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From my travel experience, I have learned that one cannot or should not assume or expect any other country to compare to NA concerning... -
I believe that the big problem is that you are dealing with things on African time. In that they are very seldom in a hurry. Then if...
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I think you and others should post a report on your taxidermy experience in Africa. I have had good luck lately with Bushman's...
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Capt. Red replied to the thread Capes destroyed and useless.Dang man, that is rough! Too bad there are so many unscrupulous people out there!
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Completely agree with having the Outfitter bear some of the responsibility. My PH/Outfitter highly recommended the Taxidermist for my...
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I think there should be some kind of guarantee from the outfitters. Nothing unreasonable but say dip and pack delivered in 12 months or...
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Exactly what I was talking about. Different priorities and options for every person and individual situation.
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This in far too many cases! And it goes farther than Africa.
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@Capt. Red Red mold is indeed the cause of cape slippage and the root of a lot being ruined. BUT, that mold usually only exists in the...
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Capt. Red replied to the thread Capes destroyed and useless.Philip, I think you are spot on. I also wonder if we are not being gamed/extorted for not having the complete taxidermy done over...
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I am no taxidermy expert but I believe these hides can be used. What I want everyone to do is shame these Africans for taking over a...
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Capt. Red replied to the thread Capes destroyed and useless.Many Thanks MB! Will give this a try when able. Off Topic, but you are on V.I? I spend several weeks over there each year fishing!!
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Good luck with whatever path you take. I’ve seen worse! My first buffalo and sable came over with a fair amount of hair slippage. The...
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Capt. Red replied to the thread Capes destroyed and useless.Migra, The frustrating part is that I took the same approach as you: Only have the bare minimum done over there (D&P). The actual...
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Capt. Red replied to the thread Capes destroyed and useless.Thanks Rookhawk!
