Greetings from New England

[EFR]

Hi folks, new member here from New England. Life long hunter, mostly deer around home, but have been making it out to western US for elk as much as possible, mostly DIY. I found this forum as I just booked a trip with Molopo Kalahari Safaris with Rudolph Graupner for August 2023. I've never considered Africa in the past, in fact, I was offered a free trip from a (very successful) friend a few years ago (just had to pay airfare) but turned it down. My son loves to travel and he has been interested in Africa for years. Every other year we head to Pennsylvania for the Great American hunting and fishing show. This year we met Rudolph. We both liked him, he seemed legit, his references checked out (of course), so I put down a deposit the next day.

We will be doing plains game, 5 animals split between us. Honestly, I don't even remember what they all are, but I'm getting a chance at a kudo and gemsbok. My son a gemsbok and two antelope of some type. I'm actually much more excited than I thought I'd be and have been searching these forums top to bottom. I'm thinking I'd like to save up for a zebra as well.

Thanks for you time, and most importantly your wisdom and experience.

Erik

 

[krish]

Welcome to AH.
Krish.

 

[Brandon.Gleason]

Erik,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on booking your first African hunt. You'll find a wealth of knowledge here. If you're ever down in CT, I'd gladly grab a beer and share my experiences with you.

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Randy F]

Welcome aboard!

 

[cagkt3]

Welcome!

 

[Uncle Sauce]

to AH and congrats on booking your trip!

 

[nztimb]

Giday Eric and welcome to the A H forums

 

[BRICKBURN]

Keep reading AH, the excitement will grow.
Welcome.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

Welcome welcome welcome

 

[CoElkHunter]

Welcome to AH!

 

[oldfart009]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard EFR. Use the search function that AH offers to see old posts on topics that might be of interest to you. I hunted Africa several years ago with both of my sons. Rest assured that you will relive the adventure for a lifetime. Don't be surprised to find yourself planning a return trip while still there or on the flight back home.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Erik!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Nyati]

 

[Firebird]

Welcome to the site! Be prepared to hunt other animals along the way-Africa will tease and tempt you constantly

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello EFR,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.

 

[fte45]

Welcome to the posting side! Have fun planning and let us know if you have any questions...

 

[BLAAUWKRANTZ safaris]

Welcome to AH and we look forward to your participation! Congratulations on your upcoming safari.