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  1. slam8031

    Into The Thorns

    Thanks for the update!!
  2. slam8031

    Into The Thorns

    Any one heard an update about books?
  3. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Namibia Chapter Two

    Safe travels and great hunting for spots number 2!!!
  4. slam8031

    DNR detonates deer stands

    too bad it wasn't on a trailer so they could just haul it off...
  5. slam8031

    African Huntin Boots

    I like the Jim Green boots for being quiet in the Limpopo and similar flat land. I have several pair of canvas gaiters from Boyt. I wore Solomon hiking low cut shoes in Eastern cape and Namibia where more climbing rocks and hills were involved. Comfortable and quiet are more important than...
  6. slam8031

    Chicago to Johannesburg

    I’ve flown Ethiopian Air to ADD to Namibia. I had a good flight and good experience. Traveling with a rifle through ADD however can add a wrinkle. What you save in cost you lose in travel time.
  7. slam8031

    Christensen Arms Mesa FFT 300 PRC bronze - Plains game safari rig

    I just got a ridge line fft in 7rem mag. So far it’s a shooter!!!
  8. slam8031

    Question On Heart Shots

    While deer hunting in the hot weather of South Carolina I like high shoulder shots for reduction in trailing/meat spoilage. However, several heart shots come to mind--a shot with 7 mag 168 grain Nosler Accubond LR with a suppressor at a 20 degree angle down on an elk. Shot was just a bit over...
  9. slam8031

    Age for kids?

    The younger ones didn’t hunt everyday. But we hunted hard first two days with the four children and went the third day to a school and fed the children and village with the harvest. It was life altering for my children!! They took part in the preparation of the animals and the stew that was...
  10. slam8031

    Age for kids?

    My son went with me when he was 12 and hunted. We returned with our three daughters who were 14, 11 and nine and all three hunted successfully.
  11. slam8031

    7mm Rem Mag

    I have been able to load 175 grain swift a frame that my 7mag loves. I have used it on 5 different safaris. it also likes 168 accubond long range bullets. One shot kill on an elk at 240 yards DRT in 2022. All of these bullets that have been recommended work well. It's which one your rifle...
  12. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Mr. Spots In Namibia

    Thank you Sir!!!
  13. slam8031

    Travel to Namibia

    I too flew Dulles via Ethiopian Air. No complaints. Under 24 hours total travel both ways. I have also done the ATL to JNB and overnight then on to Windhoek. Both were good for me.
  14. Leopard Full Mount Taxidermy

    Leopard Full Mount Taxidermy

  15. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Off To Namibia

    Pictures up on Namibia: Mr Spots in Namibia
  16. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Mr. Spots In Namibia

    Kanati Taxidermy finished the leopard the week of the Great American Outdoor Show. I went to the show and drove up to the studio. I’m very pleased! The scar on the head is a very close resemblance to the scar on the cat’s head we got him! Great work! Thanks Kanati Taxidermy, Wes and crew!!!
  17. slam8031

    Leopard Hunt In The Coastal Forests Of Mozambique With PANTHER TRACKERS

    The drone video on your link is incredible!! Well done sir!
  18. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Off To Namibia

    Congratulations! Fantastic mount! Mine arrived last week as well!!
  19. slam8031

    Flight booking services

    Jennifer at Travel Express is awesome. I don't think you will hear many if any bad reports from either!
  20. slam8031

    Truck - what do you drive, and why?

    I have a ram 2020 that will do all those things. It has the hemi v8. It likes every gas station. I also have a 2022 Chevy 1500 with the 3 liter diesel. Great fuel mileage and tows my 23 foot CC well.
  21. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Mr. Spots In Namibia

    Not finished but getting there!!!
  22. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Mr. Spots In Namibia

    Update—Kanati is finishing the taxidermy to hopefully display it at Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA. Plan is for it to be there by Monday for the rest of the week!!
  23. slam8031

    Who was looking for Into the Thorns book?

    price is $150.00
  24. slam8031

    Who was looking for Into the Thorns book?

    I emailed the owner--he is reserving copies for a new publishing.
  25. slam8031

    Delta Big 5 transportation

    Unfortunately old news. Turkish Air was my last carrier with buffalo.
  26. slam8031

    Lemons to Lemonade

    Erik—great job sir!!
  27. slam8031

    Favorite 7mm Rem Mag factory ammo for elk

    My 7mag likes 168 accubond LR and I took a very nice bull in 2022 at 240 yards with that combo.
  28. slam8031

    Whitetail deer season 2023-2024

    I stepped on a 4 foot rattlesnake while retrieving this guy earlier this year!!
  29. slam8031

    Chicago customs broker

    I too used @Yellow Shark Logistics from Namibia to coppersmith in Chicago to Kanati. Very pleased with coppersmith and yellow shark. Waiting (im)patiently for mr spots from Kanati.
  30. slam8031

    Taxidermist Recommendation?

    love your room!!
  31. slam8031

    Need Advice - Remington 1100 Bar Assembly

    Gunbroker.com has a combo Remington 1100 left hand assembly and 20 gauge assembly for sale for parts…
  32. slam8031

    ZIMBABWE: Pain & Perseverance In The Omay

    Congratulations Phillip! Enjoyed your write up! Great cat!!!
  33. slam8031

    Another Lurker Joining Officially

    Welcome! Beautiful picture! Congratulations.
  34. slam8031

    Trophies are Home

    congratulations!
  35. slam8031

    Hello from SC

    Welcome to the addiction! I’m from the low country also!!!
  36. slam8031

    Georgia DSC Banquet Last Night

    How about a picture of the painting on the wall? Well played sir (I think—but only time will tell!).
  37. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: ZAMBIA: Namibia & Zambia, The Tale Of Two Leopards

    I have really enjoyed the story of the two leopards. Having hunted Mr. Spots successfully, the ups and downs and the emotion is palpable in your tale (of tails). Congratulations!!
  38. slam8031

    Sable Wall Pedestal Taxidermy Mount

    Great work Erik!!!
  39. slam8031

    Springbok Slam

    That looks great Erik!
  40. slam8031

    euro skull mounting

    this is a stock photo of skull hooker. I have used these to mount my daughters’ impalas and blesbok skulls.
  41. slam8031

    NAMIBIA: Leopard Hunt With Nick Nolte Hunting Safaris

    Congratulations on your hunt!!!
 
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