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Good luck!! I just bought one over the counter while I was there and gave it to my guide. Cost $300. It was the real deal too. Worked like a friggin' dream.

Thanks guys. Dennis is the man when it comes to his trade. Marius took really good care of us. Well he took good care of Dad and basically let me fend for myself.:sneaky: Kevin and Lynn from Hunters and Collectors were never more than an email away. I was kept in the loop the whole time...

Kudos go out to KMG and the crew. Marius took great care of all the field prep and the skins were transferred to Hunters and Collectors. Kevin gets a shout out too! Dennis received the skins from his tannery and he likes what he sees. The skins are some of the best he has seen coming out...

Whoa! I read the whole thing twice. Whoa! Be sure to make a call to your credit card company and see how long you have to file a claim. I got burned once by another company telling me to wait for 90 days and they would handle it. Well, 90 days came and went and nothing happened. So, I...

I hope there are some pictures you still have to add. :A Hey::A Hey::A Hey::A Hey:

Thanks for all the support in writing this up. Did I miss anything Dad?

June 12. Slow day. Breakfast. Pay final bill. Tips given. Finish packing. Dad is looking better. Finally. We load up and head off the Port Elizabeth to begin the long journey home. We are leaving with some extra items. Wink, Wink. Marius sees us to the security checkpoint. No sense...

Looks great! How about the temperature in Fahrenheit for us US folks?

June 11. I head off to another concession for Waterbuck. Dad stays back and starts packing. He relaxes most of the day and catches up on emails. Marius knows of a good bull. we pick up some extra hands to help navigate the property. WE see a couple of smaller, immature bulls. No shooters...

Thanks for the feedback guys. It really helps when writing this thing up. I just hope I'm doing the hunt justice through my report and writing. It really was a trip of a lifetime.

June 10. We hunt around the lodge. Dad's tank is running low. He gets up a little later than usual. He normally gets up at 4 AM whether he is home or traveling. Africa is sinking her claws in him.I still feel good. Not overly tired or sore. I cannot express how much you need to train to...

Sorry I have been incognito folks. My goal is to finish up this report! June 9. We are up early. The past few days have been gorgeous for weather and we have been whacking and stacking. I have finally seen the Southern Cross. We have to go back to the concession and find the Red...

June 8. Happy Birthday to Dad. The old man is keeping up. Today we hunt another property called Huntshoek with a PH named Egg. He too is young, spry and has eagle eyes. This place is Nyala heaven. Game is everywhere. I inform Dad that he gets all shooting opportunities today. I already...

June 7. Off to hunt impala and Blue Wildebeest, again. Our hunting thus far has been hard and tiring. It is starting to take its toll on Dad. To add insult to injury, we keep getting busted by ostriches with bright red legs, if you know what I mean! The last thing we want to do is get...

OK. I'm home. Who wants the rest of the story?

Sorry folks. I'm traveling again. I will get more out soon. There is still 5 days of story left. I know I'm dragging it out. If you want to come and watch the kids and dogs and do the chores, I'll be sure to get more posted. At least more more day is coming before I leave tomorrow AM.

June 6. Today is a better day. Off to another concession to hunt Gemsbok. Marius' wife, Kim, came up and is welcome company. Maybe she is our good luck charm for the day. Too early to tell. We see giraffe, cape buffalo, red hartebeest, waterbuck, duiker, yellow mongoose, warthog, blesbok...

Very informative. I have one of the devices listed in your study. I use it when no one is around. It is just another tool in the bag. To each his own. I will say this though, the muzzle brake does change the point of impact greatly in my rifle. I'm talking 9-12 inches at 100 yards! I've...

June 5. We do in fact split up.. I hunt with Leow and Dad goes with Marius. Dad is apprehensive about using someone's gun other than his own, but it was an executive decision that I made. Dad has quite a list of animals he would like to harvest. This trip is his first and last. He needs to...

Holy cow! What was I thinking? I forgot that during the torrential downpour and nasty cold weather we did manage to put on a evening stalk before dinner. We saw some black wildebeest sunning themselves out of the wind. They were getting the most of the situation they had to deal with as...

June 4. As expected the weather is horrible. Rain, wind, cold. Wind is 40-50 mph with driving rain. Snow is forecasted 35 miles away. Great. Par for the course. We decide to stay inside today. No brainer. We gather firewood and sit inside the lodge and spend the morning trying to light...

June 3. Up early to head off to a different concession. At this point we are looking for anything. There has been a rare "cut off low" that has been stuck over top of the East Cape for 4 days. We have had rain, more than our share and have hunted through it. We see ostrich, blue wildebeest...

I'm glad everyone is liking the post. Just to let you know a little more about my dad and our hunting style. We don't carry a tape measure. Never will. The hunt to us is about good times and bad one's too. It's about being together and sharing memories. We live on opposite sides of the US...

June 2. Off for Kudu. After coffee and a light breakfast we head out. We grab the two Jack Russell terriers, Flex and Rigby. Those of you who know Marius and Kim, know these two dogs are their children. They are great dogs. Flex is the older more experienced one while Rigby is the puppy...

June 1. Marius picks us up and off to the concession. We make a quick stop to the taxidermist, Hunter and Collectors. Forgot the friggin' camera. Oh well. On the way we stopped at another little farm stand type place and get some grilled bread stuffed with butter, jam and cheese. Right on...

May 30. Flight was OK. Hot. Got no sleep, none. Arrive JNB and get met by an official looking guy right on the jet-way. He says he is from RiflePermits and he is there to help us get our guns and ammo. Wow, this is great service. Wrong answer. The short story is that I was swindled out...

Sorry guys. I had computer issues and now I traveling for a couple of days. I will get more good info to you. Patience. You can't rush a good story.....

Well...Where do I begin? How about from the start. Two years ago my Dad and I decided it would be nice to hunt the Dark Continent. After a lot, and I mean a lot of research and investigating and traveling to sportsman shows, jumping through governmental bullshit hoops for exporting firearms...

Just wondering if anyone is headed over on May 29 out of JFK on South African Air. Might be nice to trade some tall tales before we get to Africa. I'm sure there will be plenty of really tall stories coming home.:A Banana: It is a loooooooong plane ride.

Take all three. Blue Black and Red....Hartebeest that is. Go for the "beest" slam. :A Banana:

Henry, We are using your service in May and I must say that everything has gone very smoothly thus far. Thanks and welcome to the forum.

Fabulous. I bet you are still smiling!

I go to the vet and get some assorted sizes of prescription bottles. They are blank and come in big, small, tall, fat, skinny. The tops usually say for animal use only which doesn't draw a lot of prying eyes. I put a pre-soaked patches in one and dry patches in another. One is a small first...

I like my retina attached! Plus that is a little steep on the "save for second safari" fund.

I shoot lefty too. Right hand dominant with a lazy eye. My LH rifles are not as pretty as the others. Just some plain old Ruger MK II, Savage and Weatherby. Nothing fancy. The only advantage I have is the ability to use a RH firearm with ease. I didn't have anything LH for most of my life...

Well...This is a complete SH!T ST@RM. We leave in May and from JFK no less. The most gun friendly airport in the US.

Thx. I have done extensive research and I am narrowing in on a decision. Sorry about your experience.

I still plan on being there tomorrow. God willing and the creek don't rise. Supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow in the morning. Glad I already booked with you. I'm one less you have to impress! Go out and eat some BBQ!

Simply beautiful.

Going to try.

Dennis, You and I will miss one another on the flights. I'll wave out the window! Check Marius on that Hyena. I think he put up a whopper this year.

I really like the in depth post. Ready for more. I finished reading before my drink ran out! I will drink faster next time. Great read so far.

Great info. Now I just need to find a Captain or get some printed up!:cool:

Time is getting close. Time to start the last bit of paperwork. Rifle permits and 4457. Rifle permits are self explanatory. 4457 is too, but what do I have to exactly declare on 4457? Rifle, scope, binos, cameras, iPads, spare scope etc. etc. Thx

He has it and I'm sure to give it close attention in the New Year. Explicit details and instructions were provided.(y)

Going to KMG with my dad end of May and first part of June. First timers in Africa. Plains game with high hopes. It appears Marius really delivers. Dad calls me every day with a countdown. He is more excited than me. I believe there is someone else in camp too. Maybe some one from AH? On...

Marius, Merry belated Christmas to you and yours. NOW you tell me you are going to be stateside! Safe travels. EJ

I have it thanks for the thought johnnyblues. I was following this post a while back.. Glad to see it has resurfaced. Taxidermy in my eyes varies from person to person. It is like hunting. Would you want a SCI gold medal trophy every time you pulled the trigger? Sure. Would you settle for...

My dad and I bought ours last month. One less thing to worry about. Buy it and save for the next expense. Also, if your travel originates before June 1, then you don't get stuck with the seasonal ticket price increase. Your trip can end after June 1 and there is no mark up for tickets. They...