BigSteve57
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- Sep 10, 2013
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- USA(GA,MD,MT,PA,TN), Namibia
So, why on Earth post this to Africa Hunting?
Because, it was the conversation with the technician I had when he brought up the subject of my taxidermy.
Usually I steer service people away from the areas where I have my mounts.
But as he needed access to the thermostat I had to show him around
After the service call he asked about the mounts and whether I actually shot the animals or just bought the mounts.
I'll shorten the recounting of the conversation with some of the points that were brought up and myths dispelled.
He thought:
I'll add he was a decent guy who didn't seem to have any biases about hunting pro or con. He also seemed genuinely happy to learn that things were NOT as he thought.
This is what we're up against folks.
Because, it was the conversation with the technician I had when he brought up the subject of my taxidermy.
Usually I steer service people away from the areas where I have my mounts.
But as he needed access to the thermostat I had to show him around
After the service call he asked about the mounts and whether I actually shot the animals or just bought the mounts.
I'll shorten the recounting of the conversation with some of the points that were brought up and myths dispelled.
He thought:
- That all the land was open, not owned, so anyone could just go to Africa and shoot animals.
- What we call a professional hunter/guide was called a "poacher". I kid you not.
- You made money by hunting in Africa because you could sell the meat, animal parts etc...
- One could keep the meat and bring it here to the USA.
I'll add he was a decent guy who didn't seem to have any biases about hunting pro or con. He also seemed genuinely happy to learn that things were NOT as he thought.
This is what we're up against folks.