Simon Rodgers. Safaris the mozambique.

19 June 2017, 03:38

MARK H. YOUNG

Diego,

Gary Duckworth told me he thinks that Simon may have some of the best buffalo hunting in Africa. Neil Duckworth hunted one of my client up there and they took a 42" buffalo and a 15.5' crocodile. The area is huge and very wild. You should have a great time there.

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19 June 2017, 04:03

dwarf416

Thanks 4 the info guys! Really appreciate it

21 June 2017, 16:50

Rastaman

Hunted with Simon, never got my trophies. Sent you a pm on the other details.

21 June 2017, 18:21

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by Rastaman:
Hunted with Simon, never got my trophies. Sent you a pm on the other details.

You might be doing members a favor if you post the details here.

22 June 2017, 01:04

dwarf416

Thanks for all the info I am reciving. Will keep my eyes open!

22 June 2017, 01:27

Brian Canada

I make my negative hunting reports public. It's controversial but I beleive it's very helpful to other who are about to spend a pile of money on a hunt.

22 June 2017, 06:08

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by Brian Canada:
I make my negative hunting reports public. It's controversial but I beleive it's very helpful to other who are about to spend a pile of money on a hunt.

Exactly!

It also works wonders to stop future crooks in the industry to be extra careful of their behavior.

I have had outfitters and PHs who have had a negative report posted here complain that AR is not fair on them.

My answer has always been that they are free to post their side of the story.

We have also seen that happen, when the client was shown to be the crooked one.

22 June 2017, 09:50

Rastaman

Ok here is the public reply. Simon sold me a late season lion hunt. The area is large and wild but at the time poaching was a very big problem. The camp was very nice and well staffed. I looked at a few lions but never saw a shooter. Everyone was familiar with the lions I saw. I began to suspect everyone, but me, knew there was not a shooter around. I shot a few other animals to include a nice buffalo but never received the trophies. I bugged him a few years then gave up. My advice was to be clear about the money. I ended up paying quite a bit for what turned out to be a buffalo and hippo hunt. I wasn't cheated but the overall experience was not one I would do again. Simon made no effort to treat me squarely on the deal. I can't say he is crooked or anything, just make sure you have a clear understanding in writing. He also took our passports when we got there which unnerved me considerably. I have never let that happen since. Btw--I have been on a dozen or so hunts so I do have a basis for comparison. Sorry for the vague description but I am trying to be as fair as possible and separate what I think he could control from the random hand of fate that goes with hunting completely wild areas. In the end I would just say he is a difficult person that isn't exactly making high marks on the trust scale.

22 June 2017, 10:13

Brian Canada

Rastaman, That is a very clear and level handed discription of your experience with this outfitter.

I wish more travelling hunters would do that. It would make us a harder target for shakey outfitters. We are vulnerable enough as consumers.
I say, if an outfitter is unprofessional we should make him famous.
Sometimes a little crap rolls back on the messanger but that's life when you stand up for the truth/facts.
This is all on him , not on you.

Thanks for your candid report. Brian

22 June 2017, 21:41

Stonecreek

What could his excuse for taking your passports possibly have been?

23 June 2017, 07:09

Rastaman

Keep them secure. Right when we got there. Somehow in my jet lagged state I just handed them to him. Then, for two weeks I could just feel the coercive pressure of not having that golden ticket in my pocket. To be clear, he never used it as leverage. Of course I didn't get it back until I had paid. Live and learn....that passport is your most valuable asset in places like that. Since then mine goes with me everyday, even while stalking buffalo for hours in the bush.

23 June 2017, 07:39

fulvio

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I didn't get it back until I had paid.

He obviously had you by the balls!

23 June 2017, 07:47

Big Wonderful Wyoming

Wow!

He did have you by the balls, I can't imagine that.

I met this Swiss nurse in working abroad in my travels, the company that she worked for kept her passport, and it drove her nuts.

23 June 2017, 08:08

jjbull

quote:
Originally posted by Brian Canada:
I make my negative hunting reports public.

Making positive hunting reports can have a tremendous effect as well.

23 June 2017, 09:20

Big Wonderful Wyoming

I love hunting reports, thanks. Everyone posting bad experiences by a hunter help keep the outfitters honest.

23 June 2017, 09:35

Saeed

On a number of occasions, we have voluntarily given our PH our wallets and passport for safe keeping in the camp.

In these camps, they had a more secure lock up box in the supply tent, and all valuables were stored there.

There is nothing wrong with that, as we had complete trust in our PH.

23 June 2017, 09:55

DCS Member

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
On a number of occasions, we have voluntarily given our PH our wallets and passport for safe keeping in the camp.

In these camps, they had a more secure lock up box in the supply tent, and all valuables were stored there.

There is nothing wrong with that, as we had complete trust in our PH.

That is exactly correct. I almost always leave my passport and cash in the lodge safe in Argentina, but I've been hunting with them for 11 years and known them almost 20.

23 June 2017, 21:48

AnotherAZWriter

quote:
Originally posted by DCS Member:
quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
On a number of occasions, we have voluntarily given our PH our wallets and passport for safe keeping in the camp.

In these camps, they had a more secure lock up box in the supply tent, and all valuables were stored there.

There is nothing wrong with that, as we had complete trust in our PH.

That is exactly correct. I almost always leave my passport and cash in the lodge safe in Argentina, but I've been hunting with them for 11 years and known them almost 20.

I have as well; it never entered my mind he would use it as a negotiating tool. My biggest fear is losing the damn thing.

24 June 2017, 17:37

SOUTHPAWHUNTER

I hunted with Simon in Aug. 2014. It was my first rip to Africa and it exceeded my highest expectations. I took a great buffalo. I have zero complaints about Simon's operation.
It took a bit over a year to get the buffalo back to the states, but that was expected.

24 June 2017, 17:53

drongo

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
On a number of occasions, we have voluntarily given our PH our wallets and passport for safe keeping in the camp.

In these camps, they had a more secure lock up box in the supply tent, and all valuables were stored there.
Same here. I felt much better knowing my passport, cash and tickets were locked in the safe. Much safer than in my tent or on my body. I might consider keeping a photocopy of my passport, gun permits, etc. with me. There is a spare set of all in my locked gun case.
There is nothing wrong with that, as we had complete trust in our PH.

25 June 2017, 06:05

Bald Guy

A friend and I hunted with Simon in 2011. We had a good hunt and killed two 40" buff. I also killed a big eland and a great bushbuck. The only bad part of the hunt was that it took two and one half years to get our heads. Had the bushbuck mounted, the two buff's and the eland heads just cleaned and the eland hide tanned. By the time they got home the bill was over five grand. I would hunt with him again but would bring home only what was in the camera.

25 June 2017, 14:40

cameronaussie

We had a great hunt with Simon.
Loved the area and the trip as a hole.
Great PH, Lance N.

We pick Simon based on the camp as the family came along.

Good meals.

But you need to be carful with money.
I think we were out of our price range. As the other clients owned very large companies that were in camp. Were money would have been no issue.

Cost us thousands to get our animals back.
But that is not Simon's fault.

I would go again if money was no object.

Nothing bad happend to use but I think the potentual is there.

PM if you want more details.