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I like them, go for it. Touch of class in my book. I am sure you have this on your list but I would put stock "ovals" or shields or whatever you call them with yall's initials on each rifle. Family heirloom pieces they sound like. When the next generation get them they can always have that oval...

Check out Conroe Taxidermy just outside of Houston. Very experienced with buffalo and just about everything else. Cheers

Certainly, if you rent rifles from the outfitter. It can be done even for dangerous game but particularly for PG. Just check out the outfitter really well per the info. on this site, pics of the rifles, bullets, scopes, etc... Cheers

Ive had similar issues with brand new ammo before. I notified the manufacturer and they sent me new ammo for free. I would: - *Trash that brass, the relative amount of money you are throwing away is tiny compared to the risk of what could happen to you and/or your gun - Notify the manufacturer...

As mentioned, USD is actually preferred in that part of the world (and most places). Personally, I try to have cash just in case the card machine doesn't work that day or whatever. Cash also lets you know it goes directly to the person you are trying to tip, not the owner or just the boss man...

I have been once a year since 2023 counting 2026, so 4 years in a row. Since 2021 I have also hunted Europe five times and Argentina as well. Headed to New Zealand in 2027, and Africa, and have a 2028 Moz hunt booked as well. I have an Arizona and a Wyoming hunt booked for this year coming up...

In a word, Oil. I went to law school after undergraduate, and after 4 years in the Marine Corps, enlisted, used the GI Bill for school. During some career presentation by some fiftyish year old lawyers working for companies in the oilfield they explained how they had traveled the world...

Very interesting thread. I guess most of us agree, the common bond is hunting and who cares about your financial status. If you hunt, you have something to share here. All are welcome, etc.. FWIW, since others have shared. I travel both cattle class and business. One "trick" I have been...

I have four of them so far but am booked with Zambezi Delta Safaris with four more on quota. So far, with the caliber I shot them: Duiker - 300 WM - Namibia Steenbok - 300 WM - Namibia (see avatar pic) Dik Dik - 375H&H - Namibia - solids at 10 yards Klipspringer - 338 WM - Namibia That was...

I was in the new airport in May this year. Yeah, its newer construction than the old one was but it is way farther out from Luanda. The recommendation from locals is to leave for the airport 4 hours before your flight. That is painful for morning flights. Also, some of the TAAG flights had one...

We all know why you actually posted. You did not come on AH to get talked out of it, that is for sure. lol. You have our collective enthusiastic blessing! Go for it! That Rigby BG in .404 is on my short list. I have researched it enough to know that is must have for the serious connoisseur...

Yeah, let me add that my Angolan buddies, locals and expats, were very skeptical of hunting there. They basically asked me if I was crazy, particularly on the landmine issue much less paying the outfitters - the business end of things, etc. When we discussed that supposedly all the mines were...

I dont know all that much about this but I did have some email exchanges with one of the outfitters who came to the US to promote this. I visit Angola regularly for work and usually try to go to Namibia for hunting as a side trip. When Angola opened up I was very keen to see what the options...

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No issues with going for DG on your first hunt imo, though I do think "on paper" it makes sense to do some PG hunts first to get some experience. Given you cannot be 100% sure you will actually be able to take a second safari, the safest way to make sure you will hunt DG is to go for it the...

I would dress however you want, be yourself. I have been in most of those London gun shops multiple times. In general it has been hit or miss on attention from them, I think mainly depending on who the sales person is. Mostly positive though. That said, I have noticed a difference, more interest...

I was there in mid-May, about 3 weeks ago. I was also there last year, the day the new visa program started actually on April 1, 2025. My advice is to do visa on arrival - manual. This means grab the paper form in the airport, fill it out onsite (with the trusty pen you brought). This is...

Following with interest as I am working my way up to something similar, just taking a few years. Some nuggets I have tucked away over time: - 3/4" plywood on the walls so you can hang anything, anywhere (as has been mentioned already) - Lighting is everything. Most dont like natural light...

Roan, colored Sprinbok (black/white/copper), Ostrich, Blesbok. Not sure if you have the Tiny Ten but get some of those too! Cheers

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...