"And they won't return emails or phone call inquiries about this. After reading all the other similar complaints about deposit theft plastered all over the interweb - and even some subsequent litigation on this dude - I now know why; part of his business model is to steal from people."
NOW you research the outfitter and read about his dastardly deeds....AFTER you return from a crappy hunt with a thief? HAHAHA!! You took the reduced price "cancellation" bait and swallowed the hook!!
Stupidity should be painful. Research BEFORE you send a deposit. Otherwise, ya deserve all you get (or didn't)
Anyone who books with them shouldn’t complain about being surprised with a bad experience. Jeez...