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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2016, 01:41:20 PM »
What's your signed written contract say about change in plans/ location and reibursment.

Well went over everything at the show shook hands and we made a deposit , my father and him spoke all year long. So there is no written contract per say. But is your word not your bond and a hand shake not a contract?

If I'm dropping 3k on a Washington elk hunt I'm getting something in writing.  And I don't know him or you for that matter. But I would of waited to name him until given opportunity to make it right. This is his busy time and I would bet the majority of the day he's not in cell range. I can sometimes get text message's in back country but calls don't  come through. Hope it works out for ya.

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2016, 01:42:08 PM »
You know the old saying. There are two sides to every story. I'm anxious to hear the outfitters side. Gonna be hard to explain that away

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2016, 01:43:43 PM »
Oh man, this sucks. 

Sorry you had such a bad experience with an outfitter.
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2016, 01:45:05 PM »
You know the old saying. There are two sides to every story. I'm anxious to hear the outfitters side. Gonna be hard to explain that away

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2016, 01:45:23 PM »
Damn. That's unfortunate.
Curious to see how this all plays out.
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2016, 01:47:21 PM »

You know next time I'll day have don't this many times without never had a problem and ya know I wasn't gonna name his name but it's been long enough it is busy time and I can except that but he is able to check a voice-mail or a text at evening  there great reception where he's been we never lost service once unfortunately
What's your signed written contract say about change in plans/ location and reibursment.

Well went over everything at the show shook hands and we made a deposit , my father and him spoke all year long. So there is no written contract per say. But is your word not your bond and a hand shake not a contract?

If I'm dropping 3k on a Washington elk hunt I'm getting something in writing.  And I don't know him or you for that matter. But I would of waited to name him until given opportunity to make it right. This is his busy time and I would bet the majority of the day he's not in cell range. I can sometimes get text message's in back country but calls don't  come through. Hope it works out for ya.

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2016, 01:50:03 PM »
I say give him a chance to explain, this is his busiest time, I know from experience that sometimes an outfitter has no extra time during season and he probably needs a chance to find out from his employees what happened and then have time to deal with it. I know too many hunters who have made good reports about White Pass to think that this was planned and intentional, give him a chance before you crucify him. :twocents:
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2016, 01:53:27 PM »
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Sorry to hear this.  Hopefully he is able to get back to you.  I am also concerned about this being a busy time of year and he is just busy.  When did your hunt end?  If it was a muzzy hunt and you came out the day after the season he hasn't had much time to respond.  If it was archery that would give him more time.  I know outfitters are stretched thin especially this time of year.

Really sorry that you had this happen and hopefully he will make it right.
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2016, 01:58:22 PM »
Here's a link to a different kind of experience with WPO.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,202369.0.html
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2016, 02:01:52 PM »
I would demand a full refund. If everything stated was accurate, they did nothing they were supposed to. And for $3k you need to have everything written out with signatures.

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2016, 02:09:13 PM »
If what you posted is completely accurate, then he reneged on everything that was agreed upon. Legally speaking you need a deal like that (more than $500) to be in writing to satisfy contract law mumbo-jumbo. However, in your case the deal was partially performed by him (sort of) and that might cure the lack of written agreement. Again, if your side of the story is accurate then this is just egregious. IMO, it looks like he was gonna have to short one of his clients and it had to be you. Everyone wants to here the second side of the story but if even half of what you say is true (not judging your honesty just a hypo), it's still a royal hosing by this outfitter. He technically got you in there so I'd ask for 80% refund. I am really sorry to hear this.
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2016, 02:10:21 PM »
Real.sorry to hear this. Like stated two sides to every story. Hope to here the Outfitters side soon.
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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2016, 02:12:44 PM »
I say give him a chance to explain, this is his busiest time, I know from experience that sometimes an outfitter has no extra time during season and he probably needs a chance to find out from his employees what happened and then have time to deal with it. I know too many hunters who have made good reports about White Pass to think that this was planned and intentional, give him a chance before you crucify him. :twocents:
I get busy but if it was my business you cold at least send a message saying hey give me a few days
I don't want to crucify him at all  I just want to understand and come to some agreement of making things right  instead.of just flying off the handle

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Re: What would you do when an outfitter completely doesn't follow his word??
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Report him to the Forest Service. :twocents:

 


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