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Good to hear - I'm hunting with Gav in about a week. Best of luck to whomever takes this hunt.

Where and what are you hunting in Namibia? I'll be in Moz (hopefully) by the end of the week.

Safe travels, best of luck.

Just asked my PH in Moz - he said not mandatory yet, but might have to fill it out at the airport. I'll know for sure in a few days.

Here's the target for the NorthForks - 25yds off a bag, iron sights. Hunting leopards over dogs the range won't be more than that. Flew in an airshow in Smyrna years ago, beautiful country. Best regards, Franco

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Here's a couple more pictures of the rhino.

Wildlife Gallery. Thanks, this was the first time in 28 years of marriage I was not overruled on my choices. During the remodel of our last home my wife would ask for my input on color which would always end the same way - "No, I think this other one is better", for a parade of reasons I...

Beautiful. I'm just starting, don't have the space you do but chose a lighter green and darker wood combo

I'll know for sure tomorrow.

Going after leopard later this month, using my 450/400 double with custom loaded 400 Grain North Forks. I have not shot a test group yet.

DSC, Jan 2022, I was having lunch at the food court and Craig was at the nearby stage giving a talk about cape buffalo. A gentleman approached and asked if I had shown my trophy to Craig. I had not, so I waited until his talk was over and asked if he would be interested in viewing my trophy...

I know what you mean about the old Halibuton Zeros. I still have some from the 70's. I worked for a company flying Rock bands and those aluminum cases were everywhere. Much heavier construction than the new ones, and you could send them in for repair. In 30 plus years with the airline I...

My wife has Tumi cases; she got them after we had to pry her last Halliburton open. Good point on the repair options.

Just ordered the Rimowa Check-in M. Delivery later in the week, save a drive to Dallas. Hopefully it will hold up. Thanks for all the advice.

I was just looking at them. They came up on a Google search. Looks like a road trip to Ft Worth next week. Thank you

I have used Halliburton suitcases for years, but lately they just don't hold up. Locks get broken, and the cases get so distorted - if you manage to get them open, they won't close again. Part of the problem is the locks are exposed, and the newer cases are awfully thin. What hard, lockable...

Hank, I can assure you there is nothing made up about my personal experience with dementia. As for conjecture - the result says it all. Have I made suppositions, yes - several; but I don't have to watch a hammer fall to know it's going to hit the ground, if I hear someone has been struck by...

dogcat1 - I may have been that "anal" American Airlines pilot.

Mark, I suffer the same criticism and completely understand. My standard response is "Why are you not?"

I have a leopard hunt near Tete in a few weeks. PH is monitoring the situation

Yes, there are stages, and not all those with dementia suffer the same effects. Unfortunately, the need for constant monitoring often becomes apparent after the fact. I have lived this first hand for the past 15 years, watching an uncle and two aunts suffer as they drown in a sea of confusion...

I agree, and yes - I go to Louisiana. Safari Unlimited 573-544-2041

A group of us did this same hunt in November. I hope you had as enjoyable an experience as we did. Looking forward to more pictures and the rest of your story.

Thank you Sideshow, same thoughts for you.

Having gone through this 3 times, I agree with what you say with one comment: "Also if you love someone and this is their wish you would carry it out." Therein lies the dilemma; as a caregiver your responsibility is to protect them from themself. Their safety comes before all else. If 100%...

Hank, I agree with your observation, and completely respect your opinion. I don't disagree about warning signs and cautions, but lack of a warning sign is no excuse for a failure to use common sense. The consequences are too high. Let me offer this for consideration, if a camp or park were...

Nice gator. I love the skull. Who did it?

"A bit harsh", to the contrary sir and with respect - in this situation, not harsh enough. A person was trampled by elephants and I have a difficult time dismissing it as a mistake. Yes, there were fatal consequences - and a tragic ending does not absolve responsibility of those involved...

UPS will ship, but the label has to be preprinted. To avoid the hassle I just ship FedEx.

There are no words...

Foxi, Well said.

If this is a true account of what happened, it is indeed both tragic and sad. Before I get crucified for my previous comments regarding this event, I stand by my statement regarding the result of my action causing harm to myself or others. My wife and I have cared for 3 family members with...

Good one

Hook, as in baited hook or hook as in cast? Shoot with rifle or pistol? You will have to ask @gismo, but I believe when they skin for hides they cut along either side of the hornback and that strip is then discarded because it's difficult to process on a large gator. Having said that, I do...

Yes sir, You are absolutely correct. I did assume she did as many others have done. However, to the sleepwalking theory, who takes a person who sleepwalks into a situation, knowing both the risks and potential for harm - without precautions?

Sir, While I don't disagree with your reference to pets and hugging a lion cub, and with respect to each of us entitled to our own opinion - I don't believe we are being cruel. Our reactions may appear callous to those outside our community; but we as hunters are by nature, realists. Hugging...

Disney gave them names, personalities, and portrayed them as compassionate and caring; Steiff made them soft and "cuddley". As a child, who didn't want to sit atop the lion on the merry-go-round? Our society is infected with people who boast of their political correctness, and put "virtue...

Why is my first response, "Bet she was wearing Birkenstocks" instead of, "Oh my - how tragic."

What are the specifics of the hunt - 1 trophy size, multiples, as many as you want to buy? Are you going with a certain size in mind or let the size dictate what you do? I've shot a lot of alligators, and I have quite a few hides, heads, and mounts. You will have to choose hide or rug because...

Nice.

If it's anything like my 450/400 you are correct. It was built to the exact same measurements, so it should fit.

Already done - as stated a few posts ago: "Done - drove to Shreveport, got a new 4457, some crawfish and beignets, and had a nice cigar on the drive home". Here's what is curious, and I am noticing a pattern; I send in the requested documents, copies, pictures, whatever they request - and I'm...

Yep - that's how it usually goes.

Yes - indeed. Looks like it's scheduled to arrive just after I leave for Mozambique.

Agreed, will do.

I'm sure you are correct.

Done - drove to Shreveport, got a new 4457, some crawfish and beignets, and had a nice cigar on the drive home. I think it was Henry's question about not seeing DE in front of the serial numbers on the 450/400 which got me going. If, as was stated above, "Henry has seen a few thousand rifles...

I don't disagree with you, like you said - it's their sandbox.

I don't understand your question. The serial numbers stamped on the rifle and recorded on the 4457 are identical; what's in question is the manufacturer's mark of DE which is basically "Germany" - no different then if it had been manufactured in the US and had USA stamped on it. It is not a...