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    Boys, it seams the plane tickets will increase in the price for this season. To be added on safari budget. (flights + trophy shipping)
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    For you 30-06 fans. Here’s one you don’t see everyday

    Indeed, something you dont see every day. Fantastic looking rifle!
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    Politics

    Paying the price in blood, eventually is an issue. And paying actual price of navy operations for prolonged operation is an issue. So, not so simple
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    Politics

    In theory, you mean? Maybe. Now give some recent example of starting the war for this reason within last 50 years? In good old times, when maritime law was invented, the things were very much more simple. British merchant vessel, had british crew, british flag, lloyds insurance, ship often...
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    Politics

    Hehe, yes, you have a point. But it is not entirely Europes fault. Lets remember the old adage of Nato, from US perspective: "to keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down". So, Germany is "down" demilitarized, kept down during cold war, for few decades, with limited...
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    The “Three Days Rule” for outfitters, guides, PH’s

    Last year I started looking for elephant. I sent messages to outfitters on the forum and out of the forum. Responses were from modest to none. Some responded with another type of offer: take it or leave it attitude, not much talk. If I sent some questions it took time to get answer. Some of...
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    Why does considering never mounting another animal bother me so much?

    I hunted one buffalo in Caprivi, trophy wise this is all I need. All my future buffalos will be non exportable.
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    Last Minute Elephant Hunt- I'm Going!

    Great news! I wish you a good hunt! Keep us posted!
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    Thinking of Bringing Your Non-Hunter Wife on an African Hunt?

    We definitely need your report on the forum on this! Did you fire back?
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    Thinking of Bringing Your Non-Hunter Wife on an African Hunt?

    Thank you for this post! I will share this with my wife!
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    Is this typical of the US?

    I spent several years on shipping routes on west and east coats of USA. My experience is identical. In USA I felt like at home. Meeting officials, or meeting people in the street, I never had a bad experience. In business - professional, in private contact courteous, polite and friendly
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    Politics

    Meanwhile in Belgium: qoute/unqoute: "Given that we are unable to pressure Putin by sending weapons to Ukraine, and cannot suffocate his economy without US support, only one method remains: making a deal," he said...
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    What was the most challenging animal you've ever hunted?

    Hunting eland by tracking. Till last moment, on a last day, I was not sure I will get him. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/namibia-from-the-smallest-to-the-greatest.69316/
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    Politics

    Clintons scenario no 3, is what I have envisioned 2-3 days ago. (min 20:20 apprx) When deciding not go back to work. It keeps me wake at night, too.
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    Politics

    Its not 21 miles wide. (although even if that is true, it would be narrow enough). It is only as wide as shipping lanes are wide, and as shipping lanes are deep. Who ever is interested can do the google search.
 
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