Recent content by Mtn_Infantry

Based on this list I’d suggest looking at somewhere in the Zambeze Valley. The buffalo hunting is good to great depending on the place and time of the year, but they seem to have a significantly higher number of Tuskless Elephants compared to both other areas of Zimbabwe and other African...

It depends on who’s booth you’re looking to buy from and what show you’re referring to. Manufacturers might take an order and facilitate the sale through a local dealer or refer you to one they know who has inventory. They might also coordinate to follow-up after the show for an order/deposit...

I did a pretty quick turn and burn trip to DSC with the intention of just bringing some money to an outfitter for an upcoming hunt and meeting up with my hunting partner for that trip. As tempting as it was to book another trip, buy a gun, or bid on a hunt I resisted and escaped only...

I personally ran into several members of AH at DSC. Some were planned and some weren’t. Curious to know who else went and if they met-up with anyone else @375Fox @MAdcox @wetac @Ku-winda @Dirtdart I didn’t attend the dinner as I had other plans, but I’m sure there were a lot of meet-ups there

I’d bet that was Luke. He wasn’t there this year

Yes sir, he had another client, a very well known New Zealand Outfitter that was leopard hunting with him in 2019. He had to be convinced to detour from checking baits to follow a big track one morning. He then also had to be badgered into shooting the bull for trophy fee alone which would blow...

Exactly, the PH also can’t tell you how much ivory is in the head, they’re guessing based on the average in their area. It might average 15” there and you get one that’s 13” or get one that’s 18”. It might be an area like Botswana/Western Zim where 18-24” is common and you get a 15” or you get...

I think there’s a couple different aspects to this, but personally would offer to cover damages regardless of which one it falls to. I could see the PH being frustrated an “offer” wasn’t made, but declining if it was. Personally, if I’m borrowing a rifle (only done it once if Africa and once in...

As you’re well aware, but some don’t know/understand ivory in different parts of Africa has different characteristics. It’s import for someone who hasn’t seen a lot of elephants or hunted them before to remember that’s an example of 53lb bull coming out of Western Zim, that likely spent a lot of...

I learned this a long time ago and often pay attention to watches and shoes/boots. Another giveaway is what/who is on their arm …

Ivory from Tanzania is importable to the US. As of very recently USFWS has been spending a considerable amount of time specifically reviewing pending applications from Tanzania

There was an original 416 for sale at DSC for a shockingly low price. I’m honestly surprised it made it to Saturday.

While I don’t have the money to pursue a dedicated hunt for a bull of this caliber, I spent a considerable amount of time researching elephant hunts and areas before my 2023 hunt, and continue to because the idea fascinates me. I agree with many of the other posts, it’s not just area or...

It’s not my primary occupation, however I probably spend between to 30-40 hours a week on it sometimes more. That’s on top of working my primary job well over 40 hours per week. I’ve pretty much maxed out at my current bandwidth and pass on more stuff than I take on. I just don’t have the...

Yes, and yes Without an FFL the buying and selling of Firearms is a very fine line that’s also very vague. This is especially true today following the 2024 ATF ruling of “engaged in the business”, and previous ATF raid/shooting of Bryan Malinowski who they felt was illegally buying and selling...