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Yes it got hit really hard. Lots of Tanzania did. If I remember right something like 50-60% of its elephant population. Think about TZ this way, those elephants that survived and were 25-40 years old have now are 40-55 years old, are super smart, and have had prime resources/habitat , with...

All the same price I’m picking B. Qatar is my 2nd choice but not in economy. Upgrade your seat even if it costs a little more than option A. United is my last choice even if options B and C were slightly more cost wise

Can’t knock your thought process and similar to mine. I think Tanzania gets overlooked for big bulls due to how few elephants they take each year, the cost, and the number of approved import applications. As we’ve seen over the last couple years if you want a 100lb bull TZ has them while...

318WR but I do like the double BUT, hear me out, it’s a little radical and an unorthodox idea; but you COULD always take a fellow AH member solely for gun mule purposes thus allowing you to shoot each of your springbok with a different rifle from those 4. I might know a volunteer …

Sounds like there’s a pretty decent group of AH members who frequent a couple of those ranges or courses, probably even more in the Austin or Houston areas. Might be worth trying to plan an afternoon or weekend clay shoot at some point for a bunch of AH members.

I’m familiar with NJ and the timing of it. I spent a bit of time in parts of NJ and remember the issues they had with the bear hunts, whitetail access, and hogs when they first started to pop up. Still have several friends who live there. Most ranchers have already tried hunting them as you...

You're ignoring the rate at which hogs breed and the education aspect where there's already an established issue. Its the same reason in Zim and other parts of Africa they'd crop the entire family group of elephants. As a hunter, and someone who hog hunts regularly (when I have time) its a great...

Hunting them at night over bait is extremely ineffective if not the least effective way to kill hogs compared to trapping, chopper, poison, or running them down in buggies. @buck wild doesn't want 1-3 pigs shot per sit, per hunter. He doesn't want the other pigs in the sounder educated. He wants...

I think the older Browning's are vasty superior to the new ones but that's personal bias having 2 Pre-War Superposed Guns If I was in the market, I'd pick a used 686 Silver Pigeon all day. I saw a deal on a used one 2 weeks ago and had to fight myself not to buy it. @Red Leg I also know Joshua...

These are just my opinions based on my research. I'm sure others who've done equal or more research will chime in Best chance for a bull over 100lbs - Tanzania Best chance for a bull 60-80lbs - Botswana, Tanzania, or parts of Namibia Opportunity to see lots of Elephants on your hunt - Botswana...

Great Deal for someone on the market for a 375, if only I didn’t have more 375’s than days in the week

I’d personally pick A400, AL391, A300 in that order. There’s a fair amount of parts out there for AL391’s and given your proximity to Briley you could call them and see what their gunsmiths might have on hand. Given your usages are dove and sporting clays, you might find a decent deal on a used...

I’ve messaged with them about a belt for my 470 DR. I’ve got an Els & Co belt and pouch for my 375.

Left is taking one to the center of the chest

African Sporting Creations is US Based. They’re out of Ohio (i believe). They import for a bunch of African Companies and might be able to point you in that direction or someone stateside

I’ve only done the walking and stalking in the thick stuff so I can’t comment on the swamp herds in the open (hence why it’s on my list for the next dedicated buffalo hunt). From talking to a few people who’ve done both, all but 1 have preferred Dagga Boys in thick stuff and logging miles...

Ben Cromer with Tri State in Houston is another to add to your list of the big names mentioned above @gizmo isnt within 2 Hours of Houston but he does deliver. He’s up in the panhandle but has done a bunch of work for people in Houston. He’s don’t 2 safaris for me, is presently working on stuff...

I’ve hunted a couple of buffalo along with a few other DG animals. I’ve hunted free range in Zim and Namibia as well as fenced areas of RSA. My first buffalo in RSA was actually the hardest and required the most walking. I’d suggest first deciding on a budget and then narrowing down where you...

Any of those calibers will work. Personally I’d shy away from the 6.5CM for a 30 Cal but with a quality bullet and great shot placement you won’t have an issue. I like a little more gun just incase I clip and branch or pull a shot. I’d lean towards .308 since that’s what I used in the Eastern...

It’s all personal. I’m not normally a fan of Carbon Bows (hence I haven’t bought one since the Carbon Spyder). I feel there’s a lot of vibration in them when shooting. Because the CarbonOneX is a little heavier it takes that feeling out of it so I liked it. I tend to always like speed bows, and...

I’ve been there many times. Sometimes you get lucky though

Congrats to both buyer and seller. Cant wait to read the hunt report

I shoot a lot of CCI Subs and Quiets myself.

Good Luck, been trying to draw a tag for a while as well. Cant wait to hear about your hunt.

Looks like a great trip. I have a buddy hunting with them next year for his first trip.

Great write-up. I’ve done an African trip as well each of the last 4 years. Several have been donation hunts. I agree with your assessment on some of the donations feeling like more of a shoot than a hunt. My strategy has been to shop the donations carefully for a specific animal and...

I’ve shot Hoyt’s for years and just setup a new Bowtech CarbonOne X. It’s a bit heavier than other Carbon bows but it makes it feel a little more dead in the hand. This will be the first Carbon bow I’ve owned since the Hoyt Carbon Spyder.

Depending where you are in TX, I’ve got thermals, NVG’s and plenty of ammo I can lend to the fight.

They’re bringing more than that at present all day long. If they want one, and the rifle is in good shape they’re going to be hard pressed to find one for less. Still haven’t seen yours appear in the classifieds for less

Thank you for the kind words. USPS had me pretty nervous despite sending registered mail. Cali kicking it back to Texas for no reason and the extra cross country tour had me scratching my head.

I’ll let you know if/when I decide. I’m likely going to book a Dall first but weighing the options. My feeling is Dall prices are going to continue to climb while DBH price may come down a little more or stay relatively flat for a bit. This way, if/when I go after a DBH its cost hasn’t climbed...

Same rationale I had. I did my interview upon return. I learned if you report a trip within a specific timeframe of filing they’ll almost always allow for the interview upon reentry.

If you’re considering a leopard hunt in the future it’s important you ask about bait animals, the quota and costs. Some outfitters don’t give a discount on bait fees and it’s at full Trophy Fee Pricing, others do for female bait animals, and some will do a discount on specific bait species. It’s...

That’s not terrible if it’s in good shape

I've got one of these in the safe .... wouldn't have paid that price for it though

Congratulations on a great hunt and I too know the feeling of a Leopard Hunt without putting one in the salt. It makes the desire to go back even greater.

Glad you and your son had an amazing hunt. Your taxidermy bill is about to be brutal.

Dall Hunts have definitely spiked in price due to both demand and population numbers, which is what is leading me to book one sooner rather than later. Good news is every outfitter I've spoken with has said sheep are very cyclical and are very hopeful to see better herd numbers in a few years...

Welcome, enjoy your first African Hunt, can’t wait to read/hear about it

Not sure about officially, but if you’re not entering it in the records or documenting it for an award I say what difference does it make? Is shooting a whitetail doe not deer hunting? There have been some great deals on Cape Buffalo Cows, Tuskless Elephants (normally cows), Lionesses (CBL...

Do you need a Dall or any North American Sheep? I myself and another member of this forum have been discussing how prices south of the border are coming down a DBH (formerly the most expensive hunt) are now in the same price range even below some of the cheapest Dall hunts. Be careful to avoid...

I’m in my late 30’s and got similar advice to this in my early 20’s by a mentor in the military (who’s really the one responsible for making me realize hunting in Africa was possible and affordable for a blue collar guy). He told me there are two types of hunts …. Ones you’re young enough/fit...

God Bless America

I carry a pretty good first aid kit in my vehicle and when I’m hunting alone in remote areas here in the states but very little overseas since I like to travel light. Safari Medic makes a great kit, and know many PH’s who do carry it in their truck or with a tracker but that’s more than I like...

Congratulations on the bongo and culmination of what I’m sure isn’t you last hunt of a lifetime

If I wasn’t already booked with another Zambian Outfitter in 2025 for something similar to this, I’d have been all over your offer. Ive wanted to check Zambia off the list for awhile now. 2026 I’m looking at going back to Zim for a Leopard and/or Greenland for a Muskox. As for what you’re...

Excellent offer hopefully several others can take advantage of @Mark Biggerstaff and @mdwest don't need to do all the shooting themselves

Good luck, post photos

You’re gonna have to make sure you shoot straight with that buffalo, definitely can’t out run him now. Glad you’re doing better, keep up the PT man

Full body or bust …. Maybe getting attacked by some lions or hyenas