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Exciting Hunting and Fishing Destinations

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Foreword of the founder Hunters and anglers are conservationists… You heard this statement before and some large hunting organizations even claim that hunters are the largest contributors to wildlife causes. It is true that catch and release has become the norm with the sporting fishermen over time. Last Christmas I experienced myself the positive impact of this philosophy, when I fished the world record bronze whaler shark from the beaches of Henties Baai (Namibia). A big crowd (see page xxx) witnessed my 3h45min fight and loudly voiced their approval when, after measuring and photographs, I released the shark back into the sea. Next day the local press spend more words on the release than on the catch, but more importantly they were inciting the local sports fishermen to do likewise as the general public judges the gesture as a positive attitude towards conservation. Another event which also influenced my thinking on conservation seriously this year was a meeting with Mark Rose the CEO of Fauna & Flora International. This conservation organization is the oldest and one of the largest worldwide, operating on projects for wildlife protection in 140 different countries. Amongst others, their Nyassa National Park (Mozambique) is an example for everyone that conservation and hunting can indeed work hand in hand. FFI is managing the park in a difficult post-war environment and decided early on that organized culling and trophy shooting in collaboration with the hunter’s community in more than one third of the park made perfectly sense for a sound balance of the wildlife stock in the park. Later on it became also clear that through this collaboration a much better poaching control was in place than in any neighboring park. All pro’s and anti’s should study this situation as today their eternal fight only works well for the poachers and no one else. Both happenings bring me back to my favorite message to all hunting and fishing sportsmen…please invest time into teaching your children or grandchildren to appreciate our great sport as they will need to stay in touch with nature to balance out the side-effects of the digital era.

Bruno van Marcke



Dear Hunters, dear Friends,

Foreword of the founder

Nature is a master to us all and it gifts us with changing colors and smells that are fluid with the passing of the seasons. We learn through nature and share remarkable experiences with our friends and family, and it provokes emotions incomparable with anything else. At Holland & Holland we value the work of Magic Safari Lodges, which reflects the true values of nature, and of our sport. My belief is that conservation and ethical hunting codes are invaluable for our Animal Kingdom to continue to flourish and preserve this age old way of life. Through education we must strive to teach our younger generation the same respect that we had instilled upon ourselves. Niels van Rooyen Holland & Holland

I will always remember the first time I got in contact with the Magic Safari Lodges book. Starting going through the pages, the book transported me to destinations I was dreaming to discover. I had a feeling of quiteness and emotion. At Leica, we look at the Magic Safari Lodges as the finest places where to go hunting and fishing around the world. The Magic Safari Lodges are a universe of beauty, authenticity and passion. They represent a way of life for many hunters and fishermen. They engage you as you would dream to experience your hunting or fishing moments. They propose you the very unique experience you have always been looking for. A good partnership is always driven by common values. Meeting with Laurent Huwart, a owner of MSL, I quickly understood that our companies were on the same path. We are passionate about what we do. We believe in delivering the very best experiences and to achieve this purpose, we refuse compromise. We see hunting as a shared passion for nature and adventures. I wanted to thank Magic Safari Lodges for their strong involvement in defending the values of hunting and fishing. I thank as well each lodge presented in the book for their commitment in proposing state of the art experiences. We, at Leica, are proud to be your partner and we hope it will last for many more years. Cyril Thomas Leica Camera


Magnus 2.4 –16 x 56. Maximum brightness. The more you see, the more accurate your shot. In contrast to other riflescopes, the particularly low vignetting of the Magnus 2.4 –16 x 56 ensures superior brightness at low magnification factors. This makes it ideal for hunting from the crack of dawn to the last hours of twilight. greater light yield than other premium riflescopes at low magnification factors excellent transmission and extraordinary contrast for confident targeting selectable day/night illumination with 60-step setting range bright, high-contrast, fine red dot Makes every hunt a truly unforgettable experience. Discover more at www.leica-sportoptics.com

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Magnus 1.5 –10 x 42. Maximum versatility. Thanks to an almost 7x zoom factor, the Magnus 1.5 –10 x 42 offers the versatility to meet every hunter’s needs. This riflescope is the universal all-rounder for stalking, shooting from blinds or on driven hunts, close in or at long distances, and offers maximum versatility and superior accuracy in every hunting situation. zoom factor up to 6.7x panoramic field of view excellent ergonomics and handling – even with gloves bright, high-contrast, fine red dot Makes every hunt a truly unforgettable experience. Discover more at www.leica-sportoptics.com

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Magnus 1– 6.3 x 24. Maximum field of view. This high-end riflescope is a masterpiece in every respect. The enormously practical field of view of the 1– 6.3 x 24 offers a maximised view of the target and its surroundings and maximum safety in every situation. This guarantees fast target identification and absolute accuracy, particularly when hunting running game. panoramic field of view 6.3x zoom factor excellent ergonomics and handling – even with gloves bright, high-contrast red dot Makes every hunt a truly unforgettable experience. Discover more at www.leica-sportoptics.com

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Leica Sport Optics. For most demanding situations. “It has been almost 20 years that I hunt abroad; I decided 5 years ago to focus on mountain game, since then I have hunted different species from Asia to North America and in Europe. Thanks to the reliability in all circumstances of the Leica Magnus scope and Leica Geovid HD all these hunts were successful. That is why Leica is my choice when it comes to optics for hunting.�

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Kalahari Rangers >>

Murtoli >>

Experience the ultimate hunting safari. That’s what we offer at Kalahari Rangers. Situated in the well-known Kalahari region, the magic of the surrounding natural beauty, combined with the vast variety of vegetation and wildlife, leaves an overwhelming impression.

At the southern tip of Corsica, between the sea and the mountains, lies an immense estate in the heart of a valley carved by the Ortolo River. Its name is Murtoli, a secret destination whispered about by those in the know. The Murtoli Estate offers many inviting coves and an endless white sand beach that stretches over a dozen kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea, a true paradise.

We have combined this wild and unique eco-system and its abundance of wild animals with true African hospitality in our luxurious lodge. You will enjoy the taste of African venison, lovely prepared traditional cooking, as well as tasty continental cuisine with a wide selection of only the best South African wines. We offer a diversity of exceptional trophy possibilities. Choose from more than 30 native species. Our trophies are of excellent quality and medals can be obtained for most of them. An unforgettable experience awaits you!

www.kalahari-rangers.com

An Exceptional Hunting Ground The Ortolo Estate offers an exceptional hunting ground boasting two thousand hectares of well-preserved ecosystem with a widely varying landscape featuring mountains, forests and brush interspersed with prairies and swampland. Some fields are farmed and sown with grain, providing welcome feed for wild game, and the olive groves are kept invitingly free of undergrowth. Wild boar is the big game here and is hunted in the traditional beating method, with a pack of hounds and beaters, or from a hide early in the season. To be expierenced!

www.murtoli.com


Great Spanish Hunts >>

GSH is a Spanish company with over 35 years experience organizing world-class hunting trips. They are specialized in red-legged partridge shoots, “montería” and in high mountain stalking in Spain and Europe.

France Safaris >>

Their driven hunts or “monterias” are world-class featuring 5 to 25 hunters which may shoot each 2 to 3 trophies per day.

Domaine de Laplanque, managed by France Safaris, is located in the south of France. The property is varied, mountainous and wild. This estate has acquired an international reputation because of its exceptional and very large trophies of red deer, fallow deer and mouflon sheep. Roebuck, sika deer and large wild boar can also be hunted here. Hunting is done solely by stalking or from hides. The estate is reserved exclusively for one hunter, whether accompanied or not. The Roques-Rogery family, owners of this lovely estate since the 13th century, are delighted to welcome guests to their château with friendliness, all desired comforts and refined French cuisine. A superb hunting destination, in very pleasant surroundings, for outstanding trophies!

www.greatspanishhunts.com

www.francesafaris.com

This company prides itself in their ethics and professional approach to hunt organization, as well as in offering a world- class service and total client satisfaction. Spain is a unique destination for mountain hunting enthusiasts, offering 7 endemic Capra species:4 Spanish ibex sub species ( Beceite, Gredos, Southeastern and Ronda ibex), 2 species of chamois: Pyrenean and Cantabrian, and Mallorcan goat and also two Ovis species: Barbary sheep and mouflon. In addition, its permanently sunny and warm climate allows for year-round pleasant hunting.


Wild Hunting Company >>

WildHunting in Turkey is owned and managed by the Ekenler Family and currently run by two brothers, Kürsat and Temir. They are both extremely keen young hunters and have hunted extensively throughout Turkey and abroad. The Ekenler family has been landowners in Tarsus, Cukurova area for more than 300 years. Hunting is a family tradition, proudly passed from father to son and finally to us. We have always had a passion for the wild; this has been supported by their father who took Temir and Kürsat with him to many hunts all over the world. With some of the world’s finest species on our doorstep, we have naturally concentrated on big game hunting. WildHunting offers a total of 6 species of big game, which are natively found only on Turkish hunting land, this makes the hunting unique! Our family has controlled the shooting in large areas of the Taurus Mountains for generations. We therefore operate as a private family hunting estate, rather than an agent buying from different concessions all over the region. As a result, we have controlled, conserved and developed our areas in a manner that we believe to be unique in the whole country. This approach is key to our way of maintaining the highest standards in everything we do.

www.wildhuntingagency.com

Algar Safaris >>

Patagonia, it’s a country in itself... Algar Safaris owns two private hunting properties that cover 85,000 acres (35,000 hectares) of pristine Patagonian steppe country. The hilly terrain and breathtaking views make Algar Safaris an excellent place to hunt for the various species we offer. The captivating surroundings and the wilderness of the country provide the most demanding and experienced hunters with a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience. We are located in the southern part of the Province of Neuquén, with paved road access from the airport in the beautiful city of San Carlos de Bariloche (two-hour drive). We recommend doing our hunts on horseback; however, for those who prefer or require it, hunting can also be done with 4WD vehicle. We encourage bow hunters to hunt with us; great trophies can also be taken with bow & arrow. We offer premium hunting, two new first-class lodges, gourmet cuisine, as well as the unforgettable experience of having a midday “asado” (barbecue) right in the middle of the hunting grounds. We are proud to own the world’s third largest Pere David’s population, being the only ones who can offer this exotic species in the wild.

www.algar-safaris.com


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Index

Index

African Lodges African Trackers Am Safari Aru Game Lodge BuffaloLand Daggaboy Hunting Safaris Ekland Safaris Hunt & Fish Namibia Jofie Lamprecht Safaris Kalahari Rangers Le Chasseur Mauricien Pro Safaris Africa Ratelfontein Safaris Rhinoland Safaria Ubique Game Ranch/Ubique Safaris

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Abaco Lodge Algar Safaris Bair’s Lodge Frontera Wingshooting Futa Lodge Jacana Lodge Kautapen Lodge La Dormida Lodge Los Crestones Lodge Montaraz Lodge Pica Zuro Lodge Pira Lodge San Juan Lodge San Pedro Lodge Uruguay Natural Hunting Villa Maria Lodge

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Pacific Lodges Australian Buffalo Hunters South Pacafic Safaris New Zealand Treetops Lodge

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South America Lodges

Laurentian Wildlife Estate Vancouver Island Hunts

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North America Lodges p.136 p.140 p.142

BBR sporting Château de Janvry Château Saint Michel European Outfitting France Safari France Outfitters G&G Hunting Services Great Spanish Hunts Lax á Le domaine de l’Ortolo Les colverts de Sabournac Marcati Hunting Orchape Scandinavian Prohunters Soto Real WildHunting Company

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NWT Outfitters ProfiHunt Prohunt Concierge

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Michael Steinmetz, Krieghoff Sales Member of the PHASA (Professional Hunter‘s Association of South Africa) and the BASA (Big Bore Association of South Africa)

Anyone who has faced an African Cape Buffalo in the wild knows the best life insurance is a reliable gun. The Classic Big Five‘s trusted combi-cocking device ensures your safety by allowing the gun to be carried loaded with the hammers uncocked but silently cocked and ready for the shot in an instant. For more information visit

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African Lodges

African Trackers Am Safari Aru Game Lodge BuffaloLand Daggaboy Hunting Safaris Ekland Safaris Hunt & Fish Namibia Jofie Lamprecht Safaris Kalahari Rangers Le Chasseur Mauricien Pro Safaris Africa Ratelfontein Safaris Rhinoland Safaria Ubique Game Ranch/Ubique Safaris

Cameroon Tanzania Namibia South Africa Namibia South Africa Namibia Namibia South Africa Mauritius Zimbabwe South Africa South Africa Central African Rep. South Africa

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Africa

African Trackers Cameroon Cameroon is at the heart of the Dark Continent. It offers all wildlife habitats known to Africa. For the hunter/ collector it offers the ultimate challenge with the Lord Derby Eland in the savannah and the Bongo in the rainforest. Cameroon offers four different spiral-horned antelopes: Lord Derby Eland, Bongo, Harnessed Bushbuck and Forest Sitatunga. Besides these animals, there are two types of buffalo, savannah and dwarf, as well as savannah and forest elephants, and the largest number of duiker species in one country… Basically, Cameroon offers the largest antelope (Lord Derby) and the smallest (Bates pygmy antelope) and quite a few stunning species in between. All huntable species in Cameroon can be hunted with African tracks on our privately owned hunting blocks. Our safaris guarantee a 100% success rate on our flagship species. We organise the safari from the moment you book to the delivery of the trophies for your trophy room. We assist in all administrative matters (visa, import of rifles), meet and greet our guests at the airport, and handle plane tickets, security and export of trophies. Our hunting areas are carefully monitored, have permanent anti-poaching programmes and continue to deliver recordable trophies and unique hunting experiences.

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Cameroon

Owner: Koen Maes Manager: Koen Maes

Having conducted safaris all over the African continent, I returned to Cameroon because of the quality of the hunting. Basically, I wanted to share the ultimate hunting experience: “hunt on track”. This allows me to share with the hunter my knowledge of tracking, the intense contact with nature and the close contact with the game. A once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience !! The hunting season in the savannah is from late December to mid-May and in the rainforest from March to mid-July. Our stone-built camps are equipped to modern standards with air-conditioning. Our cars are tuned to provide the ultimate experience in suspension, comfort and safety. Our staff consist of carefully selected trackers and pygmies with whom we have developed a strong bond over years of hunting. Our skinners are trained by visiting taxidermists to ensure perfect in-field preparation of trophies, and we handle the delivery of trophies to your destination. At the request of our hunters, we can contact the best taxidermists worldwide who can immortalise your trophies in unforgettable memories. We hunt with the quality of your trophy room as our objective!! Try booking with the PH who is in the field for you!!

African Tracks Kleine Smetledestraat 192 9230 Wetteren – Belgium B.P. 799 Garoua - Cameroon Tel: +32 477 170637 Tel + Fax: +32 9 368 06 49 Tel Cameroon: +237 99 66 27 21 Satt. Phone: +882 1650 6500 97 www.africantrackers.com kvmaes@gmail.com Affiliations:

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AM Safaris Tanzania As a professional hunter for many years, my first hunting season was back in 1988. I have been working mostly in Tanzania. I also travelled through many other African countries, such as Senegal, Cameroun (both bush and forest), Centrafrican Republic, Benin and Tanzania (both Selous and Massai country). All these experiences I have lived through the years led me to guide other hunters in western, eastern, central and austral countries of Africa. I offer to my hunters to be guided in Tanzania through the hunting reserves of Selous, Masai country. In Tanzania, hunting mostly concerns big cats, such as lion, leopards, elephant and Caffer buffalo or hippoptamus. There is also a great number of antelopes in the Masai country and in the south of Tanzania. Territories on which I guide my hunters have no secrets for us. This leads us to the best results possible in matter of hunting, and therefore we suggest the best dates and the best camps for our hunters, according to their needs and to the particular animals they are looking for. Masai Land Located in the heart of the Rift, the Masai country is delimited by large and semi-arid up north, by the wet yet refreshing Lake Victoria at west, dry steppes of Tsavo in the east and by the low tropical lands of Dodoma, the “geological shield” of Tanzania. Landscapes in our two different areas of hunting are numerous and offer either mountains, great plains, shrubby bush and a very dense savannah where thorny trees make the heaven for the little koudou. It’s on our territories that the “Great Cats” of Africa have decided to settle, fact that will definitely enjoy our hunters: slender leopards and majestic lions are numerous and live together on this great land. You won’t find a happier man and tracker than a Dorobo (the Massai tracker) when you tell him that you have come to his land to hunt a lion or a leopard, for as the two predators are the number one enemies of the Massai people. And once, they used to hunt lions with lances in order to prove to the group their leadership. Cosy yet luxurious, our camps are designed to offer our clients the best confort that they may look for after their long hunts in the bush. The safaris I organise in the Masai country last 21 days, and the hunting seasons go from July to the end of December. The 15 days safaris are organised

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Tanzania

Owner: Arnaud Mermet Manager: Arnaud Mermet

between January and March. I also offer to the hunters who want to spend their 21 days safari on different areas, the possibility to hunt on both territories of the Masai country and the reserve of Selous. Selous game reserve With the beautiful Rufiji River and its two affluent, the Kilombero river and the Luwengu river, the reserve Selous is the most water supplied region in East Africa, besides from being the biggest reserve in Africa, and probably the most beautiful one. The concentration and the variety of animals makes it the second most rich animal life of all Africa’s reserves, just after the Serengeti. The 55 000 km2 of territory are part of the total of 75 000 km2 of the Selous ecosystem and include the National park of Mikumi and other uninhabited areas in the North, such as the Kilombero. Tanzania houses more elephants than any other country in Africa. The territory in Selous on which we hunt is located in the south of the reserve and is large 25 000 acres, which represents approximately one half of this immense reserve. The south blocks on which we hunt are considered as the most prestigious ones in all Africa for hunting “Big Cats”. During a 21-days safari, it’s often possible to get an elephant, leopard, buffalo’s and also a lion all at once. These 39 years of our presence on the same territory led us to elaborate a very strict and confident management plan with the Game Department of Tanzania, which includes both regional development of various reserves within our territory and the qualitative searching of animals. Our techniques of hunting include the meeting, the tracking, and the calling as far as the lion is concerned. All our trackers are Dorobos, from the Masai country (see the page “Masai country”)

AM Safaris 106 rue d’Assas 75006 Paris France Tel: +33 6 77 72 10 38 amsafarichasse@gmail.com www.amsafarichasse.com

Affiliation:

I also offer to my hunters according to their desires and needs, to guide them in other countries of Africa, as Mozambique, Cameroon or C.A.R.. I am member of four different associations of professional hunters: ACP senior member, AGCG, TPHA, T. Also I am member of the CIC, SCI and official measurer and the Club of the Hunting House (French association).

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Aru Game Lodges

Namibia

Situated in the wild expanses of Namibia, Aru Game Lodges offer the discerning hunter the experience of a lifetime. Aru Game Lodges are operated from two stunning and well established game farms, namely Veronica and Kalakwa. Covering a privately owned area in excess of 65 000 acres, the farms, diverse in landscape and ecosystems, offer an unforgettable and truly African hunting experience. A further 57 000 acres of additional hunting area adjacent to Kalakwa has been secured where we have sole hunting rights, bringing the total huntable area for plains game to 124 000 acres in total! A mecca for any hunter. We believe in a total self sustainable wildlife and we go to extra lengths to ensure a typical and realistic African hunting experience. Hunters will hunt under the supervision of a trained professional hunter, whose expertise and experience will both guide and inspire the trophy hunter. The owners of Aru treasure the principle of the fair chase, and hunts are conducted by stalking on foot, and hunters truly experience the thrill of Africa first hand. Please come fit‌  Our dangerous game hunting areas enable trophy hunters to hunt elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, leopard, and all other exotics for example black faced impala, reedbuck, lechwe, roan and sable, in addition to the range of plains game already available. These concessions are situated in the Caprivi.

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With the vast African landscape as its backdrop, and the opportunity the come face to face with your prey, any hunting expedition at Aru is unique and unforgettable. The lodges are luxurious and fully equipped, offering 5 course buffet meals, a fully equipped gym, sauna and swimming pools. For the non hunter and observer we also offer a wide range of activities and specialties like horse riding, quad bike drives, game drives, guided walking trails, swimming pools, gymnasium and sauna. These activities are all included in the accommodation price. We also organize Windhoek shopping excursions, predator feedings on a cat and wildlife sanctuary close to us, guided Bushmen walks and we even offer very specialized treatments in our Beauty Spa at both Veronica and Kalakwa where we offer massages, manicures, pedicures and lots of other treats. This is your escape, and it’s waiting to happen. Come and experience it. Come smell our grass, come see our suns set, come hunt with us in Namibia.

Owner: Classified Manager: Gysbert van der Westhuyzen & Danene van der Westhuyzen Aru Game Lodges PO Box 9222, Windhoek, Namibia Tel: +26 48 1129 55 36 Fax: +26 46 2 56 00 55 www.arugamelodge.com info@arugamelodge.com Representative for France : VĂŠronique Berthault vamsaabi@hotmail.com Tel.: +33 6 37 35 43 08 Affiliations:

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Buffaloland South Africa Motlala, nestled in the savannah bush of the Limpopo province, lies in an area of resounding natural beauty. This unique property can produce extraordinary hunting of game large and small. There is also a whole spectrum of accommodation available, from luxury 4 star chalets with all the whistles and bells, to the comfortable and charming tented camp at Nyati Pools, in the heart of the bush. There is also “Giraffe camp”, situated on the Eastern border of the Buffaloland Safari Ranch where, as the name suggests, giraffe are in abundance and can be viewed from just a few metres. Of course, we shouldn’t forget the tiny prints left by the hundreds of species of birds when not in flight – and the prints of many happy guests leaving sweet memories in the soft African soil. Before and after hunting hours, ladies and children will also appreciate the swimming pool as well as several famous attractions situated in the vicinity of Buffaloland such as Kruger Park, Blyde river canyon – 2nd largest

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South Africa

Owner: Philippe Vastapane Manager: Jonathan Beretta

in the world, Cheetah Park, Silk Farm, rehabilitation centre for animals, to name but a few. And for the wild at heart, other adventures are just a stone’s throw away: elephant-back safaris, hot air ballooning over the Bushveld and white water rafting can all be arranged. For the avid fisherman, the freshwater species on Buffaloland include Bream, Florida Back Bass, Sharp Tooth Cat Fish, Yellow fish and Mudfish. Whether you want to experience a wild game adventure or a honeymoon escape, we can tailor your safari to suit your needs and wishes – and we can assure you that you’ll have an unforgettable African adventure.

Buffaloland Hoedspruit 1380 Limpopo Province South Africa Tel: + 27 15 793 2821/3 Fax: + 27 866 848 065 Mobile: + 27 82 461 4007 Mob. J. Beretta: + 27 82 569 2743 www.buffaloland.co.za buffaloland@mweb.co.za Affiliations:

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Daggaboy Hunting Safaris Namibia Although based in Namibia, Daggaboy Hunting Safaris offers hunts in the rest of Africa as well, particularly for returning clients who are looking for those special trophies that do not occur in Namibia. Owned and operated by Dawid Muller, a well-known Namibian professional hunter who has been active in the hunting industry for more than 30 years, Daggaboy Hunting Safaris offers dangerous as well as plains game hunting opportunities on their exclusively owned hunting areas in Namibia. Hunts for dangerous game are conducted on their exclusively operated conservancy in the Caprivi region, bordering the Mamili National Park in the south and the Mdumu National Park on the northern side. Hunts for plains game take place in an open (no high fences) area of over 40 000ha in the Khomas Hochland area in central Namibia. The plains game hunting area being only 60km south-west of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, means that you will arrive at your hunting destination within an hour’s drive from the Hosea Kutako International Airport.

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Namibia

Owner: Dawid Muller Manager: Dawid Muller

Accommodation is offered in five luxurious double rooms in the hunter’s wing next to the colonial-style farmhouse on Dawid’s ranch, with en suite bathrooms and wireless access to Internet. Up in the Caprivi the accommodation is in en suite bungalows or tents (client’s choice) with running hot and cold water. Excellent food, complimentary beverages, alcoholic drinks as well as a daily laundry service is included in both areas. Daggaboy Hunting Safaris endorses the practice of ‘fair chase’ in hunting, so although 4x4 vehicles are used in the initial process of locating the game in both areas, all hunts and possible follow-ups are thereafter done on foot. Passion for what he does, and personal attention to every detail of your hunt and stay is what Dawid is known for to which the very high percentage of return hunters to Daggaboy Hunting Safaris is a testimony. So, you might arrive as a client, but you will definitely leave as a friend.

Daggaboy Hunting Safaris PO Box 3041 Windhoek Namibia Mobile: + 264 81 128 1215 Tel: +264 61 234 328 Fax: +264 88 616 308 www.daggaboy.com damuller@iway.na

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Ekland Safaris South Africa Ekland Safaris is an exclusive property in the heart of South Africa’s Northern Province. Its location alone is enough to bring the dream of hunting alive, housing within its boundaries at least 20 species of mammal including white rhino, cape buffalo, elephant, lion and giraffe, as well as a wide array of antelopes indigenous to the area. However, Ekland Safaris is not simply a hunting delight. Rather, it’s a whole world of sensations spread out across its 35,000 acres: a place that stimulates the senses and proclaims the beauty of the African landscape through its own awakening. The development of a dreamlike camp was inspired not only by the natural beauty that embraces this concept, but also by a clear understanding of the symbiosis between an adventurous spirit and the inclination for comfort and luxury of a group of selected individuals that look for a personal reward in each experience. The estate offers many forms of enjoyment, and can accommodate every individual, hunters and non-hunters alike. It’s a unique experience for the whole family.

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South Africa

Owner: Classified Manager: Wulf Schwerdtfeger

The lodges that discreetly integrate themselves in the environment are proof of our special keenness for detail. The architectural style embracing the concept of these lodges comes impregnated in the African spirit and reflects, in a grandiose way, the architectural beauty of the area. Above all, we put at the guest’s disposal a group of highly qualified staff - providing an unsurpassed service that’s guaranteed to delight every visitor we have, including a gourmet chef who’ll please anyone with a discerning palate through his varied and exquisite cuisine.

Ekland Safaris Po Box 3187 Louis Trichardt, 0920 South Africa Tel: + 27 155 178 300 Fax: + 27 155 178 306 www.eklandsafaris.com eklandsafaris@eklandsafaris.com

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Hunt & Fish Namibia Namibia Namibia has the largest diversity of biotopes in all of Africa, ranging from deserts such as the Kalahari and the world’s oldest, the Namib Desert, to red-coloured dunes (Sossusvlei) and sandy beaches along the Skeleton Coast or then again the subtropical marshes between the Okavango and the Zambezi. Twenty years of experience have taught us that all our guests like to discover all the different parts of this magical country, either by hunting or fishing in the different places. Therefore we offer you two hunting and two fishing destinations which we own or operate. Several combinations are possible, depending on the season, your availability and your mode of transport, all of which we would be more than happy to study together with you. Hunting the grandiose Etosha area and the massive Damaraland The southern border of Etosha National Park is well-known to hunters for its great variety of plains game. Our privately owned land covers a diverse landscape consisting of Mopani forests, dry river beds, acacia woodlands, plains, mountains, valleys and pans. You can hunt exceptional trophies and experience the magic of real hunting. Gold medals can be obtained for gemsbok, kudu and mountain zebra. The Damara dik-dik and the black-faced impala are even exclusive to this area. Leopards and cheetahs are considered the jewels of Etosha.

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Owner: Classified

We have three types of accommodations, each giving you different experiences on your safari. One way is using our African safari lodge with all the five-star amenities typical to the Southern African triangle and with an uninterrupted view of the surrounding valleys and plains. For a more typical hunting atmosphere, we use a camp with several thatched rondawels, decorated with local artwork and en suite bathrooms. For those nostalgic for an ‘Out of Africa’ atmosphere, we offer a live version in the tented camp where as the night falls the bush comes alive.

Hunt & Fish Namibia PO Box 90538 Windhoek Namibia Tel +264 81 3032694 anneke.cloete@huntandfishnamibia.com

More to the west lies the Damaraland concession. As no fixed settlements are allowed, we use our 4x4 and tents to set up fly-camps in a moonlike environment.

www.huntandfishnamibia.com

All meals are served around a crackling fire under the clear African sky or under thatch in the central lapa, with unique game dishes. On the day you wish to take a rest from hunting, it is possible to go for a game drive in Etosha National Park or simply relax around the swimming pool and the spa of the main lodge. Affiliations:

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Hunt & Fish Namibia Namibia Hunting the Kalahari dunes and Namib Desert South of Windhoek we own two hunting territories, each very representative of their specific biotopes. The Kalahari property features a combination of 74 sequential red sand dunes with the equivalent number of valleys stretching each over a kilometre wide. It is an amazing sensation to hunt in such countryside, as each dune hides a new spectacle of animals grazing in the next valleys. Here you can hunt mostly grazers such as springbok, gemsbok and wildebeest, all medal quality. Again accommodation can be provided in three different types of camps: the luxurious safari lodge with fivestar facilities such as pool, spa and restaurant; the comfortable bungalow of the hunting camp with its magic lapa and boma; or finally, real bush life in a tented camp. A few hours westward, we have our Namib desert property, which again is a totally different view from the Kalahari. Montana-like grass plains contrast with the red hills, which seem imported from Arizona. Hunting tactics change 100%, since here the hunter and the animals have little space to hide. So far our accommodation is in our dune hotel near Sossusvlei, 40 minutes away, from which we organise fly-camps on the property. All game here is natural resident game.

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Owner: Classified

What’s the best season for hunting? There is no good, better or best time. There is only a period that is less comfortable because of high temperatures and a period less favourable to hunting. Therefore, we suggest:

Hunt & Fish Namibia PO Box 90538 Windhoek Namibia Tel +264 81 3032694 anneke.cloete@huntandfishnamibia.com

Etosha region: Damara land: Kalahari: Namib Desert:

March till October June till September April till October April till September

www.huntandfishnamibia.com

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Hunt & Fish Namibia Namibia Fishing the legendary Skeleton Coast Set in the magical town of Henties Baai, on the edge of the Namib Desert, Fisherman’s Guesthouse welcomes fishermen and tourists alike. The lodge is the ultimate destination from which to experience the shore angling adventure of a lifetime. This beautiful lodge offers unforgettable accommodation a mere 200 metres from the beach. Listen to the sea, enjoy fresh air and cool evenings. Experience the different recipes for the catch of the day, accompanied by a glass of local wine. The nine comfortable rooms promise a good night’s sleep before the big fishing day. Renier De Villiers, our professional fisherman, will take you out on an unforgettable angling adventure. The once-in-a-lifetime experience is to catch a bronze copper shark (all the way up to 189 kg) from the sandy beach. You do not need to be an expert though, but let’s just say that the size of your shark will be determined by your patience and wisdom during this fight and not by strength or technique. Once the shark has been hooked, the pro will guide you on how to haul the catch in. If you want to change to edible fish for a day, you can catch big cobs as well as some locals, such as steenbras, galjoen or snoek. For the youngsters, the smaller sharks such as spotted gully shark are a good initiation before tackling the real stuff. Other activities our team performs are desert tours in 4x4, dune races on quads or shopping in Swakopmund and its harbour Walvis Baai.

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Owner: Classified

Fishing the mighty Zambezi and the mysterious Okavango There are different ways to discover the unspoiled beauty of the Caprivi strip, locked-in between the Okavango and Zambezi rivers. They provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most unforgettable fishing experiences imaginable. We elected to build a lodge along the Okavango near Popa Falls. The fishing takes place up- or downstream from the lodge, guided by an experienced fisherman in a small but safe outboard boat. The main attraction is obviously the tigerfish; people travel the world just to fight this prehistoric-looking fish. Other species are different sorts of bream or buddle fish, and the area is also home to two rare fish species: the broadhead catfish and occelated spinyeel. Non-fishing activities include game drives into the Mgango game reserve or Caprivi National Park and boat trips on the river to view hippos and crocodiles. In contrast, the Zambezi has a lot more people living along its shores. A few years ago, we started to charter a houseboat in order to organise our fishing trips onto the river from this base. Experience taught us that the houseboat provided flexibility to move up and downstream, depending on fish density. Our success rate also went up tremendously. Although houseboat life is quite a different experience, all our guests just love it.

Hunt & Fish Namibia PO Box 90538 Windhoek Namibia Tel +264 81 3032694 anneke.cloete@huntandfishnamibia.com www.huntandfishnamibia.com

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Jofie Lamprecht Safaris Namibia “Quality Without Compromise. This is the standard to which we hold ourselves, as well as all with whom we do business. At Jofie Lamprecht Safaris, we pride ourselves in having the versatility to offer the discerning hunter and/or photographer exactly what they want, instead of making anyone fit into “cookie cutter” safaris that are designed without you as the unique client that you are….. with unique wants and needs. Rather than simply focusing on selling what we have on one property, we utilize all of what Namibia has to offer, and put together 5 star plains game and big game safaris in the best areas with the best trophy quality. Planning a photographic safari with us is a beautiful work in progress from the first conversation, where we provide you with destinations that are time tested and client approved, you decide which ones appeal to your sense of adventure, and you are on your way!” - J.L.S. Mission Statement Jofie was raised in the world of hunting safaris in the bush. Jofie shot his first Oryx at 5, sat in his first Leopard blind at 6 and harvested his first Cape Buffalo at 12 years old. Jofie graduated college with a degree in Hotel Operations & Management while working for two of the most prestigious 5 star hotels in South Africa.

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Owner: Jofie & Monica Lamprecht Manager: Jofie & Monica Lamprecht

Jofie today is a dynamic and outgoing man who enjoys sharing his multi-faceted knowledge of Namibia with clients, young and old alike. The business is based in the capital city of Windhoek, where he lives with his wife and business partner Monica. He is proud to uphold the traditions of ethical and fair-chase hunting done on foot, leading many dangerous game safaris each season including Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Crocodile and Hippo and plains game species, including Cheetah. The age of the trophy animal is the primary objective, along with the experience of the African safari. Jofie’s clients currently hold twelve of Namibia’s top ten of all time. You can view these records at: http://tinyurl.com/NaphaTop10 An accomplished photographer, his work has been honored by being published in many hunting magazines and publications worldwide. One of his most famous images is used in a Krieghoff advertisement featuring a Cape Buffalo in black & white. Find Jofie’s photography on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jofie-flickr/ Find out more about Jofie and Monica on: www.jofielamprechtsafaris.com

Jofie Lamprecht Safaris P.O.Box 22755 Windhoek Namibia Mobile: +264 811 298 765 USA Mobile: +1 214 88 64 941 jofie@jofielamprechtsafaris.com monica@jofielamprechtsafaris.com www.jofielamprechtsafaris.com

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Kalahari Rangers South Africa The famous Kalahari region with its unique mystical powers and enchanting African ambiance has infatuated mankind for ages. Its hunting grounds are world famous and it’s also home to the San people who inhabited this area for millenniums and proudly named it themselves. This wild and unique eco-system, stretching over three Southern African countries, will unconditionally challenge the hunting spirit of man. Our 10 000 ha property lies at the entry of this enchanting paradise, where the dunes stabilized through vegetation, forms an African savannah, proudly hosting Acacia such as the Camel thorn, Black thorn and Sweet thorn, as well as the picturesque Shepherd’s tree and White raisin bush. Combined with breathtaking sunsets, the sandy Kalahari soil, and an abundant birdlife, a unique and unforgettable African experience is in the making. Hunt on foot like its historic inhabitants - the Bushmen of the Kalahari. Not only did they perfect the ultimate hunting skills through their respect and knowledge of nature, but their traditional way of hunting honor the principle of fair chase and you will experience the satisfaction of really earning your trophy. We offer a diversity of exceptional trophy possibilities Choose from more than 30 native species which include the Greater Kudu, Kalahari and Karoo Springbok, Gemsbok (Oryx), Impala, common and white Blesbok, common Duiker, Steenbok, Blue Wildebeest, Black Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Cape Eland, Nyala, Tsessebe, Bontebok, Waterbuck, Sable and Roan to mention a few. Our trophies are of excellent quality and medals can be obtained for most of them.

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Owner: Family Van de Walle Manager: Jérôme Van de Walle

You will be accompanied by one of our experienced professional hunters, registered to hunt dangerous game and are all registered members of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA). The non-hunter will surely be entertained. Photographic opportunities are superb. The Kalahari provides a sensual combination of endless picturesque shows, directed by nature and performed by its own unique inhabitants. Incomparable sunsets, filling the early evening skies with millions of colors, endless stretching savannah with it’s diverse plants and trees, the vast variety of colorful birds and interesting animals like the Burchell’s Zebra, Ostrich and Giraffe will provide you with excellent photographic material. While hunting in this beautiful malaria-free part of South Africa you will be staying at a luxurious four-star lodge in spacious en suite rooms with air conditioning, dressing room and a lounge area. Discover true African hospitality while enjoying the taste of African venison, lovely prepared traditional cooking, as well as tasty continental cuisine with a wide selection of only the best South African wines. Our swimming pool, overlooking the Kalahari savannah, will provide relaxing and tranquil afternoons in the sun for the non-hunter. While enjoying a glass of Champagne you will observe the magic of the Kalahari changing its colors, sounds and smells. There is no doubt that the richness and beauty of the Kalahari and its unique hunting offerings will be imprinted in your memories forever.

Kalahari Rangers Po Box 2234 8460 Kuruman South Africa Tel: + 32 81 56 06 11 Fax: + 32 81 56 85 90 Mobile: + 32 495 65 72 86 www.kalahari-rangers.com k-r@skynet.be

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Find your passion, follow your heart and come hunt in the Kalahari. Owner: Van de Walle family

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Le Chasseur Mauricien Mauritius Geographical location: Mauritius is situated at 11 hours direct flight from Paris, four hours only from Johannesburg and it’s the perfect place to share a trip in family, while taking advantage of a 5 stars hotel in front of a blue lagoon and hunting a rare deer. Accommodation: Lodged in front of the Indian Ocean and of its blue lagoon the 5 stars hotel is situated in a 11 ha park. We will propose you a unique spa and a service dedicated for your well-being. Hunting: The Java Deer (Cervus timorensis rusa rusa) and the brow pig are hunted by stalk, walk, and in driven in a 3000 Ha territory. The rut season from July to the end of August will reserve you an astonishing experience. Our estate with its undulating plains with its water falls and primary forest will make you live a magical experience. Our package includes: 7 nights in half board for two, the transfers from and to the airport, from and to the estate, two days of hunting (the other hunting days will be offered until you conclude your hunts), one golden medal stag (Rowland Ward and S.C.I), the guide, the local permit, the ammunitions, the rifle (Blaser R.93 or R8 all equipped with Swarowski Z6.i scope), the midday’s meals during the hunt and the first trophy preparation. However, all other combinations remain possible. Other activities: Swim with the dolphin and eat lobsters on the beach, tandem skydive, deep sea fishing, scuba diving on the coral reefs, snorkeling or under sea walk will be possible. Your guide: Lionel BERTHAULT, director of the company and P.H in Mauritius since 7 years, will be your sole interlocutor and at your service from the beginning to the end of your stay. Kathleen, his wife, will assist your wife during your lovely trip. We have 60 stags in the S.C.I on line record book, from the world record to the 60th, all of them where shot by our clients; this proves the quality of our stags...

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Le Chasseur Mauricien Ile Maurice Situation géographique: L’Ile Maurice est située à 11 h de vol direct de Paris et à seulement 4 h de Johannesburg. Cette destination vous permet de conclure un voyage africain avec votre famille en profitant d’un hôtel 5 étoiles en face d’un lagon turquoise, tout en chassant un cerf rare. Hébergement: De votre chambre de 63 m² face à l’Océan Indien, l’hôtel 5 étoiles vous proposera un spa unique dans un parc arboré de 11 ha et un service entièrement dédié à votre bien-être. La chasse: Le Cerf de Java (Cervus timorensis rusa rusa), le Cochon marron y sont chassés à l’approche, en battue et à l’affût sur un territoire de plus de 3000 ha. Le brame du cerf, de juillet à fin août, vous réservera des spectacles impressionnants. Notre territoire se compose de plaines vallonnées entrecoupées de cascades et de forêts primaires qui vous fera vivre une expérience magique. Nos forfaits comprennent: 1 séjour de 7 nuitées en ½ pension pour 2 personnes adultes, les transferts de et vers l’aéroport, de et vers la zone de chasse, 2 jours de chasse (les autres journées seront offertes jusqu’à la conclusion de votre chasse), la taxe d’abattage d’un cerf médaille d’OR Rowland Ward et S.C.I, le guide, le permis local, les munitions, la carabine (Blaser R93 ou R8 toutes équipées de lunette Swarowski Z6i), les repas de midi les jours de chasse et la première préparation du trophée. Toute autre combinaison est possible. Autres activités: Nager avec les dauphins et manger une langouste en famille sur la plage, sauter en parachute, pêcher le marlin ou, plonger en scaphandre, avec des bouteilles ou avec masque et tuba le long du récif corallien… Votre guide : Lionel BERTHAULT, directeur de la compagnie et guide de chasse, est votre seul interlocuteur et restera à votre service tout au long de votre séjour… Son épouse Kathleen sera au service de votre épouse. Nous avons 60 grands cerfs dans le livre des records internet du S.C.I, classés du 1er mondial au 60 ème et tous on été tirés par nos clients ce qui prouve la qualité de nos cerfs...

Owner: Classified Manager: Lionel Berthault Le Chasseur Mauricien Manick Lane, Palma road Quatre Bornes Mauritius Tel: + 230 746 8370 www.lechasseurmauricien.com lechasseurmauricien@hotmail.com

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Pro Safaris Africa Bulawayo, Zimbabwe The Zambezi Valley is the best big game hunting area in Zimbabwe, if not Africa. Rifa Safari Area is arguably the best area in the Zambezi Valley. Pro Safaris Africa has the exclusive rights to for this magnificent area. With 45 km of Zambezi frontage on the west and north, and safari areas bordering on the east and south, Rifa Safari Area is surrounded by wilderness areas, and is secluded from any human encroachment. Everyone dreams of hunting Africa’s Big Five. Of these, the Cape Buffalo must be the most sought-after trophy of them all. Hunting them by tracking is the only true way to hunt. Hunting Cape Buffalo needs to be incorporated in a true African Safari with its vast areas and wide variety of dangerous game. The area is perhaps best known for its cats. Leopard are abundant and can only be hunted during daylight hours, making this more interesting and giving it the work that it deserves. Two of the top 10 lion ever taken in Africa have been taken in this area, making this the number 1 area for lion in Zimbabwe. Elephant hunting is perhaps the most physical hunt that one can ask for. Elephant is hunted on foot. Whether it’s trophy bulls, which can be anywhere between 40 lbs and 70 lbs per side, or the notorious tuskless elephant that you’re after, Rifa is the safari area that truly has it all!

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Owner: Frik & Louis Muller Manager: Frik Muller

Hippo are abundant in the Zambezi River and is a unique hunt that takes you away from the everyday tracking of the Cape Buffalo. Keeping in mind that they kill more people in Africa than any other animal, one has to show them the respect they deserve. A hippo hunt should not be done without including its amphibious friend, the Nile Crocodile. This prehistoric creature has to be baited for the best results.

Pro Safaris Africa Box Ac 577 Ascot Bulawayo Zimbabwe

Our 6 Professional Hunters are all Zimbabwean with over 95 years of experience between them, thus ensuring your safety, and making sure that all hunts are not only conducted within the law, but within our own strict code of ethics.

Tel: +26 39 236 894 Fax: +26 39 254 638 www.pro-saf.com

The area has two luxurious tented camps on the banks of the Zambezi River, with all the luxuries of home. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and a sweeping view of the river with a cool breeze coming off the water. All rooms have invertors to ensure that the fans keep the rooms cool at night. A splash pool at the main camp is convenient for those boiling hot days. Both camps are run on generators, and all vehicles are equipped with freezers, ensuring that cold refreshments are always on hand.

info@pro-saf.com frik@pro-saf.com louis@pro-saf.com

Pro Safaris Africa has several other areas in Zimbabwe, so we can tailor a safari to suit your needs. Access to all areas is by private air charter from Harare.

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Ratelfontein Safaris South Africa Discover the vast open plains and inner beauty of the Karoo wilderness in central South Africa. Let us guide you on your ultimate plains game hunting safari on Ratelfontein Private Game Reserve, South Africa’s premier plains game hunting destination and home to 25 different species of game including the rare Arabian and scimitar-horned oryx, red lechwe, Indian blackbuck, the four Springbok varieties and sable antelope. The private reserve covers 38,000 acres and is home to more than 2,000 head of indigenous and exotic plains game.  At Ratelfontein we believe in the preservation of wildlife and the protection of endangered species through the practice of sustainable hunting. Under the guidance of our resident professional hunter, your hunt will be tailored to deliver your trophy preference, whilst being carefully planned to pit your skills and endurance as a hunter against the challenges of the environment and instinct of the prey.

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Owner: Classified Manager: Classified

Ratelfontein Hunting Safaris will also guide you for any Big Five trophies and select species not resident on the private reserve upon request. Despite the passage of time, Ratelfontein is still the epitome of Karoo hospitality. The old homestead, so typical of the architecture of the time, continues to play the gracious hostess, while the Ravine and Plateau Lodges are a blend of modern luxury and nature. Your stay allows you the exclusive use of the property with complete privacy, freedom, generous comfort and understated luxury for ten guests. Ratelfontein showcase the best of South African wines with memorable Karoo kitchen fare, a traditional combination of local and distinctive flavors. Conclusion: You will not be disappointed. For more information please refer to www.ratelfontein.com

Ratelfontein Safaris P.O. Box 84 Richmond 7090 South Africa Mobile: +27 842 078 536 Jan Pickard: +27 (82) 569 82 82 www.ratelfontein.com info@ratelfontein.com

Ensure your experience of this rugged beauty!

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Rhinoland South Africa Rhinoland Safari is a hunter’s paradise where the luxury of the lodges, the crystal clear skies and the peaceful silence utterly relaxes you. Vast plains, teeming with the most superb African game, will thrill you. From the massive bulk of the white rhinoceros to the delicate little duiker, the choice of trophy will be all yours. Rhinoland Safaris are based in the Limpopo Province of South Africa on two pristine and privately owned nature reserves representing a plot surface of 9090 ha, which are located 200 miles northwest and 290 miles northeast of Johannesburg, and 40 km of the town of Ellisras, that has its own airport for private planes. Rhinoland Safari Lodge is located on our privately owned nature reserve in the typical African bushveld in the Limpopo province. It varies from flat open country to very dense bush. Creeks and gullies open onto marsh areas. The diversity of the terrain supports a large variety of birds and mammals. Animals like elephant, White Rhino, Nyala, Mountain zebra, hippo and the rare Black Rhino are just some of the wildlife you can experience. You will be accommodated in a luxurious game lodge with comfortable air-conditioned chalets with en-suite bathroom surrounding the pool area. There is an open-air bar, lounge and dining area under thatch for your leisure. Excellent cuisine, with personal supervision by a qualified chef and friendly African staff, awaits you.

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Owner: Philippe Vastapane Manager: Marius Kotze

Hunting begins either on foot or by jeep. However, when fresh tracks or animals are spotted, stalking on foot presents an exciting challenge. Riffle, shotgun, pistol or bow may be used. When an animal is shot it is immediately transported to the camp to be skinned and treated in preparation for the trophy. For avid trophy hunters there is a void in certain African Animal species. Rhinoland has filled that gap my making available the much sought after trophies of White Rhino, Blesbok, Waterbuck, Zebra, Nyala, Kudu, Gemsbok, Warthog, Sable Antelope, Impala, land and many others. The farm is not only known for its picture or hunter safaris, but also for its fishing opportunities. Rhinoland conducts safaris throughout the year depending on your particular requirements. Over 30 species of game are available including those that are only obtainable in South Africa. Professionalism and strict maintenance of accommodation, equipment and vehicles are of paramount importance to us. The complete success of your safari is our prime concern and our booking agent and dedicated personnel will organize your safari to meet your specific requirements.

Rhinoland Farm Spektakel 526 LR, PO Box 1014 – Lephalale Limpopo Province South Africa Tel: + 27 147 632 497 Fax: + 27 147 635 813 www.rhinoland.co.za safari@rhinoland.co.za

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Safaria Central African Republic Safaria is the leading Safari company in central and western Africa. With five adjacent land concessions, Safaria is proud to offer one of the largest hunting ground managed by a single entity. The owner has hired the top hunting experts in order to breathe new life into the company and continue to build its great reputation. Located in the heart of the Central African Republic, the different areas of the territory offer visitors a great variety of environments, from tree-shaded savannahs to forests. This very specific, very special location enables visitors to hunt species typically found in the savannah as well as those that inhabit forests, all from the same camp. Species available: Widely known and recognized as one of the most beautiful and most difficult hunts in the world, the pursuit of a GIANT ELAND is always a great adventure. With Safaria’s dense population of wildlife, visitors encounter these animals regularly and can bring home high quality trophies. The very timid ROAN ANTELOPE, although less numerous than the eland, can be seen throughout the territory. Found throughout most of Africa, the LEOPARD is not a rare animal. However, there are not many hunting areas that offer the opportunity to shoot a very big leopard… Our land is one of these rare places.

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Owner: Mr Yves Forestier Manager: Florent Mathieu

One of the highpoints of these unique, magnificent expeditions, the LION is hunted primarily by tracking and call hunting. The many BUFFALO living here are one of Safaria’s greatest assets. We also offer special outings that give visitors the opportunity to sample the BONGO, GIANT FOREST HOG and YELLOW BACK DUIKER. Safaria offers a great variety and high density of plains game, as well. At each of our camps, visitors are accommodated in bungalows (bedroom, living room, washroom), simultaneously offering both an authentic experience and impeccable comfort. With meals prepared using game from the hunts and vegetables from our gardens, our chefs do justice to the traditions of the finest French cuisine.

Safaria Marketing Agent Jean Philippe Bourgneuf Tel: + 33 6 86 33 34 99 www.safaria-car.com jpb@safaria-car.com fm@safaria-car.com

In the birthplace of this authentic, traditional hunt, you will track the animals and hunt them down, guided by “some of the finest PHs of Africa.” Safaria’s team of hunters is widely-respected as the best on the continent, ensuring that you will have a unique experience and an exciting adventure. Finest Classic Safari

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Safaria République Centrafricaine La Safaria est la société de safari phare en Afrique Centrale et de l’Ouest. Avec ses 5 concessions de chasse adjacentes, La Safaria est fière d’offrir une des plus grandes zones de chasse (1 500 000 ha ), gérée par une seule entité. Le propriétaire s’est rapproché des meilleurs professionnels afin de proposer le meilleur service et continuer ainsi à maintenir la réputation et le sérieux de la Safaria. Située au cœur de la République Centrafricaine, la zone de chasse de la Safaria offre des biotopes allant de la savane arbustive aux galeries forestières. Cette variété unique permet de chasser, depuis le même camp, à la fois les espèces traditionnelles de savane et les espèces spécifiques de forêt équatoriale. Chasses proposées : La quête au pistage d’un Eland de Derby, reconnue par tous comme une des plus belles et des plus difficiles chasses au monde, est toujours une très belle aventure. La densité importante d’Elands à la Safaria permet au chasseur des rencontres régulières et la récolte de trophées de très bonne qualité. Les plus grandes Antilopes Roannes se trouvent en RCA et, bien que moins nombreuses que les Elands de Derby, ces antilopes discrètes sont bien présentes. On rencontre le Léopard dans beaucoup de pays africains, mais les endroits qui offrent de réelles chances de prélever un gros spécimen sont rares. Les zones de la Safaria font partie de ces quelques rares endroits. Un des moments forts de ces chasses uniques et exceptionnelles est la chasse à l’appel du Lion ou encore son pistage.

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Owner: Mr Yves Forestier Manager: Florent Mathieu

Le nombre important de Buffles rencontrés en brousse est aussi une des qualité de la Safaria, qui propose également des chasses spécifiques pour les espèces de forêt, comme le Bongo, l’Hylochère ou encore le Céphalophe à dos jaune. Enfin, les densités importantes d’antilopes et leur variété complètent efficacement le panel des espèces à collecter. Sur chaque camp de la Safaria, les chasseurs sont hébergés dans des bungalows en pierres locales, composés d’une grande chambre et d’une salle de bain (douche et toilettes) attenante. Ces constructions offrent à la fois un vrai dépaysement et un confort appréciable après une journée passée en brousse. Les chefs cuisiniers de la Safaria honorent la réputation de la cuisine française : les mets sont préparés avec les viandes issues de la chasse et avec les légumes du potager.

Safaria Marketing Agent Jean Philippe Bourgneuf Tel: + 33 6 86 33 34 99 www.safaria-car.com jpb@safaria-car.com fm@safaria-car.com

Dans le berceau de la vraie chasse traditionnelle au pistage, la Safaria offre à ses clients la possibilité de traquer des espèces prestigieuses, de la manière la plus noble possible, en s’appuyant sur la grande compétence de guides motivés et sur l’extraordinaire habilité des meilleurs pisteurs africains. C’est l’assurance de vivre une expérience unique et excitante. Finest Classic Safari

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Ubique Game Ranch / Ubique Safaris South Africa Ubique Safaris, our South Africa-based hunting company, has been organizing high-quality hunting safaris for discerning clients from across the globe for the past 15 years. We pride ourselves in our high standard of quality and service excellence on which we have built our reputation over the years. Specializing in plains game hunting in South Africa, we offer our clients a wide variety of species in many different hunting areas across South Africa. Although rifle hunting is our main business, we also offer excellent bow hunting opportunities in exclusive areas. We also offer big game, including buffalo and rhino. The majority of our rifle hunting is conducted on and around our base area, Ubique Game Ranch, situated in the Limpopo Provence. Here we offer over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) of prime hunting areas. Our exclusive bow hunting areas cover over 7,000 hectares (17,000 acres). These areas have been developed with bow hides and offer the bow hunter a wide variety of species. We also offer bird hunting to those who would like to combine bird shooting with a plains game safari. Ubique Game Ranch is situated on the Springbok Flats, an area renowned for excellent variety and quantity of game birds, including guinea fowl and three different francolin species. Dogs are available to make these shoots unforgettable. Ubique Game Ranch is the home and base area for Ubique Safaris. It is situated on the Springbok Flats less than 250 km from Oliver Tambo International airport in Johannesburg, Ubique is an easy 2.5-hour drive after your flight. The area is covered in pristine African bushveld, which is home to over 17 species of game animals, ranging from steenbok to rhino.

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Ubique is well known for high-quality accommodation. This is offered in two four-star lodges on the property. You will never be far from your hunting area, and most of the time you can hunt right out of camp. Sekelbos Lodge is the larger of our two safari lodges. Unique in structure and atmosphere, this stone and thatch lodge offers luxury and ambience in an idyllic bush setting. Built overlooking a waterhole, Sekelbos Lodge offers the discerning client a perfect bushveld experience. Fully air-conditioned and spacious chalets, together with a large open-plan lounge area, conference facility and swimming pool, provide our clients with all the facilities and luxury they could wish for. Ubique Safari Lodge is the smaller of our lodges and is generally accepted as the hunting lodge for smaller groups. Situated in the middle of Ubique Game Ranch, this lodge boasts a high standard and level of luxury. Accommodation is in three four-bed chalets, which are air-conditioned for the summer and have fireplaces for the winter. The swimming pool and a comfortable lounge, bar and dining area make this lodge a family and group favorite. All our hunting areas across South Africa have been carefully selected for quality of accommodation and service together with variety and quality of trophies available. At Ubique Safaris we offer you the complete package.

Ubique Game Ranch Marble Hall Limpopo Provence P.O. Box 1553 Marble Hall 0450 South Africa Tel:+27 156 670 579 Fax:+27 865 482 104 www.ubiquesafaris.com www.ubiquegameranch.com info@ubiquesafaris.com

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South America Lodges

Abaco Lodge Algar Safaris Bair’s Lodge Frontera Wingshooting Futa Lodge Jacana Lodge Kautapen Lodge La Dormida Lodge Los Crestones Lodge Montaraz Lodge Pica Zuro Lodge Pira Lodge San Juan Lodge San Pedro Lodge Uruguay Natural Hunting Villa Maria Lodge

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Abaco Lodge Abaco Island, Bahamas The “Marls of Abaco” are a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The Marls have long been known by well traveled bone fishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas. Abaco has more than 400 square miles of flats, none better known than the Marls on the western side of the island. Abaco lodge is centrally located directly on the Marl side of the island with access to them all. For twenty miles the average depth is four feet, a bone fisherman couldn’t ask for a better backyard. It would take a lifetime to fish the entire Marls alone but Abaco also offers some incredible fishing on the eastern ocean side of the island as well. “Abaco Lodge” has now been added to Nervous Waters portfolio of the finest properties to host our first guests, April 20th, 2009. As with all Nervous Waters properties, you can expect comfortable and well appointed accommodations, world class cuisine, top of the line boats operated by seasoned, expert guides, and a management & staff committed to providing the utmost in service and attention to detail. The fishing The Marls encompass more than 400 square miles of flats on the west side of Abaco. For twenty miles the average depth is four feet. The lodge is centrally located directly on the Marl side of the island with access to them all. It would take a lifetime to fish the entire Marls alone but Abaco also offers some incredible fishing on the eastern ocean side of the island as well. Cherokee Sound, the Bight of Robinson and Snake Cay are minutes from the lodge and offer opportunities at some of the largest bonefish. This location gives our guests easy access to the flats, whilst providing many sheltered locations irrespective of wind direction, within the interior of the Marls. In

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addition, from Abaco Lodge, guests have the opportunity to try for occasional Permit, Tarpon and Snook, as well as offshore and reef species such as Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado, (Seasonal Billfish), Snapper, Barracuda and Grouper. Fishing areas The typical trip does not fish on arrival or departure but we can arrange for a half day fishing if your flights allow. Breakfast is severed at 7; we leave the dock at 8 and return between 4 and 5. This schedule can be tailored to your needs with advance notice. Picnic lunches and cold drinks are taken to the flats in a cooler by your guide. We access the Marls directly from the lodge dock; the flats on the ocean side require a short drive. All of the skiffs are equipped with padded seats with a backrest and a lean bar in the front. The majority of the fishing is done from the boat but wading opportunities exist if you prefer. Runs to the flats vary from 10 to 45 minutes. The bonefish on the Marls average 2-4 pounds with the occasional shot at bigger fish. The ocean side flats offer opportunities as some of the largest bonefish in the Bahamas but they are incredibly wary creatures. The Bahamas are primarily a bonefishery and Abaco is no different. There are the occasional shots at permit, tarpon, ‘cudas, jacks, and sharks and we recommend you bring the appropriate tackle just in case. There is nothing like seeing a 20 lb permit tailing or the juvenile tarpon cruising the flat and not having the right gear set up. In addition to the wonderful flats fishing Abaco has incredible blue water fishing. We are happy to coordinate a day or two with the best captains available in search of marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, or tuna depending on the season. Arrangements can be made at the lodge but the best captains book early and we recommend you do as well. There will be an additional charge for this fishing.

Abaco Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: + 5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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Algar Safaris Patagonia, Argentina Alicura Lodge / Calcatre Lodge Patagonia, it’s a country in itself… Algar Safaris owns two private hunting properties that cover 85,000 acres (35,000 hectares) of pristine Patagonian steppe country. The hilly terrain and breathtaking views make Algar Safaris an excellent place to hunt for the various species we offer. The captivating surroundings and the wilderness of the country provide the most demanding and experienced hunters with a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience. We are located in the southern part of the Province of Neuquén, with paved road access from the airport in the beautiful city of San Carlos de Bariloche (two-hour drive). We recommend doing our hunts on horseback; however, for those who prefer or require it, hunting can also be done with 4WD vehicle. We encourage bow hunters to hunt with us; great trophies can also be taken with bow & arrow. We offer premium hunting, two new first-class lodges, gourmet cuisine, as well as the unforgettable experience of having a midday “asado” (barbecue) right in the middle of the hunting grounds. We are proud to own the world’s third largest Pere David’s population, being the only ones who can offer this exotic species in the wild.

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Owner: Liliana & Alberto Fernandez Manager: Mariano Fernandez

Species: Red deer - Fallow deer - Axis deer - Pere David’s deer (Gold Medal) - Feral oxen - Moufflon sheep - Hybrid sheep Somali ram - Black Jacob´s ram - Patagonian Dall - Patagonian ram - Multi-horned sheep - Wild goat - Balearean boc - Puma - Russian boars Services: • Premium accommodation • World-class cuisine • Valet laundry • Airport reception and assistance • Wi-Fi internet in all master bedrooms • Premium gun rental • Official trophy scoring • Hotel reservation and extra activities advice • Sightseeing and shopping tours for non-hunting guests

Algar Safaris Av. amancio alcorta 2939 C1437HTE Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +5411 4912 7549 Fax: +5411 4912 7802 www.algar-safaris.com info@algar-safaris.com

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Algar Safaris Patagonia, Argentina Alicura Lodge / Calcatre Lodge La Patagonie, un pays en soi même Algar Safaris possède deux domaines de chasse privés qui s’étendent sur quelques 35.000 hectares de steppes vierges caractéristiques de la Patagonie. Le territoire vallonné et les paysages à couper le souffle font d’Algar Safaris l’endroit idéal pour chasser les différentes espèces que nous proposons. Le cadre captivant et le caractère sauvage de la région sont les garants d’une expérience de chasse inoubliable pour les chasseurs les plus aguerris et exigeants. Nous sommes situés dans le sud de la Province de Neuquén, avec un accès par la route goudronnée depuis l’aéroport de la charmante ville de San Carlos de Bariloche (2 heures de route). Bien que la chasse à cheval soit recommandée, il est toutefois également possible de le faire en véhicule tout-terrain pour ceux qui le préfèrent ou qui le nécessitent. Nous invitons les chasseurs à l’arc à se joindre à nous car de somptueux trophées peuvent également être obtenus avec un arc à flèches. Nous proposons une chasse de première qualité, deux nouveaux lodges de première classe, de la fine cuisine ainsi que l’inoubliable expérience d’un « asado » (barbecue) en plein territoire de chasse sur le temps de midi. Nous sommes fiers d’héberger la troisième plus grande population au monde de cerfs Père David, et d’être les seuls à pouvoir proposer cette espèce exotique en milieu sauvage.

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Owner: Liliana & Alberto Fernandez Manager: Mariano Fernandez

Espèces : Cerf élaphe - Daim - Cerf axis - Cerf du Père David (Médaille d’or) - Feral Oxen - Mouflon - Mouton hybride - Bélier de Somalie - Bélier noir de Jacob - Mouflon de Patagonie - Bélier de Patagonie - Mouton à 4 cornes - Chèvre sauvage - Bélier sauvage des Baléares - Puma - Sanglier russe Services: • Logement de première qualité • Cuisine internationale • Service de blanchisserie • Accueil et assistance à l’aéroport • Internet WIFI dans toutes les chambres principales • Location d’armes de première qualité • Validité officielle des trophées • Conseils sur les réservations d’hôtel et les activités supplémentaires • Excursions touristiques et shopping pour les personnes ne participant pas à la chasse

Algar Safaris Av. amancio alcorta 2939 C1437HTE Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +5411 4912 7549 Fax: +5411 4912 7802 www.algar-safaris.com info@algar-safaris.com

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Algar Safaris Cordoba, Argentina Dove shooting lodge Algar Safaris is proud to introduce this world class dove shooting in Cordoba province, Argentina. Cordoba is the best destination in the world to shoot doves. Millions and millions of doves everywhere, a delightful climate all year around and top level service make this place a paradise for every wingshooter. Doves in Cordoba do not migrate, due to immense crop fields settled in the area, which provide them food supply anytime. It’s the perfect place for a high volume shooting experience. Hunters may expect to shoot up to 3,000 rounds a day… or even more… that’s up to you! The “estancia” is strategically located in a great prominent area where has been developed enormous dove roost everywhere and makes this region just incredible with the highest volume of doves in earth. Actually, the property is surrounded by huge dove roosts in the west side, just in the hills. In addition, hunts take place in a 7.000 acres private lodge, which means that the hunting fields are exactly inside the property. We are located just in the middle of the flyways! The lodge is located in Cordoba province, Argentina, 80 miles (140 km) north from Cordoba International airport. Driving time is around 1.40hs. It has six double rooms, with private bathrooms and there is a cozy area with open bar available, TV, and playroom. It also has a fine living room and incredible dining room with amazing view to the hills. Hunters will enjoy the finest cuisine, typical “asados” (barbecues) and excellent Argentinean wines. Facilities & Services include: Wi Fi internet service, laundry service, bird boys, Mercedes Benz VAN brand new, Activities for non-hunters available such as historical tours, shopping trips and golf, etc. Season: All year around!

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Algar Safaris Entre Rios, Argentina Dove Mixed bag lodge (dove, perdiz & duck hunting) Algar Safaris is also proud to introduce the amazing mixed bag shooting (Dove, perdiz & duck hunting) in Entre Ríos province. Hunters will experience great duck hunting early in the morning, followed by a fantastic perdiz hunt with dogs and the possibility to shoot as many doves as they want in the afternoon. Hunt all 3 species in the same day, every day ! It is strategically located, due to the fact that the area is surrounded by thousands of square kilometers of marshes, which form the great Paraná River (one of the largest ones in South America). The typical features of this region provide the perfect environment for large quantities of ducks and perdiz. In addition, the lodge is situated on the coast of Gualeguay river, between the marshes and the high fields that are mostly used for crops, therefore hunters will certainly find millions of doves. The lodge is located near Gualeguay, in Entre Ríos province, Argentina, just 240 km. north east from Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. Driving time is around 2.30 hs. by highway. There is a local airport 10 minutes away from the lodge, for small airplanes and helicopters to land. The Spanish colonial lodge was built in 1920 and the mansion features 8 bedrooms. It also has a fine living room, a large dining room, an excellent tennis court and several kilometers of coast bordering the Gualeguay river. Furthermore, there is a lovely majestic park of 10 hectares designed by a prestigious German landscape gardener and horseback riding is available. Along with the luxurious accommodation, excellent cuisine is served with the finest Argentinean wines. Season: May through August

Owner: Liliana & Alberto Fernandez Manager: Mariano Fernandez Algar Safaris Av. amancio alcorta 2939 C1437HTE Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +5411 4912 7549 Fax: +5411 4912 7802 www.algar-safaris.com info@algar-safaris.com

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Bair’s Lodge South Andros, Bahamas Since men have fished for bonefish, Andros has been a name synonymous with the biggest fish, and South Andros has built a reputation over the years as being the location to try for a ‘giant’. Names like Grassy Creek, Deep Creek, Little Creek, the Water Cays and Curley Cut Cays are intrinsically linked to sight fishing for some of the world’s largest bonefish. Ideally situated midway between the South Bite and Curly Cut Cays, Bair’s Lodge accesses some of the most remote flats, whilst also providing many sheltered locations irrespective of wind direction. Since the early 90’s Bair’s has become highly regarded as providing the best fishing South Andros has to offer. The lodge has also come to represent the bench mark in terms of quality guiding, delicious food, comfortable accommodations and courteous hospitality. The fishing Andros has long been synonymous with the biggest bonefish in the Caribbean. The South and more particularly, West of the Island have built the reputation as the place to try for a ‘Giant’. The flats in Andros are some of the largest and most varied in the world, offering both opportunities to wade or fish from the boat, in the ocean flats or creeks and bights. This incredible choice of classic bone-fishing environments, as well as the numbers and size of the bonefish is what makes South Andros the bone-fishing capital of the world. Bair’s Lodge, famed for its access to the vast and largely under-fished flats of the South and West, is strategically situated between

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the South Bight and Water Cays, near Little Creek. This location gives our guests easy access to the flats of the South, whilst providing many sheltered locations irrespective of wind direction, within the interior of the Island. In addition, from Bair’s Lodge, guests have the opportunity to try for occasional Permit, Tarpon and Snook, as well as offshore and reef species such as Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado,(Seasonal Billfish), Snapper, Barracuda and Grouper. Fishing areas Every morning, you step out of the lodge into a boat, and can be fishing within a few minutes, or you can choose to ride further a-field to explore the more remote, pristine white sand flats Andros is famous for. Deep Creek and Little Creek a few minutes run from the lodge, open into large bay areas dotted with many small cays, where there are always flats that offer protection from the wind. Both creeks allow access to the fabled West Side and other remote Cays to the South and South-West that may provide lucky anglers with the possibility of trying for Permit and Tarpon to complete the famous “Grand Slam”. The Southern flats are home to some of the largest schools of bonefish. Grassy Creek is a 40 min boat ride from the lodge. Weather permitting you can ride to Hawksbill Point and onto Cistern Point. This area sees little fishing pressure and is regarded as the place to come for numbers of fish. The flats stretch as far as the eye can see and wading next to these huge schools is the experience of a lifetime.

Bair’s Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: + 5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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Frontera Wingshooting Argentina One of the most important things in life is to enjoy the time that we have in this world. Time well-spent is passed with friends and loved ones, or doing things one truly loves, as well as trying new, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. FRONTERA WINGSHOOTING was founded to help fellow hunters do just that. When Tomas Frontera was young, he realized what amazing potential Argentina had as a Wingshooting paradise, and his ambition became to share its hunting experience as well as our unique culture with the rest of the world. At FRONTERA WINGSHOOTING, our goal is to help hunters everywhere live out their dreams and try new experiences better than they ever thought possible. That’s why we offer world class Argentine hunts accompanied with five star accommodations and service that is second to none. We run five operations: El Colibri: luxury dove lodge, located in Cordoba, Argentina La Zenaida: high volume dove shooting lodge, located in Cordoba, Argentina El Paraiso: rancho style dove shooting lodge, located in Cordoba, Argentina Veracruz: duck, dove, perdiz and dorado fishing lodge, located in Santa Fe, Argentina Montaraz: 17th century estancia for pigeon shooting, located in Cordoba , Argentina

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Owner: Tomas Frontera Manager: Martin Carranza

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personalized and professional services high volume game (dove shooting) world class lodging young and dynamic staff commitment to every detail traditional argentine cuisine friendly and knowledgeable office team strategically located lodges

Contact Information: Av OHiggins 5500, La Santina, Cordoba – Argentina CP 5014 Toll free (From USA) : 1 888 236 1033 Tel: +54351 485 6811 Tel: +549351 231 8436 info@fronterawingshooting.com www.fronterawingshooting.com

Unbelievable hunts, unforgettable and fun trips in a family environment. We will make sure you improve your shooting skills and will help you challenge yourself.

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Futa Lodge Tenth Region, Futaleufú, Chile Across the border from Esquel in Argentina, and deep into the coyhue forests of the tenth region of Chile flow the azure depths of the Futaleufu river. A world away from the hustle and bustle that even sleepy Esquel represents, the “Big River” (for this is how Futaleufu translates from the tehuelche tongue) rolls along, amid some of the most unspoilt mountain scenery on the planet. South of the Chilean lake district, Futaleufu is a stand-alone fishery. The freestone giant grows healthy stocks of rainbow and brown trout that are fed by abundant hatches of mayfly, caddis and stoneflies. A heavy resident stock of fish and great hatches, combined with classic fly water, make the Futaleufu a trout fisherman’s paradise. The Fish The fishing at Futa lodge is largely based on the Futaleufu River, which flows right by the lodge’s front door. In addition there are some smaller rivers close by that are fished and some local lakes. For those wishing to diversify further we work closely with an outfit on the Argentine side of the border who can arrange excellent dry-fly and nymph fishing on a host of rivers near to Esquel. The Browns and Rainbows of the Futaleufu River and the catchment area as a whole were stocked from European and American stock in the early 19th Century. The fish on the Futaleufu River in particular have gone on to establish an extremely healthy population that is the envy of wild trout fisheries the world over.

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Seasonal expeditions from Futaleufu will also encompass some of the further flung lakes and coastal fishing areas. A large number of Chilean rivers play host to anadromous fish as well which every year grow in numbers as the fish themselves develop wild strains from the original escapee stock that first ran these rivers. Principal species encountered are Chinook and Silver Salmon with a few sea-run browns and rainbows. Fishing Methods A lot of the fishing at Futa Lodge is taken on float trips from the lodge and your guide will position you in productive areas of the drift or alternatively stop you on the shore so you can get out and wade. All methods will have their moment and you may find yourself searching the shoreline for browns with a big streamer one minute only to be fishing for selective rainbows on the surface the next. Water levels can change from week to week and the water generally drops as the season progresses. Vary your presentation markedly in each area fished until you and your guide find the formula that works best there. Pay close attention to the advice of your guide, whose primary aim is to recommend the methods that will help you hook and bring your fish to the net.

Futa Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: + 5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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Jacana Lodge Lincoln, Buenos Aires, Argentina Jacana Lodge follows in the footsteps of other David Denies properties in offering discerning guests some of the best sport available combined with the highest levels of service, both at the lodge and in the field. We are confident that we have created a truly unique duck shooting experience. The David Denies Duck Program draws on the hundreds of years of combined experience our team brings to the table in guiding, outfitting, and preparing wing shooting programs for discriminating shooting guests. Duck shooting here features comfortable, well-camouflaged dry blinds, quality species-specific decoys, and all the boats, vehicles and trucks to get you to the ducks each day. Guides position you where you need to be to get the kind of duck hunting you’ve only dreamed of until now. We shoot twice a day, morning and evening, and there is plenty of time to unwind and relax at midday. Roads are good, and journeys are short and - better yet - you can reach our duck hunting program by road from Buenos Aires. Arrive on a morning flight from the U.S. or Europe, and you’ll be hunting ducks after lunch. Shotguns/Chokes

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Owner: Charly Lanusse & David Denies Wingshooting Manager: Charly Lanusse

Selecting which gun to take all comes down to personal preference. Autoloaders are popular, as are over/under or side-by-side guns. With Rosy-Billed Pochards, Pintails, and other “big” ducks being the prevalent species in Argentina, 12 gauge is the gun of choice. Chokes are probably more open than you’d imagine - decoy ducks are generally at close range, and improved cylinder is about right. If you prefer not to bring a gun, we have Benelli autoloaders that you are welcome to use during your stay. Ducks There are 12 common species in this area of Argentina, which is an area called the central lowlands, or wet pampas. A fine book on all of the bird species, including the waterfowl, is Tito Narosky’s Birds of Argentina and Uruguay, which is available in many bookstores and online retailers. In order of abundance you should see these ducks as they are listed below. Almost all whistle, except for the Pochard which purrs, or burrs, like the Canvasback. Yellow Billed Pintail/Rosey-Billed Pochard/White-Faced Whistling Duck/Fulvous Whistling/ Duck Speckled Teal/ Silver Teal/Red Shoveller/Southern Wigeon/Cinnamon Teal/White Cheeked Pintail/Blackheaded Duck/Ring Teal.

Jacana Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com Affiliation:

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Kau Tapen Lodge Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Kau-Tapen (“house of fishing” in the Ona language) is the original fishing lodge in Tierra del Fuego and the standard of elegance by which other lodges are measured. What started as the brainchild of Jorge Donovan and Jacqueline De Las Carreras over twenty years ago has revolutionized the way the fishing world views big trout. And, while the name Kau-Tapen might be cumbersome to newcomers, this lodge has made the Rio Grande a household name for fly anglers the world over. Impeccable accommodation, plenty of elbow room on the Río Grande, caring guides, select vehicles and equipment, Argentina’s best wines and menus, and enviable fishing records since 1984. All great reasons to come and be a part of Kau-Tapen’s history yourself. The Fish The first brown trout were stocked in Tierra del Fuego by John Goodall in 1935. Shipped from Puerto Montt in Chile, 60,000 ‘salmo trutta’ eggs survived the arduous journey to be planted on the Candelaria and McLennan rivers, both tributaries of the Rio Grande. These fish eventually found their way to the sea, possibly attracted by the rich nourishment of the estuary.

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These sea-run brown trout now complete the yearly migratory cycle of salmonids, spawning during the summer months in freshwater. Salmo trutta trutta remain in the river for a period of time (ranging between 1 and 4 years) until their first migration to the sea, where they will feed and grow for about 6 months before their first return to freshwater, weighing approximately 6lbs. Researchers have found trout that had spawned more than 6 times. A trout that has completed four cycles of returning to freshwater can weigh over 20lbs. The frequency with which they return to freshwater is also an indicator that the fish face very few threats - whilst also providing a very real example of the benefits of Catch and Release. Guides Kau Tapen has a team of experienced, professional international guides. They are all English speakers, and will be able to offer tips on how to best fish each pool, fly choice and presentation. They are there to make your fishing more productive and enjoyable.

Kau Tapen Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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La Dormida Córdoba, Argentina Built on the tradition of over 20 years of pigeon shooting experience from David Denies, the new lodge at La Dormida offers the most exclusive pigeon-shooting accommodation ever offered in Cordoba. Even before the acclaim from Argentina’s journals of design and decoration, David Denies was famous for its unparalleled service. And true to form, our staff at La Dormida have been specially trained in the fine art of caring for private parties. Meals at La Dormida feature the very best Argentine beef and other meats, and our menus are prepared by one of Argentina’s best chefs. Carefully selected Argentine vintages complement field lunches and dinner in the lodge and indeed, the wines alone make La Dormida worthy of a visit! From the moment you arrive in Argentina, our service is personalized and attention is paid to every imaginable detail - from airport reception to uniformed bird boys in the field. The David Denies’ standard has no equal, and makes a visit to Cordoba a shooting holiday without peer. The Shooting

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• The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. • In the field you will be assigned a pick up boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand.

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barbeque lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 hr., and continues until almost dark. There is no definite time to close the shoot. Return to the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.

Climate Dove shooting is available at all times of year in Cordoba, so clothing can vary from light short-sleeved shirts to light fleece jackets in the winter season. Cordoba does get some seasonal rain, so please plan on taking at least a light rain jacket or windbreaker.

La Dormida Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com

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Los Crestones Lodge Buenos Aires, Argentina Building on our tradition of excellence, the David Denies Wingshooting family is proud to announce the addition of an exciting new hunting property for the 2011 hunting season. Located in the Province of Buenos Aires, just 85 minutes from the Ezeiza International airport, Los Crestones Lodge, was named for the Rosy Billed Pochard-Argentina’s most distinctive and sought-after duck. Set in a mature parkland and surrounded by fertile countryside, Los Crestones will offer discerning guests a combination of decoyed ducks followed by perdiz over dogs. For those who appreciate shooting behind a well trained dog, Los Crestones is special. Your host, Claudio Villalba, has been breeding and training pedigree sporting dogs for 25 years, and they are a joy to see in the fields and in the marshes. On duck hunts, you will be accompanied by a team of well trained Retrievers, making sure that lightly hit birds are recovered. The perdiz (a prized Argentine game bird) will be shot over German Short-Hairs and English Pointers. Watching them work is a joy in itself.

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The lodge is a classic Argentinean estancia, which has been recently refurbished and possesses all the comfort and style you would expect of a David Denies property. Guests will sleep in one of 6 single bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. In the evening, exquisite meals and fine Argentine wines will be enjoyed in the dining room.

Los Crestones Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina

At Los Crestones we believe we have created a unique opportunity– a wild mixed bag hunt, supported by a great staff and great working dogs, all within a short drive of the international airport. Add a couple days to your next shooting holiday, business trip or family visit to Argentina-you won’t be disappointed.

Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911

Wild BlackBuck Antelope and Wild Axis Deer Only 30 min from the lodge is an area that holds the biggest herds of wild Blackbuck Antelope in the world, a bit farther away from the lodge you’ll find some of the best wild Axis deer hunting in the country. Full day or half day hunts for these animals are an easy extension to your wingshooting adventure.

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Several of our guides at Los Crestones are experienced big game hunting guides, and know these private land areas well. They can organize a hunt and provide an accurate loaner rifle. They will also guide bowhunters, but we suggest you allow more time if you’d like to pursue either specie with the bow.

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Montaraz Lodge Córdoba, Argentina Montaraz Lodge is the most exclusive pigeon shooting lodge in Cordoba. This historical setting is an architectural treasure characterized by an exquisite colonial style. It was built in the second half of the 17th century. Completely renovated in 2007 it provides luxury and comfort from which you can enjoy the best shooting experience ever. Montaraz Lodge is located between the “Sierras Chicas” and the “Sierras Grandes”. This elegantly restored 17th century Estancia is decorated with the ease of friendly colonial style and is surrounded by wide verandas overlooking lovely gardens and orchards, even a lake. It offers 8 ensuite bedrooms to accommodate a maximum of 16 guests, a comfortable living room and a spacious, fully stocked wine cellar and complimentary bar. It has a large dining room for great recreation. With the best Argentine beef and quality ingredients, the chef creates an array of delicious traditional specialties and international dishes. The wine is produced with carefully selected grapes from our own vineyards. From the moment you arrive in Argentina, service is personalized and attention is paid to every imaginable detail. This standard is maintained throughout the house staff and guide team making this pigeon shooting program hard to beat. The Shooting • Cordoba is considered the dove shooting capital of the world. The 100 square mile radius (160 km) around the lodge is annually inhabited by over 40.000.000 million dove. The lodge enjoys 55 shooting fields all within a scenic drive through the region’s rich farmland. • Each day the lodge donates hundreds of doves to local public dining rooms in the area.

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Owner: Thomas Frontera & David Denies Wingshooting

• The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. • In the field you will be assigned a pick up boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand.

• Depending on the time of the year you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible • • •

barbeque lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 hr., and continues until almost dark. There is no definite time to close the shoot. Return to the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.

Responsible Bag Limits In our part of Argentina, the bag limit, or transportation limit is quite generous, but we hope that you will let your conscience be your guide as well, and compare this shooting opportunity to virtually any other decoying experience worldwide. Our outfitters impose a limit of 150 pigeons a day, that through our years of experience we find this system to strike the best balance between action and conservation. Pigeon shooting is available in fall and winter in Cordoba, so clothing can vary from light short-sleeved shirts to light fleece jackets in the winter season. Cordoba does get some seasonal rain, so please plan to take at least a light rain jacket or windbreaker.

Montaraz Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com Affiliation:

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Pica Zuro Lodge Cordoba, Argentina David Denies’ “Pica Zuro” is the most exclusive dove shooting lodge in Cordoba. It offers unparalleled luxury and comfort from which to enjoy the best shooting ever. Pica Zuro is located at the foot of the “Sierras Chicas”. This elegantly restored 19th century house, decorated with the ease of friendly safari style, is surrounded by wide verandas overlooking lovely gardens and orchards, and even a lake. It offers eight en suite bedrooms to accommodate a maximum of 16 guests, a comfortable living room, spacious, fully stocked complimentary bar, large dining room, great recreation area and a gun cleaning room with all the amenities. With the best Argentine beef and the finest ingredients our chef creates an array of delicious traditional specialties and international dishes. Carefully selected Argentine top wines complement his mouth-watering menus. From the moment you arrive in Argentina, the service is personalized and attention paid to every detail imaginable. This standard is maintained throughout the house staff and guide team - making this dove shooting program hard to beat. The Shooting • Cordoba is considered the dove shooting capital of the world. The 100 square mile radius (160 km) around the lodge is annually inhabited by over 40.000.000 million dove. The lodge enjoys 55 shooting fields all within a scenic drive through the region’s rich farmland. • Each day the lodge donates hundreds of doves to local public dining rooms in the area.

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Owner: David Denies Wingshooting

• The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. • In the field you will be assigned a pick up boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand.

• Depending on the time of the year you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible • • •

barbeque lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 hr., and continues until almost dark. There is no definite time to close the shoot. Return to the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.

Dove Shooting Pigeon shooting is available at all times of year in Cordoba, so clothing can vary from light short-sleeved shirts to light fleece jackets in the winter season. Cordoba does get some seasonal rain, so please plan to take at least a light rain jacket or windbreaker.

Pica Zuro Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com

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Pira Lodge Esteros del Iberra, Corrientes, Argentina For many years one of Latin America’s most exciting game fish was kept a secret in its heartland. In the last few years the golden dorado, or ‘river tiger’ as it is affectionately known has rocketed to the top of the hot fish list. Throughout much of its range, the dorado is caught in coloured or murky waters and generally with heavy spinning tackle. But since the discovery of the Iberia marshland and the establishment of Pira Lodge, clear water fishing on light spinning tackle and on fly rods has become one of the worlds most sought after angling adventures. Opened in March 2000, Pira lodge is the world’s first deluxe lodge to target the freshwater dorado. The lodge is located in the Iberia marshland, one of the most unique and fascinating wetlands in the world. The incomparable variety of wildlife found in the 3,000,000 acre marshland allows anglers to combine fishing with a number of other activities. However, it is the electric take and dazzling fight of the dorado that brings fishermen back year after year. Climate The dorado season runs from November to May. The Ibera area is subtropical, similar to northern Florida in the U.S. December and January are the hottest months, with temperatures up to 95 degrees. Towards the end of March the temperature cools down, ranging from 55 to 85 degrees, with mornings and evenings cool and comfortable.

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Owner: Nervous Waters

The Fishing There is little written on Dorado fishing on the fly. This is an exciting fishing frontier. Our guides have been exploring the area and Dorado fishing itself for more years than most. Their advice will help you maximize your enjoyment of this incredible fighting fish. The Dorado, (salminus maxillosus), is an aggressive fish, and once hooked makes impressive and acrobatic multiple jumps. This complex fish can be found near confluences, on edges of eddies, riffles, sharp bends in the current, and close to overhanging carpets of water hyacinth. It can be fished in narrow runs, on skinny water, large fish have been hooked in the deep runs, so let your guide show you the multitude of ever-changing locations where you can make contact with these fish. The Lodge Pira has 5 spacious twin bedrooms with large double beds, air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Large french windows open out on to a shady veranda from where to enjoy the sounds and sights of the surrounding marshes. Evenings are spent in the large living room and adjoining bar before moving on to the dining room to enjoy delicious meals cooked by your chef, which include Argentina´s famed beef and the best wines. The lodge also has a 25m pool for a welcome cooling swim after your fishing session.´

Pira Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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San Juan Lodge Paysandú, Uruguay Perched majestically atop a knoll with a striking 360 degree view of the fertile Uruguayan countryside teaming with ducks, doves, pigeons and perdiz is Estancia San Juan. Managed by David Denies partners, and long time shooting hosts Bernardo and Mercedes Barrán, San Juan offer the convenience of shooting all game birds in Uruguay from just one destination and the assurance of a world class outfitter known for attention to detail and quality. Accommodations Estancia San Juan offers 5 bedrooms each with bath & fireplace, and will accommodate up to eight guests. With plenty of space to spread out, this estancia offers a comfortable living room with its inviting fireplace centrepiece, a dinning room boasting exquisite meals, fine wines and a majestic view. On pleasant evenings or before the next hunt the Estancia offers an open air galleria so guests may enjoy the fresh air and Uruguayan countryside at any time. Estancia San Juan Location Estancia San Juan is located in the Northwest region of Uruguay near the river town of Paysandu. The lodge is located approximately 336 kilometers or 208 miles away from Montevideo, the capital and the major metropolitan center of this small country.

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Owner: Bernardo & Mercedes Barrán & David Denies Wingshooting

The Shooting Shooting at San Juan offers a variety of game that makes Uruguay a very unique destination, where hunters can enjoy the pursuit of an upland mixed bag in the same day, each and every day. Each morning you will hunt wild partridge or perdiz in short grass pastures, and over pointers and English Setters, or ducks and big wild pigeons by decoying in lagoons and ponds nearby. In the afternoons, volume dove shooting is on the shooting schedule, and normally doves are encountered, in large numbers, on a flyway enroute to a large roost that is very close to estancia San Juan Estancia (just a few minutes). Everyday you will drive to the perdiz fields or to the lagoons for duck and pigeon hunting and return for lunch at the lodge, or stay for a BBQ, the “asado”, done in the field by the staff. The afternoon shoot (normally high volume dove shooting, sometimes ducks and pigeon) will start after lunch, and will end at dusk. Each evening you will return to the lodge for cocktails and dinner. Your host and guide, as well as bird boys, will be with you to provide you with challenging shooting, and other necessities such as shotgun shells, refreshments and anything else you may need. Drive time to hunt locations is usually between 10 and 35 minutes for the perdiz, ducks or pigeon fields, and from 5 up to 35 minutes for the dove shooting.

San Juan Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com Affiliation:

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San Pedro Lodge Paysandú, Uruguay Located in the province of Paysandu, San Pedro Lodge is a living example of the elegance of a bygone era. It is a sprawling estate home that dates back almost two hundred years, to a time when fine ranch homes were centers of rural family life. They were also centers of agriculture, they proved family and workers with homes, stores, and a place to worship. In addition to ample living areas, San Pedro also has a chapel on the ground that dates to the 19th century. The chapel’s architecture dates from Victorian England, and was designed to resemble the Liverpool Chapels. Inside, it holds a magnificent vitraux named for “Capilla del Buen Pastor”. In these modern times, shooting guests will also appreciate that San Pedro lodge has quick and excellent access to both sides of the biggest dove roosts in Uruguay. The ranch is also located near a vast network of lagoons and rivers in the most important agricultural area of Uruguay. This creates the best possible conditions for resident and migrating ducks, while acre upon acre of short pasture fields offers perfect habitat for the perdiz. San Pedro Lodge offers the convenience of shooting all these game birds in Uruguay from just one destination, with the assurance of a world class outfitter known for attention to detail, quality, and reliability.

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Owner: Bernardo & Mercedes Barrรกn & David Denies Wingshooting

The Hunting Hunting and shooting at San Pedro offers a variety of game that makes Uruguay a very unique destination not only in South America, but anywhere in the world. It is a rare treat for the wingshooter that hunters can enjoy the pursuit of an upland and marsh mixed bag in the same day, each and every day. Each morning you will hunt wild partridge or perdiz in short grass pastures, and over English setters, or depending on wind and weather, the morning hunt could include ducks and big wild pigeons; both are hunted by decoys on ponds or in fields nearby. In the afternoons, volume dove shooting is on the shooting schedule, and normally doves are encountered-- in large numbers-- on a flyway enroute to a roost or very near a big roost that is just minutes from the San Pedro Estancia. Your host and guide will be with you to provide you with challenging shooting, and bird boys will also be there to provide other necessities such as shotgun shells, refreshments, and anything else you may need. Shooting each evening you will return to the lodge for cocktails and dinner. Drive time to hunt locations is usually between 10 and 35 minutes for the perdiz, ducks, or pigeon fields, and from 5 up to 35 minutes for the dove.

San Pedro Lodge Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.daviddenies.com santiago@daviddenies.com Affiliation:

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Uruguay Natural Hunting Uruguay In almost full moon… 11hrs, Tired eyelids…, A single male enters - What is Laurindo? - “Male” it is, but I do not see the tusks! I thought: Good, tomorrow we are leaving, then...fire!..., and I hunted the greatest boar of my life. Carlinhos said: another like this, not even in 100 years. Oh God! Meanwhile, Carlinhos with Eduardo were grabbing with nails and knives Lucio’s wild boar… Great night! Great hunting!

Jose Brugger

It is a special place! The super attention, and very familiar. There are no words to thank you. We´ll be Back!

Miryan Beneventano

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Owner: Genwell S.A. Manager: Mathieu Jetten

Rincon de los Matreros Very pretty property with an enormous amount of animals for hunt. Very good and comfortable facilities, also very good service with first class food. The attention to the guests, hunters also is excellent.

Lamberto JosĂŠ Ramenzoni

Thank you very much Laurindo and Mathieu. We hunted a wild boar of 150Kg and 22 cm of trophy; on the following day, we hunted a beautiful trophy of feral goat. Friendly atmosphere, excellent food and first class organization. Be sure I will return. Perhaps already the next year‌

Uruguay Natural hunting Mantua 6706 Tel: +598 2 6018944 Mathieu: +598 99 379 433 +33 650 38 76 73 math. jetten@gmail.com www.unhunting.com www.picasaweb.com/unhunting

Mit Weidsmannsheil, Gicallino Rocco Aloise, Villach.

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Uruguay Natural Hunting Uruguay We were impressed with the beauty of the site, excellent hospitality and we had the happiness to hunt trophies of great quality: Red deers, fallow deer and mouflon. Congratulations for the initiative and event… …And until soon!

Luiz Duvoisin, Marcelo Roesler y Charles Duvoisin

Thank you very much for the stay and for the affection of all of you. It was my first hunt and I liked it very much. Thanks to all, hug.

Paulo. Campinas

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Owner: Genwell S.A. Manager: Mathieu Jetten

If something good exists in life, this stay is one of them. For me it was a great opportunity to obtain trophies, one of them was a wild boar with 22 cm of tusk, the greatest hunted until today, thanks to the team that accompanied me in this experience. Thanks for the hospitality Dario Andre Mazzachini

Uruguay Natural hunting Mantua 6706 Tel: +598 2 6018944 Mathieu: +598 99 379 433 +33 650 38 76 73 math. jetten@gmail.com www.unhunting.com www.picasaweb.com/unhunting

After hunting in Rincon de los Matreros, I reached the conclusion that our Uruguayan brothers took much in taking the initiative to create a big game hunting lodge, but that when they did it, they did it very well. Congratulations to Enrique, Mathieu and to all the team for the affection, joy and professionalism. Surely I will return many times.

Lucio Flรกvio S. Paz

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Villa Maria Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina The second of the de las Carreras family lodges to open on Rio Grande after Kau Tapen, Villa Maria has offered small private groups exciting fishing on some of the most productive pools in the lower river since 1994. A very different fishery to Kau Tapen or Toon Ken on the upper river, Villa Maria is a double handed fishermen’s dream, enjoying the first crack of the whip at newly arrived sea trout. With friendly and dedicated house staff and guides, Villa Maria is very well suited to caring for small groups of friends or family groups. Climate The Sea trout season runs from November to mid April. December and January are the warmest months, and traditionally the windiest. The sun can be strong during the day, but the wind chill factor makes the use of protective gear necessary all season long. The Fishing The sea run brown trout The first brown trout were stocked in Tierra del Fuego by John Goodall in 1935. Shipped from Puerto Montt in Chile, 60,000 ‘salmo trutta’ eggs survived the ardous journey, to be planted on the Candelaria and McLennan rivers, both tributaries of the Rio Grande. These fish eventually found their way to the sea, possibly attracted by the rich nourishment of the estuary.

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Owner: Nervous Waters

These sea-run brown trout now complete the yearly migratory cycle of salmonids, spawning during the summer months in freshwater. Salmo trutta trutta remain in the river for a period of time which ranges between 1 and 4 years until their first migration to the sea, where they will feed and grow for about 6 months before their first return to freshwater, weighing approximately 6lbs. Researchers have found trout which had spawned more than 6 times. A trout which has completed 4 cycles of returning to freshwater can weigh over 20 lbs. The frequency with which they return to freshwater is also an indicator that the fish face very few threats, whilst also providing a very real example of the benefits of Catch and Release. Guides Villa Maria has a team of experienced, professional international guides. They are all English speakers, and will be able to offer tips on how to best fish each pool, fly choice and presentation. They are there to make your fishing more productive and enjoyable.

Villa Maria Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351 Piso 2, Oficina 228 CP 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +1 877 260 4332 (Toll free for USA) Fax: +5411 4807 2911 www.nervouswaters.com santiago@nervouswaters.com

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BBR Sporting United Kingdom Sporting Agency

Deer stalking BBR Sporting agency offers one exclusive estate in Hampshire. This estate was chosen for the quality of his trophies as well as the number of animals. You will be guided during your stalks on the 30 000 acres of breathtaking scenery. You will be able to hunt roe deer, red deer, fallow deer and Muntjac. Roe deer season: From the first April to 1st October. Full Board Accommodation Chasse à l’approche BBR Sporting vous propose de chasser à l’approche sur notre territoire, à moins de deux heures de Londres situé dans le Hampshire. Ce territoire a été sélectionné selon deux critères principaux : la grande densité d’animaux et la taille de ses trophées. Votre guide vous accompagnera lors de vos sorties à l’approche ou à l’affût sur plus de 15 000 ha de bocages, de haies et de cultures. Vous aurez la possibilité de chasser chevreuils, daims, cerfs et muntjacs. Saisons pour le Brocard : Du 1er avril au 1er octobre. Hébergement en Pension complète.

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Owner: S. Buchholz Manager: S. Buchholz

Driven pheasants and partridges High driven pheasants and partridges offer unbeatable sport. Norfolk and Hampshire where our estates are located are well known for deep valleys in which we offer you to shoot truly challenging birds. BBR will organize shoots to suit your needs, starting with 150 bird bag for lines of 9 to 12 guns. Smaller groups can also be accommodated. Season: October 1st to January 31st Full Board Accommodation

BBR Sporting Agency Leesway cottage, Ashford Road Badlesmere Lees ME13 0NX England

Battues de faisans et perdrix Les battues de faisans et de perdrix en Angleterre sont considérées comme des chasses de traditions depuis plusieurs siècles. Les régions du Norfolk ou du Hampshire dans lesquelles sont situés nos territoires, sont réputés pour la qualité des oiseaux ainsi que les superbes paysages qu’elles proposent. La nature des territoires vallonnés permet de tirer des faisans et perdrix de haut vol. BBR Sporting organise suivant vos désirs des chasses sur-mesure à partir de 150 oiseaux par jour pour des lignes composées de 9 à 12 chasseurs. N’hésitez pas à nous interroger pour de plus petits groupes. Saison : 1er octobre au 31 janvier Hébergement en pension complète.

www.bbr-sporting.com contact@bbr-sporting.com

Tel: +44 123 374 27 20 Mobil: +44 754 743 64 14

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Château de Janvry France The Chateau de Janvry is a family-owned property located 30 kms from Paris, France. Over the last 70 years, we have welcomed generations of shooters from around the world who come to enjoy Janvry’s unique hunting experience where distinction, shooting expertise and excellence will transform your day into an unforgettable shoot. The Chateau de Janvry offers a wide variety of hunting capabilities on its beautiful and challenging terrain. Our breathtaking drives have been meticulously improved over the years to optimize every shooter’s experience. We shoot pheasants during our season running from mid-October to the end of January. Big game stalking or driven hunts can also be arranged, rifles and bows are welcomed. Our guests can chose amongst multiple types of hunts at Janvry: formal driven hunts, walking hunts or a combination of walking and driven hunts. While all hunts are syndicated, we also welcome and accommodate proprietary bookings.

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Owner : Baroness Reille Manager : Baroness Reille

Our signature hunts, high quality driven English style pheasants, start with a lunch served in the formal dining room of the Chateau, followed by 4 to 6 drives where pheasants (but also partridges and ducks) fly at majestic heights. The day closes with honors given in front of the Chateau and a cocktail reception or a dinner hosted by the Baroness Reille.

Château de Janvry 1 Place de l’Eglise 91640 Janvry France

Shooters can choose to come alone to join a group of shooters or privatize the Chateau de Janvry with fully customizable packages. We can cater for 200 to 800 bird’s bags, depending on the time of the year, groups of 6 to 12 guns, with loaders and much more.

Tel (FR) : +33 6 14 10 19 55 Tel (USA) : +1 310 924 2155

We can arrange or provide transportation, hunting licenses, insurances, loaders, shotguns and ammunition. Lodging at the Chateau is possible for small groups. Accompanying guests are also welcome to enjoy the unique Janvry experience. Join us at the Chateau de Janvry where French traditions and hunting savoir-faire come together and make hunting at Janvry so unique and memorable.

www.chateaudejanvry.com contact@chateaudejanvry.com

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Château Saint Michel France Experienced hunters usually need to go far to hunt big deer. This is often a long and troublesome trip, and sometimes accommodations are rough. As of this year, a new destination in France has opened, offering some of the biggest and most beautiful deer. The Saint Michel property, in the Nièvre department, located between Beaune and Saint-Honoré-les-Bains, will welcome you to its magnificent park. You will stay in a fully renovated castle with all the comfort of a five-star hotel. Everything is done to perfection, be it the rooms or the meals. The owner Antoine Feidt, himself a very experienced hunter who has travelled the world, will personally welcome you and make it possible for you to shoot one of his exceptional deer. The deer are originally from Germany, and they were imported to France 10 years ago. They have been pampered and well taken care of in order to make this livestock so amazing today. They have been treated naturally and kept in the wild. Many stags have 30 points or more and go up to gold medals. For the first time, Antoine Feidt is opening this exceptional domain where he will, I am sure, prove the beauty and the quality of his deer. You will either hunt game from a hide on watchtowers or by stalking. The best calibres for hunting here are .300 Winchester, 9.3 x 62, etc..... A French hunting permit or license is mandatory. You will be hunting with the owner, who will gladly explain the evolution of his livestock and his theories on genetics. So take advantage of this unique opportunity to discover these unique deer, and should you shoot one of them, it will most certainly become one of the most admired pieces in your trophy room.

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Château Saint Michel France Certains chasseurs expérimentés vont au bout du monde pour chasser de grands cerfs. L’avion et les transfers sont souvent très longs et éprouvants. Or, depuis cette année, une destination en France permet aux amateurs de trouver de très grands cerfs, le domaine Saint Michel. Situé dans la Nièvre entre Beaune et Saint-Honoréles-Bains, un château complètement rénové vous accueille sur un territoire magnifique, offrant un confort digne de 5 étoiles: chambres, suites, repas, tout est merveille et délices. Antoine Feidt, le maître des lieux, lui-même chasseur hors pair, mettra tout en œuvre pour vous faire tirer un de ses plus beaux cerfs. La souche, venue d’Allemagne il y a plus de 10 ans, a porté ses fruits et la qualité et la beauté des cerfs est remarquable. Nourris tout à fait naturellement, ils valent le coup d’œil, plusieurs faisant plus de 30 cors, certains allants jusqu’à la médaille d’or. Cette année, Antoine Feidt ouvre pour la première fois son domaine. La chasse se déroule uniquement à l’affût, sur de grands miradors ou au pirch. Les calibres recommandés sont: 300 Win - 9,3 x 62 - etc. Un permis français ou une licence est obligatoire. Vous chasserez avec Antoine Feidt, il se fera un plaisir de vous expliquer l’évolution de ses cervidés et sa théorie génétique en rapport avec son cheptel.

Owner : SCI St Michel Manager: Antoine Feidt Château St Michel 58250 Remilly France Contact: SCI St Michel 5, Rue du Mullerthal 7640 Christnach Luxembourg tunfeidt@pt.lu Mobile: +352 621 16 98 98 Fax: +352 87 83 40 tunfeidt@pt.lu www.chateaustmichel.com

Profitez de cette occasion unique pour découvrir enfin de magnifiques cerfs...Nul doute que si vous venez en chasser un, il sera une des pièces maîtresses de votre trophy room.

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European Outfitting Austria and Central Europe The goal of European Outfitting, founded by PH Bernhard J. Sรถllner & Philipp Kunze, is to provide its clients with access to the best hunting concessions available for the individual game animal they seek, while delivering the finest service in the region where hunting takes place. Big Game: Austria and Central Europe is known as one of the leading hunting as well as tourist destinations worldwide. The unique hunting tradition and culture dates back hundreds of years. For decades European hunters and landowners have been following old game management traditions. Due to these strict trophy management methods, record trophies are harvested every year at the countries top estates. Our Name stands for traditional European Big Game hunting for Red Stag, Mouflon Ram, Roe Buck, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, Chamois, Alpine Ibex and European Brown Bear with world-class trophy qualities. We are also well known for typical European Driven Hunts for Wild Boars. In our areas in Austria we take up to 100 Wild Boars during one day with a group up to 10 guns.

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Owner & Manager Bernhard J. SĂśllner Philipp Kunze

Wingshooting: The quality of classic European driven Duck, Pheasant and partridge shoots especially in countries like Czech Republic & Hungary are well known by experienced wing shooters around the world. The culture, tradition and knowledge to organize these hunts dates back to the 19th century. Experienced shooting parties of seven to ten guns can expect to bag up to 1.000 or more Birds per day. Our exclusively managed Hunting Lodge is located only 2 hours from Vienna International Airport. The private character of the Loge provides outstanding lodging, cuisine, wines and SPA for the hunter and the hunter’s attendance. Best shooting season is September to December.

European Outfitting Maurer Lange Gasse 80-82 A-1230 Vienna Austria Tel: +43 664 911 40 24 Tel: +43 664 886 11 203 www.europeanoutfitting.com hunt@europeanoutfitting.com

We strive to deal with each client on a personal basis and all our guests are guided by us personally. Hunting with European Outfitting stands for perfect service, outstanding trophy quality and highflying birds. Affiliation:

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France Safaris

France

“Magnificent hunting estate”, “exceptional trophies”, “remarkable, friendly welcome”, “Anne’s cooking is amazing”, “beautiful family château” … These are extracts from the Laplanque hunting estate’s visitors’ book, written by hunters who have stayed with us and left entirely satisfied. We are very touched and, at the same time, very proud of these congratulatory remarks. Located in the south of France (one and a half hours from Toulouse Blagnac airport and two hours away from the Mediterranean) at an altitude of 600 meters (1,950 feet), the Laplanque hunting estate is in a magnificent, unspoiled rural region, rich in traditions, gastronomy and charming villages that we are delighted to help our guests discover. Château de Laplanque has been in the same family since the 13th century. It has been lovingly maintained ever since and proposes comfortable reception rooms and bedrooms. The fully fenced 350-hectare (860-acre) estate has always been dedicated to hunting. The terrain is rough, the environment wild and the biotope highly varied. The grassland areas alternate with pine, chestnut, holly and beech forests and with heather-covered cliffs. Hunting is therefore difficult and exciting. Didier Roques Rogery and his son, Guillaume, founded the company France Safaris. Both are big-game enthusiasts and have put an enormous amount of time and effort into selecting the species they propose: red deer stag, fallow deer, mouflon sheep, sika deer and wild boar. Trophies obtained at the Laplanque hunting

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Owner & Manager Didier Roques Rogery Guillaume Roques Rogery

estate are classified amongst the biggest in Europe. Our red deer stags have antlers that may exceed 16 kg in weight and 36 points, and our fallow deer bucks have heavy, long and very wide palmate antlers. The most impressive mouflon sheep have thick horns, often exceeding 90 cm in length. Certain wild boar are particularly well tusked. The hunting season starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of February. The estate is exclusively reserved for one hunter, alone or accompanied. Hunting is by stalking or from hides only. Didier’s wife Anne regales her guests with her culinary talents. Her meticulously concocted dishes, inspired by the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean in particular and the south of France in general, are accompanied by a delicious selection of French wines. Champagne is served to celebrate trophies brought back by hunters. Château de Laplanque is well known for its relaxed, family atmosphere. Hunters from abroad know very little about hunting in France. France Safaris is therefore delighted to welcome hunters from all over the world to hunt exceptional trophies in a magnificent setting and show them all the riches of a region overflowing with charm. The Pyrenees and Spain are not far away. It is therefore possible to organize both a stay at the Laplanque estate and an expedition to hunt Pyrenean chamois or Spanish ibex.

France Safaris Laplanque 12240 Pradinas France Tel : +33 (0)6 76 85 48 19 www.francesafaris.com guillaume@francesafaris.com didier@francesafaris.com

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France Outfitters

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Welcome to France. A country that seduces travellers with its cultural heritage, gastronomic art de vivre and lyrical landscape. With over thousands years of history, hunting has become part of French tradition making France a privileged hunting destination. France Outfitters is the specialist in hunting travels in France. We give our clients the great opportunity to combine exceptional hunting experience with all the treasures France has to offer: towns and cities of art and history, picturesque villages, seaside resorts, high mountains, idyllic countryside, finest food and wine as well as exploring quintessential and romantic Paris. From the Jura pine forests to the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Alps, you will have the chance to hunt the major European mountain game species such as Alps chamois and the famous but uncommon Pyrenean chamois. In the Massif Central, the extinct volcanoes scenery is the new homeland of the largest wild living mouflon sheep population of France. Introduced in 1970, the flock has successfully adapted to its new habitat and spread. Today, mouflon hunt is considered as one of the hardest mountain hunt. Dedicated and passionate hunters ourselves, we will guide you through the deepest forest to stalk the largest trophies of red stag, fallow deer, roe deer (including the Gers roe deer whose trophy size is amongst the biggest in Europe) and wild boar.

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Owner & manager Vincent Levannier

You will hunt on the best areas in the country whether on private estates or free ranging areas. Important game birds in Europe since the invention of firearms, grey partridge and pheasant are challenging game that request excellent shooting skills. Our clients will be offered the possibility to take part to driven grey partridges, Reeves’ pheasant, common pheasant and wild duck shoot. Being part of a big game driven hunt is probably one of the most exciting ways to hunt. Wild boars driven hunts are traditionally organised in France. Very sportive way to hunt since it requires fast decision-making and great self control as well as shooting on moving animal, it is also an unforgettable experience highly recommended. France outfitters will take care of finding you the best accommodation whether you wish to live like a king in a “Relais et Chateaux” or to relax in a bed and breakfast in the countryside. Ultimate destination for food and wine lovers, join us to France for an amazing lifetime hunting experience and a great tourist destination alone or in family.

France Outfitters Maison forestière de la Mare des Grès 76380 Canteleu France Tel: +33 6 79 04 63 01 www.franceoutfitters.com vincent@franceoutfitters.com

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G&G Hunting Services

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G&G Hunting Services is a service provider specialized in the organization of hunting events in Italy and abroad, guaranteeing the high quality of its wild game and reserves, and the very best in hospitality. G&G Hunting Services was established in 1997 by Giorgio and Graziella Paraporti, two experienced hunters who share a passion for hunting tradition and good living, and take pride in their approach to life and business. They both believe that to be a hunter should also mean to respect nature and wildlife, to preserve and improve the habitat in which animals live, and to make the word HUNTING a lifestyle. The species available at our hunting reserves in Italy are: pheasants, red- partridges, grey partridges, ducks, hares, wild boar, fallow deer and roe deer. G&G Hunting Services organizes these hunting activities in Italy: Hunts with pointing dog Pheasant and red partridge hunting driven Hunting of big games (fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar) Wild boar hunts in Tuscany G&G Hunting Services specializes in the organization of daily Hunting Drives based on many years’ expertise. It is with this expertise and a high level of professionalism that Giorgio and Graziella welcome guests from all over the world, and offer a service tailored down to the last detail, providing hunters and their companions with Land Rovers for use in the reserves; an experienced louder who remains with the guest throughout his stay, taking care of the weapons, cartridges and loading of the guns during hunts; high

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Owner & Manager Giorgio & Graziella Paraporti quality game; rest periods between drives, with excellent Italian wine and regional specialities; highly trained labradors for retrieving game; an end-of-stay photograph as a memento; and a characteristic lunch out in the countryside. Individual drives (of which there are at least 10 in each hunting area) involve a maximum of 10 places situated at a distance of about 30 metres apart to ensure the safety of each hunter. The success of a hunting day is based on the perfect balance of professionalism, the quality of the game and grounds, and the friendly attitude of our staff who are happy to see to all the needs of our guests the hunters and their companions. Hunting area where G&G Hunting Services organize hunting driven in Italy: • •

Rocca dè Giorgi (Lombardy region, 1 hour’s drive from Milan) Gavi – La Centuriona (Piedmont region – 1 hour’s drive from Milan)

G&G Hunting Services s.r.l. Via Tosi, 3 27030 Ottobiano Pavia – Italy Giorgio Paraporti: +39 335 6280756 Graziella Paraporti: +39 339 5833561 info@paraporti.com www.gghuntingservices.it

WILD BOAR HUNT IN TUSCANY (Vicchio di Mugello – 20 Km outside Florence) Hunters and their companions can stay at the splendid 1600 century villa formerly owned by the Medici family at Vicchio di Mugello, 20 km outside Florence, for typical Maremma-style wild boar hunts (which are smaller but quicker and of a very high standard of quality). The hunting season: between November 1st and January 31st. The number of hunters is restricted to 10 per group, to ensure the safety of the persons involved. These ten hunters are also provided with 50 well-trained bloodhounds for chasing packs of Maremma wild boar, adding to the thrill and excitement of the hunt.

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Great Spanish Hunts Spain Spain is the perfect country for hunting and one of the best tourism destinations in the world that brims with contrasts and boasts a wealth of art and culture. The sportsman-tourist will have the chance to enjoy hunting at its absolute best with a sunny weather even in the winter months, while also experiencing the artistic and cultural treasures together with excellent cuisine and wines. We are a Spanish company with over 35 years’ experience organizing world-class hunting trips for companies and private individuals. Our offer for red-legged partridge shoots, “montería” or big game driven hunts and stalking is perhaps the most exclusive in our country. Our company prides itself in our ethics and professional approach to hunt organization, as well as in offering a world-class service and total client satisfaction. The GSH team is made up of 35 highly experienced and sensational professionals, whose dedication and hard work make every trip or hunt unforgettable and unique experiences.

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Owner: Javier Corsini and Ignacio de Navasqüés

Spain offers the opportunity to hunt 14 big game species most of them native to our country and is a unique destination for mountain hunting enthusiasts, with 7 Capra species (four subspecies of Spanish ibex: Beceite, Gredos, Southeastern and Ronda ibex, two species of chamois: Pyrenean and Cantabrian and the Mallorcan goat) and two members of the Ovis genus: Barbary sheep and mouflon. Also we have three beautiful deers (Spanish red deer, European roe deer and European Fallow deer), wild boar and iberian wolf. In addition, its permanently sunny and warm climate allows for year-round hunting without suffering the rigours of the bad weather found at other destinations. We operate in the prime hunting regions in the country, in private and national hunting reserves, specializing in large trophy hunting. “Monteria” or driven hunting is the oldest and most traditional form of hunting in Spain. This type of hunting includes drives for deer, wild boar, fallow deer and mouflon and is unique thanks to its color, beauty and excitement with large parties of hunters, hounds and mounts. Our driven hunts or “monterias” are world-class. They usually feature 5 to 25 stands offering 2 to 3 trophies per person per day.

Manager: Ignacio de Navasqüés

Great Spanish Hunts Almagro 29 28010 Madrid Spain Tel: +34 91 700 45 50 Fax: + 34 91 702 43 33 www.greatspanishunts.com info@greatspanishunts.com Affiliations:

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Great Spanish Hunts Spain The red-legged partridge (Alectoris Rufa) is a Gallinaceous fowl endemic to Spain considered the most sporting and challenging bird in the world by hunters due to its beauty, audacity and fast and erratic flight. The driven partridge shoot is a shooting style with a long and deeply rooted tradition in Spain, which allows the hunter to enjoy the red-legged partridge in a far more challenging way, since the speed and height reached are unbeatable, putting more than one expert wing shooter to the test. Our shoots are some of the best and most famous in the country. Groups of 3 to 10 guns usually bag around 1,000 birds per day or even double that amount depending on their shooting skills. Thanks to the wide range of estates we manage and their diverse and beautiful landscapes we are able to offer some of the most spectacular and challenging drives to be found in Spain. Featuring birds with fast and erratic flight, both low and high flying, we can offer drives that allow hunters to enjoy very varied and challenging shoots. A pair of 12 and 20 bore double-barrel matched shot guns is ideal for this type of shoot. We work closely with top gun manufacturers to offer you the best quality guns on-site, therefore avoiding the inconvenience of travelling with them.

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Owner: Javier Corsini and Ignacio de Navasqüés Manager: Ignacio de Navasqüés

Two of our locations, La Flamenca and Fuensauco, are just 35 minutes by car from Madrid international and private airports, making them very accessible from the world’s capital cities. Tacones, another of our prime locations, is in Toledo province in the heart of La Mancha, land of Don Quixote, famous for its wild partridges, just 1 hour 15 minutes from Madrid. In southern Spain, the province of Cádiz, and thanks to hard work and sacrifice over the past 35 years, we manage over 90% of Spain’s wild red-legged partridge, a true treasure trove in this day and age. Our partridge shooting season runs from 15 September to 15 March. At GSH we believe in offering the highest level accommodation featuring quality service and the most select gastronomy. This is why we place very special attention in these aspects, ensuring the hunting trip is a unique experience for both hunters and their companions. Our magnificent lodges on all of our estates are fitted out with all possible comforts and luxuries, and are completely equipped to satisfy all our guests needs.

Great Spanish Hunts Almagro 29 28010 Madrid Spain Tel: +34 91 700 45 50 Fax: + 34 91 702 43 33 www.greatspanishunts.com info@greatspanishunts.com Affiliations:

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The Angling Club Lax-á Iceland Lax-á is a growing company that sells and plans fishing in over 40 salmon and trout rivers in Iceland, Russia, Argentina, Greenland, Scotland and Norway. Lax-á was founded in 1987 and now counts 11 employees working year round, as well as a large group of talented guides, drivers and lodge staff. Angling Club Lax-á is Iceland’s largest sporting outfit. The Lax-a team tailor-makes each tour for each client, arranging everything that a successful touring/angling trip requires – including transfers, comfortable accommodation and other outdoor activities. Our rivers Midfjardara, Blanda, Svarta, Laxa in Asum, West Ranga, East Ranga, Tungufljot, Laxa in Adaldal, Hvannadalsa, Laugardalsa, Langadalsa, Svarta, Laxa in Dolum, Flokadalsa, Sog, Vididalsa, Eldvatn, Steinsmyrarvotn, Brynjudalsa, Galtalaekur, Salmon and Trout Fishing in Iceland Angling Club Lax-á is Iceland’s largest sporting outfit. We have fishing on the top salmon, trout and char rivers in Iceland. We tailor make each tour for our clients, arranging everything for them while touring/angling with us. The accommodation, food, and service by the staff and guides at the 2 locations was outstanding throughout my trip, and I will strongly recommend that our group of 8 anglers come to E.Ranga in 2005.”

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Owner: Arni Baldurson Manager: Arni Baldurson

John W. Harrison fishing in Midfjardara and East Ranga “I just wanted to drop you an email to tell you that this journey has been a fantastic fishing experience for us. Truly, every part of the trip was great: the staff at the lodge, the guide and the organisation.” Pierre Martini fishing in West Ranga “Absolutely fantastic time, the clients had a blast” Donald Johnston III, Deutsche Bank Fishing Lodges We have some very good lodges around Iceland for our anglers and other guests. Transport Iceland is only about 2.5 hours’ flight from London and 5 hours from New York. There are daily flights from London, Copenhagen and other cities in Europe and USA. We can book you a private guide/driver when in Iceland or organise a good vehicle of your choice.

Lax-á Akurhvarf 16 203 Kópavogur Iceland tel: +354 557 6100 fax: +354 557 6108 www.lax-a.is lax-a@lax-a.is

How to book The process is very easy. You simply give us a call or drop us a line via e-mail info@lax-a.is and our highly professional Lax-a team will do all their best to offer you the trip of your dreams. In 2008 all time record salmon fishing in Iceland, the Ranga rivers produced 22.000 salmon to the rod and reel. In 2009 again the Rangas was on the top of all Icelandic salmon rivers with over 15.000 salmon landed. LAX-Á For the best in fishing and shooting / Invest in your soul, go fishing!

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Le Domaine de l’Ortolo

Corsica, France

At the southern tip of Corsica, between the sea and the mountains, lies an immense estate in the heart of a valley carved by the Ortolo River. Its name is Murtoli, a secret destination whispered about by those in the know. This unique setting has a poetic air, with two thousand hectares of completely wild brush-covered terrain where flora and fauna have been left to thrive untouched. The Murtoli Estate offers many inviting coves and an endless white sand beach that stretches over a dozen kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea, a true paradise. An Exceptional Hunting Ground The Ortolo Estate offers an exceptional hunting ground boasting two thousand hectares of well-preserved ecosystem with a widely varying landscape featuring mountains, forests and brush interspersed with prairies and swampland. Some fields are farmed and sown with grain, providing welcome feed for wild game, and the olive groves are kept invitingly free of undergrowth. Here, visitors can hunt alone or accompanied by the game keeper Jean-Louis and his team. Although the estate provides dogs, shotguns and rifles, there is also a kennel to accommodate our canine guests. The Estate welcomes visitors for the hunting season, approximately six months of the year from September to the end of February. Wild boar is the big game here and is hunted in the traditional beating method, with a pack of hounds and beaters, or from a hide early in the season.

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Owner: Paul Canarelli Manager: Paul Canarelli

Small game, like partridge, pheasant and hare live on the grounds, which are also a choice landing spot for migratory birds such as thrush, woodcock, doves and ducks, depending on the season. Fishing for the Most Avid Sportsman At the Murtoli Estate, fishermen can also pursue their passion, with fishing opportunities many sportsmen only dream of. In May and June, coastal net fishing is offered for tuna, such as amberjack, leerfish and “domti.”

Le domaine de l’Ortolo 20100 Sartène France Tel: +33 495 71 69 24 Fax: +33 495 77 00 32

Those who prefer line fishing can catch sizable “pajots,” sargo bream and sand steenbras, which can be grilled for a tasty meal, or like “dentis” are used as bait for deeper sea fishing. On the coast, there are spear fishing or surf casting excursions for catching sea bream or sea bass. In August, September and October, join us for the big game fishing season, with Captain Henri and his 31-foot fully equipped fishing boat, for deep sea fishing allowed only at competition time and for deep sea net fishing to bring in the largest catches..

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Les Colverts de Sabournac France Unique in Europe, Sabournac is a private estate which has been organizing mallard duck hunting for 20 years in the tradition of the great English driven shoots. This hunt both surprises and appeals to hunters who like to shoot several hundred cartridges at high flying mallards. These birds fly at surprising heights, which means that only tightly choked guns are used. Sabournac offers only high quality, exclusive hunting organized and customized to meet your specific demands. The hunting estate is open from September 1 to January 31 and can be booked for a single party of 2 to 8 hunters. Gun loaders are available on request, as are two-day events. As a “Browning Partner Lodges”, several guns such as the Maxus, the Cynergy, B525 and the B725, are available on the estate. This free service provides an opportunity to shoot with top-quality shotguns, as well as to avoid the hassle of travelling by air with a gun. Winchester cartridges are available on site for 12, 16 and 20 bore guns. The estate is 60 km from Toulouse International Airport with direct flights from most European capitals and 25 km from Castres - Mazamet airport where all private planes can land. Fairly close to Sabournac, you can stay at the “Chateau de la Pomarède”, renowned for its delicate and creative cuisine. Sabournac is located at the center of the Toulouse-Carcassonne-Albi triangle. Many daily excursions can be organized including a visit to Andorra (shopping, heli-skiing) or wild boars hunting.

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Les Colverts de Sabournac France Сэборнак - это уникальное в Европе частное охотничье хозяйство, которое организовывает охоту на дикую утку уже на протяжении 20 лет в традициях “Великой Английской Загонной Охоты”. Эта охота удивляет и привлекает охотников, любящих пострелять в несколько сотен высоко летающих диких уток. Эти птицы летают на удивительных высотах, поэтому используются только тугозарядные ружья. Сэборнак предлагает организацию эксклюзивной охоты высочайшего качества и индивидуальный подход. Охотничье хозяйство радо приветствовать Вас с 1 сентября по 31 января и может быть забронировано полностью для группы от 2 до 8 охотников. Услуги заряжающих предоставляются по запросу на 2-х дневные туры. Данное хозяйство является партнером компании Браунинг, что позволяет предоставлять ружья, такие как Браунинг Maxus, Браунинг Cynergy, B525 и B725. Этот бесплатный сервис обеспечивает возможность охоты с дробовиками высочайшего качества и избавит Вас от хлопот, связанных с транспортировкой оружия через границу. В наличии имеются патроны для Винчестера 12-го, 16-го и 20-го калибра. Хозяйство находится в 60 километрах от Международного Аэропорта Тулуза с прямыми перелетами из большинства Европейский столиц, и в 25 км от аэропорта Кастрес Мазеймет, где разрешена посадка всем частным самолётам. Так же недалеко от Сэборнак, Вы можете остановиться в отеле Шато де-ла Помаред, известном своей изысканной кухней. Сэборнак находится в центре треугольника Тулуза - Каркассон -Альби. Множество различных экскурсий может быть организовано каждый день, включая визит в Андорру (шопинг, хели-ски). Есть возможность организации там охоты на дикого кабана.

Owner: Benoit Royer Manager: Antoine Royer Les Colverts de Sabournac Sabournac 81700 Puylaurens France Tel: +33 563 750 455 Fax: +33 563 702 643 Mobile:+33 688 778 579 www.sabournac.com sabournac@wanadoo.fr

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Marcati Hunting Austria The hunting reserves of the family Marcati are located in Seefeld in Tirol as well as in Navis, an alpine reserve located between 1200 and 2500 meters. Given the fact that we can offer hunting reserves which are located not too high, we are in position to offer chamois hunting also to our elderly guests. On request we can also organize food and beverages. Considering the hunting equipment you will receive further information when your booking is confirmed. In case you do not own your own gun, one can be rented on for € 22, - (including ammunition). Over the roofs of Seefeld located on the Geigenbühel hill, the Hotel Lärchenhof **** also belonging to the Marcati family could be your residence whilst you are enjoying the unique hunting experience to the fullest. Every day our chef prepares culinary highlights – we offer of course also full pension in our hotel. As already mentioned, additionally it is possible to organize food and drinks for your hunting trip. Our employees are giving their best to read every wish from your eyes. In our beauty spa ‘Lärchenhäusl’ we offer a wide variety of wellness treatments and massages which do not leave any wish unanswered. On our homepage under the point ‘Wellness’ you will find additional information. Embedded in the picturesque Tyrolean mountain region Wetterstein directly at your doorstep, you have the possibility to combine a unforgettable hunting experience as well as a relaxing holiday with all its specialities.

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Owner: Luigi Marcati Manager: Luigi Marcati

From one of the most beautiful golf courses during summertime to the multiple awarded cross country skiing courses in winter, the Olympiaregion Seefeld offers you a wide variety of possibilities for those who did not yet discover the passion for hunting; Skiing, hiking, mountain bike tours through the Tyrolean alpine world –There is something for everyone in Seefeld.

Hotel Lärchenhof GmbH Hermannstalstr. 243 A 6100 Seefeld Austria

In our reserves we provide different hunting huts, which can be used by the hunters (just hotel guests) free of charge. You let us know whether you would like to spend your hunting experience like our ancestors did, in a traditional wooden lodge directly in the hunting reserve, or you spend your night in the Hotel Lärchenhof **** and the next morning you will be driven by car into the hunting area.

Tel: +43 67 68 43 00 44 30 Fax: +43 52 12 25 83 www.marcati.at office@marcati.at

In case you wish to stay in the huts for additional days we offer the huts for € 89, - per day including arrival and departure - transfer and cleaning fee. On request we also organize food and beverages for you within the hut – everything will be prepared by us. For all those who want to additionally develop their fishing skills, we offer the possibility to go fishing in the 20km long “Leutascher Ache”. For the price of € 30, - per day you can catch your own brook trout’s and have them cooked in the evening by our chef. We would highly appreciate to show you the Austrian hunting experience. Luigi Marcati

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Orchape France Since 1958, ORCHAPE has been organizing international hunting trip all over the world. With more than 5 decades of experience, it is recognized to be one of the most exclusive sporting agencies in Europe. Based out of Paris, our team caters to a demanding clientele looking for emotions, unforgettable souvenirs and need to fulfill their dreams. Whether one wants a big game hunt in Africa or a woodcock and snipe shoot on a private island in Scotland we are dedicated to make your dreams come true. Although we do have an emphasis on European countries, we have an extended network of local hunting organization with which we work. Starting with Ireland where we began in 1958, ORCHAPE sends people to more than 20 countries every year to hunt big game as well as small game. Here is a list of countries we work with: Ireland, Scotland, England, Poland, Spain, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, Hungary, Argentina, Alaska, Turkey, France, Bulgaria… In 2007, ORCHAPE teamed up with BROWNING to offer a unique partnership to supply hunters with shotguns and rifles when they travel. The concept of “BROWNING PARTNER LODGES” came to fruition to answer the need of clients to avoid hassle when they travel.

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Owner: Mr Yves Forestier Manager: Augustin Motte

Thanks to BROWNING, ORCHAPE’s clients have access to B525 shot guns and XBolt rifle when they travel in Argentina, Spain, Chad, Burkina Faso, France and Hungary. Because each hunt is a journey and not only a trip, we strive to satisfy our client’s need with professionalism and discretion. From booking a hunt to organizing the logistic of each trip, we offer clients the service they need to complete a successful hunt. ORCHAPE also runs a business and high standard tourism agency called ORTOUR: http://www.ortour-voyages.com/ ORTOUR is the perfect partner for ORCHAPE to organize everything around hunting: from sightseeing to hunt/ golf combo or honeymoon and private plane charter. More than just travel agencies ORCHAPE and ORTOUR take you to the ultimate level of client services, discovery, sensations and dreams.

Orchape 4, Rue d’Armaillé 75017 Paris France Tel: +33 1 40 55 40 40 Fax: +33 1 47 63 07 64

www.orchape.com info@orchape.com

Our motto in French is: “La Nature, des Hommes, des Passions, des territoires” which literally translates: “Nature, mankind, passions and territories”. The entire ORCHAPE team invites you to discover what international hunting is all about !

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Scandinavian Prohunters Sweden Scandinavian Prohunters arranges hunts throughout Sweden for a variety of species. We are proud to say we have access to the best, most professionally managed areas, and for those who want to experience other countries in Europe, we also have hunts in Ireland, England, Scotland, Spain, Austria and Poland. If you would like to combine your Swedish hunt with other hunts throughout Europe, we can easily arrange it. Sweden is a large country with a huge diversity of game, offering great hunting as well as beautiful scenery. In the temperature farming country of southern Sweden, we offer hunts for roebuck, moose, red deer, fallow deer, wild boar, ducks and geese. These hunts also feature great accommodations, making it a perfect hunting holiday. For those who prefer the wilderness and a more rugged hunt, we can arrange a hunt in northern Sweden for moose and Capercaillie birds. In the neighbouring country of Norway we offer hunts for European reindeer and in Denmark for red deer, fallow deer, Sika deer and driven pheasants. There is a great variety of species that can be combined, so the choice is yours. Sweden is rich in history, with great sightseeing and, of course, wonderful shopping for non-hunters. The hunting, sightseeing and shopping opportunities all feature great accommodations, which can even be upgraded to a castle or old manor houses. Most couples choose to stay after the hunt to explore the country on their own. The infrastructure of Sweden is first class, and crime is virtually non-existent---AND everyone speaks English, making it much easier to travel. Moose hunting Traditional Swedish moose hunting with a moose dog is a great experience. After locating the moose, the dog will hold the animal at bay until the hunter arrives. This is a hunt for people who appreciate a true “Fair Chase” hunt. You can choose to hunt one-on-one or in a group.

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Owner: Stefan Bengtsson Manager: Stefan Bengtsson

Roebuck stalking Sweden is world-famous for its beautiful roebuck. We have several areas in southern Sweden where we can hunt these small, beautiful deer. Other species We have several areas in Sweden and Norway where we offer hunts for reindeer, red deer, fallow deer, wild boar, mouflon, European bison and beaver. Driven hunts There is a long tradition of driven hunts in Sweden. These hunts are very well organised, and safety is a top priority. Driven hunts can be wild boar hunts only, or a mixture of moose, red deer, fallow deer, roe deer and wild boar. Capercaillie The Capercaillie is one of the most beautiful trophies in Europe. We hunt them with a special breed of dog called “Tradskallare”. This hunt is similar to moose hunting with a dog. The dog finds the bird in the tree and barks until the hunter finds the clever bird. We combine the Capercaille hunt with a hunt for black grouse. Duck and goose hunting Our duck hunts feature high quality and a high volume of birds. Our main area for hunting these birds is the Bjorkvik Estate, regarded as one of the best areas in Europe for high-quality wing shooting. We arrange hunts of 200 birds and more. Geese are always difficult to hunt, but there is no bag limit, and on a good day, it is spectacular! Geese shooting at Barseback is regarded as the best there is! European style Every year we offer a few special group programmes for hunters who want to try a bit of everything. We combine moose hunting with driven hunts. Trophy hunting as well as wing shooting is also offered. These hunts are for small groups, and it is quite acceptable to bring along non-hunters, in order to combine the hunting with a few days of Christmas shopping in Stockholm.

Scandinavian ProHunters Storgatan 28 59837 Vimmerby Sweden

Tel: +46 470 33445 www.scandinavianprohunters.com jaktresor@telia.com

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Soto Real Andalucia, Spain Spain has always had a peculiar attraction for hunters. It of course has two very unique ways of hunting namely the “ojeo” driven partridge and the “monteria” driven big game. Andalucia has long been the el dorado of partridge shooters, providing some of the world’s finest shooting, in breathtaking scenery of hills and valleys. In contrast with the more northern hunting areas, Seville boasts a reputation of ever sunny skies and mild temperatures the whole hunting season long. Taking the sun at his post, with these “Spanish grouses” all around you is a pleasure for any hunter. The informal yet traditional atmosphere, punctuated by the convivial Spanish hospitality, makes these outings a daylong fiesta. Put Soto Real, the exclusive hunting resort and retreat in these surroundings and a Magic Safari Lodge is born. But, what really triggers everyone’s imagination is that you can walk around in short sleeves in winter, enjoying your days out hunting while friends or associates back home are shivering in the cold. Your only thought then is: “this is magic”.

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Nature around Soto Real could not be more tempting! A true sportsman will appreciate the swift flight of the red-legged partridges driven from the hills by the majestic Andalusian horses over an armada of a dozen pair gunned shooters. Spain is rated as one of Europe’s last hunting paradises and the abundant nature of Soto Real offers most exciting opportunities for the shooting sportsman. The 5.000 acre shooting grounds are bordered on one side by the delta of the Guadalquivir and on the other by the Sierra Grazalema. Red-legged partridges are amongst the most challenging birds in Europe and our driven partridge shoots are an absolute delight! The mild Spanish climate almost always guarantees clear blue skies and warming sun. The breathtaking views of the Andalusian countryside and the beauty of the typical red partridge make the picture complete. Season starts early October to end only mid March

Hotel Cortijo Soto Real Ctr.Las Cabezas-Villamartin Km 13 41730 Las Cabezas te San Guan (Sevilla) Spain Tel: +34 955 869 200 Fax: +34 955 869 202 www.shootingpartridge.com marcke@hotelcortijosotoreal.com

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Soto Real Andalucia, Spain Wonderful outdoor cocktails, lunches prepared in the countryside by our chef and a beautiful presentation of the bag of the day will contribute to make your stay at Soto Real an unforgettable synergetic experience. Depending on the time of year, Soto Real offers many other shooting possibilities. From July till the end of September, quail and rabbits walk up shooting over dogs is organized for small groups. During the normal hunting season, hares and partridges can further fill up your bag and towards the end of the season flights of thrush represent a particular attraction. The main cortijo has this very special feel of a wonderful country house. Each room designed and decorated in a delightful blend of traditional Andalusian and old Moresque style, has an en suite luxury bathroom, intimate salon and private terrace. Soto Real does not attempt to present an image or make a statement. The aim is to provide guests with quiet comfort and discreet service, which will enable them to relax and draw from surroundings and to restore the senses that modern life tends to crush. The perception of luxury also has a touch of elegance: decoration is luxurious yet without ostentation, fantasy in all sobriety giving total tranquility.

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Soto Real is also perfect for couples and families, for a long weekend or a short week. It is within easy driving distance of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, the towns of Jerez, Sevilla and Cordoba and the surrounding white villages - all available as chauffeur-driven excursions. In the cortijo itself there are opportunities for horse and carriage riding, fitness, sauna, as well as a beautycenter, tennis and clay shooting, all organized by professional staff. Big game also abounds in the forested hills with species such as the red- and fallow deer, roe, mouflon and not forgetting the much-coveted wild boar. Hunting them in Monteria style, driven by dogs “podencos and mastines�, holds the greatest fascination for anyone, given both the skills and the ancient rites involved. Stalking the Spanish Ibex is a challenge for the fittest as the mountains around Ronda can take their toll.

Hotel Cortijo Soto Real Ctr.Las Cabezas-Villamartin Km 13 41730 Las Cabezas te San Guan (Sevilla) Spain Tel: +34 955 869 200 Fax: +34 955 869 202 www.shootingpartridge.com marcke@hotelcortijosotoreal.com

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WildHunting Company Turkey WildHunting in Turkey is owned and managed by the Ekenler Family and currently run by two brothers, Kürşat and Temir. They are both extremely keen young hunters and have hunted extensively throughout Turkey and abroad. The Ekenler family has been landowners in Tarsus, Cukurova area for more than 300 years. Hunting is a family tradition, proudly passed from father to son and finally to us. We have always had a passion for the wild; This has been supported by their father who took Temir and Kürşat with him to many hunts all over the world. With some of the world’s finest species on our doorstep, we have naturally concentrated on big game hunting. WildHunting offers a total of 6 speacies of big game, which are natively found only on Turkish hunting land, this makes the hunting unique! 1) Anatolian Bezoar Ibex 2) Anatolian Konya Sheep 3) Anatolian Chamois 4) Anatolian Red Deer 5) Anatolian Urfa Gazelle 6) Anatolian Wild Boar Our family has controlled the shooting in large areas of the Taurus Mountains for generations. We therefore operate as a private family hunting estate, rather than an agent buying from different concessions all over the region. As a result, we have controlled, conserved and developed our areas in a manner that we believe to be unique in the whole country. This approach is key to our way of maintaining the highest standards in everything we do. Anatolian Bezoar Ibex: is a very popular big game of our mountains and has a very special reputation amongst hunters from around the World and a very challenging and special hunt for us. We have managed to

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protect and control the game by careful selective shooting and are proud to say that we have some of Turkey’s finest trophy Ibex hunting – with trophies that most can only dream about. We have averaged 44’’(110cm) over the past hunting years and harvest more than a few trophies between 48’’ – 52’’(120-130cm). We have also been living this dream of ethical, sporting hunting, conserving both the game and our wonderful natural environment, for ourselves, our clients and our guests, now and in the future. Anatolian Wild Boar: is the most common big game and a very exciting hunt for our hunting guests; since Turkey produces the biggest boars in the World with body size exceeding 200-250kg and tusks measuring between 24-30cm. We have been organizing and carrying out hunts for our guests, with a very experienced and trained team for over 20 years.

Vahşiav Ltd. Adana asfalti uzeri 6 km 33401 Tarsus Turkey Tel: +90 532 614 55 99 Fax: +90 324 616 33 02 www.wildhuntingagency.com info@wildhuntingagency.com

We do not over promise, over sell or over hunt. Our family reputation is far too important for that. This experience, applied to the management of our home estates, equips us to provide you with the hunting trip of a lifetime. OUR EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE HUNTING EXPERIENCE MEANS THAT; WE SEE THE TRIP FROM A CLIENTS EYES, WHICH WE THINK IS VITAL! Please visit our website and write Temir or Kursat an e-mail to start exploring your next hunting adventure with WildHunting in TURKEY!

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WildHunting Company Turkey Détenue et gérée par la famille Ekenler, la société WildHunting in Turkey est actuellement dirigée par deux frères, Temir et Kürşat. Tous deux sont de jeunes chasseurs passionnés qui ont une riche expérience de la chasse en Turquie et à travers le monde. La famille Ekenler possède des propriétés foncières à Tarse, dans la région de Çukurova, depuis plus de 300 ans. La chasse est une tradition familiale fièrement transmise de père en fils, et qu’ils partagent avec nous. Temir et Kürşat sont passionnés par la vie sauvage depuis toujours, notamment grâce à leur père, qu’ils ont accompagné à de nombreuses chasses à travers le monde. Forts de la présence de quelques-unes des plus belles espèces du monde à notre porte, nous nous sommes naturellement spécialisés dans la chasse au gros gibier. WildHunting s’attèle à la chasse de six espèces de gros gibier qui se trouvent uniquement sur le territoire de chasse turc à l’état sauvage. Une exclusivité qui lui confère un caractère unique! 1) Bouquetin d’Anatolie 2) Mouflon d’Anatolie 3) Chamois d’Anatolie 4) Cerf rouge d’Anatolie 5) Gazelle d’Anatolie 6) Sanglier d’Anatolie Notre famille gère la chasse dans une grande partie des montagnes du Taurus depuis des générations. C’est pourquoi notre activité s’apparente davantage à un domaine de chasse familial privé et non à une agence s’appropriant différentes concessions dans toute la région. Par conséquent, notre région fait l’objet de mesures de contrôle, de préservation et de développement sans pareil à l’échelle nationale. Cette approche nous permet de maintenir les normes les plus strictes dans l’ensemble de nos activités. Le bouquetin d’Anatolie est un gros gibier très populaire dans nos montagnes. Il jouit d’une réputation d’exception auprès des chasseurs du monde entier et offre une chasse singulière très stimulante.

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La pratique du tir minutieux et sélectif nous permet de garantir la protection et le contrôle du gibier. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir chassé des bouquetins qui font partie des meilleurs trophées de chasse en Turquie et dont plupart des chasseurs ne peuvent que rêver. Pour preuve, les trophées récoltés ces dernières années mesurent 110 cm en moyenne, et il n’est pas rare qu’ils atteignent 120 à 130 cm. Notre pratique de la chasse se veut éthique et sportive. Nous veillons à la préservation du gibier et de notre merveilleux environnement naturel, pour notre propre plaisir mais aussi celui de nos clients et invités, aujourd’hui comme demain. Le sanglier d’Anatolie, l’espèce de gros gibier la plus commune, offre des parties de chasse passionnantes à nos invités. La Turquie possède les plus gros sangliers du monde, qui pèsent 200 à 250 kg et arborent des défenses de 24 à 30 cm. Hautement expérimentée et qualifiée, notre équipe organise et dirige des parties de chasse pour nos invités depuis plus de 20 ans.

Owner: classified Managers: Kursat Ekenler & Temir Ekenler Vahşiav Ltd. Adana asfalti uzeri 6 km 33401 Tarsus Turkey Tel: +90 532 614 55 99 Fax: +90 324 616 33 02 www.wildhuntingagency.com info@wildhuntingagency.com

Nous ne formulons pas de promesses démesurées, ne vantons pas excessivement nos mérites et ne pratiquons pas une chasse abusive. Il en va de la renommée de notre famille. Cette philosophie dirige l’ensemble de nos activités, ce qui nous permet de vous offrir une expérience inoubliable. NOTRE PROFONDE CONNAISSANCE DE LA CHASSE DANS LE MONDE ENTIER NOUS PERMET DE NOUS METTRE DANS LA PEAU DU CLIENT, CE QUI CONSTITUE UN ATOUT ESSENTIEL À NOS YEUX ! Veuillez consulter notre site web et adresser un e-mail à Temir ou Kürşat pour préparer votre prochain séjour de chasse avec WildHunting in TURKEY !

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Hunting in style Laksen offers a complete range of hunting and shooting clothing, footwear and accessories for men and women. The collection comprises a wide selection of elegantly styled tweed garments, made from the finest Scottish sporting tweed – as well as a full range of specialised technical garments and footwear for stalking and other kinds of field sport. The collection also includes a variety of high quality shirts, sweaters, ties, socks, hats, gloves, bags, etc. To order our new product book, or for information on your nearest Laksen dealer, please contact us via mail@morehouse.nu or telephone +45 87 42 10 00.

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Laksen is a registered trade mark property of Morehouse Ltd. Read more at www.laksen.dk or www.morehouse.nu.

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Australian Buffalo Hunters Australia New (pending) SCI #3 Asiatic Water Buffalo Mid 2012 repeat hunters Bill Morris and Larry Waide from Oregon had taken an excellent Buffalo each, but were keen to keep hunting. We decided to explore a far corner of a big concession, where Larry found a very old Buffalo with super heavy horns and wide spread, a fantastic trophy taken perfectly with his CZ 416RM. Later that afternoon we hunted along pools of water adjacent to the river, we had shot two wild pigs and I was heading back to get the Toyota. The hunters continued walking, and bumped into a monster Buffalo 300yards away… Bill wanted that bull. Andrea’ the assistant ran back to get me, “Biggest buffalo I have ever seen” he gasped. So I arrived on foot with pack and rifle. Bill pointed to some low paper bark tree scrub, “feeding over there, big horns, I will definitely take him” were his firm instructions to the guide.!! So without hesitation we approached down wind and keeping low. I glimpsed the animal and wanted to look... however Bill rushed me, “that’s him, lets go” and immediately he was forward and in the shooting sticks. As the Bull appeared through a gap at 50yards he fired twice with his Blaser R8 in 416RM and put it down. As we approached, I then realized why these guys were so keen, as every step closer it got bigger. What a truly amazing old Buffalo, this is bigger than anything I have dreamed of, a freak. Its body was bigger, taller, longer than normal, and its horns 83” spread tip to tip, huge 19” bases. The entire horns were so heavy that the last 5 or 6 years they have grown downwards and the tips worn on the ground. I will never see a bigger Buffalo in the wild…!!!

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Arnhem Land – Genuine Wilderness We specialize in Australia’s best dangerous game hunting safaris. We have 4x highly productive concessions in Aboriginal owned Arnhem land wilderness, with large herds of Buffalo, some Scrub Bull (wild ox) and occasional Wild Boar. We do not hunt coastal swamps or ranches. We do not use quad bikes or helicopters. We only offer ethical and traditional rifle and bow hunting on foot, over scenic terrain of grassy hills, streams and rivers in fertile valleys producing excellent 90-105 SCI Buffalo bulls, and unique wide bulls to 1.3m (50”) spread because of the open Savana.

Australian Buffalo Hunters PO Box 1985 Bunbury 6231 Australia

Classic Tented Safari Camps Run like an old African expedition, our camps are always moved to be close to herds of wild buffalo. Large canvas tents, canvas bag showers, flushing camp toilets, bunk beds, safari chairs, great meals and drinks. Not a luxury Tanzania camp with extra staff. But real hunters will enjoy a remote excellent safari camp and a true adventure. Best season: June, July, August.

buffalo577@hotmail.com www.biggameaustralia.com

Excellent Service We provide honest, reliable and professional service. We also operate Australian Down Under Safaris to arrange free range Banteng, Rusa, Axis and Red in other states. A proud Member of many clubs, and dedicated Life Member of IPHA, SSAA and SCI. I personally invite you to experience Australia’s best dangerous game hunting. Graham Williams, Professional Hunter.

Tel: +61 427 577 435

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South Pacific Safaris New Zealand

Glencree Lodge New Zealand Glencree Lodge is a hunter’s paradise. Offering luxury accommodation on the spectacular east coast of New Zealand’s south island, the lodge is situated near the small coastal town of Kaikoura, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The cuisine at Glencree is traditional New Zealand dishes with emphasis on fresh, wholesome cooking of wild game and fresh seafood, with lobster regularly on the menu. All dinners are complimented with superb handpicked NZ wines. Owners Mike & Deborah Wilks have applied proven game management principals to both their 4000 acre hunting estate area and their 100000 acre sole hunting concession, resulting in outstanding world class trophies of Red Stag, Elk, Tahr, Chamois, wild boar, fallow buck, Ram and feral goat. The red stags hunted on Glencree are known for their world class, quality, huge mass and width. Red stags are hunted from March through to August, March and April being the rut for stags, Elk (Wapiti) and Fallow Buck.

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Mid-April through to August is a prime to time to hunt Bull Tahr & Chamois as this is when they are in their rut and have their full winter coats. Wild boar, ram and goat are hunted all season. Other small game such as duck, rabbit, hare and possum are also available in abundance. South Pacific Safaris New Zealand not only offers world-class trophies, there is also excellent sea and river fishing right on your doorstep. Many options are also available for non hunters such as swimming with huge pods of dusky dolphin, whale watching, winery tours, bush or coastal walks and bird watching, just to name a few. As a professional hunting guide with over 30 years experience in New Zealand, Mike looks forward to sharing his knowledge with you and gives his personal commitment to professionalism, outstanding service in the achievement of world class trophies for his clients.

South Pacific Safaris New Zealand Glencree Lodge Glencree Lodge, Rd2 Kaikoura 8384 South Island New Zealand Tel: +64 3 319 5189 Fax: +64 3 319 5145 www.huntingnewzealand.info info@huntingnewzealand.co.nz Affiliations:

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Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience New Zealand The first fingers of fire light up the grey eastern sky. Over the 1,000 hectare expanse of the Treetops Estate, skeins of mist roll away with the approaching dawn. The moan of a rutting stag pierces the chill morning air. Silhouetted on a vantage point, you can see him, one of the magnificent trophy animals that draw sports enthusiasts to Treetops from around the globe. A little later the sun has warmed the air and the mist has cleared. As you set off, gun broken over your arm, you’ve scarcely walked for five minutes before the dogs suddenly point and the cover explodes as two monster pheasants leap into the air. Red deer and pheasant are only two of the many game species that flourish in New Zealand’s premier sports trophy reserve. Wapiti (elk),red, sika, sambar, rusa and fallow deer are all managed on the estate along with one of New Zealand’s finest herds of wild rams and wild boar. There is also a healthy population of duck, for whom no less than six wetlands, ranging in size from 0.6 to 2.5 hectares, have been created over the last fifteen years. Many guests who have achieved a prize red stag trophy swap their rifle for a trout rod and head for one of Treetops’ several ponds. Set amongst one of New Zealand’s finest rainbow and brown trout fishing regions, Treetops offers anglers fishing right in its own 1,000 hectares of private land. The clear, cold highly oxygenated waters of its spring fed streams nourish a population of rainbow, brook and brown trout.

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Treetops also offers anglers daily guided fishing ventures, whether it be by 4WD or helicopter into some of the country’s most beautiful native forest streams and lakes, for which the region is world renown. The highly successful development of Treetops as a premier sports destination has been based on a commitment to good game management, says owner John Sax. “We recognized early on that game management is effectively eco management, and that it necessitates the implementation of a conservation policy and a sustainable harvest regime. Good game management looks at what can be put back in to the environment. The never ending question is ‘how can we make this environment better for man and wildlife for a better tomorrow?’” The lush look of the property is also the result of years of effort, including planting of over 70,000 trees. “One of the key factors affecting the sustainability of wild life is the timing, quality and quantity of the food supply” says Sax. “You can’t sustain a population if the total feed supply is only there for a couple of months a year.” Working in close co-operation with government and private agencies, the Estate was planted in a range of crops preferred by game species to provide continuous year round feed. Quick growing and maturing species like shadbash, chokeberries and catoniastas initially held the fort. After 15 years, longer term planting such as oaks, cherries and elders are now maturing.

Treetops 351 Kearoa Road RD1, Horohoro Rotorua New Zealand Tel: +64 7 333 2066 Fax: +64 7 333 2065 www.treetops.co.nz info@treetops.co.nz

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Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience New Zealand Pockets of virgin native bush throughout the estate, including some spectacular stands of tawa trees, have been carefully preserved. Care has also been taken to retain cover and food sources favoured by protected native species such as the kereru (native pigeon) and fern bird. Undesirables like possums, ferrets, rats, cats and rabbits are kept out of the estate by an ongoing trapping and hunting programme carried out by the Estate staff. Inside the estate, deer are eco managed by offering them crops like red clover and swedes, which they much prefer to native forest vegetation. Wild pigs are controlled using a similar strategy. And yes, wild venison and pork appear regularly on the Treetops menu. The temperate climate of northern New Zealand has also helped Treetops produce some of the finest trophies in the world, says John Sax. “the lush vegetation growth found at Treetops is one of the key factors in the growth of many of our large stags. The habitat at Treetops is arguably New Zealand’s finest and has also ensured that it has one of the highest deer densities of any reserve in New Zealand and thus a wide range of animals to choose from. Treetops has the enviable record of having achieved a 100% success rate to date in successfully guiding clients to a trophy stag of their choosing�.

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Owner: Alma & John Sax Estate Manager: Dave Robinson

“We are also proud of the fact that all red stags taken at Treetops are of SCI record book quality. Most of our clients are seeking a good representative quality stag which is typically 20+ points and approximately 40 inches or so in length. The majority of animals harvested score at least 320 SCI but each year we guide hunters onto Gold Medal, Diamond and Diamond ++ of 450 SCI plus. Due to the geographic location of Treetops in a tranquil, secluded valley, hunting conditions remain comfortable throughout the season, which runs from the rut in late March until the end of August� for most deer species and continues on until late October for Rusa and into early December for Samba. Treetops offers a selection of personalised packages for discerning hunters with the benefit of exclusive use of our hunting Estate. There is also the option for tahr and chamois alpine hunts in the Southern Alps.

Treetops 351 Kearoa Road RD1, Horohoro Rotorua New Zealand Tel: +64 7 333 2066 Fax: +64 7 333 2065 www.treetops.co.nz info@treetops.co.nz

Treetops Lodge is the ultimate in world-class luxury accommodation situated in the Rotorua region, the heart of New Zealand native forest, thermal wonderland, trout fishing mecca and cultural capital of New Zealand. Affiliations:

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Johannsen Express Rifles mini, short, medium, magnum Reproductions of The Legendary Mauser Magnum Action Johannsen Actions and Bolt Action Rifles are Made in Germany and are the result of an ideal synthesis of CAD and CNC technology and traditional gunsmithing techniques. The exclusive use of high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail make it possible to duplicate the precision of the original ´98 action, which earned the confidence of millions of hunters worldwide. Johannsen Bolt Action Rifles feature unsurpassed quality and precision. That means hunters can count on these rifles for unexcelled reliability and consistently high performance even under less than ideal conditions.

Model “Safari” Johannsen-Magnum-Action, double square bridge, no thumb cut, adjustable trigger, 3-pos. Dakota style safety, low bolt handle, Express front sight and express rear sight with 2 leaves, strait stock “English Style”. Standard caliber: .375H&H, .416 Rigby other calibers on request (.17 Hornet - .505 Gibbs)

REIMER JOHANNSEN GMBH Gun and Rifle Maker Haart 49 · D-24534 Neumünster E-Mail: info@johannsen-jagd.de · www.johannsen-jagd.de


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Laurentian Wildlife Estate Quebec Canada The Laurentian Mountains are the site of the most prestigious Trophy Elk and Red Deer hunting venue in the world. This is home to both the World Record Bull Elk and Red Stag. The terrain at Laurentian Estate is comprised of colorful hardwoods, large granite boulders, small sunlight meadows and multiple creeks feeding into several freshwater ponds and lakes. The Lodge is centered within this wondrous forested locale. Laurentian Wildlife Estate has established an international reputation for giant trophy Manitobian and Rocky Mountain Elk. Here in the pristine mountain preserve in Quebec, Canada many of these trophy bulls score high in the SCI record books. The mountain preserve has been managed by our full time wildlife biologist to produce unique typical and non-typical trophy animals. Many bulls will score in the mid 400’s with a potential of a world class 500+ bull elk emerging from the thick timber forest.

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Our huntsman are true professionals, each with years of experience in various hunting venues, with a variety of game. They are proficient hunters able to spot n’ stalk, field judge and assist in all manners of the hunt. Additionally, these outdoorsman are gentleman. As our guests spend so much time afield with their guide, it’s important to us that our staff are as well-mannered as well-trained. Over the years, Laurentian Wildlife Estate has become known as a “sportsman’s paradise”. It has also become known as a “bow hunter’s paradise”. Hunting begins in mid August and runs through December. Hunts book up quickly, so please contact us soon to create your next hunting adventure in the Laurentian mountains of Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Laurentian Wildlife Estate Inc. PO Box 40 Arundel Quebec J0T 1A0 Canada Tel: +1 8196879111 Fax: +18193401508 www.laurentianwildlife.com info@laurentianwildlife.com

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Spring and Fall Hunts on Vancouver Island: Spot-and-stalk hunts for Black Bear and Roosevelt Elk Our 7800 square kilometer exclusive hunting territory is located along the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. The area has over 50 grizzly-free salmon river valleys where the Black Bear feed in the Fall. The Black Bear hunting here is unsurpassed due to superior genetics and the densest populations of Black Bear per square kilometer of anywhere in North America. There are no other locations that have better success rates, sizes or ages of bears harvested. Vancouver Island is also well-known as the premier destination for pure Roosevelt Elk. We consistently produce record book bulls. We also offer Coastal Wolf as an add-on animal for a trophy fee on early Spring Black bear hunts, as well as Sitka Deer on the Fall hunts. A second Black Bear may be taken on a trophy fee basis. We limit the number of hunters we book to ensure that every hunter has the best possible hunting experience. On the Spring Black Bear hunts we prefer to book just two hunters per hunt date who will take two bears each, but we will take a maximum of four hunters per hunt date if requested. In the Fall we only take one or two hunters per hunt date. Roosevelt Elk hunts are limited to two hunters per season.


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Owner & Manager : Lorna and Eric Mikkelson

We use a combination of custom-designed boats and quads to access the many beaches and logging roads within our guide territory. Camp accommodations may be provided in either our live-aboard boat or a rustic log cabin lodge, or some combination of both, depending on where we are hunting. It is this combination of excellent equipment, comfortable camps, superior animals and professional services that enables us to maximize our hunters’ opportunities while providing a true wilderness hunting experience. Seasons: 5 day 1:1 hunts for Spring Black Bear, Coastal Wolf - April 1- May 20 10 day 1:1 hunts for Roosevelt Elk, Sitka Deer - October 10 - 20 5 day 1:1 hunts for Fall Black Bear, Sitka Deer - October 21- November 5 To Get Here: Clients fly into Vancouver International the day before the hunt starts and then take a 30 minute commuter flight over to Comox Airport on Vancouver Island. We pick clients up at Comox Airport and take them to a hotel for the night. The next morning we drive them to the hunting area on the west coast of the Island to begin the hunt. Alternatively, clients may choose to rent a vehicle at Vancouver International and take the ferry service across to Vancouver Island.

NWT Outfitters Ltd. & Vancouver Island Hunts Ltd. 3018 Kensington Crescent Courtenay, B.C. V9N 8Z8 Canada Tel: +1 250 8970 057 Fax: +1 250 8970 054 www.vancouverislandhunts.com nwtoutfitters@shaw.ca Affiliations:

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Kodiak-漏-2012 路 www.kodiak.de

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Sney Rivier Lodge, Namibia

R8 Professional Hunter with optional extra

www.blaser-safaris.com

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NWT Outfitters Canada Our exclusive hunting territory in the NWT is 13,000 square kilometres in size and is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Mountains of the NWT. There is no road access to the area -- the only access is by air. The remoteness and unsurpassed beauty of this area is something every mountain hunter should experience at least once in his or her lifetime. We hunt Dall sheep, Alaska-Yukon moose and mountain caribou using a combination of Argos, riverboats and aircraft to assist hunters in the field. To ensure an abundance of mature, trophy-quality rams we maintain a conservative sheep harvest. This allows us to operate in a sustainable manner with extremely high success rates. Our rams consistently average about 37.5” and about 11 years of age. We hunt our moose in the heart of the rut and limit the number of hunters we book to ensure a good supply of trophy-quality bulls. Our caribou are among the best in North America. Most caribou are taken as add-on animals on a sheep or moose hunt for a trophy fee.

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Owner & Manager : Lorna and Eric Mikkelson

Limiting the number of hunters we book, the high quality of our equipment and our professional guide services ensure that every hunter will have access to hunting areas that are fresh for each hunt. Most of our mountain hunts are done from fly camps consisting of comfortable tent frames. At our base camps we have modern conveniences such as satellite communications, internet service, laundry and hot showers. Season: - 9 day 1:1 hunts for Dall sheep - July 31 - August 30 - 10 day 1:1 hunts for Alaska-Yukon moose - September 8 - 17 (approximately) Mountain caribou may be taken as an add-on animal on either a sheep or moose hunt for a trophy fee. - 14 day 1:1 Sheep/Moose/Caribou Hunt September 1-14. To get here: Clients fly via commercial jet service from Edmonton, Alberta to Norman Wells, NWT. From there they are flown by air charter to the base camp, which is about 240 km southwest of Norman Wells.

NWT Outfitters Ltd. & Vancouver Island Hunts Ltd. 3018 Kensington Crescent Courtenay, B.C. V9N 8Z8 Canada Tel: +1 250 8970 057 Fax: +1 250 8970 054 www.vancouverislandhunts.com nwtoutfitters@shaw.ca Affiliations:

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Profihunt Russia ProfiHunt Ltd is one of the top Russian outfitters. We’ve been organizing international hunting trips all over the world since 1989. ProfiHunt has both the Hunting and the Fishing Departments ready to serve your individual needs. Whether you would like to enjoy traditional Russian spring Capercaillie hunt or to go for the Big Game adventure – we are ready to welcome you. The vast variety of our hunting destinations include Kamchatka, Caucasian Mountains and Siberia in Russia; Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan; Pakistan, Turkey and Mongolia. We operate in the best areas and work with best local partners and guides. Our professional team will provide an unforgettable hunting experience for your Russian and Asian trips. We will meet you upon arrival at the airport, help with all the customs formalities and make sure your hunt goes smoothly and brings great results. Our services include visa invitations, gun permits and necessary international veterinary certificates. Our camps vary from the comfortable base lodges and traditional Asian houses to the spike camps used to hunt particular animal or area. Depending on the specifics of the destination, helicopter, jeep or horseback transportation to the camp can be organized.

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Owner: classified Manager: Artem Veselov

Russia: Experience the adventure of hunting the giant Kamchatka Bear and Moose; harvest the variety of Russian Snow Sheep, such as Kamchatka Bighorn; conquer Caucasian Mountains pursuing the magnificent Turs and graceful Chamois. We also have licenses available for different Bear species including Eurasian Brown Bear, Amur, Siberian and Mideastern Bear. The traditional Russian fowl hunt and exciting Siberian Roe deer hunt are also very popular. Additionally Russia has the great opportunity of King Salmon and Taimen fishing. Azerbaijan: this detstination is the most famous among the Dagestan Tur hunters. Tajikistan: This country offers excellent Marco Polo Argali hunt with a 100% success. Mid-Asian Ibex as additional trophy is also available. Kyrgyzstan: Great opportunity for the real mountain hunt for Marco Polo and Hume Argali, and Mid-Asian Ibex.

Profihunt Shmitovskiy proezd 16/1, Moscow 123100 Russia Tel.: +7 495 980 02 70 Mobile: +7 926 453 55 44 Fax: +7 495 980 04 80 www.profihunt.com hunt@profihunt.com profihunt@yandex.ru

Kazakhstan: Combine your classical spot-and-stalk hunt for Mid-Asian Ibex and Maral hunt during the rut. Mongolia, Pakistan, Turkey etc: We offer vast variety of Asian Sheep and Ibex trophy hunts. Welcome to the beautiful savage scenery destinations of Asia. Enjoy your real fair chase experience with ProfiHunt !

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Pro Hunt Concierge Ltd.

USA

Professional Hunt Planning Service The ProHunt Concierge is your professional, turn-key source for hassle-free adventuring. We specialize in the consulting, booking, planning, logistics, and complete handling of international hunting excursions. Our detail-oriented approach ensures the utmost precision in the process of handling the logistics and preparations associated with your hunt.

VIP Hunt Planning Service For the hunter who has everything but time. Think of us as your general contractor in the hunting industry. You provide us with your “trophy wish list” or goals for hunting, and we will facilitate the selection of outfitter, book your hunt/adventure, handle all travel and lodging, sort out permits (guns, trophies), coordinate all paperwork with the outfitter, arrange trophy import to home country, and even organize side-trips to combine with your hunt such as an island vacation or photographic safari. You simply enjoy the finished product: a trip professionally constructed specifically for you! Our rates and packages are individually based on the level of attention and assistance you require, and we offer our VIP clients an opportunity to receive a substantial discount or return on your hunting investment.

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Owner and Manager: Amy Martin Shaffer

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Organizing firearm permits and ground transfer services Assistance with completing and submitting CITES applications and other import/export documents Enrollment in medical/security evacuation and trip insurance programs Placement with trophy import agencies/specialists, taxidermists and tanneries Personal preparations and recommendations for health and safety, gear, firearm/ammo, and communications in field Contracting professional videographers, photographers, or interpreters Liaising with outfitter to provide hunt-related information and itineraries Handling of hunt invoices and trophy fees with Outfitter “Disaster relief” – locating and importation of “lost” trophies

The ProHunt Concierge Ltd. PO Box 518 Craig, Colorado 81626 USA Tel: +1 970 629 5086 Fax: +1 970 712 5446

amy@prohuntconcierge.com www.prohuntconcierge.com

Endorsed Hunts If you enjoy planning your own hunt, but need help finding a reliable outfitter, we can help! PHC has compiled a comprehensive list of outfitters we trust to provide excellent service and opportunity to any of our hunting clients. We have either hunted with these outfitters personally, or have learned about them from a trusted source or comrade in the industry. PHC does not hold marketing contracts, trades, or obligations with any of these outfitters.

Affiliations:

No games. No gimmicks. Just hunting. Let us handle the details…all you should have to worry about is making your shot count!

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Sporting Services

MSL Challenge John Field Stephane Alsac Aneas Ardennes Productions Armurerie Jeannot Belgium Owl Bonhams Browning Partner Lodges Marie JoĂŤlle CĂŠdat Game Fair en Loir et Cher Hunting Lodge Jean Pierre Gerard Jumfil Lodge Collection Manu Laplace 1515 Marcello Pettineo Masai Gallery Paris Shooting Club Red Line Salon de la Chasse de Rambouillet

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The Magic Safari Lodges Challenge is a unique clay shoot

Don’t miss our next Challenge!

www.mslchallenge.com Credit Pictures: Emmanuel Bosteels / emmanuel.bosteels@gmail.com / www.hunting-views.com

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John Field Advanced clothing technology for your comfort in all weather conditions

Shooting Waistcoat

Technical Shooting Jacket

Rain Poncho

Dry wax Lightweight - Water Repellent

Waterproof - Windproof Extremely lightweight - Breathable

Recycled Polyester Tex3 Waterproof - Windproof Lightweight - Breathable

www.johnfield.eu info@johnfield.eu - +32 (0) 51 42 37 05 - Seyntexlaan 1 - 8700 Tielt - Belgium 11/10/12 17:01

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Stéphane is a young french artist. As a self-taught artist, he acquired an amazing technic by taking inspiration from the great portrait painters. Stéphane’s approach could be defined as hyper-realist : «The exact representation of wildlife anatomy and the realistic treatment of the subject’s texture captivate the viewer who can then fully appreciate the intended message and emotion.» He is considered today as one of the most promising wildlife artist of his generation.

www.stephane-alsac.com Alsac Fine Art

+33 (0)6 30 31 04 70 stephane.alsac@free.fr

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Sunset Guardian - Oil on canvas –15’’ x 22’’

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Exclusive luggage made in France for hunting and traveling


The detail makes the difference

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Welcome to the creative world of ‘The Owl Distillery’ ... our barley fields are in Belgium, in the Hesbaye region. Underneath, 40 metres below the surface, translucent, protected water is found in a geological zone formed during the Cretaceous period. Our barley is called Sebastian, two-row spring barley ... you will discover that the dream of a craftsman has become reality, a committed, passionate craftsman... our pot stills have been in use since the 1880s, and now they distil a Single Malt for “The Owl Distillery”. This new distillate has fruity and floral aromas... and time works its magic in our first-fill Bourbon barrels. Oak gives its best, adding spicy and vanilla notes... each barrel has its own influence and colour. We respect these differences, including for colours, which can thus be different, naturally different... bottling is done at 46% vol., in order to avoid cold filtration and retain the greatest possible intensity of flavours...

Barley raised in Belgium Whisky made

BELGIAN SINGLE MALT HANDCRAFTED

... I’m curious, and if you are too, you’ll find the answers to your questions, such as: “What does a Single Malt Whisky taste like during the different steps of its ageing?” or “When does the colour from the barrel become significant?”... You’ll find these answers in the world of the ‘Belgian Owl’, our world, a dream and now a reality... Jim Murray «Whisky Bible 2012» Liquid Gold Award

Jim Murray «Whisky Bible 2011» European Single Cask Whisky of the Year

Monde Selection Quality Award

Grand Gold 2010 Grand Gold 2011 Grand Gold 2012

Mondial de Bruxelles Gold Award 2010 Gold Award 2011

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Barley raised in Belgium

‘The Owl Distillery’ 94, rue Sainte Anne - B-4460 Grâce-Hollogne - Belgium - +32 (0)4 247 38 14

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Modern Sporting Guns, Rifles & Vintage Firearms Knightsbridge, London Bonhams sales of Sporting Guns include the finest of British and Continental firearms, as well as a variety of shooting accessories, books and related items.

1. A fine and rare pair of 12-bore single-trigger sidelock ejector guns by John Dickson & Son, no. 6751/2 Sold for £25,000

Forthcoming Sales for 2013

2. A fine .303 hammer rifle by Holland & Holland, no. 17447 Sold for £9,750

Wednesday 3 April Wednesday 24 July Wednesday 4 December To consign items for sale, or for further information about buying or selling at Bonhams please contact: Patrick Hawes +44 (0) 20 7393 3815 +44 (0) 7818 684 869 mobile patrick.hawes@bonhams.com Catalogues +44 (0) 1666 502 200 subscriptions@bonhams.com

3. A fine Sinclair-engraved .375 H&H Mag Belted Rimless) sidelock ejector rifle by J. Purdey, no. 28998 with extra .300 (H&H Mag Belted Rimless) barrels Sold for £49,250 4. A fine pair of 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector guns by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 24108/9 Sold for £49,250

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www.browningpartnerlodges.com

A unique sporting challenge awaits you ! LES COLVERTS DE SABOURNAC – France Unique in Europe, Sabournac is a private hunting estate that has been organizing mallard shoots over the last twenty years or so on the principles of the large “English style battues”. This type of hunting surprises and appeals to hunters, who like firing a few hundred cartridges on high-flying mallards. The birds fly over surprisingly high, which forces top-shooters to equip themselves with full-choke guns. The estate is open from September 1st to January 31st and may be reserved by a single group of 4 to 12 guns.

CORTIJO SOTO REAL – Spain A unique sporting challenge awaits you at Soto Real. An authentic five-star hunting lodge set among the palm trees, bougainvillea, and orange trees of a working estate in the rolling hills of Andalusia. Driven redlegged partridges are hunted from October until March and walked-up quail from July to September. You can truly expect a challenge above and beyond the usual at Soto Real.

GREAT SPANISH HUNT – Madrid, Spain

Only 45 minutes from Madrid, outstanding red legged partridge shooting in Spain is at its very best on the La Fnca and Fuensauco estates, run by Javier Corsini who is one of the most respected shoot owners in Spain with his 30 years of experience. His professionalism, his rigour and his expertise are a guarantee that you will have a magnificent stay with a booty of between 500 and 2,000 birds, depending on the size of the party. Surrounded by an estate of 3,000 hectares, a luxury hunting lodge is ready to welcome you, with its gastronomic creations and top-quality Spanish wines that will really make your stay unforgettable.

PUELO EXPEDITION - Cordoba, Argentina Cordoba is considered the dove shooting capital of the world. Over 50 million doves annually inhabit

the 60-mile radius (95 km) around Puelo Expedition’s lodge. Doves offer fast and challenging shooting with a high number of cartridge shot in one day, from 1000 to 3000 cartridges a day, sometimes even more. Puelo Expedition runs 2 different lodges with the high quality standard to offer the best service to hunters. Puelo Expedition runs a lodge in the Buenos Aires province for those who want to combine dove hunting with duck hunting.

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CAMPEMENT DE L’ELÉPHANT – Burkina-Faso Hunting francolin and guinea-fowl at random is the speciality of the Elephant Camp together with pass shooting turtle-dove and sand-grouse at waterholes especially equipped for the purpose. The season goes from December through to March. Hunters will find a comfortable camp (air-conditioning and swimming pool) and all the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the African bush.

EagleMP – Argentina The EagleMP camp is a reference in duck-shooting in San Javier, located in the province of Santa Fé, which is considered to be one of the most reputed regions in the world for duck-shooting. EagleMP has been managed by Frenchmen for the last 20 years. The season goes from February throught to July with a change in biotopes: from paddy fields to marshes passing by the Parana islands. Turtledoves can also be hunted with over 1,000 cartridges fired per day.

KOULOUDIA – Lake Tchad, Tchad The new KOULOUDIA air-conditioned camp, 3 hours away from N’Djamena offers exceptional hunting for teal, pintail, shovelers and African duck coming from Europe for the winter. The season goes from November through to March in the Lake Chad overflow areas, which are cultivated by villagers and where duck come and eat.

TAMASI - Gyulaj, Hongria Gyulaj is a territory belonging to the Hungarian water and forestry authorities, which offers exclusive big

wild boar battues in open or closed territory. The size of the estates (900 ha and more) maintains the quality of the hunt and offers everyone the possibility of taking a large number of young boar or big tusked males. A guard accompanies every person at his post during the 3 or 4 beats of the day, which can be organized over a whole weekend. A torchlight presentation of the bag is made to the best Hungarian traditions at the end of the day’s shoot, before returning to the very comfortable hunting lodge.

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Made in France Designer since 1956 Large-sizes & Customized

Clothes • Accessories • Shoes • Boots • Baggages

200, route de Lyon 69390 Vernaison - France Tél. 33 (0)4 78 46 10 01 jumfil@wanadoo.fr


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kudu and blue wildebeest cubes

burchell zebra hide (desk : reissue Ligne Roset)

blue wildebeest mounted on plexiglas bell, polished horns

www.lodgecollection.fr

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Manu LAPLACE 4 rue Camille Joubert - 63300 THIERS FRANCE T. 33 (0)4 73 51 44 93 - P. 33 (0)6 14 84 09 75 emmanuel@1515-laplace.com

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His workshop provides a perfect showcase of his exceptional creativity, and his knives, reputed for their incomparable quality, are sought after, world over.

www.1515-laplace.com

La collection M M est une série unique de 12 modèles de couteaux haut de gamme réalisés en collaboration avec Monsieur Marcello Pettineo, d’après ses études animalières. Chaque couteau est le fruit d’une création originale, les dessins sont imprimés et inclus dans la résine, puis les manches sont montés, polis artisanalement à la main et ornés de guillochages subtils.

www.ampltude-thiers.com • Photos : Jean-Luc MANDON

www.st-dupont.com

Manu Laplace is a young creator, descending from five generations of knife makers. He finds his inspiration in such diverse crafts as watchmaking, fine woodworking, jewelry making as well as knife making. Each of his knives is a work of art entirely crafted by hand.

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Marcello Pettineo is an unclassifiable artist and graphic designer. He has devoted all his energy for the past 30 years to his job which coincides closely with his passion: nature, the focus of all his activities. The “Marcello spiritâ€? is recognized and appreciated by the most elitist firms such as Holland & Holland, Leica, the National Museum of Natural History of Paris, Verney-Carron, Orchape, Alexandre Mareuil, and much more ‌ Each original work is printed in a limited edition series of 30 copies, which are numbered and signed by the artist. In some cases, it is possible to buy the frame with the drawing. To enquire about this, please contact us on:

www.marcello-art.com

mp@marcello-art.com / +33(0)6 60 61 62 92

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We are working together with various worlds, such as the world of architecture, design, scenography, the museums and theatres, the cinema, the private sector, the world of the event; our creations are for sale or can be rented. Our philosophy of stuffing allows us to satisfy everyone’s wishes. “Tailor-made production” is our strength. The stands can be made of bronze, Plexiglas, noble wood and leatherwork.

contact@masaigallery.com / www.masaigallery.com Tel: +32 (0)475 552 954 / Fax: + 32 (0)4 361 19 62

The finest Art, Taxidermy & Home Decoration

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Masai Gallery offers you exclusive and usual pieces

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Service is our business, proud to serve you ! Welcome to red\line Since 1995 our customers all over the world have relied on the expertise of the red\line Team to provide real world solutions to complex logistical problems. Red\Line have enjoyed a year on year growth and with our commitment to the future, offering logistics planning and solutions to fully satisfy the expanding service requirements of our clients.

Your worldwide trophy partner Working together, red\line offer a powerful network to connect Europe with the world. May it be the movement of your trophies from the far end of this world or moving them domestically, we have the means and expertise to offer you the most efficient solution. Our experienced professionals are trained to guide you through the complexities of global shipping. Our services are complete and comprehensive including modern procurement, production and distribution logistics and can combine them with our range of freight forwarding services to a global solution concept.

The customer comes first Our customers are as individual as our services and come from many industries. Together red\line with his partners are strong enough to meet the demands of complex logistics services worldwide, but also flexible enough to offer individualized solutions. Therefore, we are also the ideal partner for small and medium sized companies operating in this special niche market. Our close relationship with our customers is your gain.

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Our strengths at a glance Global network of experienced trophy shipping agents Project management Domestic, transborder and international service Warehousing and distribution for clients Aircraft charters Consulting

Brussels Airport Building 721 / 1st Floor / PO Box 3 / B-1931 Brucargo / Belgium / Tel: +32 2 254 89 90 Fax: +32 2 254 89 99 / www.redline.be / geert@redline.be

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Huwart’s Magic Safari Lodges Laurent Huwart / Ville au bois 1 / 4920 Aywaille / Belgium laurent@magicsafarilodges.com / www.magicsafarilodges.com

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Artwork credit I had the great pleasure to collaborate in this new edition of Magic Safari Lodges, which has given me the opportunity to present my work in this unique guide. You can find all my works of art on my website where they are available for sale. The originals are printed in limited edition of 30 prints, numbered and signed by the artist. Marcello Pettineo www.marcello-art.com mp@marcello-art.com Tel:+33 9 54 71 30 22

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All information contained in Magic Safari Lodges is intended to be complete, correct and accurate. But while the publishers endeavor to fulfill these requirements to the highest level, they receive the information from its references and advertisers in good faith and cannot warrant the completeness, correctness and accuracy of any information contained therein. As a result, the publisher disclaims all liability for any consequences arising from information that does not meet these standards. Magic Safari Lodges would be very pleased and would appreciate that readers inform the publishers of any inaccurate, incomplete or incorrect information. The publishers find it very important that readers fuel the continual improvement of the Magic Safari Lodges. Any copying of Magic Safari Lodges is strictly prohibited and unlawful. 600 NE • 577 NE • 500 NE • 470 NE CAL. 12 - 16 - 20 - 28 - 410 450 3”1/4 • 450/400 NE • 375 HH 8x57JRS • 9,3x74R • 444 Marlin 7x65R • 30R Blaser...


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