@Trap123 I cannot agree more with your last post! Thank you.
I have a 10-day hunt booked with Loodt for May of next year. I purchased the "Billc Taste of the Cape" package, and, added 5 "extra" hunting days. I have my safari completely paid for with the exception of 2-extra days. When I made the decision to book my second safari with Tootabi, Loodt, and, I talked on the telephone for over 30-minutes, and, exchanged email correspondence a number of times. Once the details were worked out, Loodt sent me the contract, quotes on extra days, and, trophy fees for additional animals, etc., and, an itemized statement covering the cost of the hunt. In reviewing these documents, I found all of the details to be "exactly" like Loodt, and, I, had discussed. I had "no questions," and, "no problems," with anything he sent me. I sent Loodt 2-payments to cover the cost of my hunt. He notified me when he received these payments, and, sent me receipts showing the amount that had been paid. Once again, no problems! Loodt has accomodated all of my request, even to the point of rescheduling my safari from this year to next year, without any of it being a problem. In planning this hunt, I have been so impressed with Loodt that I asked him to guide me for the duration of my safari which he has agreed to do.
In corresponding with Loodt, one of the things that impressed me the most, were statements he made in reference to his love, and, faith in God, and, His Son, our Lord, and, Saviour, Jesus Christ. As a fellow Christian, this is all the "reference" I needed to know that I was booking my safari with the right man! In reading his post, I find that "woods1126," (Kevin), shares my feeling about Loodt's Christian faith. With this being said, and, regarding this unfortunate situation with Mr. Mowery, I don't think Loodt would do anything to "deliberately" hurt him "financially," or, "otherwise," as some have implied on this thread. In reading, and, "re-reading," Loodt's news release, I think he has made every "reasonable" effort to bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion for Mr. Mowery, and, all parties concerned.
For those who believe, (or, in a few cases, maybe "hope"), that this problem with Mr. Mowery will hurt Loodt's business, I do not agree with that premise either. On the contrary, I think that Loodt's expeditious handling of this situation will serve to let prospective clients know that if a problem arises it will be taken care of with "their" best interest being the primary concern. Hunters enjoying successful, and, memorable hunts with Loodt, and, the Tootabi team, will far "overshadow" any "fallout" from this situation involving Mr. Mowery.
In closing, I am 66-years old, and, have hunted since I was old enough to pick up a gun. I have hunted a number of states, as well as, three Canadian provinces, for whitetail deer, and, other big game. As previously stated, I have been on one African safari. I have been on a number of guided hunts, some good, and, some bad. Regarding next year's safari, I have not lost 1-minutes sleep worrying about this situation with Mr. Mowery, nor, has the derogatory comments directed at this fine young man, by some AH members, caused me any concern, or, given me "second thoughts" about booking with
Loodt!