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I was 49 when my feet first touched the ground on the African continent for a cape buffalo hunt in the Save Conservancy in Zimbabwe.

I hunted my buffalo in the Save. It was very much a proper hunt. Hunting among the big 5 along the way with abundant plains game as well. Unless they have shut some of it down it is closer to 1,000k acres. I can't speak with any personal knowledge to the other two areas. I don't think you can...

Is their anything good about Bozeman? Certainly not football!

You bet. Let me know if I can help!

I can give you the name of a Montana USDA approved taxidermist to ship to if you want. Where are you in Montana. It's a big state.

It's a long ride to get there, but well worth it as you already know. Have fun and shoot straight!

I like all of them, but #4 for me.

Desfountain Safaris in Zim can meet all your needs and will do a good job.

So the easy answer is you can kill a 40"+ buffalo just about anywhere in Africa. But it sounds like you want a truly wild area hunt. So to me that starts to narrow it down to Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia (Caprivi Area), and Zimbabwe. How much do you want to spend? Looks like you are going to...

Next up on my list: Nyala Bushbuck Blesbok Klipspringer Bushpig Baboon Sable Maybe a few more if the opportunity presents itself.

Another vote for Doxycycline. I used it for both of my trips. 100mg tablets. Had no issues with using it. One tablet daily. Started 2 days before I left, one every day I was there and continued to take it for 30 days upon my return. Always: Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such...

What a great trip and hunt. Thanks for sharing!

This deserves a quote: “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa - for he has so much to look forward to." Richard Mullin Take lots of pictures. even of the food.

Very nice mount, congratulations! It will bring back memories every time you look at it.

I am an Official SCI measurer. We are not allowed to charge to score a animal. You do not have to be a member of SCI to have taken the animal but you do have to be a member to have it entered into the book. I have never hunted "for the book" to me it is more after the fact, as in how did I do...

Pretty much what everyone else has said. I shot my Blue Wildebeest with a 30-'06 under a 100 yards, 200 grain Grand Slam on the shoulder. it went 60 yards and was stone dead.

"CRIES of the Savanna"

If you can mount only 1..... do the Sable!

Ah, yes Kevin my mounts get decorated ever year for Christmas too. The price I pay for having too many of them I guess!

Same as above mostly. Cape Kudu for sure along with Cape bushbuck. Then add Vaal Rhebok, and Mountain Reedbuck. Blue diker and Bushpig are good there also. Then anything else you might want.

Travel Express is who you want to use.

My answer is no. When I started hunting Africa I was told Big, Fat, and Slow is the bullet you need to be successful. I am a believer!

1.) Horn of the Hunter By Robert Ruark.---- Classic, should be required reading before you are allowed to hunt in Africa! 2.) Months of the Sun By Ian Nyschens -----Old Africa, another classic, one of a kind adventures! 3.) Buffalo! By Craig Boddington------If you are hunting Buffalo ---- a...

I used a sling on my rifle(s) for both of my trips to Africa which included dangerous game (buffalo). I guess it it what you are use to. The main point for me is muzzle control not sweeping your muzzle over your PH or trackers. Being able to control direction. And of course carrying it in my...

So sorry my friend. Fond memories are important now.

You could not go wrong hunting buffalo in the Save Valley in Zimbabwe. It would be a great wild Africa experience at an affordable price.

Here is my Caracal. The Taxidermist custom made the head/face as that seems to be the most important to make it look life like.

Rule number one when handling a firearm : ALWAYS treat a firearm as if it is loaded. Period enough said. Rule number two: never point the barrel at anything you don't intend to shoot. Period. also enough said.

And after you buy that one...... this one is for sale as well...

I have met Craig and his wife twice. Once at the SCI Convention in 2010 before my first Buffalo hunt in Zim. He was very nice and spent some time talking to me about Buffalo hunting. The second time was at the SCI Convention in 2012, his wife Donna was fresh off her first elephant hunt and she...

Thanks IdaRam! The backstory is: I have been applying for this tag for 40 years. Never thought I would draw it. I am sure glad I did. So all you folks that think it won't happen keep the faith!

They were thinking 8 1/2 but they might be off. He is a great ram I am very happy with him.

Thought I would close the loop on my Bighorn sheep tag. I was a success! Somehow as I was getting older the mountains were getting taller and steeper!

What else are you going to shoot with the 416? It was built to take down buffalo and elephant. Or take them both. Doesn't hurt to have a backup gun. Either way enjoy!

Welcome to the "it took 40 years to draw a ram sheep tag" club! It's going to be exciting!

I have been sitting here chucking to myself about it. Now I feel bad. May I suggest you not take anything else to this place for taxidermy work?

I'm glad you posted this under: Humorous Jokes, Stories or Pictures. But not glad if this is really your final product. How could they expect you to pay for that with a straight face?

This is for Montana. I think I had 18-19 pref/bonus points . Also have been trying to draw for about plus or minus 40 years.

Thanks Firebird. It should be a lot of fun and a great hunt.

Won the lottery. Drew a bighorn sheep tag. Been waiting a long time for this one.

1.) Horn of the Hunter By Robert Ruark.---- Classic, should be required reading before you are allowed to hunt in Africa! 2.) Months of the Sun By Ian Nyschens -----Old Africa, another classic, one of a kind adventures! 3.) Buffalo! By Craig Boddington------If you are hunting Buffalo ---- a...

I will 2nd Jamy Traut Safaris. He has access to the Caprivi for buffalo. You won't have a bad hunt with Jamy. You can also hunt buffalo in Jamy's new camp in Waterberg.

Good on you Neil! You will be ahead in the long run by making it right! Best of luck.

I like the electric carving knife idea, but I did mine with a filet knife. I always have a couple extra foam inserts, so I can change up the complement depending on where I am going and what I might be hunting.

Well done my friend...well done!

"LIAM URRY SAFARIS"

Good luck buddy. I will be rooting for you. Here's hoping you lower the boom on Mr. Spots!

Very nice work! I love the colors on that guy!