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Sent ya an email Edward, I'm up at bear camp and the internet is being goofy so we will see which one makes it to you first. Jerome,I'll try one when I get back.... JTT, thank you I'm glad you like them. And more importantly, we don't want you in the doghouse Christmas morning, I hope she...

The man and rifle - no trouble , but the letters?? Crap, cutting antlers was nightmare enough. Several have suggested that I invest In a laser engraving machine, I won't hear of it. I think there is something to be said about handmade. We have enough machine made stuff out there.

A special thanks to all who have both ordered and encouraged me to sell these coasters. The Goal for me was to earn some extra money to add a zebra onto my hunt this summer. While I have not added up profits yet, I'm sure Ive made enough to buy at least the black stripes. Or the white ones...

G Skinner, not offended at all. I can see where you are coming from. This was a first and neither I or the taxidermist were sure how it would even come out. From what I gather, the guy was an avid hunter and the son wanted to honor that in his own way. It's different for sure.

As promised. God bless Texas. I was a little selfish In choosing this set. It's my own Texas wish list. Thanks again to all who have ordered. If yours aren't done yet please know I'm working on them daily. Headed to ship some out now.

CAustin- I make about 4 a year . Can't believe I don't have a picture of them laying around. Seems like they end up for wildebeest skulls .

I clean roughly 20-30 various skulls per year and usually make the plaque or pedestool to go with them. I got a call from a gentleman a while back that wanted a plaque to place his late fathers last buck on. Although I did not clean the skull I was happy to try something new. Just wanted to...

Glad you guys like them. Tom--- seems quite a few folks like your warthog. Thanks again guys. I'm Definitely staying busy now. That zebra is getting closer everyday. Jody

Ok. Time I get in on this too, the only funny thing I can think of is me on the dating scene again. If I were to win this I might be hunting a new wife.

First round is in the mail..... Thanks again guys. I now have my projects spread out across this country and three other continents. Would not have even considered it without such a strong interest from this sites members. If you were not in this round of shipping, please know that I'm...

Just sent bluey. Thanks, the response has been overwhelming. Took a break to eat and reply to emails. Thanks Wheels. I'll stick with a zebra for now. If I bring an elephant home I'll have to add on to the house , and it's hard to find a carpenter around here

First a big thanks to all who have contacted me about these. The response have been overwhelming. Not that that is a bad thing. Another project to help earn my way back to Africa. I'm cutting every night till midnight. Thanks gizmo, I would not dream of putting a Texas set together without...

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be busy. Just shoot me an email and I'll cut em out as the orders come in. Biesenkampj@gmail.com You guys must have the same pet peeve as me. Some ding dong sets a glass down in my trophy room on a piece of furniture or pedestool that took me hours to make...

Your choice. I'll cut out which ever ones you like.

Gizmo, I'll put them in a box and send them to you. If you like them just send me a check. If not just send them back. 5 bucks a piece would be 120 plus what ever it costs to ship it to you. I hunt in Texas once a year. I'm thinking of putting together a Texas set for my hosts there. Give...

I have decided to take orders for those that wanted a set of the coasters I posted a while back. Below is a photo of the designs I have. I'll work on more if I get time. Each is 4" diameter 1/2" thick with the cork. Coasters are five dollars each and a stand for five dollars. Stand holds...

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. I spend most of my woodworking time producing habitat bases and pedestals , it's nice to do something different. Bhfs300- the wood is Walnut.

Never really thought about selling them, just thought about making something small to take back to Africa with me. Not sure what the rules are for selling on this site but if you guys want a set let me know. After I saw some people liked them I got inspired to draw up a couple more designs...

Sure, why not. Moonshine not included right?. That will be a deal breaker for most!

I wanted to make a small gift for my hosts on next years trip. Something they could use in their lodge, would fit in a suitcase and have an african theme. Still working on a stand for these coasters. I think I'll compliment this gift with a bottle of corn shine from the backwoods of good old...

please excuse my delay in posting my report. Let me just say my first trip to Africa was everything I had dreamed of. I hit the nail on the head with these outfitters. The best two guys I have ever found I outfitting, hands down. No detail was overlooked and the hospitality and comrodery...

Zebra chess piece mount is a dream of mine. Go for it. I had an opportunity to put down a wounded zebra on my trip at no cost. After assessing the damage I decidet it was not a fatal wound and there was no point in shooting it. Not a day goes by that I dont see that zebra, but I don't regr...

Total was only at 550 when I signed it. Keep it up. Also it does not hurt to support the postal service. Write a hand written letter to the airlines also. Don't forget to write to the ones that are still shipping trophies showing your support.

I build custom bases for taxidermy in PA. Mostly deer and bear, but I see a fare Share of african critters also. Looking forward to making my own gemsbok pedestool soon. My advice would be to keep it simple. Far to often guys want some extravagant base that ends up taking your eye away...

Do not underestimate NB Bears. This one I took this spring bear on the ground with bow at 9 yards. 503 lbs Have not been to NB for a few years but I'm dying to get back.

What I would not give to go on one more hunt with the man who taught me about hunting, my grandfather. He is scouting for me now in the ultimate hunting grounds. Some pics of My greatest trophy, never too early or late to see what daddy brought home. The future of our sport will be in the field...

No brainier for me. I do woodwork for a taxidermist whose work I feel is second to none. I can work off some of the bill and see the progress every step of the way.

Bigfoot. Hands down the top of my list. I'd even get a full mount and charge folks a fee to take their picture with it. This would fund my other adventures.

In response to several inquiries about woodwork, yes, I do custom woodworking for taxidermy. The style Of finish that most are asking for is a distressed look that I have been developing for the last couple of years. I was looking for a finish that was unique, rustic and easy to hide...

Zebra- I'm trying like heck to squeeze one into the budget for July

Thank you. I'm getting an envelope now. Just have to sit down and try and put a tactful, educated letter together.

Not recommended. Today's bows are better at getting beginners on target, but it still takes time. And Practice and more practice to become proficient enough to make an ethical shot on game.

Can anyone find the info for a top guy at delta? I'll write him a hand written letter. This seems to get better results than just a number on a computer saying how many people support something. Imagine having to open and read 50000 letters. Seems to have a little more impact.

Work in progress. Waiting on a couple more. Just got finished with the woodwork. May have to rearrange after I get back from SA

Near Kimberley SA. I wish I could take all three beests. Then again I wish I could hunt more of just about everything. Hell I got caught hunting a mouse in the basement. My wife's only question was how long till deer season starts?

Great problem to have!! The exact quote I tell my wife when bringing home another trophy and she asks where I'm going to hang that. Or when a buddy asks what I'm going to do if I take a large animal in the middle of nowhere all by myself. It sounds like if I get a good opportunity at a black...

With just a little over a month to go until my first bowhunting trip to Africa, here is what I'm stressing about. If you only had an opportunity to take one, which would it be a blue or black wildebeest? I know many would just say that will give you a reason to go back, but who knows how long...

In terms of conservation efforts, I think this number is low. If you take into account money spent towards wildlife and habitat improvement from organizations like DU,NwTF, rmef and the hundreds of local sportsmans clubs that we all belong to. I know I'm preaching to the choir here but just...

Ok, you inspired me to look at one of those fancy countdown clocks online. I wish I would not have. 71 days till take off. Not sure if the broadhead target will last that long the way I've been shooting. Can't wait!!

Congratulations on your tag. I've been applying for 10 years now in my home state of Pennsylvania. No luck so far. Who knows maybe this will be my year.

That's exactly what I plan to use in July to SA. I Can put an arrow tube right down the middle of it and no zippers to get into. Plus I'm gonna throw a lock through the top hasp. Wrinkly clothes? The animals I'm hunting hopefully won't ever see them.

Thanks Dennis, if I'm ever fortunate enough to get a blackbuck I know how I want it done. Looks awesome.

Beautiful mount.... The blackbuck to me is like my holy grail of animals. 2 trips to Texas and the closest I got to one was almost hitting one in the truck. Can I ask why the teeth are showing? Is this similar to a Fleming whitetail mount?

I'm heading to SA in July. seems like I'd be better off exchanging my US dollars into rand. I'm gonna need spending cash and dip pack money. Any thoughts on this?

Recently a jr hunt for geese took place near a local park mainly due to overpopulation. One of the protesters actually called the local game warden and offered a solution to the goose problem on the lake. You guessed it. Put up a fence to keep them out.

Awesome animal.

Thanks again guys, once again most helpful. This trip felt real today. Booked my airline today so I'm heading to Africa in July.

What's your thoughts on carrying cash in South Africa? Should I convert to the rand or do most places accept US cash? Or am I better off with a credit card? The I'm not looking to carry around a ton of cash, just enough to do a little shopping. Which brings me to my next question, anyone...

Thank you all for the welcome and advice. I really appreciate the help. I'm sure I may have to call on it again as my trip approaches. I have reached out to safari specialties importers and to safari cargo.

Hello all. Something tells me I'm in the right place. I was told to come to this site to get advice about my upcoming trip to South Africa. My name is Jody, and I'm about to take a trip to Nitro safari in SA. This will be my first trip to Africa and I'll admit I have no idea what I signed up...