Recent content by Bivy

How do these posts devolve? Kudu…Zambia…Game-ranched sable vs. wild… 1) Niassa - Great choice! Go for it! 2) Operators (Buffalo/Sable Combo) There’s several good operators in Niassa, but species distribution is not consistent across the reserve. Thus, that eliminates some blocks and...

Hi Romain, I'm intrigued by your offer. Can you please provide a few more details: 1) What other species are available on this license and associated price? 2) Observer Fee? 3) What's the Dip/Pack and Exportation process and timeline for arrival to the US? Additionally, can Roan and...

@Rare Breed...I seriously commend your willingness to practice at this level. I did the same prior to my leopard hunt. I found photos that I liked in a Google search and uploaded them using Staples to print poster/banners. I think it cost $30 apiece; the quality being poor up close, but...

They stood around and stared during my first Niassa safari when my budget didn't support a license. I hunted a different block in 2021 and chased a single bull around which eluded me the entire trip. I'd really like to go back specifically for the wildebeest and always intrigued by hunter's...

I’ve thought about movement through RSA. I wonder if the flight transfer from Airlink to Turkish, Qatar, or Delta would require RSA import/export permiting?

I have a shipment waiting in Windhoek. It was suppose to arrive last Friday, but the shipping agent held it back upon news from Forward Air. It will be interesting to see the solution. Perhaps clearance in Dulles instead of Seattle and ground shipment to Montana. That seems like the easiest...

No luck on the white stripe @AZDAVE?

I’ve transited through Doha six times in the past year. That is plenty of time to make the connection. No worries! @mdwest try to get into Al Mourjan if possible. It has far nicer services.

Qatar Support # +1-877-777-2827 In regard to travel agencies—I’ve had better luck on my own, minimal issues, and the reality is this stuff isn’t that hard. People make it hard. I’ve used a couple of the most popular hunting-focused travel agencies and pricing was higher than I can manage with...

Hi All, Heading to RSA at the moment and thought I’d share my experience traveling with a firearm on Qatar. This forum lacked concise guidance, but here’s the short synopsis of what you need to do and what you need to provide. 1) I called a month in advance (simple 1-800 helpline) and...

Hi All, I received an advertisement via email recently that stated ‘last opportunity to hunt free range Kafue lechwe’. Are they no longer offering quota in the GMA? I’m heading to RSA on Thursday and would contemplate zipping up to Lusaka for a few days if this is the case. Thanks! Bivy

My wife and I are flying to JNB at the end of May. I contacted Qatar yesterday to see what prior notification was required to fly with firearms. They collected some information; the rifle description/caliber, ammunition quantity/weight, and case dimensions/weight. Upon updating the...

I think it’s lazy and disrespectful behavior. It’s a great way to cheapen the experience for the hunter and bank more trophy fees for the operator. However, it’s not going to stop. Especially as so many clients are easily manipulated into believing the diesel stalk is just how African...

That’s an ignorant comment to make. October is the best month to hunt in some parts of Mozambique.

Their auction hunts have so many red flags! First and foremost- ‘Niassa’ is thrown around these days with little context. There are blocks outside the reserve and in the reserve, and species presence/absence is extremely variable. As is the quality of the blocks. They have an auction hunt...