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Aquahallic

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Zimbawe, Namibia
I know I know another Californian !! I was born here, but grew up in Oregon, lived in Australia for 10 years and have been in Ca for 12 years. Love to hunt and fish, great waterfowl here in the central valley, long seasons, liberal limits, and my blind is only 40 min from my house. Also make a trip annually to Wyoming for Mulies and Antelope

I travelled to Sub Saharan Africa in the early 90's for work ( mining industry ), visited Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and RSA. Was able to see a lot of the country's by car, and was able to work in a couple of short hunting trips while there.

I have been itching to get back to Africa and am leaving with my Wife, In August for a 5 day hunt for Kudu, Gemsbuk and Springbok, then a nice trip to Etosa, houseboat on the Zambizi and finish it off with a couple of days in Vic Falls.

Can't wait to go and I will try and to a report when I return
 
Welcome aboard Aquahallic. What kind and caliber rifles do you own? Do you reload? Will your wife be hunting in Africa? Lots of knowledgeable folks on AH that are willing to share what they know.
 
Welcome to AH, look forward to your hunt report!
 
Thanks for the welcome, I own a Tikka T3 superlite in 7mm and a Weatherby 270 WSM. I will not be taking these with me, as it's a short hunt and we will be travelling to 3 countries and leaving from Zimbabwe, the PH is going to let me use his gun.

No my wife does not hunt, she will be doing photo safari while I am hunting.

And no do not reload at the moment, I have everything to do it, except time !!
 
Congrats! Sounds like a great trip. I'm considering adding the falls in at the close of my trip next year. Look forward to hearing about your experiences trip.
 
Welcome to AH Aquahallic! You found a great resource here. Enjoy the site our our community!
 
Enjoy your return to Africa.

I look forward to reading the report.
 
Welcome aboard!
 
Welcome to AH sir! Hope you have a great hunt.
 
Welcome to AH and enjoy your trip, it sure sounds exiting.
 
Welcome to AH Aquahallic!
Glad you joined in.
 
Welcome to AH @Aquahallic! Nice to have you on the site.
 
Welcome to AH !
 
Welcome to AH Aquahallic! It is a great site, glad to have you here.
 
Welcome! Have a great trip and don't forget to share a report and pictures when you get the chance!
 
Welcome fellow Californian! Don't forget to post a trip report when you get back in August. I can not wait for my Zambia hunt next year.
 
Welcome to this great Forum. Enjoy interacting...and gathering useful information to take an informative decision.
 

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Franco wrote on rnovi's profile.
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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patr wrote on M. Horst's profile.
Thanks for the awesome post my friend - much appreciated, when you coming back with Tiff.
 
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