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I have a greater Kudu cape that I had tanned last year at my local taxidermist thinking I would then do the full shoulder mount on later. After deciding to just leave it as a euro mount I now have a cape that I don't need. I was wondering what the going rate for an already tanned Kudu cape is...

Thanks guys, haven't heard anything on the lost animals yet. That great looking hat is actually a Watusi hat while in Africa!!

Day 7 Our last morning in Africa. I again wake up early to get into the elevated blind before first light, like yesterday. My brother waiting until after sunrise to get back on the tracks of his Blesbok. My dad making the wise decision to sleep in this last morning as we will be leaving the...

Day 6 With the trip starting to unfortunately come to a close, and being the last full day, we thought it best to spend as much time in the stands today as we can. The morning starts with Nicus and I going back to the elevated blind before first light. We hope to get a few animals coming in as...

The Lion hunt has come to a successful end! We hear that the days Lion hunt has been a success, and everyone involved is safe. My dad and I are now back at the lodge again enjoying celebratory drinks and waiting for the Lion hunters to return so we can hear the full story. It takes them a while...

Day 4 The Lion hunters are out of camp early again before first light wanting to get on his tracks at first light. My dad and I set out on what turns out to be a 3-kilometer morning walk through the local dry riverbeds. Me with bow in hand, my dad with the rifle and sticks, follow the lead of...

Day 3 Starts like the last with a light breakfast and a warm cup of coffee standing around the morning campfire. I woke up this morning more rested than the one before, finally being able to get a good night’s sleep! Today, my brother is off early, before first light, for the Lion and my dad...

Day 2 Waking up at first light from a mostly sleepless night due to a combination of excitement, anticipation, and jet lag; we have a light breakfast, mostly coffee for me, and wait for the sun to start rising. The morning starts out with my brother going after Giraffe so he can get comfortable...