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    Elephant Hunting: Zimbabwe vs Mozambique

    Mozambique has plenty of nice trophy elephant, especially on the Moz side of the Gonarezhou. Because they are not currently exportable the prices for a nice elephant are fairly reasonable. If you are doing a non-exportable hunt in another part of Africa for a few dollars more you could be...
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    A Great Outfitter, Person and Friend Lon Denny Has Passed

    My condolences to his family. We will miss his contributions on AH. Glad to hear Tokoloshe will continue.
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    SCI 2025 News & TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS

    If a first class outfitter like Tsala cannot get into the SCI show after being there last year and putting down a deposit for this year, because someone else put down a higher donation, that is a problem. Was Tsala asked if they wanted to make a larger donation? Are we going to have a bidding...
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    Jim Green Boots Report

    I have switched to Jim Green Rangers as well. I have tried every Courteney model and they all are way too wide causing my foot to slide around even with 2 pairs of socks resulting in blisters. I have a wide foot but the Courteneys are too wide for me. The Rangers with an insole have been perfect...
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    Mozambique Buffalo Hunt 2025 With TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS

    Saw some very large male tracks and heard them at night. I did not see any during my visit. I believe they do have lion on quota.
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    Mozambique Buffalo Hunt 2025 With TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS

    I just finished hunting with Tsala in these blocks for Buffalo and Elephant. I will have a hunting report coming when I get back. I am traveling back tomorrow. This is a truly special place. The elephant population is truly amazing. We were dodging Elephant almost every day while hunting...
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    Wild Dogs Mozambique

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    MOZAMBIQUE: Very Successful Safari With KWALATA SAFARIS 2024

    Here are some wild dogs from L9 from last years trip. It is a great block. Jaco and team are top notch.
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    Bolt Guns are Better than Doubles?

    I have learned several lessons over time. What I do is bring a scoped Mauser .375 H&H as my second rifle. I use it for plains game. It is also an alternative to my double. If I am presented with a shot on dangerous game that is too long or the vitals are obscured due to cover, I can transition...
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    Bolt Guns are Better than Doubles?

    You can read about it on here in the thread titled "Pain and Redemption in Niassa". If you read the comments after the story the PH weighs in as well.
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    Bolt Guns are Better than Doubles?

    No bolt action can replace the quick second shot of a double. It is probably a rare occasion for a client hunter to need that quick second shot. But I can attest to the fact it can happen. The picture below was taken immediately after I was mauled by a buffalo. My rifle is under the buffalo...
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    is it worth 15 extra hours to fly Qatar vs Delta?

    I am a huge fan of Qatar Business Class. In my experience you end up with layovers on most trips. With some airlines they will get you to Joburg faster. But you end up laying over there. If you are only going to Joburg then that may make sense. But for me, the business class service and comfort...
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    In memoriam - Professional Hunter Greg Michelson killed by Buffalo

    A quote from the late great Col. Jeff Cooper related to hunting Buffalo comes to mind. "....I came to understand.... that if you always do everything right you will never have any trouble. This is true, but people--even excellent people--do not always do everything right. We do our best, or we...
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    First Convention: SCI or DSC?

    DSC life member. I absolutely refuse to go to Atlanta. I am very familiar with Atlanta. It is not my destination of choice. Like many, I work and only have time to take in one show. SCI in Nashville is a great fit for SCI and was a great event last year. There really is no choice if you only...
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    How many client hunters have been charged, and how many have been hurt or wounded while on Safari?

    Check out Pain and Redemption in Niassa. I was nailed by a buffalo. I was lucky to have survived, if not for some great shooting by the PH and his tracker. I had cracked ribs and a broken toe as my only injuries. It is rare, but it does happen. I can attest to that.
 
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