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GOT GAME OUTFITTERS LLC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Revised 5-20-2022 Got Game Outfitters are herein referred to as GGO.
1. TO BOOK A TRIP: A 50% Deposit is normally required, call if other arrangements are needed.
2. CONFIRMATION: will review your requested trip details and notify you if any corrections are needed. A “Statement & Contract” will be supplied before your hunt begins.
3. CONTRACT: The “Got Game Outfitters Terms and Conditions” and the most recent “Statement & Contract” you receive shall together be the entire contract and agreement with GGO.
4. PAYMENTS: Trips should be paid in full 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival or contact GGO for other arrangements. Cash, Cashier Checks, Credit Cards, Money Orders, Travelers Checks are accepted. Personal checks are only accepted 30 days or more before your arrival. A 3% processing fee is charged for Credit Card transactions.
5. REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: If you apply for a license but do not draw a license or if Got Game Outfitters must cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances, the trip will be rescheduled or the unused portion of your hunt deposit refunded minus any other expenses associated with your trip. Deposits and payments are non-refundable for any other reason. If you cancel your trip 90 days or more before your scheduled arrival, you can re-schedule your trip. Be aware that if you reschedule to a later year that the hunt fee may increase, fees are increased periodically due to inflation and increased expenses. Cancellations made with less than 90 days before the scheduled arrival forfeit all deposits and payments. Trips ended by a guest before completion are considered cancellations, all deposits, payments and further services are forfeited. It is further understood and agreed that Got Game Outfitters will not be responsible under any circumstances for any license fees, lease fees, travel, or other expenses associated with any trip.
6. DISEASES & VIRUSES: Keep yourself in good health before your trip, guests or staff who display signs of a highly contagious disease or virus upon arrival or during your trip may be asked to leave camp for their own safety and for the safety of others.
7. CHECK-IN BEFORE LEAVING HOME: Please call GGO before you begin traveling to the meeting location to verify everything is in order for your trip. GGO will advise you of any new or unforeseen circumstances that may have arisen and suggest any last-minute revisions for your trip.
8. DRIVING & AIRPORT INFO: Driving directions are available from GGO by phone or email. Guests fly into Spokane, Washington. Most hunt areas are within 2 to 4 hours drive from this airport.
9. WHAT GGO PROVIDE: All Trips include lodging accommodations and services as noted herein or as specified on your “Statement & Contract”. Trips generally begin at 6:00 P.M. on arrival day and end as noted on your “Statement & Contract”, Guided Trips: Include the hunter/guide ratio as specified, game care, and game retrieval. Semi-Guided Trips: Include game care and game retrieval. Unguided Trips: Include ride to hunt and game retrieval. Unguided hunters do their own game care unless otherwise stated in "Statement & Contract".
10. WHAT YOU MUST PROVIDE: All Guests: must provide their own Travel and Accommodations before their arrival and after their departure from GGO, Personal Equipment, License Fees, Trip Insurance if desired, butchering and taxidermy fees, and anything you want that is not included in the list of “What GGO Provide”. Unguided Guests: must also provide their own meat back pack, be self-reliant; and must care for their own game.
11. CHECK-IN: After your arrival, GGO will familiarize you with the facilities that are provided. GGO will pick up and return guided hunters to there camp or motel each day. 12. ASSIGNMENT OF GUIDE: All guides are trained in first aid, trophy judging, caping, game care, and will have spent the required amount of time learning the licensed hunting area to be a licensed guide.
13. WEATHER & NATURE: Are unpredictable and can affect the outcome of your trip, your comfort, and conditions in camp. Be advised, GGO have no control over weather and nature. Occasionally weather can be so harsh that access roads can become so muddy and slick or snowed in that travel can become unsafe or too damaging to the roadways or equipment. If weather causes these conditions GGO may be forced to pause your hunt until conditions improve. This action is for your own safety or to protect roads and equipment from damage. As soon as the weather improves the roads usually improve quickly to allow travel. As soon as possible GGO will have your hunt underway. No extra days will be given or refunds made due to this lost opportunity, inconveniences, or losses to you or your property, as a result of weather, muddy or snowed in roads, or any other acts of nature.
14. TRANSPORTATION: Guided trips may be executed using autos, or on foot, and the transportation provided will be by GGO choice unless special arrangements have been included on your “Statement & Contract”. Please Note: On trips with more than two clients per guide, you may need to provide transportation for some of your party members since you all may not comfortably fit into the guide’s auto. Ask in advance about what type of transportation works best in your hunt area. Please Note: When social distancing is required by law, guests must bring their own transportation that allows them to follow the guide.
15. CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICIES: Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to Got Game Outfitters. Our policies are designed to insure your satisfaction and that any problem which may arise during your trip gets the quickest resolution possible. To accomplish this you have an obligation to tell GGO whenever there is a problem that needs a resolution and then you must confirm to GGO that the problem has been resolved to your satisfaction in order for your trip to continue. By doing your part of reporting any problem that arises and then confirming that an acceptable resolution has been reached, Got Game Outfitters can insure that you receive a satisfying experience. a. GUIDES & ACCOMODATIONS: If you have a problem with your guide or with the meals, or lodging, consult the Owner as soon as possible. If you have any problem during your trip please consult the Owner for resolutions.
b. CAMP LOG: A log is kept during many hunts, each evening the Owner, guides, and clients should fill out the Camp Log and document: Game statistics for the day; verify hunting plans for the next day and get a sandwich count. document any problem that anyone has encountered that needs a resolution and document the resolution of the problem with client signature of approval so their hunt can continue. If you have any problem that you do not want to discuss in front of others, please talk to the Owner in private and document the problem and the resolution with your signature of approval in the Camp Log. Important Notice: If you choose to continue your trip you are indicating that any problems you have encountered have been resolved to your satisfaction.
c. MAKING SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT WORKS: If you have ANY PROBLEM during your hunt, with the camp, or with the guide , you agree to document the problem on the Hunt Log with the Owner on the same day the problem occurs so it can be resolved immediately. The resolution must also be documented with your signature of approval so your hunt can continue. You further agree that if you choose to continue your hunt, you are indicating that the problem(s) have been resolved to your satisfaction and you will not receive any refund. Remember, it’s your responsibility to notify GGO when a problem occurs so that it can be resolved. By choosing to continue your hunt you are acknowledging the problem has been resolved to your satisfaction. Do not wait until the end of the hunt to claim something was wrong. Problems cannot be resolved after your hunt is over and there will be no refund!
d. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: If you think you have a legitimate unresolved complaint after the hunt, you agree to first notify GGO in writing and allow 30 days to attempt to settle the dispute. If you do not reach a resolution, directly with GGO, after 30 days you may contact the Inland Empire Better Business Bureau at (509) 455-4200 with your complaint. GGO will answer all complaints made with the BBB and will co-operate with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program to settle complaints by using 3rd party mediation when needed.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is understood and agreed by all parties that the financial responsibility and/or liability of GGO shall be limited to no more than the “Hunt Fee” noted on the “Statement & Contract”. It is understood and agreed that all other expenses, licenses, tags, lease fees, costs, or taxes are not the responsibility of GGO under any circumstances.
17. LAW APPLICABLE: These Terms and Conditions shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. If any portion of these Terms and Conditions shall for any reason be unenforceable, the rest of these Terms and Conditions shall remain in force.
18. VENUE; PERSONAL JURISDICTION: Venue of any lawsuit or administrative proceeding on a claim arising out of or related to the services sold hereunder shall lie in the State District Court for the County in which your hunt occurred (or such state agency as shall have subject matter jurisdiction) and in the United States District Court for the District in which your trip occurred. Any objection to the assertion of personal jurisdiction of plaintiff or defendant by such court is waived.
19. RIGHT TO CHANGE FEES or CHANGE TERMS & CONDITIONS: GGO reserve the right to increase “Hunt Fees” and/or change the “Terms and Conditions” at any time without prior notice.
20. “ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK” and “WAIVER AND RELEASE”: You will need to sign an “Acknowledgement of Risk” and/or a "Waiver and Release Agreement".
21. STATE SALES TAX: GGO is required to collect sales tax in Washington 7.6% on all trips.
22. LAND OWNERSHIP: GGO hunts in Washington on private land.
23. PRIMARY LAND USES: Cattle or sheep ranching and/or logging are the primary land uses of most lands on which GGO operate. It shall be understood by all parties that hunting may occur while ranching or logging operations are in progress which may include but are not limited to active logging operations, livestock grazing, and/or livestock roundups.
24. NON-HUNTING COMPANIONS: Are welcome on most trips for an additional fee per trip per person. Make arrangements in advance for all non-hunters coming with you. 25. VALUABLES: Store your valuables in a safe and secured location. GGO will not be responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced items.
26. SMOKING: Smoking leaves odors on clothing that alerts game more than most people realize, keep smoking to a minimum, do not smoke indoors, in tents, in autos, or while hunting.
27. ALCOHOL & DRUGS: For safety and/or lawful reasons alcoholic drinks are permissible only after you are finished recreating each day, do not drink alcoholic beverages if you plan to recreate again the same day. Misconduct involving alcohol, possession of illegal drugs, or smoking outdoors during fire season, is cause for the termination of your hunt without refund.
28. PHYSICAL CONDITION: Outdoor recreation requires physical exertion, consult your doctor about your trip, prepare as advised, follow your doctor’s recommendations during the trip, and be sure you are insured during your trip. If you do not choose to take these precautions, you are doing so by your own choice and at your own risk, you agree GGO is not responsible.
29. PERSONAL SAFETY: You are advised to have Trip Insurance for your trip. It is also recommended that you use hearing and eye protection and wear orange when shooting or hunting. If you do not choose to take these precautions, you are doing so by your own choice and at your own risk.
30. WEAPON SAFETY: Unsafe weapon handling will not be tolerated and is considered cause for immediate termination of your hunt without refund.
31. BOWS & ARROWS: Minimum draw weight of 45 lbs, broad heads 7/8" or wider, arrows 400+ grains, no lighted sights or expanding broad heads. Practice up to 60 yd shots.
32. RIFLES: Bring 243 caliber or larger for deer. Bring.257 caliber or larger for Elk, Bear, Sight dead on at 100 yards. A.223 or larger is suitable for coyote.
33. LICENSES & HUNTER ED: Licenses are available over-the counter. All license fees are subject to change at any time. Hunters must be age 10 or older to hunt in most states except in WA. Hunters born after a specific date will need proof of Hunter Education.
34. HUNTER ORANGE & HUNTING LAWS: Hunter orange is required in Washington. Most game animals may be hunted from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Motor vehicles may only be used for travel on roads open and capable of travel by full sized vehicles. While in a motor vehicle you may not have cartridges in the chamber, additionally, Washington does not allow cartridges in the magazine. Shooting is not allowed while in or on a motorized vehicle. These and other important laws can be reviewed in State Hunting Pamphlets. Hunting violations must be reported and are cause for termination of your hunt without refund.
35. SHOOTING STICKS & RANGEFINDERS: Bring shooting sticks or a rifle bipod and if possible use a rangefinder before you shoot, these actions can improve your success. 36. SHOOTING / WOUNDING POLICY: Please sight in your gun before you leave for your hunt. You may be required to shoot accurately before your hunt can begin. GGO have a WOUNDING POLICY: Wounded game must be recovered if at all possible. One knockdown, hard hit, or blood trail may be considered a kill and your hunt for that specie may be finished. Ask any questions concerning this policy before your hunt begins so there is no confusion. Additionally, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR the value or cost of any losses or injuries to livestock, hounds, or property, due to your actions EVEN IF ACCIDENTAL. Payment is due before your departure.
37. BUTCHERING & TAXIDERMY: Meat cutting and wrapping, and taxidermist services are available in most areas and GGO can recommend these services, however, GGO will not be responsible for your trophies or your meat if you choose to use these services, or while storing, transporting, or shipping your trophies and meat to or from these services.
38. MEAT SHIPPING: It’s usually cheaper to take your meat on the plane with you as extra baggage than to have it shipped. Many of the meat cutters can provide 1 to 3 day service.
39. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: GGO reserve all rights of use of all still and motion pictures and sound track recordings of all participants and their activities, and by booking a trip with GGO all participants are agreeing and granting GGO, their successor, assigns, and licensees the perpetual right to use, as they may desire, all still and motion pictures and sound track recordings, which may be made of themselves or their child, and the right to use their name and/or their child’s name or likeness in or in connection with the exhibition or any other use of such pictures or recording for advertising, publicity, commercial, or other business purposes.
40. OPPORTUNITY AND SUCCESS ON HUNTS: GGO would prefer 100% success on all hunts, but due to the unpredictability of nature, weather, and circumstances out of their control, GGO does not guarantee any success or opportunity rate, or any quantity or quality of animals that may be seen or taken on any wild hunt unless specified by GGO on the “Statement & Contract”. All other success or opportunity rates suggested are only estimates of past or future success or opportunity. No other guarantees or warranties are made, expressed, or implied, regarding game numbers, success rates, or opportunity rates except as specified on the “Statement & Contract” by GGO.
41. HEALTH, TRAVEL, & CANCELLATION INSURANCE: GGO do not assume any responsibility for you or for your trip investments. You are advised to purchase Health, Travel, and Cancellation Insurance to cover you and your trip against loss. There are insurance plans that can be found and reviewed online or with your choice of insurance agent.
42. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: GGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. GGO do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
43. TIPPING YOUR GUIDE: Tipping is a customary gesture to show your appreciation of the efforts of your guide. A common question asked is how much to tip? Usual tips are 10% to 20% for your guide depending on your satisfaction with their efforts. Whatever amount you choose for a tip will be greatly appreciated.
44. TRIP EVALUATION: GGO would like to know how we did for you. As you know, hunting is never the same. At the end of the season it is always easy to look back and see which trips were better and which were not as good. But no matter when you are a guest, GGO’s goal is to provide you with quality services. Please take a moment after your hunt to offer us any positive comments about your trip or constructive criticism that could help us improve our services.
Send your comments to ggoutfittersllc@gmail.com.
Our goal is to provide you with one of the most professional, successful, and enjoyable trips you'll ever experience. Paul & Courtney Hansen.