To often you only hear gripes about people. I want to publicly say 'Thank You' to Mark Young. While at DSC he busted his hump to help me find what I was looking for.....and he didn't even have a dog in the fight. He listened to what I was looking for, evaluated the situation. And introduced me to the best people for me - WHICH WERE NOT THE FOLKS HE REPRESENTS. He went the extra mile! Thank you Mark. Even more so, I thank you on behalf of my daughter and grandaughter. More later on the Elephant Hunt I booked.

A win - win. Good for Mark and good for you. You're going elephant hunting, man! Congrats!

I want to give Mark another "attaboy!". He knows my situation, and was VERY helpfull in putting me on the right people! Hoefully we'll be able to do something in 30/60 days!

Mad Dog

Agreed...Mark is a good dude. He is always straight with me and has introduced me to some good outfitters. I like the fact that if it works it works, and if doesn't, it doesn't, and everything is still cool with Mark...

For a frustrated hippie, Mark is a good guy.

It doesn't surprise me one bit that he did you the selfless favor. What goes around, comes around... and here's hoping some good comes aroung to Mark from his efforts.

+1

Doesnt Adam have a company dress / grooming code? Just kidding Mark!

Good to hear that. One day when I can afford to hunt Africa I will definitely contact Mark!

Crap, you guys are spoiling Mark by all of the praise. He works hard and does a great job for his clients. He will be asking for a raise now and a day off.

i dunno di asked him about a penguin hunt for her husband and he seemed to know who that was and called him a particular body part

Thanks guys. I'm workin' on the penguin hunt. We're always trying to broaden our horizons.

Here is another one for Mark too, I took him up on his 2010 pronghorn hunt here in Texas. He responded to all my calls and emails concerning the hunt and met up with me the the show.
Thanks Mark!

I think Saeed should give him his own page!

Just kidding, but I had great luck with Mark booking for me too. Careful though, he'll end up with more head than pony tail to cover it!

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer
SCI
DSC

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Originally posted by bcolyer:
To often you only hear gripes about people. I want to publicly say 'Thank You' to Mark Young. While at DSC he busted his hump to help me find what I was looking for.....and he didn't even have a dog in the fight. He listened to what I was looking for, evaluated the situation. And introduced me to the best people for me - WHICH WERE NOT THE FOLKS HE REPRESENTS. He went the extra mile! Thank you Mark. Even more so, I thank you on behalf of my daughter and grandaughter. More later on the Elephant Hunt I booked.

Uh,...................Mr Colyer,............I hate to be a Buzz Kill, but on a internet forum that Adam Clements, (his employer,) frequents, you post for all to see a story about Mark selling for safari outfitters not related to and possibly in competition with Adam Clements Safari Trackers.

Seriously bad form.

Adam, for the record, my impression of Mark has been of a zealously, yes maybe even hysterically loyal, dedicated, responsible, and humble employee and advocate for Safari Trackers.

An illustrative example comes to mind that I just twelve months ago experienced; At last years SCI, my wife and I found ourselves for no particular reason chatting during the show on Tuesday with Wendell Reich at his booth about a hypothetical cheetah hunt in Zimbabwe. Out of no where, Mark appears, (airborne,) and with an Oakland Raiders Howie Long-ish clothes line with his right arm cleans both Tina and myself out of Wendells Barka Loungers and onto the show room floor. Before Either of us could gather ourselves or even a thought, Mark scooped both of us up with his left arm, made a quick apology to Wendell, sprinted the three of us all the way to the Mokore Safaris booth, and as I was still a bit disoriented, forged both our names for us on a Mokore contract.

Yes Adam, that is the kind of unceasing gratitude and dutiful servanthood your employee exudes.

Did you know Mark has The company logo tattooed on his person?

Say, I worked hard at this exagerated bunch of B.S., is there anyway this could compete with whats typed over in the African Hunting Reports currently?

Mark, see you in Reno!

Mr. King,

For the record I am not an employee of Adam's. We work in "ASSOCIATION" with one another. As for your phantasmagorical account of the happenings at the '09 SCI show that's exactly how I remember it. Concerning the location of the company logo YOU'VE BEEN PEEKING again. You are such a silly boy.

Mark

Add me to the list of Mark Young fans...

D. Nelson

Mark and Adam Clements Safari Trackers are at the top of my list for my once in a lifetime cape buffalo hunt I'm hoping to book for either 2012 or 2013. I'm hoping to have the pleasure of meeting Mark st SCI Reno. I've heard nothing but great things about him.

Regards,

Chuck

I have spoken with Mark a few times. Quite a guy, although he did NOT offer to show me any of his tattoos. I am thankful for that, I think.
One good thing about hunting Africa and talking at SCI Reno, you finally see the positive side of delayed gratification. Planning hunts for two and three years in advance lets you savor the days in between trips.

Rich

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Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
I have spoken with Mark a few times. Quite a guy, although he did NOT offer to show me any of his tattoos. I am thankful for that, I think.
One good thing about hunting Africa and talking at SCI Reno, you finally see the positive side of delayed gratification. Planning hunts for two and three years in advance lets you savor the days in between trips.

Rich

Rich,
I'm quite sure Mark would be more than happy to show you his body art.

i think this will not b a justice if i don't say some words for mark..he is rally a kind heart and help full even when an amateur hunter like me need advice he is always their to ans and guide and u feel u are right there .A gem of a person. GOD bless you. thankx mark

Though never booked a hunt with Mark....Mark has always been helpful to provide info and recommendations!

I'm always dreaming/planning to return to Africa to hunt/photograph...he's always there to answer my questions with genuine regard!

Thanks Mark

Roland

Agree, also booked with Adam and Mark and both are good guys in my book

Well done Mark.

This is the sort of story we all like to hear.

Very ethical and professional to take a potential client over to put money in someone else's pocket. Well done.

Funny this post should come up!!!.........Here it is over 3 years later, and I am holding in my hand a contract to hunt Elephant that Mark sent me about 4 months ago. I have not sent it back yet, and he has not pestered me one little bit!
About the same time as receiving the contract, my daughter came down with Breast Cancer, and mother and I have been CONSUMED with child care for with our Grandbabies, a 14 month old (now 19 months), and 2 1/2 year old (now almost 3). Mark has not really heard from me, and I know he is out there! I have not forgot him, the contract, or the hunt.......I have just be preoccupied with prayer, work, childcare, and helping our daughter.
Same goes as my first post.........he is a class guy.

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Originally posted by bcolyer:
Funny this post should come up!!!.........Here it is over 3 years later, and I am holding in my hand a contract to hunt Elephant that Mark sent me about 4 months ago. I have not sent it back yet, and he has not pestered me one little bit!
About the same time as receiving the contract, my daughter came down with Breast Cancer, and mother and I have been CONSUMED with child care for with our Grandbabies, a 14 month old (now 19 months), and 2 1/2 year old (now almost 3). Mark has not really heard from me, and I know he is out there! I have not forgot him, the contract, or the hunt.......I have just be preoccupied with prayer, work, childcare, and helping our daughter.
Same goes as my first post.........he is a class guy.

Sorry to hear about your daughter! Prayers coming your way

I have also had outstanding service from Mark. And remember, he doesn't just do Africa!
He helped Randi and I set up our upcoming Argentina trip.

Thanks all!

Sadie and I are very grateful for all the support we've receive from our old clients and new clients in our present venture.

Mark

Actually, for a Cody resident, he IS well groomed!

I spoke to Mark once acquiring about elephants hunt and he struck me as the honest type. Plain and simple.
Maybe we ccan meet at SCI in Vegas Mark.
I"ll be there for sure. Can't miss Vegas with it's fine cigar and all the trophy wives and girlfriends everyone brings along :-)
Sincerely, king regards to Mark and all the gentlemen that posted their opinions in this column.

Dealt with him as an agent. Hunted with him as a client and found him to be a first class character.

His wife Sadie is a gem.

He did well to separate from Adam Clements.

Great guy but man he still insists on drinking that Knob Reek whiskey...

We all have our faults though

K

Am really bummed to hear about your daughter. Our whole clan wishes her and your whole family the very best.

Don't know Mark personally, but he has definitely conducted himself honorably and has earned my respect.
Good on you Mark an keep on " Charging "

Good Hell folks
Now he'll NEVER find a hat that fits!
But if you need a hunt that "fits"
Call Mark
P.S. Pretty good kitchen bitch too

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:
Actually, for a Cody resident, he IS well groomed!

Now you have gone too far.....

Hell, I used to live there. Great place to live if you like the howling wind. 12 months out of the year.

Mark put me onto my second, third, and nearly fourth safari and every single thing was just as he represented.

I would never hesitate to recommend him to my friends.

Mark is a totally no b.s. kind of guy and I have found that I can count on what he says.

Met Mark in Russ Brooms Binga concession in 1994. I can say that except for the pony tail he seemed like a likeable character. It was a first safari for both of us so I'm thinking the same African bug bit us both.

Mark was a great help booking my first safari last year. He even came to check on us in Zambia!... now that is service. (actually our hunts happened to overlap a few days so we met up for a group dinner at his camp one evening) It was great to share dinner and stories with he and Sadie.

Sadly he didn't have his trademark pony tail in Zambia so I had step in with my massive mustache to give him that "distinguished" look for our dinner photos. Needless to say, the camp Gin stocks were quite low the next morning.