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19 August 2018, 01:14
Rich-
Booking Hunts at SCI or DSC?
I've decided it's time to book the buff hunt that I've wanted to do for a few years now that I have a job where I'm free(r) during the summer months.

I'm leaning towards a buff hunt in Zim and CM Safaris is one of the top outfits on my shortlist in addition to speaking with a few others currently.

Is there any benefit of booking hunts at the SCI or DSC shows or am I just as well off booking online with whichever outfit I end up going with?
19 August 2018, 01:23
MARK H. YOUNG
Rich-

The sooner you book your hunt the more available dates and quota there will be. If your thinking '19 I'd seriously consider booking before the show. Do go though to meet who you'll hunt with. It's nice to have that connection in place before the hunt.

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19 August 2018, 03:20
Tim Ferrall
Rich,
+1 on using CM Safaris for your buff hunt, but you better be in shape to walk them up if you hunt Dande North.
19 August 2018, 04:52
crbutler
The only advantage to doing it at the shows is to both avoid wire transfer fees and being able to look the folks in the eye while asking questions.

While I’ve gotten discounts at the shows, I probably would have gotten them anyhow.

If you have decided on outfit and time, the sooner you book the more likely you are to get your requirements met.
19 August 2018, 05:40
Bill C
Rich I would book with Buzz / CM Safaris now, and get your preferred dates. Then if you want, visit with them at one of the shows, get a comfort level, top off the deposit, and count down the days!

___________________________________________________________
A Few Hunt Reports:
Namibia Family Holiday Round-2 2018 - In Process!
Namibia Family Holiday with Shona Adventures 2016
Bubye Valley Conservancy Father/Son PG & Lion Research 2013
Dande East Elephant Bull Hunt 2012
Dande North Tuskless Elephant & Buffalo Late Season 2011
Cameroon Lord Derby Eland Tracking Hunt 2008
Makuti Tuskless Elephant & Plainsgame Pictures 2008
Deka (Zimbabwe) Elephant Bull 2007
NWT Dall Sheep & Mtn Caribou 2006
Sapi Bull Elephant & Plainsgame w/Sons 2005
Luangua Valley with Peter Chipman 2004
19 August 2018, 14:12
30.06king
Having hunted with CMS they will likely allow, and even recommend, initially "pencilling" in hunt dates if you have a timeframe in mind. Talk to CMS but you may not even have to immediately put a deposit down if you are a fair way out from the proposed hunt dates. They will advise when a deposit would be needed to secure those dates. Meanwhile you are at liberty to explore other options to see if some alternative doesn't better suit your wishes. Eventually if you decided to book elsewhere your pencilled in booking is easily removed.
However, after saying the above I don't think at all you would go wrong to book with CMS. My only two Buff hunts were both with CMS to whom I give my heartiest endoresment. They are first rate outfitters dedicated to providing clients with an exceptional hunt.


Hunting.... it's not everything, it's the only thing.
20 August 2018, 06:41
K Evans
quote:
Originally posted by 30.06king:
Having hunted with CMS they will likely allow, and even recommend, initially "pencilling" in hunt dates if you have a timeframe in mind. Talk to CMS but you may not even have to immediately put a deposit down if you are a fair way out from the proposed hunt dates. They will advise when a deposit would be needed to secure those dates. Meanwhile you are at liberty to explore other options to see if some alternative doesn't better suit your wishes. Eventually if you decided to book elsewhere your pencilled in booking is easily removed.
However, after saying the above I don't think at all you would go wrong to book with CMS. My only two Buff hunts were both with CMS to whom I give my heartiest endoresment. They are first rate outfitters dedicated to providing clients with an exceptional hunt.


Yep, very well said. And accurate.


Karl Evans

22 August 2018, 02:46
dogcat
quote:
Originally posted by Bill C:
Rich I would book with Buzz / CM Safaris now, and get your preferred dates. Then if you want, visit with them at one of the shows, get a comfort level, top off the deposit, and count down the days!


___________________________________________________________
A Few Hunt Reports:
Namibia Family Holiday Round-2 2018 - In Process!
Namibia Family Holiday with Shona Adventures 2016
Bubye Valley Conservancy Father/Son PG & Lion Research 2013
Dande East Elephant Bull Hunt 2012
Dande North Tuskless Elephant & Buffalo Late Season 2011
Cameroon Lord Derby Eland Tracking Hunt 2008
Makuti Tuskless Elephant & Plainsgame Pictures 2008
Deka (Zimbabwe) Elephant Bull 2007
NWT Dall Sheep & Mtn Caribou 2006
Sapi Bull Elephant & Plainsgame w/Sons 2005
Luangua Valley with Peter Chipman 2004



What Bill C says....
CM is an excellent outfit as are several others in Zim. An agent can help get you through this is you need help.