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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |