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Yes. He KNEW when he took your $$$$ that it'd cost more to try and get a refund through the justice system. I would simply report him, file the court claim (follow through electronically-don't waste any more $ on barristers, etc.) and show him as much love as possible on-line to ensure he never does business again. Set up auto replies to his website, e-m, i-m, text, phone....Let Freedom (from these F's) Ring! I had a lot more stolen by African Americans throughout my life in the former, now industrial armpits of the USA.
@C.W. Richter at this point in time, I would argue that your advice to the OP is not a good course of action. The outfitter has NOT stolen the $1k deposit for a hunt that is 6 months in the future. If that date comes and goes, then he is guilty of a crime. As of now, it is simply a case or poor communication, which isn't a crime but is a poor way to conduct business.
About 6 months ago, I booked a hunt for Arizona in 2025. Sent the check and signed contract and then heard nothing from the outfitter. Called, texted, emailed, nothing. I was getting a little concerned, but knew this guy had been in business a long time and had lots of good references (a few from AH members). After a few weeks, the outfitter called and explained a relative had died. Both he and the relative are ranchers and he had to go help the relatives family with their ranching activities, plus do his own ranching work. Simply not enough hours in a day.