Recent content by btheis13

But how will they stand up to the thorns in the African bush?

After alot of online research, I recently bought some spf50 from Bondi Sands. It's advertised as fragrance free. I tested upon receiving it in the mail, I wouldn't call it odorless but it's probably the closest to it as you will find.

I'm curious on what you charge for something like this and how you would suggest getting it to me in Michigan? Please feel free to reply with pm.

I have seen some of @gizmo work on this site and it's truly amazing. I fear his cost are going to be higher that those in RSA plus I'd have to get them from him in Texas to me in Michigan. I'll reach out to him and see though.

That's a much farther drive for me in Mid-Michigan, but thanks for the info.

I plan to have my taxidermy done in RSA and shipped back home to the states. I am wanting a pedistal base and african shield like the ones pictures below. Is it best to buy these from the taxidermist there and pay more for the freight, or have these items made locally?

As someone who has hunted whitetails, mulies an javelina in SE Arizona over the last 4 winters, but have not yet been to RSA, I often wonder how the 2 terrains will compare. I image the weather in RSA now will be very similar to what I've experienced during Arizona winters. I'd love to hear...

Has anyone used the cool and dry performance shirts by Columbia PFG? I like that they are lights weight, come in long sleeve and offer some spf. Again, I'm not worried about flies in RSA.

From what I've been told, make sure currency is 2011 and newer. There was alot of counterfeit of the older currency, so they only take the new colorful bills.

That's why I'm trying to sort it out before the hunt. I'll have a plan for average service and can adjust quickly on the fly if needed.

I increased the cook, maid, laundry tip increased because of the observers. That's where I'm not sure of.

I browsed through this forum and didn't see much if any about observers tipping staff. Here are our trip details and my initial thoughts on tips: 2 hunters and 2 observers headed to RSA for a 7 day plains game hunt. Tracker = $50 per hunter, $100 total Driver = $50 per hunter, $100 total...

I'd love to know more about your mountain lion as it's always been a dream hunt for me. Please send me a pm if you're willing to share info.

It is huge! And unique, and a trophy.

I'm thinking about going this route with these 2 plains game animals being mounted together. I'd love to see some examples of this. Please share if you can.