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  1. wesheltonj

    Capetown Visit

    V&A waterfront year round. In RSA summer months Camps Bay.
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    First safari Cape buffalo

    Congratulations. Where was this hunted?
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    Interesting interview on game farming and Put and Take

    Where I hunted in RSA, it was 24K continuous acres and three hunts a year. He too brought in animals for genetics and had ear tag as not to be shot. He also sold animals to other farms. Behind a fence, you are going to have to bring in animals for breeding.
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    Politics

    Well, I see my Congressmen was just on TV, saying he's currently a NO vote. What a surprise.
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    SAKO 85L 7mm mag w/ KAHLES scope

    Nice 85 Bavarian
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    Politics

    A little Freedom Caucus info. Today, 7-1, I’ve received two text messages and one phone call, telling me to call Chip Roy’s office and tell him to vote for the Big Beautiful Bill.
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Now your making me sick that I did not buy it.
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    LIVE from Texas Taxidermy Convention 2025

    So when can we expect Buck Wild Taxidermy to open on SPID?
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    LIVE from Texas Taxidermy Convention 2025

    Correct. But not all White Bearded migrate.
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    Politics

    I deal with a lot of lawyers in Texas. Large firm hiring in Texas is quite different then say NYC. First UT graduates are going to be hired first. Law Review is almost a guarantee of a job. Order of the Coif certainly is. Phi Delta Phi will get you at least an interview and perhaps a job...
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    Open System Buffalo Hunt - South Africa With THAT'S AFRICA SAFARI

    If had to guess based on the trophy size limit, it's one of the Greater Kruger areas.
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    Politics

    That's unfortunate, considering those funds are used of wildlife conservation.
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    Safari Fitness Requirements in Africa? How to hunt your way to health and fitness

    I don’t think you will have any problems in Limpopo.
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    A question about "swapping hides"

    (1) You can buy hides at "Out of Africa" at JNB. (2) You can buy hides at "Cambanos" near JNB, cheaper. (3) You can buy a complete rug with leather trim and backing from "African Game Industries" with Free USA shipping for $1,600. Shoot your Zebra and mount it in the USA and have your African...
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    Red stag hunting Poland

    Lots of countries to choose from. Croatia was very reasonably priced. Red and Mouflon will not be the same season, but Fallow and Red will be. @VIGILAIRE was hunting where I was hunting Fallow. There were some nice Reds taken also. He maybe able to hook you with the owner. I hunted my Red...
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    Politics

    I am going to have partially disagree with you on this: AI Search: Biden - "The person [he] will nominate will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court."...
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    LIVE from Texas Taxidermy Convention 2025

    Those are excellent. Which division did you enter?
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    Hello from Texas

    Welcome from the Texas Hill Country.
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    LIVE from Texas Taxidermy Convention 2025

    Is the guy that won two years ago back? (he had the Cape Buffalo)
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    Politics

    She’s smart enough. She just true progressive believer and be damn that facts.
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    Politics

    I suspect the military games out for a lot of stuff that the public and most of the administrative state has zero clue about and would prefer to keep it that way.
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    Are there benefits to using a suppressor for plains game hunting

    Well my two cents. (1) I would never cut down a barrel so I can mount a suppressor. (2) they do reduce recoil, but using sticks recoil feels less anyway. (3) I use electronic hearing protection, so sound is already reduced. (4) yes, those around you will still have their hearing after you fire...
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    Thermal Optics and Eye/ Vision Impairment/ Damage

    You want to go to an ophthalmologist, not an optometrist.
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    Zambia Hunt At Takeri Private Reserve 2025 - PRICE REDUCED

    That is a great price for Zambia hunt.
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Which one did you buy? The Sporter?
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    Luxury goods sales slowing? Safari's next?

    The carriage trade has very little slowing.
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    Where did you stay in Cape Town

    I’ve stayed at the Table Bay, but i think it’s still closed for renovations. Victoria and Alfred is very popular. In the summer, The Bay is very popular.
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    Gratuities for Tanzania Buffalo Hunt

    I also just retuned from Tanzania. The tip structure is different there. I had a 10 day hunt and tip to the staff was $2000 USD as what the PH recommended. You will also need to tip the government game scout. The PH took his tip out of the camp staffs tip pool. I also tipped the PH $200 a day...
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    Anyone fly British Airways to South Africa lately?

    I head through there almost yearly. If you are flying from IAH or DFW you will arrive and depart T5. From AUS it’s usually T3, but sometimes T5. It takes 1 & 1/2 hours to transfer between terminals on a good day. However with 7 hours, I would leave the airport and head to Windsor and sightsee...
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    inreach mini

    It certainly is bigger. But it also does more. https://www.starlink.com/specifications?spec=5
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    That Sporter is very tempting and a great price too.
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    That’s not a 85 Classic stock.
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    Thermal Optics and Eye/ Vision Impairment/ Damage

    Wow, what does your ophthalmologist have to say? Following with extreme interest.
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    inreach mini

    Have you looked at the Starlink Roam?
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    Hello from Texas

    Welcome from the Texas Hill Country.
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    United Airlines/Airlink from Washington to Windhoek

    Through JNB or CPT you will need to apply for a SAPS transit permit. If traveling through Frankfurt you need a transit permit.
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    United Airlines/Airlink from Washington to Windhoek

    Unfortunately, your hotels near the airport are very limited. I have stayed here: https://hotelverde.com/ Not sure who does pre-approvals for CPT airport.
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    Quatar Airspace

    That base is way outside of Doha. Iran is not going to bomb Doha, their partner in their gas field. I suppose if I had a flight in the next day or two I would be looking for an alternative route and not thru the Gulf States.
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    Hello from Austria

    Welcome, I would love to hunt the Gams in Austria. Any suggestions where? Preferably, a lift served area.
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    Giraffe finally made it home

    Looks great and nice collection.
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    Politics

    So much for two weeks. No TACO.
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    Qatar Airways + Firearms

    DFW is very weather sensitive. Any bad weather around and things break down fast. I suspect that's from DFW controllers having a Delta flight crash from Wind-shear while coming in for landing.
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    Stop in for Supper, friend

    Not a fan of Mutton, but love Lamb.
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    Qatar Airways + Firearms

    Bring at the end of the spoke, I alway have to fly through a hub or drive to one. IAH is just a patchwork of terminals. It’s a real pain. Subway train, overhead train, long walks and United Airlines. No thanks. While AA can and does change terminals and gates constantly, it’s very manageable...
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    Qatar Airways + Firearms

    I will take DFW over IAH any day.
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    Qatar Airways + Firearms

    Yes you can leave the airport with Qatar. I took the Visit Qatar stopover tour. However, it's just a few hours. I have no idea about leaving for days. On Emirates, I've read elsewhere it's not a problem that the Dubai Police will store your gun while you are visiting.
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    TANZANIA: Mto wa Mbu: African Buffalo Safari Trackers

    Yes, it was close to the same size. I watched this big boy for several minute with my Binos. Wife took the photo with 200mm lens, really needed longer. This guy was the biggest that we saw. If you want to see big elephants, Amboseli is the place.
 
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