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Artistic or literary licence used in abundance and taken from this site. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/military-dog-handler-top-trophy-25894129

With the latest book by Eduardo Goncalves who is naming UK hunters coming out, The Times in the UK wrote a nice little promotion for him. I will post some of the questions asked of me by the journalist in due course. The level of stupidity that Goncalves displays and is putting forward to his...

Posted here for interest with permission of the person I saved them from, although not his photos. Unfortunately no further details are available at the moment but will be passed on if they become available.

Like him or loathe him, he was one hell of a man and led a life like no other, told it like it was and didn't suffer fools gladly. He was also a keen shooting man, hunted tigers in India. Don't know if he hunted in Africa though.

For interest...... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55340975

Any of you lot know anything about this? [emoji2955] https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2107406337575/trans-species-man-who-self-identifies-as-a-deer-accidentally-shot-by-hunters

Same shit, different day...... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8354021/Making-killing-British-businessmen-linked-big-game-trophy-hunting.html

Just for interest.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52784240

Did anyone here get a good deal recently? [emoji848] https://meaww.com/prince-harry-sells-handmade-hunting-rifles-worth-62200-dollar-please-wife-meghan-markle-50000-pounds

Dear all, It appears that NAPHA members emails have been hacked. Please, please, please do not reply or indulge in any financial discussions or exchange any information by email to NAPHA members unless you are absolutely sure who you are communicating with. This has affected not only myself...

Yes another shooting show cancelled....

Saw this one online at a gun shop I use occasionally. I don't know how rare or desirable these are but the price tag is fairly hefty. I thought I would post it here for interest, no further pictures unfortunately because the rifle is due in stock, not actually arrived yet. "375 African...

I saw this on Facebook yesterday, I don't know the hunter or whose photos they are so apologies for not being able to give credit to either but this is too good not to share......

I saw this story on the Daily Mail news site and I'm posting it here for interest. I nothing about bear behaviour other than what I see on TV but the story seems remarkably strange...

As the title says..... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7128105/Giant-head-wolf-severed-body-40-000-years-ago-unearthed.html

Apparently..... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6894359/Poacher-trampled-death-elephant.html

Accidental death of an Italian while out pigeon shooting on a Scottish estate. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6855965/Man-dies-shooting-accident-party-Italian-friends-Rossie-Estate-Perthshire.html

Interesting (for once) article in the Daily Mail about a big female Tusker in Kenya and an upcoming photo book..... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6786179/The-images-Queen-Elephants-Stunning-photos-capture-incredibly-rare-big-tusker.html

I'm looking for a scope to sit upon my MO3 in .375 and have narrowed things down to three choices. All are similar in price and all have an illuminated reticle so I would be interested in any opinions on the good and the bad or why you would choose one or the other. The choices are: Leupold...

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/24/uk/scotland-goat-hunting-switlyk-intl/index.html US hunter angers Scotland with trophy photo of 'beautiful' wild goat

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6289579/Elephants-charge-hunters-shoot-kill-member-herd-Namibia.html 'Hit it between the eyes': Elephants charge at hunters after they shoot and kill a member of the herd in Namibia

Apologies if this is in the wrong place. There was a thread not so long ago where a member had built his own pedestals using pallets/reclaimed/distressed looking wood and said he could supply the build plans to interested members. I have searched and searched and looked through the forums but I...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6274479/Hunter-22-shoots-British-mountain-biker-34-dead-French-Alps.html

It's still about 42 hours but today is (just) Monday and I fly on Tuesday. I have a nightshift to finish, pack my gear and get some sleep as well as several other things but it's nearly here. I'm fortunate enough to be heading back to Namibia for the fourth time in as many years and I'm...

Posted for interest. Has anyone heard of this guy? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6154811/Russian-surgeon-makes-1m-year-charging-tourists-kill-rare-animals-Africa.html The death dealer: Russian surgeon makes $1m a year charging tourists £16,000 to kill lions, £42,000 for white rhinos...

What do you do with them? I know the skin makes good leather and you will never be short of a feather duster again but once you've successfully hunted one, the meat has been taken, what else can you do with the leftover bits?

Has anyone hunted these deer in Russia or the surrounding countries? Does anyone know of reputable outfitters or have experience? Fascinating deer in a fascinating part of the world. This is a bucket list hunt for me that I would like to complete in the next year or two but searching on here...

Last weekend I met an old friend at a gun dealer local to me. He was picking up a new Sauer 404 in .308. While he was choosing his rifle my attention was drawn to a Mauser M03 in .375H&H with a beautiful stock. It was a second hand rifle and upon talking to the dealer it turned out it had only...

Apologies if already posted but an interesting series of photos and events.... https://travelguideandphotography.com/

Just saw this on the BBC news site, surely there is no shortage of hunters willing to hunt a Bison....... http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41238392 Hunters wanted for Grand Canyon bison cull Physically fit and a crack shot? Then the US National Park Service has a job for you... in the...

I just got a crate of bits from my first safari. I had the parts dipped and shipped. I took a look at my Kudu backskin and the majority of the hair is loose and has fallen to the bottom of the wrapping. There are also a lot of bug cases in there. I realise the photos aren't exactly clear but...

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Unfortunately. Just back from my first hunting trip to Africa, Namibia and I can now proudly join the ranks of African hunters. I had an absolutely wonderful time and many thanks to all here who have posted and I have read and learnt from over the time I've been here. I will be posting a hunt...

Just wondering, is it cheaper to buy duty free tobacco/cigarettes as perks for the trackers etc in Johannesburg airport as opposed to the European duty free prices? I don't want to spend loads of money at home only to find the same things cheaper while I'm in transit in SA!

Chris Froome, cyclist and two time Tour de France winner from the UK but who grew up in Africa is to become an ambassador for Unite for Wildlife to raise awareness of elephant and rhino poaching. His Tour winning bike was adorned with rhino artwork to reflect this...

I know there is a perception that being in the UK you are subject to strict firearms laws and gun ownership is difficult. However, there are good news stories too such as I found out today. I am going hunting in Africa in two short weeks time and as such I made a last minute decision to put...

....by tourists who threw bags at it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3148222/Incredible-moment-safari-guard-saved-leopard-savaging-arm-tourists-threw-BAGS-rammed-car-door.html

Amongst 23000 other species....... http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/23/lion-23000-species-threatened-extinction-conservationists-iucn-red-list

I came across this web page recently. It shows an awesome collection of old hunting trophies mainly from Europe but some African species included too. They include trophies taken by Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph. Enjoy...

Here's a simple one. I'm hunting Namibia in August, which is the most appropriate colour jacket to wear?

Just came across this: http://www.bdlive.co.za/africa/africannews/2015/03/01/mugabe-threatens-to-take-over-white-owned-safari

Do any U.K. hunters have recommendations for taxidermists in the U.K. who have experience of African game? I'm aware most decent taxidermists will take on exotic animals but are there any who specialise or have a good reputation when it comes to animals hunted in Africa?

Finally booked up and deposit paid on my first hunting safari to Namibia this August. Many thanks to all who have contacted me via this site and for the offers and help provided. A computer virus lost most of my correspondence over the last few months so apologies to anyone I didn't get back...

I thought this might interest members here. Rigby are selling A3 size posters of their iconic advert with the buffalo and the strap line 'Not everyone's happy to see Rigby is back'. Contact them for details, I believe it costs £10 plus postage.

Not quite sure where this one might belong so apologies if it's in the wrong section but found this article interesting: Urban Hyenas becoming a problem in the streets of Addis Ababa. I can't say I would want to keep a couple of young hyena in the house, my spaniel has enough chewing issues!

I am looking for a seven day plains game hunting trip in Namibia within the first two weeks in August 2015. (Flight schedules are not yet available for exact dates.) I would like an all inclusive package deal for myself hunting and also my wife and twelve year old (in 2015) daughter. It must...

Out of curiosity, do any AH members/oufitters exhibit at the CLA Game Fair in the U.K.? I know our market isn't as big as in the U.S. but there must be an opening to sell hunts in the U.K.? There is a dedicated row of booths and stands for overseas exhibitors as I have browsed there...

I will be departing for Chicago and then on to the Green Bay area for just over a week, are there any hunting/shooting shops in the area members would recommend to pay a visit to for clothes and gear? I have no fixed plans on what to do or where to go, I am at leisure to explore the Great...

Or somewhere else? I've been looking through the forum, reading hunting reports and adding them onto what was already in my mind I am thinking of taking my first safari in one of the above mentioned countries. Are there any pros or cons to each of these places from members who have...

Hello All, I'm a new member living in England. I am a keen deer stalker here in the U.K. but want to broaden my horizons in the not too distant future and have made my mind up I want to hunt boar in Germany but more importantly to indulge my childhood dreams, visit Africa and take in a...