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He asked if we wanted to have it mounted. We opted not to, but he was keeping him for a mount as he said someone would want to do it if we didn't. He figured it was 40+ years old based on some he had had aged. It was a very fun time and we all learned a LOT about Iguanas! Shot a lot more that...

My wife said it was like Apocalypse Now - The Geriatric Years!....

Michael with Florida Adventure Outfitters. Ft. Lauderdale area....

Yes, it was! Michael with Florida Adventure Outfitters. Ft. Lauderdale area.

Ok, This was a simple half day guided trip that was so much fun! Best friend and spouses had a ball. Even my wife got in on it, and you can tell it was a hoot from her smile. It was a target rich environment, with a LOT of shooting, and got to watch a great retriever at work. Doesn't get much...

I have stayed at Afton House 4 different times over the years. Last time just weeks ago. Elize and the staff there are always on their game and will take great care of you. Use Mr. X for your permits through Afton and the service at both ends of your trip will be WELL worth it. They will also...

Thank you. Yes, it was a great property and because it is mainly known for its vulture colony it does not get a lot of tourist traffic. We actually only saw tourists once in 11 days there, so no complaints at all in that department. As for going barefooted, yeah I agree with you - I could not...

Just back from this hunt a few weeks now. Great experience. Here is our hunt report... https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-long-haul-cape-buffalo-hunt-with-bayly-sippel-safaris.76961/

I hope you find the time soon to go with your son(s). It was a grand time together...

Yes, I am no Impala expert, but even the PH's were excited about the quality of Impala on the reserve. It was a fun little sideshow to the main event for sure!

Nic was great no doubt. All the PH's with Bayly Sippel Safaris we spent time with were not only enthusiastic hunters and knew their stuff, but fun to be around. Nic being a Model 70 fan helped endear him to us for sure!! Your comment here definitely made me laugh though.

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It was warming up when we left. Last day of sightseeing around the reserve and Nic pointed out this Mozambique Spitting Cobra......very dangerous, you go first.... (Nic was amazing in all aspects of the hunt and natural world. Another Ionides when it came to snakes!)

Afton House is a great place to stay and is overlooked. They have great services set up also with firearms permits and meet and greets. I have used them since 2007, and I agree that they have only gotten better. Great write up. Thanks for sharing it.

I am sure the Bayly Sippel team will show you a great time. Look forward to seeing your report and some pics from your hunt!

Yes, agree with you, and it was exactly that! A great hunt on a huge area that gets minimal pressure.

Hunt Report – July-August, 2023. Cape Buffalo, Blouberg Reserve, Limpopo, R.S.A.. I have been back long enough now that I thought I would start a report here. I will try to finish it up this weekend so I don't let it linger. My son and I first noticed this hunt late last fall here on AH. I...

I will be curious to hear about your hunt with Bayly Sippel Safaris, as my son and I are headed there one week from today!

I am thinking you will be up on the Blouberg with them the week before my son and I are there. Hope you have a great trip. Maybe we will meet in passing.

Yes, I have used Coppersmith in both Chicago and Seattle. In Chicago call Laura Durgin with your questions. She is great.

Yeah, if you look at this quote it is from the shipper...those are numbers you are looking at are used for insurance - NOT what the taxidermist charges. My taxidermy prices are about the same are yours. This is just a quote....you have to decipher it a little.......it is just for information.

You are welcome. I agree that seeing it broke down helps. I can also tell you I asked this same shipper for a quote to Seattle, as I am in Idaho, and the quote was the same. Not sure what port of entry you are going to try and use, but I can tell you that Coppersmith also gave me a quote of...

Attached is an estimate I had worked up last month into Chicago from a shop in Polokwane, Limpopo, RSA. It is a pretty good size crate as you will see, but not Giraffe size...:) Hope it helps.

Thanks for the reply, and the details. The estimates I have in hand are in line with this. Enjoy that wall! :)

Been getting air freight estimates for later this year. I am curious if you would share what the air freight bill was. In particular, the crate dimensions, weight and port of entry. Also who the shipper was? Thanks.

Congrats. Nice report. Thanks for sharing it.

Yes, I have 30mm tubes on my .375 and .458. They are the Leupold VX5 series. They're great!

I can just imagine Elmer Keith hearing this news and rolling his eyes.....hahaha...

Looks like a 1989 serial number. I am thinking it was just restocked, nicely, sometime in its later life.

Congratulations on your Leopard! And that Springbok is a beauty. Love that area around Omaruru.

Prayers for you, your family, and the medical team. Look forward to your post op report sir.

With any decent scope you will have no problems hitting baboon size vitals at 400 yards with a little practice. Definitely practice with it before you go, and know the holds out past 300 - up to your 400 max range. Actually shooting it at different ranges will tell a lot more than a ballistics...

Congrats on a what looks like a great trip and wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.

Went with row 31G the last time I did this flight. My son and I are on it again this July, but we just went main cabin this time - 38G. I have to say that I like a seat back in front of me for the movie screen, table tray, and the under seat storage room, even though I hardly ever use it. Not...

I have this same case and it has seen a lot of trips. I like the rod, it allows me to use one discus style padlock. I have actually had TSA agents remark that they like these cases because it makes for quicker inspections. I also pack extra locks inside the case, in the event I ever get the...

Yes, very true, although this was never about fear of going somewhere, it was just about getting news about a place I am always interested in and always wish the best for.

Thanks for the on the ground news....This is exactly what I was hoping to get when I started this thread.

Thank you. So little "real" info about anything here these days. Also a thank you to all our SA members who replied here. I know mostly the feeling is that this is Africa and it will not change and nothing will come of another demonstration. Look forward to hearing from them on Tuesday with...

Exactly right. This is why I started the thread - to hear from SA residents, as news sources are not trustworthy anymore. Although I will say that the Epoch TImes is a great source and the original article was not sensationalized, it just was information - which NO one else in MSM in the U.S...

Just read an article by Darren Taylor in the Epoch Times. I will try to link it here, but not sure if people will be able to see it easily without a subscription. Just wondering what some of our SA members have to say? I always like to hear from the "man on the street" so to speak. Here is...