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Thats great man! I just ordered a Dark Continent from them in May. I asked that it be ready no later than Sept. 2027 so quite the wait but worth it. I have a Moz buffalo hunt in 2028 and I will take that rifle. Chambered in 375H&H, the Special Select wood (the top one), three panel checkering...

I will work in some other stuff as time progresses but for now this is what I have for sure. 2026 May - Just got back from a Namibia PG hunt! October - Antelope in WY November - Exotics in TX Hill Country 2027 June - booked with Wanganui Safaris in NZ, whole family going! 2028 September -...

For Africa I think you will find the travel from your home to destination is one service, such as PWP or Gracy and the related comments thus far. The rest of the trip (safari) is your outfitter which is a different service. Many outfitters can do everything else meaning picking you up at the...

Interesting thread. PG hunting in SA and Namibia is still the best value in the world, literally. I too wonder about the pricing of guided hunting here in North America as it steadily increases to outrageous levels and it is not a day rate + trophy fee model, its money out the door and hope...

Its on the pricier end but check out Flying B Ranch in Idaho. That is an upscale lodge with all the trimmings. They run dogs in some steep mountain country in Jan-Mar. (read cold). I have been looking at several options and my suggestion is to consider what kind of hunt you want in the sense of...

The Taxidermy Studio in Otjiwarango, Namibia, who Marlon Bayer is the principal of did all this stuff. I think they had someone else make the bags but I just dealt with Marlon or his daughter who works there too. Great communication from them the whole way through. I dont have the finished...

One of the all time best. One hell of an arc of a career. Wrote a hell of a lot of songs too, some he made hits and some others did. Glad to have seen him live several times over the years. Cheers

Love the ice bucket! Puts it front and center to not be denied by your guests. Will have to get that on the next elephant! Cheers

I will send pics once it all arrives, eta is to ship out of Namibia in late May. I do have a few pics from taxidermist that I posted below. I had barstools from the legs/feet made, ears (plan is to get painted later, I like the Africa map), tusks, tail as flyswatter, skin panels made into 8...

It should work just fine and I think its the best option overall anyway. As some other have mentioned, I always get a room at the Marriott or Hilton in Terminal 1 itself but the Sheraton is just as easy. I fly through there for work regularly. I am flying Houston to FRA May 11th, spend layover...

Thanks for the write up, we've been looking forward to it. I have had this Croatian brown bear hunt on my radar for awhile now so thanks for sharing. It will stay on my short list. I have also used Roger for two hunts in Europe before and also find him very good to deal with, excellent really...

One of the double rifles. Its just so classic to do it that way and it sounds like you want to get close as you can. I guess Id go with the iron sights too so that is your 470 I believe. That would be perfect. Post some pics when you get him on the ground and your double in hand! cheers

Option C but Id buy any of them really. Just please have the AH logo somewhere and put me down for a leather sheath. Wood or animal bone/horn handle preferred over synthetic. Cheers

My son and I are going after Red Stag, Fallow and Tahr, one each. Maybe one other add on of something cheaper. Cheers

You are going now so great for you. Sooner the better. I would plan on going the rest of your life whenever you can swing it. Most people like it that much. I suggest attending DSC and/or SCI shows. That will keep you up to date with this "world" and motivate you too. Also, AH is really good...

Cant wait to see how the journey unfolds Philip. If anyone has any go to sources, websites I guess, to stay informed of cancellation / last minute hunt deals please post it. Thanks!

Black Rhino.

Great to hear and very nice bull and leopard! My son and I were at FTW when you were getting ready for the hunt. Always glad to hear something like this works out from start to finish! Congrats

My answer is in the realm of realistically going to happen for me, meaning I will rule out Polar bear and Big horn. All rifle for me. Some stuff I like a lot that Ive already taken I will leave off such as Axis deer and Nilgai. 1. Brown Bear 2. Elk 3. Moose 4. Bison 5. Tied - Caribou and...

Great topic. My first was good but not great. I brought the wife and son too and frankly now my wife says "never again". I have slowly been convincing her to go again, to give me another chance to show her Africa. That was one negative outcome of the first time for sure. What I learned I guess...

Factor in your age in the sense you may want to reach for one of those adventures that will be a non-starter later in life such as that DIY backpack hunt. Personally, any adventure that burns powder will win me over quicker than fishing. If your wife and/or son have a preference I would...

Not sure on amount of panels. Just 265 sq feet x 32USD a sq = 8480. They are going to give me a discount (not sure how much) at time of payment which is getting close. They volunteered the discount as I had agreed on 32USD a sq when I visited them in Namibia. They have been very good about...

Watching with interest as I am to receive my ears that are still in Africa and will want someone to paint them most likely. A map of Africa would be ideal. I had the panels tanned in Namibia and then they turned them into pistol cases and a few overnight bags, all done there. Same thing...

Also, meant to say, I would recommend staying in Recoleta or Palermo neighborhoods. A hotel or vrbo. There are some other areas you could stay in but these two probably have more good places to stay on average than others so harder to go wrong. The stuff you will likely want to do will not all...

We just hunted Argentina at Christmas time in the Entre Rios province and then spent 4 days hanging out in BA. We stayed at Hotel Alvear Palace which is certainly a higher end, classic option which is consistently popular with foreign tourists. You can walk to some places from there and take...

Like many folks have replied, not really. I have hunted with outfitters that you will find on youtube due to some outdoor/hunting writer having hunted with them, but that is not the reason I chose them. If I see an outfitter on youtube or even a full fledge hunting show, I just see that as a...

X2 on John La Sala at Safari Arms. He can load what you are looking for. That said, personally, I would borrow the outfitters 22 hornet if he has one (many do) or get your hands on any fast, flat shooting round, solids are fine. Also, I shot a dik dik in Namibia last year with a 375 solid...

talk to midwest gun works. They did a Browning A5 for me and no complaints. If not them, talk to Gordy and Sons in Houston. I dont think they will do it themselves but they can get it done for you. I have also used them to reblue, really a total restoration, of two guns and they deliver the...

From all the comments. you have probably gathered, please dont decide on an outfitter solely by posted prices. All experienced hunters would tell you (I say this confidently), do not choose based on price alone. Please go with outfitters who have a great reputation. In all price levels there are...

Near Eagle Lake, Texas. January 2026.

My go to hunting rifle is a 7PRC with a 20" barrel that I shoot suppressed. Its not a mountain rifle specifically but I use it for just about everything and love it. It's a Tikka T3 that Hill County Rifles did their "accurized" package to. Id seriously consider it. The 7PRC should take down...

Also, I forgot, I would consider a chassis stock, maybe even a folding. I have not really explored these yet. Shot a few and liked em. I know there are just more and more options for these as time goes on. They should be front and center when considering a stock for mountain rifle imo. Cheers

Many good ideas here. 7PRC, 20" barrel, synthetic stock and I would go with the lightest scope of those you like best. Maybe a Swaro, Zeiss or Leupold for me. Cheers

DG hunts are different set ups to me. Also, if you have to have animals on quota + license that is it's own set up too. I think we are talking PG hunts in SA and Namibia really so that please take my comments with that in mind. Seems like most are thinking along the same lines. First time...

My two cents. I dont think you can go wrong with either but if you want to judge the two against each other: - Czech R is more beautiful and probably somewhat more expensive than Slovakia (also beautiful though). - Slovakia has a really strong hunting culture you will notice. - CR has a more...

First, congrats on a hell of schedule for yourself you booked, outstanding sir! FTW, I cannot recommend it enough. My son and I have been 9 times in the last 5 years. We have taken all the courses, some more than once. Short version is, do it brother, you will learn some things and have a...

I havent been yet but at Houston Safari Club Convention this year I booked a June 2027 hunt with Wanganui Safaris. I researched for about 3 years. Talked to them extensively each time they were in town. I know at least four different people who have been with them and they all highly recommend...

X2 on Marius. Also check out italiansafari.com They can also get you hunting in several other Euro countries such as Austria, Spain, UK, Croatia, Portugal, etc... I have hunted with them several times in Italy and talk about great scenery, hard to beat. Ive got some reports posted on here. Good...

If you like hunting enough to attend DSC (and you are on this forum), my opinion is why wouldnt you go given its close to you? It's like you just attended a fun party you enjoyed, and they are having another one soon near where you live. Hell yeah Id go. Will it be that different, in general...

FWIW, I will be there in May this year and my outfitter told me to just do visa on arrival as it is quicker. You may want to ask your outfitter. Also, last year I was there in May as well and had done the prepaid visa online. I paid with a visa cc no issues. I will say though upon arrival I...

Following with interest as I am on the cusp myself and think about this way too much. As I think all have said, retiring in my 50's I know I need something to do, not a "kick your feet up on the porch in the rocker and do nothing" retirement. Just enough land to shoot a rifle whenever I want...

No koala?

For 2026, so far: Hunted duck in January in TX Namibia PG in May Dove hunt in TX Antelope hunt in Wyoming in Oct. Texas exotics in November Possibly fishing in Belize in December I did just book a NZ hunt but its for 2027 and am close to putting Moz 2028 on the calendar/make the deposit...

To answer your question, No, I dont just accept how it goes. I ask the outfitter on the front end if these prices are the prices, or if they will go up. Depending on how far out in the future you may be talking it can go either way. Most places have an annual price list so it is at least stable...

I think all of those three bullets you mention would work. At the time my son was 12 when we went to SA and he shot a 6.5CRM using that 143 grain ELD-X and it worked great. I will agree with others here though that I would reach for a different caliber if it was me given the game you are going...