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I just got my shipment today from Bullseye. I’m actually upset that I didn’t just settle for pictures. How do you mess up euros and flat skins? Skull is barely secured to the shield. Teeth are missing or just waiting to fall out. Horns don’t fit securely onto the skulls by any stretch of the...

Using a fairly large (and busy) taxidermist locally my buffalo pedestal mount including the cost of the base is $3550, so I'd say those prices are fairly high.

IIRC it was a shade over 48 inches on the long side and 25 inches tip to tip. I think the bushpig and bushbuck are still the premier trophies of the hunt though

This was my 3rd trip with Reon and African Barefoot Safaris. It initially was supposed to be a hunt for some of the small species, but as I decided to bring the girlfriend along it turned into one of those hunts where you just take what the bush provides. We were excited to be staying at the...

I have been back about a week and I’m planning to get the report up this weekend

I found the Boulder boot to be quiet and very comfortable. However, since its a barefoot style shoe and has soft rubber soles I did take a few thorns to the foot. I think this issue could be circumvented with the proper insole though.

It’s push feed or it would be gone already

They do have a booth in Nashville every year.

They recently acquired a new property and built a new lodge. This is the first year hunting it, I will post a report once I get back. He is still hunting his usual properties as well including the original property which is bowhunting only and has always had good quality and quantity of animals.

I have been happy with my experiences at African Barefoot Safaris, wheels up August 4 for my 3rd hunt. I have heard many good things from folks who loved their hunts with Limcroma, Bushmen Safaris, Bush Africa Safaris, and African Arrow. They are all South Africa based. There are a variety of...

I have the Boulder boot mid, but yes they are incredibly light. Not 9oz light though

Elephant are a close up hunt. I would refuse an initial shot over 50 yards and much prefer 20-30 yards.

Hunting on my place isn’t very hard at all. Really good deer numbers and the neighbors all do a good job with management. No CWD in my area

August 2024- RSA for different animals with the bow November 2024- Filling the freezer here at home July 2025- Taking the girlfriend fishing in Cabo for her birthday September 2025- Botswana management elephant hunt. Might try to add on to this

Finally grabbed a bottle of the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel tonight. It’s delightful

Delta all day

I liked them the bit I wore them last year and around here, but won’t have significant experience with them until August

Pretty sure that the hunt was in RSA based on the title and the fact that it is a South African outfitter

Vic Falls is a must IMHO

I think most outfitters could accommodate what you are after. With a large enough party they would most likely provide an exclusive camp. Also with a large enough party there should be some pricing flexibility. The thing to establish is what type of hunting you want to do. Archery vs rifle...

IIRC @Bowhuntr64 mentioned on his channel that the son is going to continue the business. I have been tempted to add the Croc to my quiver based on price and reputation

I’m looking forward to that report.

Compound. I took a buffalo last year. 600 grain shaft, 250 grain iron will single bevel. FOC and all that. But I am not opposed to taking a second one. Going after jumbo in Bots next year so I need to get my archery fix in this year

Tooth of the Arrow just dropped a 3 blade head. I hear it’s far superior to all other 3 blade heads on the market RSA with a specialized archery outfitter. Sort of open to shooting anything. Which is why my entire buffalo setup is making the trip as well. Gotta be ready to take what the bush...

If you think there is a chance you’d shoot a baboon I’d add an expandable of some sort to your quiver. They are the toughest animal I have hunted and pretty much the sole reason for the megameat

I’m heading over 8/4 for a hunt that should be focused on the tiny ten, but who knows what I will get talked into. That said I have some heads I didn’t get to shoot my last trip (it would have made me one and done if it was my first) that I’m excited to try this year as well as some tried and...

Giraffe, Klippie,warthog, duiker, and steenbuck. A lot of those animals are open country animals and not really endemic to a lot of the Limpopo. If you want springbuck, black wildebeest, and red hartebeest it would behoove you to road trip to the free state

I’ve found the Courtney’s to be a bit heavy for my preferences. I went with a barefoot style Merrell with the Boyt gaiters for my buffalo hunt and I thought they worked quite well. Occasionally had to pull some sikkelbos out of the bottoms, but nothing terribly painful or more than a slight...

As I typically travel with archery equipment I was thinking of upgrading to the Sitka Nomad. Hopefully I'd be able to avoid the police station with the bow cases.

Iron will buff SB would be my first choice. Having said that I’d look into the tuffhead DG and the Valkyrie as well. Where are you headed that you can get a license for archery hippo?

I personally wouldn’t use a mechanical on anything larger than a medium antelope. My experiences have left me less than impressed. That being said Josh Bowmar posted on instagram that he has taken Cape buffalo with his new 2” mechanical on a sub 600 grain arrow. If that works on buffalo I...

The kick in the pants is that we knew what we were after with this hunt. Large reserve with wild managed animals and no commute. It was communicated that we'd be hunting from pop-ups on the reserve and we were all fine with that, because of the property. You lose a significant amount of...

Aside from the last couple of paragraphs I try to give an accounting of events without incorporating too much of my thoughts/feelings. By now the quota issues for the hunts Kwalata was advertising on their new reserve are old news on the forum. I did reach out to Jaco after this came to my...

Sure is. Almost indistinguishable from the other 5 I have

My buffalo from RSA 2022

Personally I like to tailor my broadheads to the game I’m pursuing. Having multiple options in my quiver. For example this year: Method archery VBS and Slick Trick SS3s for larger thicker game. Zebra wildebeest etc. Sevr and Megameats for Impala and smaller I also have my buffalo/giraffe setup...

Any can arrange a side trip to the falls. I am doing it this year and have done it in the past.

EC will be smaller, my biggest was 43 inches. Body size is smaller as well. They are an excellent hunt, but you just need to adjust your trophy expectations. I have attached my biggest EC and SG Kudu for comparison. 43” Vs 52” IIRC

After my switch from a 6 inch stabilizer to the 11* inch CBE I didn’t really notice much difference in my shooting from either an accuracy or precision standpoint. What I did notice made a massive difference was switching from a standard index finger style release to a thumb button. Another...

I shoot a 10 inch CBE stabilizer. Since I primarily hunt from a blind for whitetails it’s the best option for me. I’m about your size too, but short arms and legs

I think @rookhawk has posted his son’s setup somewhere on the form and IIRC it’s pretty similar. However, if I were build an arrow for her I’d look for a .204 shaft @ 7 gpi +\- then tip it with an ethics outsert system of ~200 grains and 150 grain 2 blade single bevel heads. You can flip flop...

Yup. I'd go with an Ethics outsert system.

Yes to both.