Cancelled hunt deposits

[wingbonehntr]

What are y’all’s thoughts on deposits for hunts that are getting cancelled? I have 3 that has been cancelled, one in Mexico for a goulds, which is paid in full. One in Texas, which the outfitter said he will use deposits for next years hunt. And one in Nebraska, he said sorry, I paid my lease and not asking landowners for any of it back. Thanks

[Trustyrusty]

That's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. 2 out of 3 expenses returned, you're winning. Think of the money the guides have lost. That's a tough hit.

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[aristico]

I say any outfitter that doesn't pass deposits to the next year needs to be put out.... It isn't your fault he paid his lease. Any good outfitter will do the right thing and move deposits to the next year. They can all apply for disaster loans if it hit them that bad. You are paying for a service if that service is given you shouldn't lose ypur money.

[ncturkey]

If you paid by credit card dispute the charge and let the bank fight with the outfitter over it.

[SwampDrummin]

You paid for a service he can’t deliver. If you didn’t cancel the hunt then the risk of loss falls on him and he should refund the money unless your contract says clearly to the contrary.

[decoykrvr]

A friend had a turkey hunt this year booked on one of the Pima Reservations in Arizona. They cancelled his hunt and declined to refund any money under an "Act of God" declaration.

[cutt down]

What are y’all’s thoughts on deposits for hunts that are getting cancelled? I have 3 that has been cancelled, one in Mexico for a goulds, which is paid in full. One in Texas, which the outfitter said he will use deposits for next years hunt. And one in Nebraska, he said sorry, I paid my lease and not asking landowners for any of it back. Thanks

2 of the 3 are legit stand up operations. The guide in NE is not! Social media is a powerful tool. I'd put it on the net with the guy's name & business. And not in a derogatory way but state the truth to get opinions. It's not slander because you are stating the truth. You'll get his attention but you won't be able to hunt with him next year & I wouldn't worry about it because he's shown his true colors. I can somewhat understand his point but a legit outfitter would roll over your deposit for next year at the least or refund your deposit.

[Southern Sportsman]

In NE, did the outfitter cancel the hunt, or you just can’t go because the state suspended NR license sales?

[wingbonehntr]

In NE, did the outfitter cancel the hunt, or you just can’t go because the state suspended NR license sales?


Can’t go because of license sales

[Southern Sportsman]

In NE, did the outfitter cancel the hunt, or you just can’t go because the state suspended NR license sales?


Can’t go because of license sales

Well . . . That’s a little different. He’s out money too and he’s presumably still willing to hold up his end. You just can’t take advantage because of something the state did. That’s way beyond his control. It sucks for both sides.

[va longbeard]

Tough times for sure!

I paid in full for a Montana hunt that outfitter has let us re-book same dates next year. I ate the license cost Montana will not refund.

South Dakota hunt same story as above but did not buy licenses luckily.

Guy in Wyoming is not budging either come or lose the money, at the moment I am playing it nicely but that will change if he doesn't change his tune. I hate to get nasty with him on social media but I will if it goes south.

Being in mid 50s with other health conditions I ain't getting on a plane right now and its a ton of risk to drive 24 hours plus to get to a hunting destination.

Sucks losing money but I would rather not risk my life over a turkey!

Just came back from Florida and seeing that roadblock on I95 last Sunday made my heart sink, if your traveling anywhere now there is a real good chance you could get stuck there.

Concerning Nebraska the sale of hunting tags for has been closed for all non-residents if you take him to court on that one you should win you paid for a service he can't deliver as you cant buy tags now.

Everyone be safe and take care of your families!

[soiltester]

We rolled our Mexico trip to next year with no problem and need to wait until the last minute to cancel flights so we can use what refund there is, if there still is, for next years hunt for a week earlier

[va longbeard]

We rolled our Mexico trip to next year with no problem and need to wait until the last minute to cancel flights so we can use what refund there is, if there still is, for next years hunt for a week earlier

Wish I got that lucky on my 3 trips maybe 2 out 3 ain't that bad but that one is leaving a bad taste in my mouth right now!

[deerhunt1988]

Post the name for the Nebraska outfitter so other forum members won't get screwed in the future.

[Suburbhunter]

If I have to move my Mexico trip to next year, which is paid in full, I'll only have to buy the tags again.

[soiltester]

If I have to move my Mexico trip to next year, which is paid in full, I'll only have to buy the tags again.

Our Outfitter supplies it all for 1 price and we pay extra for extra birds, as long as he know ahead how many we'd like to take.
1/2 down & bal. of payment when he picks us up at El Paso and head to the mountains, 6 hrs away

[Suburbhunter]

If I have to move my Mexico trip to next year, which is paid in full, I'll only have to buy the tags again.

Our Outfitter supplies it all for 1 price and we pay extra for extra birds, as long as he know ahead how many we'd like to take.
1/2 down & bal. of payment when he picks us up at El Paso and head to the mountains, 6 hrs away

We paid in full for a two bird hunt. If we can't make it the guide will move the hunt to 2021, but we will have to pay his cost that he pays the landowners per bird next year, since he already paid them for this year.

[aristico]

If I have to move my Mexico trip to next year, which is paid in full, I'll only have to buy the tags again.

Our Outfitter supplies it all for 1 price and we pay extra for extra birds, as long as he know ahead how many we'd like to take.
1/2 down & bal. of payment when he picks us up at El Paso and head to the mountains, 6 hrs away

We paid in full for a two bird hunt. If we can't make it the guide will move the hunt to 2021, but we will have to pay his cost that he pays the landowners per bird next year, since he already paid them for this year.

Have room for one me if we survive this? (-: