12

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Mike Wolf Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 145/150 class B&C; 10 points. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Most good whitetails 130-150 class. I saw three this size and took one two-and-a-half days into a five-day hunt.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $3450 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $319 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $337 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Rental car. Amount: $240 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Harvesting my best buck; 10-pointer with 20-inch spread and four tines measuring 11 to 12 2/8 inches. Equipment Recommendations: Warm clothing for long stands. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Decent bucks, not as cold as Canada.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Stephen Fox Contact Information: Tel. 570-836-1133 - Tunkhannock, PA Hunting Experience: 30 years. Physical Condition: Average.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2595 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 28, 2001 to December 3, 2001 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Unit 18

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Travis Booking Agent (if any): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744;Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 130-160 B&C class. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Shot an 8 point - 153 1/8 B&C (gross).

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Northwest. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Flew into Wichita and drove to camp.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 1 x 1 hunt. Amount: $3450 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: General $68, deer tag $205.50. Amount: $274 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $268 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Motel in Wichita. Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Saw 13 bucks that were 130 B&C or larger. Equipment Recommendations: Shooting sticks, not bipods. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ron Malueg Contact Information: Tel. 715-524-2525 - 909 E. Ridlington Ave., Shawano, WI 54166 Hunting Experience: 50 plus big game hunts with outfitters in 20 years. Physical Condition: Average.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2238 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 30, 2000 to December 3, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Area 2

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Tom Johnson Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Whitetail - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average 130-140. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Almost all deer taken had damaged antlers.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2900 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $300 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Game was too scarce and there were too many hunters for available area. There was competition with local hunters and some guides were out of state and not familiar with local area. Highlights of Hunt: Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend it with reservations. Outfitter and guide (Tom Johnson) were excellent and tried hard for all hunters in camp. However, I feel US Outfitters is overexploiting the area, and game is getting scarce. They continue to book too many hunters for the area available.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bruce E. Young Contact Information: Tel. 518-499-1024 - E-mail: eagle@albany.net Hunting Experience: I have been hunting for 50 years plus. Physical Condition: Excellent.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

To: The Hunting Report From: George Taulman of United States Outfitters, Inc. Re: Mr. Young

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2242 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: November 28, 2000 to December 3, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Unit 17

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Tony Rivera Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Poor. Game Sought But Not Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: I wanted to take a 180 class mule deer. I didn't succeed because of overhunting by residents and nonresidents. Residents have no regard for posted property and walk in areas. Game Condition Comments: Mule deer are in excellent health but horn quality is not good, so too many small bucks are killed. Our camp shot five mule deer, two 150 class and three under 145 B&C. This is not trophy hunting. We did not see 180 class deer.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Good Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Poor Quality of Food: Fair Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: US Air Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2950 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $1000 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $450 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: No trophy mule deer on properties that we hunted. Nothing over 155 B&C. Highlights of Hunt: Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? No Why? Quality of deer not worth prime price: $3,500 to $4,500 cost for 150-160 class mule deer.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Paul Elia Contact Information: Tel. 201-681-3817 - 35 Lindley Ave., Hunting Experience: I have 32 years of hunting experience. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Yes Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? No If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

To: The Hunting Report From: George Taulman of United States Outfitters, Inc. Re: Paul Elia

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On United States Outfitters (USO) Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1971 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 16, 2000 to September 20, 2000 Place of Hunt: United States Kansas Unit 2

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Jarrod Allen Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Deer, Mule - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 5, approximately 160 B & C. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent game condition.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Absolutely problem free.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2950 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $270 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $435 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Auto from Denver to hunting site. Amount: $300 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Sitting on deer for 45 minutes at 25 yards before getting shot. Equipment Recommendations: The best and strongest power binoculars you can afford. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Six out of seven hunters took a better than average mule deer while the seventh hunter missed.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mike Brooks Contact Information: Tel. 919-776-9720 - PO Box 333, Sanford, NC 27331 Hunting Experience: I have hunted for 35 years. Physical Condition: Reasonably good for 51 years old.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On United States Outfitters (USO) Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1734 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 1, 1999 to December 9, 1999 Place of Hunt: United States Arizona 15C-North

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Gary "Goose" Howell Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sheep, Desert Bighorn - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 163 Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: The rams were widely scattered. All sheep we saw (over 100 in 12 days of scouting and hunting) were in excellent condition at least partially due to efforts of Arizona Sheep Society. It is worth every effort of applying against very long draw odds!

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: No problems with firearms.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $3,700 per day for eight days on public land outfitted and guided. Amount: $3700 Trophy Fees: None. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $835 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $356 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Taxidermy, guide tip, miscellaneous. Amount: $2000 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: High winds for three days and widely scattered sheep. Highlights of Hunt: Magnificent high-desert country, harvesting a terrific ram and a great guide! Equipment Recommendations: Best optics you can afford (typical sheep rec.). Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is an excellent outfitter that was responsible for my limited entry draw. Superb guide!

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Greg Guy Contact Information: Tel. 315-568-2953 - 1262 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 E-mail: gguy@flare.net Hunting Experience: I have hunted in the United States and Canada for dall sheep, mountain goat, elk, pronghorn and whitetail. Physical Condition: Above average for a 49 year old.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On United States Outfitters (USO) Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 1193 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: October 23, 1999 to October 27, 1999 Place of Hunt: United States New Mexico 16A

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Dave Holton Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 6. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Good elk population, but quite a few hunters. Without Dave's knowledge of the area and pre-hunt scouting, the chances of success would have been much less.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2950 Trophy Fees: None. Tax: $166 Amount: $166 Permits/Licenses: elk, rifle Amount: $470 Commercial Airfares: Tyler to Albuquerque Amount: $222 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Rent-a-car (seven days); forwarding, freezing and shipping meat home. Amount: $727 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Dave, my guide, had scouted and knew where the elk were. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? U.S. Outfitters did not cut any corners to ensure our comfort and success.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bob Waldrop Contact Information: Tel. 903-849-2081 - 3096 CR 4923, Ben Wheeley, TX Hunting Experience: I have hunted for 35 years. Physical Condition: Excellent.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On United States Outfitters (USO) Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 355 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: December 4, 1998 to December 9, 1998 Place of Hunt: United States Arizona Area #22

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): George Taullman; United States Outfitters (USO). 325 Santistevan Lane; Taos; NM; 87571; Tel. 505-758-9774; Fax: 505-758-1744; Email: huntuso@newmex.com; Web www.huntuso.com Personal Guide (if any): Lance Crow Ther Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elk - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 6 x 6, over 300 B & C. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Good

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

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

COSTS

Hunting Fees: one-on-one hunt Amount: $3700 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: $388.50 elk tag, $86 general license Amount: $475 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $305 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Very physical. Highlights of Hunt: Saw 13 bull elk in a half day of hunting. Equipment Recommendations: Very, very good pair of hunting boots. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ron Malueg Home# 715-524-2300 Contact Information: Tel. 715-524-2525 - 909 East Ridlington Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166 Hunting Experience: Over thirty years experience. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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