Hunting Trip Refund

[Jchunter]

So my dad and I had a mule deer trip booked this week for a 4 day mule deer hunt out near Sanderson. It wasnt guided, only furnished cabins on site were provided. We booked through someone who hunts the ranch and directly paid the land owner for the hunt. Dad was going to fly in and drive over with me Tuesday afternoon. Late Sunday night I got a call and found out my dads mother passed away that evening. Naturally the hunt was cancelled on our end. I called the gentleman I booked thru Monday morning and left a voicemail. He called back tuesday and I missed his call. He simply said to call him back, but he is hunting on the ranch all this week so really no service to get ahold of him. Would death of immediate family generally qualify for a refund? We paid in full so hoping we can get our money back as I move out of Texas and this hunt will become much harder next year if he allows us to atleast rebook. What are yalls thoughts?

[Sika]

If the deposit was “non refundable” I wouldn’t expect a refund.
Sorry for your loss.

[randal]

Sorry for your loss but you are not owed a refund unless it was specifically talked about or more importantly put in writing..

[BuckRage]

^^^

[BTLowry]

I would probably let you reschedule if it was me but cancelling that close for whatever reason it would not surprise me if they did not want to refund you

Sorry for your loss

[Jchunter]

I would probably let you reschedule if it was me but cancelling that close for whatever reason it would not surprise me if they did not want to refund you

Sorry for your loss

Thank you. Im hoping he understands, definitively didnt for see that happening

[Jchunter]

Sorry for your loss but you are not owed a refund unless it was specifically talked about or more importantly put in writing..

Unfortunately is wasnt in writing since we didnt go through a guide or any sort of operation.

[Jchunter]

If the deposit was “non refundable” I wouldn’t expect a refund.
Sorry for your loss.

Thank you. We paid in full since we booked the last spot and he wanted paid upfront.

[randal]

Unfortunately is wasnt in writing since we didnt go through a guide or any sort of operation.

Maybe you can talk to him and work something out.. never hurts to ask..

[Jchunter]

Maybe you can talk to him and work something out.. never hurts to ask..

He should be coming off the ranch tomorrow or this evening. Hoping to be in contact with him shortly.

[JES]

Trip insurance. I get it for any big hunt I have booked. You never know when something will come up with work or an injury, death in the family, etc.

[kruppa24]

Trip insurance. I get it for any big hunt I have booked. You never know when something will come up with work or an injury, death in the family, etc.

Never heard of this, how much does it cost

[JES]

Never heard of this, how much does it cost

I think I just paid about $300 or so for a $6500 trip. I got it through USAA, which they subbed it down to Travel Insured International.

[mexico70]

He should give you a rain check to reschedule for next year. I think that’s fair to both parties


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[DosToros]

I definitely see your side with the loss and those special circumstances. But I also see that he has now lost the ability to sell your spot so he stands to lose significant income that may be important to him. I would think you guys could come up with a compromise but I don’t think he is obligated to do so. If he gives you a refund that would be noble off him.