CLIENT CONTRACT

All party members must sign a contract. Failure to sign a contract but payment of a deposit constitutes acceptance of the following terms. A deposit is an acceptance of these terms.

Hunt Nation & Fish Nation, Divisions of Butch Manasse Outdoor Adventures and Safaris Worldwide, LLC (hereafter Hunt Nation) acts solely as an agent for the outfitter by arranging your chosen trip. The actual outfitters and their guides alone are the ones who provide all the actual services and accommodations. Therefore it is agreed that HUNT NATION shall have no liability for losses, expenses, damages, problems or injuries that occur due to the negligence or failures of the outfitter/guide/captain or due to price changes. The actual conduct of the trip and its related activities is beyond the control of HUNT NATION and accordingly, HUNT NATION cannot and does not make any guarantees or promises as to the success or quality of the actual adventure/trip you have booked. HUNT NATION also does not make any representations concerning the weather, or the finances, or the equipment, ground leases or guides of the outfitter, all of which can change regularly.

Any matters concerning cancellation of a trip whereby funds have already been recieved and forwarded to the outfitter, are to be resolved solely between the outfitter and yourself. HUNT NATION will always do our best in attempting to resolve/answer any questions/concerns. Because HUNT NATION cannot be present on your trip, it has no control over things like weather, your physical condition, guide territory or hunting/fishing areas, equipment, guides hired, guides physical abilities and attitudes, food, lodging and a host of other factors. Therefore, it is your obligation to resolve any issues directly with the outfitter. This is best done WELL BEFORE the adventure is over, so the outfitter can attempt to fix them, if possible. Leaving early causes problems as the outfitter had no chance to rectify anything. You can also call us at HUNT NATION during your hunt.

The client acknowledges and understands that the trip can involve certain risks, particularly where firearms, rough terrain, vehicles, remote areas, wild animals, tree stands, horses, boats and the like are involved, and he accepts those risks.

The client is also responsible for obtaining, paying for and securing all transportation to get to the trip area. The client is responsible for obtaining all licenses and accommodations not included with the trip package. The client must be familiar with and read all applicable hunting and fishing regulations– ignorance of the law is not an excuse if any Game Warden questions you.

It is understood that HUNT NATION shall not be responsible for the return of any deposits and/or payments to you due to any cancellation or any claimed defaults. Such matters must be resolved with your outfitter directly and promptly. However, if you book a trip and pay a deposit, and then cancel or  default on subsequent payments, your deposit will be forfeited. One possible alternative is to purchase travel insurance through us or others, which can protect against some of these types of problems. The cost is modest so please inquire about it if interested. HUNT NATION will voluntarily try to assist you with a problem, including working to try and get you a full or partial refund or a discounted return hunt from the outfitter. By attempting to assist you, it is agreed that HUNT NATION assumes no liability. Client also acknowledges that trip insurance can be purchased that may provide compensation for cancellations, some trip problems, and other expenses. It is solely at your discretion to purchase that insurance or not.

In the event of any litigation, it is agreed it will take place solely in Florida. This document must be signed by you before any trip can take place. If you refuse or fail to sign it, we have the right to cancel your trip, or at our sole option, to treat your deposit as equivalent to signing this document. There are no refunds unless the outfitter agrees to it since he normally has your funds in his hands.

All persons going on the trip MUST sign this contract including observers. If a minor is going, his legal guardian must sign this contract. Please notate next to your signature the minor’s name you are consenting to this contract for. If there is insufficient room for all members of party to sign this agreement, they can sign a separate agreement.

NOTE: GENERALLY, ALL LICENSES, STAMPS, TAXES, CHARTERS, LUGGAGE, SHIPPING OF TROPHIES AND SIMILAR EXPENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TRIPS, UNLESS SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT ABOVE OR IN THE OUTFITTER’S MATERIALS.

Outfitter normally provides his own contract with description of services, equipment list, directions to hunt location- all within 30-60 days of our receipt of your deposit.

Ask If You Do Not Get It.

Set forth below is a copy of the pertinent portion of our standard agreement with our outfitters. It deals what is expected of the outfitter and helps protect you. Please read.

Extracts From HUNT NATION’s Contract With All Outfitters:

• The outfitter will provide quality guiding services, adequate pre-scouting, good supplies and good food, good serviceable equipment, reliable transportation, and will also furnish qualified personnel and experienced guides to conduct the trip. Outfitter is solely responsible for the conduct of the trip.
• OUTFITTER MUST SUPPLY A WRITTEN SET OF INSTRUCTIONS, DIRECTIONS, EQUIPMENT LIST, ETC TO ALL BOOKED CLIENTS AT LEAST 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE HUNT.
• Outfitter shall furnish quality hunting and/or fishing trips and related services as set forth in his web site, price list and literature and as discussed and agreed with the clients and the booking agent.
• Outfitter agrees that he has the sole and exclusive control over the actual trip booked and the manner in which it is conducted. This includes performing all necessary pre- hunt tasks to prepare for clients, such as baiting, scouting, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Outfitter agrees that all his trips will be conducted in a professional manner using qualified, trained and experienced guides and good equipment and livestock.
• If food is to be provided, it will be of good quality and variety and adequately prepared.
• If accommodations are provided, they will not leak, will be clean and of reasonable quality and have comfortable sleeping provisions, consistent with the type of trip offered (back pack; horseback; cabin, safari, lodge etc).
• Outfitter agrees to treat all clients professionally and cordially and to responsibly deal with any complaints or problems that may arise before, during or after the trip. Outfitter will do his best to resolve any client problems or disagreements.

REQUIRED: Signatures of Adult Members participating on the hunt/trip, their Address, Phone Numbers and E-Mails

I/We agree to the above terms and conditions: