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First priority is to dress the part-- like a high-end safari supply catalog cover page... shorts, vellies without socks, smart... -
Just wear comfortable boots and earth colored shorts and shirts. Don’t over think.
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Since hunting in Africa is far from extreme adventure conditions and is increasingly comparable to tourism, I recommend appropriate...
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Datchew reacted to Hunt anything's post in the thread Cameras bring them or stick with phone with
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I thought the same about how much my camera would be used. My Canon stays with me in my truck pretty much all year. I’m a farmer so I’m... -
Datchew reacted to HankBuck's post in the thread What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari.. with Like.
@JimP - Yep….I’m so use to having one and it’s gotten so bad that when I fly anywhere and Don’t check my luggage - first stop after...
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Datchew reacted to Altitude sickness's post in the thread What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari.. with
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I wear a knife in Church and the shower so of course when I’m in the field I carry at least one. I take my cue from the Duke. I’ve... -
Lots of cartridges have their advantages, but I’ll stick with the 375 H&H. Legal everywhere, good inside 300 yards, lots of ammo...
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Datchew reacted to Neil Molendyk's post in the thread Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H with Haha.
The only significant difference that really is apparent is that if you shoot left-handed, the Ruger is available for that. A LH 375 H&H...
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Datchew reacted to KMG Hunting Safaris's post in the thread Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H with Like.
H&H for sure. Love the extra performance on the Ruger, but when you travel, which is what your rifle will be for, you have to take ammo...
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Datchew reacted to Tex .416's post in the thread Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H with Like.
I had a .375 Ruger. I like the cartridge design more than belted mags. However, brass was not findable anywhere and I load my own...
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Datchew reacted to Daisy's post in the thread Finally getting a shot at an elephant with a bow!! with Like.
That’s awesome. Hope we can get some video of the experience. I imagine it will be intense.
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Datchew reacted to mrpoindexter's post in the thread Finally getting a shot at an elephant with a bow!! with
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I know there are several bow hunters here who have wanted to get their elephant with a bow. Sadly, it hasn't been allowed in South... -
Datchew replied to the thread I have become a Rancher.Congrats! May it be a fun and prosperous adventure. This may be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time.
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It may be a long shot, but greater the risk means better the reward. If things do change you could be in on the ground floor...
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That’s kinda what I thought. I might die before the world comes to its senses, but who knows.