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Russian "blitzkrieg" failed at first attempt with 150.000 troops on much smaller country, then they switched to war of attrition and mobilization of 30.000 per month or more. Now deploying 450-600.000 as per AI. Who knows what lays ahead?

For me: most likely when I was pre school age. I had toys of plastic animals, while all other kids where playing with toy cars. I watched all african safari movies, and animal documentaries on TV. I dreamed of hunts. I was begging my granpa (A hunter) to show me his guns on weekly basis when...

I do hope, for increasing of production capacity of oil in Norway. And then to look for job there. Becasue I dont see stabilization of gulf region for time being. Go Norway!

There rests the risk and danger of situation in the long run, and in case of prolonged war. This morning I've been reading US forces withdraw from bases to hotels. Bases are under fire, by drones, and missiles, unsafe. A video came out of one chopper being destroyed by FPV drone on tarmac. (A...

I share your concerns in full, because I have experienced the same! I have experience of only one hunt in Zimbabwe. Ele. I had to pay 50% in advance, 50% before getting there. So, 100% paid before actual hunt. My expereince before that: Caprivi hunt on buffalo: 2/3 paid for booking to...

It seams, Ukraine no 2 unfolding. Major global power entangled in asymmetric war. I wonder when and how this will end.

Make the casing, pour the lead. Choose proper hard lead alloy for each section. A frame, make bonding in front. (probably all patented) Why? Simplification and economization of production process. I was reading John Noslers "Going Ballistic", his autobiography book. When he started he was...

Can you provide some pictures?

I write my diary, every African trip. (2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2025) For my first African trip, I printed it in hardcover. Main reason, for the day when I am gone, my kids to have idea of what I was doing there, and to understand the story behind trophies on the wall.

Meanwhile, across the pond: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-energy-security-key-national-security-shell-ceo-says-2026-03-24/

Which caliber / rifle / weight?

We live in interesting times, do we? EU was preparing for one year in advance. Because Russia will loose the war, by next year, you know? Then everything will be normal, business as usual. Iran was preparing 47 year for this situation. USA had a grip on gulf for decades, tackling Iran...

Slovenia is introducing fuel rationing. Officially. BBC reporting. Iran war consequences arrived, with few weeks delay since the start of operations. Croatia: First gas station closed. Italy: a friend of mine was limited on 30 liters, on one of the gas stations in Italy, but I dont know if it...

How to get there? I was planning a rhino dart hunt this year, and had to postpone it due to war in Iran. Among others I contacted various rhino saving organisations, if I can volunteer in rhino reloaction, darting, etc... None was responsive. One of them said, they dont take outsiders.

An idea that popped up today. Say, you have a budget, 10, 15, 20K for safari. You have experience of Africa, multiple safaris already completed, and you have full trust in outfitter. Would you go on a hunt, without specific plan what to hunt, just to take what the bush offers, and you know...