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Hello my fellow hunters. I hope this thread finds you well. @Velo Dog finally gave in and made the long flight to the historic Northern Virginia so I just had to take him to hunt Whitetails. My home is surrounded by open flat farmland infused with long strips of woods & thick brush with the...

Something happened! Right when I’m feeling humbled by these awesome animals from waking up early, planning, etc the hard work and patience finally pays off. I know it’s not the recurve which I absolutely love to hunt with….I will try my hardest to hunt with any weapon you put in my hands as long...

ISO highly rated taxidermist that does full body turkey mounts. Thanks in advance! ~Danny

Hoyt Carbon Defiant 34 $700. 2017 Hoyt Carbon Defiant. Great Condition $700 This is an extremely accurate/forgiving rugged bow Package includes…. 2017 Hoyt Carbon Defiant 34 Compound bow IBO 325fps DW 60-70lbs DL 27”-29” Easton Axis 5mm 260 spine arrows 28” with hit brass inserts X8...

Hello my fellow worldwide hunters and huntresses! I Had a fun hunt today on one of the private permissions I hunt while going after turkeys with a buddy of mine. Therefore I thought I’d share. Knowing where the turkey goes to roost, we snuck in before day break and set up on two separate...

I hope all is well my fellow hunters. The boys are relying on me to plan a guided hog hunt this coming summer for 4 - 8 of us tight group combat vets. Mostly looking for something affordable(bang for the buck), within driving distance from Virginia, and a fun variety of hunting methods(two guys...

2017 Hoyt Carbon Defiant. Great Condition with some minor wear and tear This is an extremely accurate/forgiving heavy arrow set up. Great for African game and other tougher game Package includes…. 2017 Hoyt Carbon Defiant 34 Compound bow IBO 325fps DW 60-70lbs DL 27”-29” Easton Axis 5mm 260...

First animal I’ve ever taken with a trad bow. Not a giant buck but I’m very happy with the outcome. Taken from the ground wearing a self made ghillie top @18yds with a Black Hunter takedown LB equipped with GT trad 400 spine shafts and Strickland Archery Helix 200 gr single bevel BH

Just thought I’d share a couple Whitetails from the past that were taken on a couple private land permissions Whitetail Buck. Taken with Hoyt Carbon Defiant compound bow Whitetail Buck. Taken with Remington 700 6.5 Creedmore They’re nothing huge but they are my better deer yet.

Hello my fellow hunters. I just thought that I would write a review on my trophies that I have finally received from Trophaendienste Taxidermy. I have to say that I am mostly satisfied with the outcome of their work yet there were a couple mishaps that I would have rather avoided if possible. I...

Hey all, Recently a growing podcast company has been bored enough to interview me on a podcast. Mostly talk about bow hunting, how I got into it, and equipment used. However, there was some talk about my bow hunting adventure in Africa and a couple of my experiences there. Give it a...

Good day my fellow hunters, I Hope all is well. Myself, a buddy of mine, and hopefully my Ol man(@velodog) if I can talk him into it, are planning and adventure in Alaska for 2020 to hopefully draw back on some Caribou. Possibly around the Northwest part of the state or wherever the herds...

Persuing plains game with Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris Introduction I have returned from my plains game hunting safari with Khomas Highland hunting Safaris. To say the least, I am quit happy with the outcome. Not only did I have a great time hunting, enjoying great company, eating fine...

As I sit here sipping on a dry martini awaiting my flight I decided I'd write a quick note about the journey that I'm about to embark. The idea came around back in February that I would join my father(Velodog) as well as his long time friend for a plains game hunt in Namibia with Khomas...

Just wondering if anyone on the US East coast has used them. Very close to home and they specialize in African game. Prices seem to be within the norm and man does their work look good(according to their website). Talked to them on the phone and I got a good vibe...

As I am about to embark on a rare opportunity to hunt in Namibia, my wife has granted me permission to get a couple of shoulder mounts IF I am lucky enough to take the desired species. Kudu and Gemsbok are the two that my better half has approved to be on the wall of our home. So with said...

Just curious if anyone has ever used these outfitters. I've been invited to go on a black bear archery hunt with these guys in May '18 in Saskatchewan for an archery hunt. Thanks my fellow hunters, DL

Good day my fellow adventure hunters, Although this thread may seem silly, I found it necessary as I am preparing to travel to Namibia and as I'm sure that others who have traveled around the world for a hunt have had the same concern with the chance of lost luggage. Especially a lost firearm...

So as preparing my backup bow I've come down to a minor issue. With my heavier arrows I can only sight it in up to 45 yards(sight wheel maxes out). Bow setup as follows..... 2005 AR31 27.5" draw length, 65 pounds draw weight. QAD drop away arrow rest HHA DS-XL5010 Optimizer Lite Ultra...

Good day my fellow hunters. I hope this post finds you well. I have decided to start practicing/shooting my 2D and 3D targets with my quiver attached as this can be more difficult than shooting without the quiver due to a right sided over countered balance. In addition I have also been...

Good day my fellow hunters. Just a quick question regarding shot placement...... As much as I trust the information found on this sight, I see that the Greater Kudu shot placement(heart vital area) is just behind the shoulder as I use the shot placement pics found here on the AH forum...

Myself and a friend are interested in a guided hog hunt in Northern Florida (Jacksonville area) this coming fall and are wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a group of 3. Thanks my fellow hunters, DL

Greetings from Virginia my fellow adventure bowhunters, I'm curious about how necessary everyone finds it to bring a second bow. After talking to my pro shop as well as my primary bow manufacturer, they recommend that I bring a "backup" bow in case anything were to happen to my primary bow...

Hello there my fellow hunters, Due to the fact that my Ol' man has recently written a thread about this hunting journey that we were both fortunate to experience, I am going to try and not repeat what VD has already mentioned in his thread. But I do intend to include every detail of...

Anyone shoot/hunt with the Easton Axis 260's? If so how did they fly? Durable?

What does everyone use for sight tapes if shooting a heavier arrow. The sight tapes that came with my sight do not match up since I am shooting a 582 gr arrow. Custom sight tape generator via internet? If so which one? I'm dialed dead on at 30 yards yet the farther out I shoot(while dialed to...

Ok just walked out of the second archery shop here in Virginia that has told me that my arrows are too heavy for Africa. I've researched and gathered information and opinions and am now currently shooting a Mathews Creed at 70 pounds,27.5" draw, 200gr broadheads for a total weight of 582grains...

Sorry for all of my posts about broadheads. So, anyone shoot the VPA 2 bladed broadhead? If so, how do they fly? Durable? Bone crushing? Etc.? Thanks all

Anyone ever shot these? Curious about the results of reliability, accuracy, etc. thanks my fellow hunters

Can't wait to see how these fly

On my way to the doc and was wondering exactly what vaccines are required while traveling into Namibia(if any) in late August. Also have a layover in Johhanesburg. So what all is required? Don't want to get quarantined lol. Thanks all, DL

In search of dvd's(well blu-ray preferably) to watch while the weather won't let me go outside and play. Interested in footage of archery hunts in Namibia on plains game. If not then just bowhunting in South Africa footage will suffice. Thank you much, Double Lunger

Just wondering where everyone gets there clothing before the big trip. I'm looking for quiet, durable, etc. for bowhunting(spot&stalk asa hunting from a hide) in Namibia. I believe the best colors are brown and green for this environment? Thanks all

Just curious if it's possible to have too heavy of an arrow for taking tough African game such as Zebra, Gemsbok, Kudu, Eland, etc. I've been told that heavier is better but at what point do you say that it's just too much weight and will not give you the desired effect upon impact of the...

Anyone use the Helix by Strickland Archery? I've found nothing but good about them so far. Talked to them on the phone and they were extremely helpful. Can't wait until they come in the mail so I can see how they shoot!

Just curious if anyone has used the Magnus Stinger 125 grain 2 bladed broadhead for either Wildebeest or Zebra. Currently adjusted my arrow setup and am interested in these broadheads and was wondering what anyone thought of these and /or if anyone has used them on some tougher African game...

Hey all. I'm currently working on my current setup in preparation for Namibia next fall and was wondering how important it is to be concerned with FOC%. I've used a couple different online calculators and formulas and ended up with only an 11% FOC. I'm shooting a 440 grain arrow with...

I've recently returned from my local archery shop and was left a little stumped after what they had to say about a proper arrow setup for hunting plains game in Africa. He basically told me that my current "whitetail hunting" setup would do the trick for the animals that I will be going after...

Has anyone used Khomas Highlands Hunting Safaris for an archery hunt? If so how was the experience? And what to expect? More hunting from a hide or spot and stalk as well? Any pics and/vids are also certainly appreciated. Thanks

Good day all! I'm a bowhunter X 7 years. Whitetail is the primary source of accomplishments here on the east coast of the US. So a fellow friend of mine from work and I have been discussing a free range African Safari bow hunting trip in a couple years. We have been wondering if anyone can point...