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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.

Don't knock it 'til you try it

I've heard that animal testicles are sometimes cooked and eaten on safari, like Rocky Mountain Oysters (bull calf balls) here in the states. Which animal testicles have you eaten and which taste the best?

I'd you think this was good, wait for the next one

They changed my title! I hope I didn't offend someone....Lord knows everyone gets their undies in a bunch over stupid shit these days.

The North American hunter in me is struggling to consider harvesting a zebra mare. Is it because I'm used to all the N.A. species and the "trophy" animals are all males? Even if the mares are larger and have better (less damaged) hides, do most hunters still prefer to harvest stallions?

When hunting species like zebra or gemsbuck does the sex of the animal matter to hunters? Gemsbuck females have longer horns than the males, but is it custom to only shoot the males? Female zebras are larger and have the nicer hides, but should the stallions be target? Are there any other...

I found the comparison chart on this site, I don't think I have room for a full body Kudu....that's a big animal!

The more I look at these mounts the more I realize how large a Kudu actually is. I was thinking they were more the size of a whitetail deer than elk. Comments welcome.

Nice game room display, thank you for sharing.

I hear ya. I got talked into a full black bear a few years ago. It's cool, but wish I would have went with a rug instead.

How many have full body mounts of your African animals? I'm considering a full mount of a Kudu or Gemsbuck for my upcoming safari. I just find that you miss out on the side stripes of the Kudu and some of the coloring of the Gemsbuck with only doing pedistal/shoulder mounts. Please share...

Funny you mention Blain Anthony. I don't think there is a person I would like to hunt with less than him. Shut the F&$* up already!!!

This "no clothing" rule is new to me. I have flown domestically on several different airlines ov the last few years. Nobody ever questioned a bow case with bow, arrows, clothing, knives, etc. The dimensions of the case isn't an issue as a gun case is sporting equipment just like golf clubs...

I recently got a great deal on a used SKB 5014 bow/rifle case. It's massive and weighs in at 26# when empty. I plan to only take one rifle with me to RSA. So the question is, do I fill it up with clothing and other gear or do I re-sell this one and buy the smaller 5009 double rifle case that...

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I was waiting for the first Jim Shockey.

If you had the opportunity, which TV hunting personality would you go on a hunting trip with? And what would you want to hunt, where? I'll start. I'd pay alot of money to hunt with Steven Rinella in Alaska. Moose or brown bear. 2nd choice - Eva Shockey...hunting not required

Thank you! This is very helpful.

Does anyone have a comparison between version 1 and version 2? Also a comparison between the hardcover and the mini? Besides size of course.

Correct.

Does anyone else wear boot bands? Unfortunately the ones from Texas Hunt Products are no longer available. I'm thinking the canvas ones from Boyt's are the best for the $.

I plan to wear pants 100% of the time while hunting. Would you suggest that I still wear gaiters or would blousing garters do the same task?

What is the difference between the editions? Which of them do you prefer?

I've been told that before any African safari that I have to purchase The Perfect Shot. After an Amazon search I see 4 options: 1. The Perfect Shot mini-edition 2. The Perfect Shot hardcover 3. The Perfect Shot 2 mini 4. The Perfect Shot 2 hardcover Which do you recommend and why?

That all sounds amazing! We'll plan on doing some of these things on our 2nd and 3rd trips.

I get it. Trust me when I say that when I work, I work hard and when I hunt, I hunt hard. With that being said, my hunts are also my vacations and while the goal is for my hunt to be successful, success to me is not determined by the killing. I hunt because I love the chase and challenge but...

I guess I was kind of looking more for thoughts and past experiences of others. Are the National Parks worth the time, or will we see just as many animals and beautiful scenery when we are out hunting on the concessions? Visiting a cultural village interests me, but are they more of a "tourist...

I'm planning a trip to Limpopo for my wife and I along with my parents. It will be all of our first trip to the Dark Continent. I've already booked a 7 day hunt with a PH (dad and I are hunting, the wives will likely be along for the ride). When doing week+ long hunt here in NA I find that...

A few other thoughts on this form: 1. Call and make an appointment with CBP. I didn't and I he instantly got an attitude. 2. There is confusion on what you're supposed to put on the number line. Could be several different things, I still don't know which is correct. 3. 4457's dont expire...

I just ordered a set of 4 Stable Sticks from them last week, best pricing anywhere and super fast shipping. I received them in 2 or 3 days. I'm very happy with my purchase from Ravens Rock as well.

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Need to book tickets soon Chicago to Johannesburg. Ethiopian airlines seems to be the least expensive option, ORD-ADD-JNB. What are your experiences with Ethiopian airlines and a plane change in ADD? Tickets go on sale approximately 11 months in advance. From past experience when do you...

What location are you going to use?

Many members of this site. Our trip is the last week of May.

Silly question. If the Permethrin is for ticks, and there are no mosquitoes or tsetse flies in Limpopo then what's the DEET for?

I already do :)

Great information. Thank you for This is great. Thank you for taking the time to post!

We all know that permethrin is a must have in RSA to protect against ticks. But I keep hearing that Skin so Soft is also highly recommended for Tsetse flies. Is this needed in Limpopo and is there a certain product that seems to work better than others? I see bug guard plus picaridin and bug...

I got a response from Trophy Shippers today that they only have a bonded warehouse in Houston. Therefore I'll be sticking with Coppersmith given my shipment will be coming into Chicago.

Nice looking rifle. And a Leupold scope to help hit where you want it to. I bought my first rifle late last year, a Tikka T3x with a Leupold scope. Since I had a rifle I decided that I had to book a hunt to use it on. Africa here I come!

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I'm currently waiting on an order of 160gr Swift A-frame and 160gr Barnes TSX to arrive. Once I get them and the weather allows I will test. I have not been able to find the 170gr Norma Oryx yet.

My twist rate is 1:9.5.

I should have mentioned my hunt is for plains game. I will leave my Dead Down Wind products at home. Thanks for the advice!

Talk to me about scent control in South Africa. Here in the U.S. it's a must for archery deer, bear, elk, etc. I am typically a scent control freak, but what about a rifle hunt in RSA? Definitely spraying clothes with permethrin at home before trip and taking aerosol spray to touch-up during...

Enough said. Thanks guys