Hunting Report 1534348374
Hunter Information | |
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Hunter Name: | Mark Richards |
Contact Information: | 16250 Neabsco Beach Way Woodbridge,Virginia 22191 USA ; Phone: 703 973 2517 Email: mgrcabin@comcast.net |
Hunting Experience: | Lifetime hunting US, Africa, etc. |
Physical Condition: | 57 years old, still running 10 milers and 1/2 marathons. |
Date and Time of Hunt | |
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Weapon Used: | rifle |
How Hunt Was Conducted: | |
Date of Hunt: | 08/01/2018 to 08/10/2018 |
Place of Hunt: | - Zimbabwe - 1 |
Hunting Area: | Hippo Valley Estates/Mteri Dam |
Outfitter, Guide and Booking Agent Details | |
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Outfitter (or safari company): | Hippo Valley Safaris ; , ; Phone: 011263712211277 Email: alandavies.hunterservices@gmail.com |
Personal Guide (if any): | Alan T Davies |
Booking Agent (if any): | ; , ; |
Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): | |
License Required: |
Game Description | |
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Major Game Animals Taken: | Buffalo, Cape; Buffalo, Cape; Elephant |
Game Sought But Not Taken: | Hippopotamus; Giraffe |
Game Conditions Comments: |
Service Ratings | |||
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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: | SAA | Airline Service | fair |
Airline Comments: | Packed like sardines. |
Costs | |||
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Hunting Fees: | Amount: | ||
Trophy Fees: | Amount: | $4000.00 | |
Permits/Licenses: | Amount: | $0.00 | |
Commercial Airfares: | Amount: | $3000.00 | |
Charter Airfares: | Amount: | $0.00 | |
Other Costs: | Amount: | $0.00 | |
Total: | $4000.00 |
Summary Remarks | |
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Problems of Hunt: | Too many people in hunting area. |
Highlights of Hunt: | Tracking elaphant and buffalo |
Equipment Recommendations: | |
Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? | yes |
Why? | This is for the right person looking for big buffalo or a different experience. It is a true pleasure to hunt with Alan and his tracker Showder! |
Important Notes | |||||
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Notified Outfitter? | Notified Personal Guide? | Notified Booking Agent? | |||
Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, booking_agent or guide? | |||||
If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
Additional Hunter Comments and/or Outfitter/Booking Agent Rebuttals |
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For more details see my article in the Hunting Report.nOr give me a call 703 973 2517 |