Dare to Bowhunt Auction

[BUFF]

Here is the Deal

Dare to Bowhunt has donated another Safari to the LSBA.

We will do a live auction here.

Bidding will start now and end at 8:00 pm Sept 19th.

here are the details of the hunt
5 Days, 6 nights at Zululand lodge
$1200 worth of trophies towards the hunt
Trophies to choose from:
Blesbuck
Common duiker
Impala
Common Reedbuck
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Zebra

The hunt will have to be taken in 2009

Hunt is valued at $2940.00

Hunt can be upgraded and any number of days can be added.

Payment will need to be made within 10 days after the closing of the auction; preferably by Paypal or credit card. Please contact me if you prefer to pay by another method.

[Hot4huntin]

S-W-E-E-T!! Thanks to Dare to Bowhunt for an awesome donation! I know Landrover and Skeeter had a blast.

[BOBSTER]

Buff, when is the time frame for taking this hunt? Thanks to Dare to Bowhunt for supporting the LSBA and donating another great safari. I met Oscar and visited with him. He could not say nothing but good things about his hunt. Bob

[Ronny]

I better count my wifes money :spank:

[Target-panic]

So, do we have a time frame to get this hunt done?

[skeeter]

S-W-E-E-T!! Thanks to Dare to Bowhunt for an awesome donation! I know Landrover and Skeeter had a blast.

Dena,

We had a great time. Lammie and Allison have a first class operation. I cant wait to go back. (my wife doesnt know it, but I AM going back!!) Everything was top shelf. The lodge, the food, the scenery and the hunting. Here are a few pix from the Gagu Lodge in Zululand South Africa and a link to Dare to Bowhunt.

http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za/

[Hot4huntin]

Thanks for posting the pics, Dan!

The hunt will need to be taken in 2009.

[skeeter]

Man, I wish I could go back in 09, I would be bidding on this trip. Well worth every penny. My events coordinator has already made plans for Disney Land, Grand Cayman and Breckenridge for 2009. I dont think I'll have to time or MONEY for a South Africa trip. But I already have a group ready to go in 2010!

[skeeter]

Do we bid here?

I'll start with $500

[skeeter]

Here is the Deal

Dare to Bowhunt has donated another Safari to the LSBA.

We will do a live auction here.

Bidding will start now and end at 8:00 pm Sept 19th.

here are the details of the hunt
5 Days, 6 nights at Zululand lodge
$1200 worth of trophies towards the hunt
Trophies to choose from:
Blesbuck
Common duiker
Impala
Common Reedbuck
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Zebra

The hunt will have to be taken in 2009

Hunt is valued at $2940.00

Hunt can be upgraded and any number of days can be added.

Not sure if I understand. Are we bidding on a $2900 hunt with an added $1200 to be used towards the package? Which package is this hunt? I am really excited about this place. Cant wait to go back for more chicken feet!! (among other things!) I sould be able to go in 2009 as I just found out I had an annuity that matured that I didnt even know I had!!

[BUFF]

you get your daily fees plus $1200.00 towards your trophy fees

[skeeter]

you get your daily fees plus $1200.00 towards your trophy fees

Got it. I received an e mail from Allison today explaining it to me! I'm not a very smart man!

[Landrover]

OMG, folks better get serious about this in a hurry!!! This place is FANTASTIC....everything was RIGHT. Dena did you send a email blast to all the LSBA members about this??? Did you post on other forums? I just heard about it from Dan earlier today.
If folks don't want to play in RSA I am more than sure that I can fit it into my 09' bowhunting plans. Native trophy animals are the "norm" not the occassional decent bull or ram. My goal is get back to the Kalahari for Cape Buffalo and Lioness but Zululand (Gagu) has more monster Nyala, Blesbuck, Impala, Warthogs, Zebra and Vervet Monkeys than I could have ever imagined!

[Landrover]

Oh, yes my "avatar" is a picture of the monster NYALA i got 3 weeks ago on this very same property. There are bigger ones....I saw them with my own eyes while in the "hide" bowhunting!
I also placed all my animals from this hunt in the Gallery!!!!

[BearOmni]

Skeeter can you forward that email explaining everything to me? frank.emmite@gmail.com thanks.

I'll bid 650

[skeeter]

Oh, yes my "avatar" is a picture of the monster NYALA i got 3 weeks ago on this very same property. There are bigger ones....I saw them with my own eyes while in the "hide" bowhunting!
I also placed all my animals from this hunt in the Gallery!!!!

Yes, there are bigger nyala! I saw a group of 12 bulls one evening. Several were young bulls But there were also some STUDS! I saw one that was at least 29 inches. Truly at great trophy. I would have loved to shoot one of these awesome animals, but it was a little out of my price range. I did get a lot of pix. If anyone would like to see any of my pix from the gagu Lodge, send me an e mail at dmarcasol@aol.com

[skeeter]

here are a few pix. I dont have alot of pix here at work. But this will give you an idea.

[Landrover]

it was a little out of my price range.
I call BS!!! He has annunities that he did not even know he had!!!

[skeeter]

I call BS!!! He has annunities that he did not even know he had!!!

I wish I would have known about them a month ago!!

[Target-panic]

Skeeter, how about posting the content of that explanation email for all of us or email it to me at russ.davis@embarqmail.com .


I bid $750.00


PS: I think the minimum raise of the bid should be $100.00, to weed out the $1 mores.

[Chew]

Can someone post up a rough ballpark figure for airfare and other costs that you would incur? Thanks. How much more in trophy fees would you need to have a "complete" hunt. Thanks for any info.

[Target-panic]

If booked right now on Expedia, for Mid-Jul 09: $2200 - $2400 per person for airfare. I think you can beat that deal with a company that books these flights regularly.

Transport of capes and skulls back to the US is about $250.00 per animal.

It looks like the Outfitter has several consessions to hunt and the package could dictate where you can hunt and what is avaialable in the area. But, here is the rundown of what I looked at:

Blesbuck $400
Common Duiker $300
Impala $300 - $500 (horn length)
Common Reedbuck $800
Warthog $300 - $600 (tusk length)
Zebra $1200
Blue Wildebeest $900.00

So, you can spend as much as you can scrape up between now and then.

Additional days will add the daily rates for those days. $350 / day (I think)

This website http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za/ (http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za/), has all of the hunt data you could need.

[Landrover]

[It looks like the Outfitter has several consessions to hunt and the package could dictate where you can hunt and what is avaialable in the area. [LEFT]This website http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za/ (http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za/), has all of the hunt data you could need.
This is for the GAGU Lodge located in the NE Province/Zululand! (About 4 hours from Jo'burg) Also, my ticket was about $2,300 but I have met and heard of people getting tickets for the $1,800 - $2,000 range in coach seating. Hopefully with dropping fuel charges ticket pricing may lighten up some.
Not sure what my animals will cost to ship to Houston (capes/horns only) but my PH was thinking about $1,000 in about 90 more days for my 7 critters. Then the wildcard of whatever my taxidermist charges!

[BOBSTER]

Guys, your animals are just awesome. I have to go back and get one of those nyala. Want one of those as much as I wanted my kudu. Everyone, you can click on Dare to Bowhunts banner to get more info on there trophy fees for other animals. When you have the daily fees taken care of you really need to take advantage of the animals then. This will be a great hunt for someone. Wish it was to be taken in about five years from now. Just to soon to go back right now. Bob

[BearOmni]

I'll go 800.

When is payment due from the winning bidder?

[Hot4huntin]

I sent Lammie an email to find out if the winner will be booking the rest of their trophies on the 2008 or 2009 rates.

Bobby, Russell is pretty much on target with the airfare prices. Our airfare was $1,700.00 because we received a group rate.

Payment will need to be made within 10 days after the closing of the auction; preferably by Paypal or credit card. Please contact me if you prefer to pay by another method.

I know on our safari, the costs were spread out. After the initial payment for this hunt, you will have a while before your airfare is due. I am not sure if Lammie will require a deposit on the other trophies or not. Our concession did not. Your next payment will probably be for your trophies and tips, etc. after your hunt. If you have your animals dipped and shipped, your next payment will be around 4-6 months. If your taxi does not require a deposit, ours did not. Once your trophies arrive, you can have them mounted as your budget allows. Prior to our hunt, I did not realize the costs were so spreadout. Of course, all concession are different.

[Landrover]

Prior to our hunt, I did not realize the costs were so spreadout.
I can definitely agree with that! I was prepared to pay the taxidermist over there for my "dip & ship" before I left. I was also prepared to pay the shipping company here to coordinate the process. All these payments are 3-6 months out. Personally, I wish it was all faster!

[BOBSTER]

Personally, I wish it was all faster!

I have to agree with you on that Oscar, my return is about 4 months. Not sure if I can wait that long to put my hands back on the kudu:hot:. Bob

[daretobowhunt]

Glad to see a good response to the auction! We will not require any money up front from the winner. The hunt will take place in Zululand (Gagu), however if the winner would like to hunt 2 areas, additional days can be added to the hunt check our pricing on our website (www.daretobowhunt.co.za (http://www.daretobowhunt.co.za)) and the pricing will be off the 2009 pricelist. Airfare can vary from $1500 - $2300. Depends on the route you take and how early you book. I know Delta has been cheap before but I am not sure how they look for 2009. Yes, the payment is spaced out, airfare is booked whenever you are ready to book it, you only pay us after the hunt, and taxidermists are only paid in about 4-6 months after the hunt. Please post any questions here. We will get to them as soon as we can!

[Ronny]

Thanks for your support of the LSBA daretobowhunt.

[Landrover]

Thanks for your support of the LSBA daretobowhunt.
Yep, some good folks (and better animals) in those hills of Pongola, South Africa!!!

[elcazador]

I'll bid $1200.

Dave W
Elcazadoroutdoors.com

[Hot4huntin]

Thanks for the bid, Elcazador!

[BOBSTER]

Back to the top for a chance at a really great hunt. You do not have to believe me, just ask Landrover. Bob

[Landrover]

Back to the top for a chance at a really great hunt. You do not have to believe me, just ask Landrover. Bob
Yep, anyone can call me at anytime!!! 713/301-3922 Definitely worth more than the current bid as EVERYTHING is 1st class!!!!

[skeeter]

First class all the way. It would be tough to find better accomidations anywhere. I cant wait to go back. Truly a hunt of a lifetime (until next time I go!!)

[BrandonH]

It looks like someone is going to get one heck of a deal. I would love to go, but next year is a contract year for our refinery and with the economy the way it is there's a good chance we me be walking the picket line:(, so I'll have to hold off until another time.

-Brandon

[biggen]

So is 1200 the top bid so far?

[Hot4huntin]

$1,200.00 is the top bid to date.

[Landrover]

So is 1200 the top bid so far?
Yep! I am sure it will go higher soon though!

[BearOmni]

I think it will go up closer to the closing date.
got a feeling several are watching and trying to sneak in with a last min. bid. :)

[Landrover]

You got that right!

[skeeter]

YEP!! You are correct sir! ;)

[biggen]

Two days and counting.

[skeeter]

Yep, gettin close! Whats the bid up to now? I got my finger ready!

[BUFF]

last day............

[Ronny]

You have until 8pm. I wonder who will get this great hunt:jump::jump::jump::jump:

[clarkarchery]

1300 for the hunt

[BearOmni]

1300 for the hunt
WOW, 8:00 on the dot. Congrats! Hope you have a great hunt!!

I had every intention of trying the same stradagy but the hurricane took alot of my "play money" as my wife calls it.

[biggen]

What a deal!! Thanks for supporting the LSBA. Thanks Dare to Hunt!!

[BUFF]

1300 for the hunt

If I had tried that my computer would have froze for sure.......
Congrats on your Africa Safari. I know your going to have a blast

[daretobowhunt]

Congratulations!!! Please send us a pm or email (lammie@pga.dorea.co.za (lammie@pga.dorea.co.za)) if you would like to discuss the hunt. We look forward to meeting you!

[skeeter]

Congrats on the hunt! You're gona have a great time! Get ready for Allison's chicken feet dinner!

[clarkarchery]

i got nervous cause i tried to bid and it said i didnt enter enough characters to post then my computer froze for a second and i finally posted right at 8

[skeeter]

not too bad for a first post!

[Landrover]

i got nervous cause i tried to bid and it said i didnt enter enough characters to post then my computer froze for a second and i finally posted right at 8
Wow! That is very kewl!!! All I can say is BOO-YAH!!! Yep, you are in GREAT hands with Lammie and Allison. It is all about quality animals with them. After 8 days in a hotel and then paying 3X the going rate to get a tree off my house I was outta slush funds. Anyhow, I guess....... YOU DA' MAN!!!! Congrats and you will have ZERO regrets at the GAGU Lodge!