Recent content by WAB

I did a lot of serious packing when I lived in Alaska. For that heavy work I used a custom pack from Barney’s in Anchorage. IMO, there is not even a close second for hauling heavy loads out of the wilderness. For lighter work, like humping hills for Coues, or the type of hunt you describe...

I’ve never had a problem with checked luggage, other than one incident with a gun case being jimmied open and then taped shut by TSA. That was a crazy incident with an Americase takedown case coming out of Calgary. Other than that, TSA has gone through luggage but never taken or broken...

The bull in my avatar is from Klaserie. Kruger genetics are crazy. Prior to hunting Klaserie, I had only hunted in bush camps (Zambia, Botswana, etc.). Klaserie is much more developed than any other area I had hunted. The hunting is great, and there is a huge range of accommodation options...

I have used the Leupold VX6i 1-6x24 with good success on buffalo. IMO, the ultimate scope in this application would be the first gen Swarovski Z8i 1-6x24. I have one mounted on a 7x57. Incredible scope whose only real drawback is the large eyepiece which can affect flexibility in mounting the...

The 2” 12 ga is a classic heavy cover gun. Honestly, a much better approach than the US penchant for sub bores. I let one go years ago and have regretted it.

I have used both on buffalo. IMO their terminal performance is as close to identical as one can get. Both are beyond excellent. Use whichever you can get your hands on.

So sorry to hear this. Will definitely pray.

Agreed!

Agreed, but we definitely had the two best teams on the ice. Canada was the stronger team through regulation, but failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities to seal the win. It truly isn’t sour grapes, but I think the 3x3 OT is a terrible way to end a game. It is more of a coin toss...

A couple of years ago I refurbished a supporter’s lounge for my son, inclusive of the cellar. There’s a lot to taking care of beer and getting it served in proper condition.

Those KC-135 airframes have got to be getting pretty long in the tooth. What are we doing to keep our tanker capabilities current?

Absolutely correct. When I led the division of a Fortune 500 company, our officers were split between the US and Canada. Canadian officers carried supplemental US private care coverage.

Truly one of the best hockey games I’ve ever watched, even though I was rooting for the losing team. One big difference to 1980, this was truly two of the best teams to ever touch the ice. The speed of play and skill level were beyond belief. Watch a replay of the first US goal. Stick...

My wife shared all but my first Cape buffalo hunt with me, ultimately taking her own bull in Dande. My experience was similar to yours, although I can’t express it as eloquently. What a blessing to share these experiences with our wives.

Trump created his own problem on tariffs. It was hard to see any other outcome with his ridiculous moves. Tariffs are just one tool in international trade. I predict that a more considered approach by sector and country will be adopted to achieve the same desired ends. Almost certainly with...