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"the method of demolition did not follow DNR policy or reflect good judgment. We are evaluating the situation and will take appropriate follow-up measures" Ya think? https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/minnesota-dnr-blows-up-tree-stand/

I have a fear of being the weak link in the chain. I would hate to turn up at camp an not be able to do whatever it is that needs to be done. Fitness is a lifestyle for me, not a test. The alternative lifestyle is not ok in my books.

Kynsna gin from Kynsna in South Africa is excellent. Visit the distillery, enjoy a tasting, buy a bottle or two and enjoy a renewed relationship with gin. Very very nice stuff.

Nope, we cannot contaminate the purity of Quebec maple syrup with the dross that comes from that place.

You may want to try reloading international. They are based out of Oregon and export. I do not know if they will carry the brass but I have bought bullets from them. Good luck

Oh wow, he is a beast.

The women seem to be fascinated with the 'stache Coffee on the street and in the first commercial coffee shop opened in 1954 Some interesting history Lucy Fossils. I believe the warthogs in history were about 1000 lbs

Ethiopia. I do not think I can type out a report that will do justice to what I just experience. If you fly Ethiopian Airline and have a long layover in Addis, I highly recommend getting a guide. I will try and give a flavour of what I am feeling with some short anecdotes. It's the only...

Our final place is The Fernnery. This is a beautiful lodge nestled in the Tsitsikamma forest. After you leave the highway, you drive about 6km on a dirt road to get to it. The lodge is perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. We are in a chalet overlooking a river gorge. For our...

The ro The route offers a lot. Plan to hit at least Kynsna and Plettenberg. You could turn the trip into a entire vacation, with great places to go to. Enjoy the trip!

This mill in Plett has a great philosophy on life and liability. And, beautiful woven products to sell. It's a great find.

I am in Plettenberg Bay now. I like this place and it seems to be a great town. It has beautiful beaches. I went for a morning run and encountered several folks walking their dogs, and other runners. I may not swim too much though! We had a great dinner last night at the Fat Fish. A cool...

If you find yourself travelling before or after a hunt you could consider Knysna. This is a very beautiful small town with some real gems. There is a Gin tasting at Knysna Gin. This Gin is remarkably smooth, probably one of the smoothest I have tried. How does one say "Notzie Castles"...

I take note. Everyone has cameras and armed security. Even in places like Franschhoek. I am truly praying for a good outcome this May. The country has everything to be successful except for an ethical government. I heard a minister lamenting that the land distribution process has been flawed...

Why I go to South Africa

After an arduous stalk along the waterfront, we finally got our first trophy. This was enjoyed at Karibou. A fantastic restaurant in Cape Town. When we were going there I got turned around, and could not find it. I called the restaurant and a nice young lady volunteered to just walk to...

We flew from Toronto to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. I really like their business class because it is relatively inexpensive, but makes that trip much more comfortable. It's not the best in class but you still get to lie down with a degree of privacy. Also, you seem to spend the entire...

That's is a great hunt! And a wonderful animal. Congratulations to you and the hunter.

This drove home to me the reality of what it means when DG goes sideways. Quite something.

I was considering the shark cage, but I didn't like how she started to refer to me as "Chum" It didn't seem like a friendly use of the term.

I explained to the Mrs. that the water may be a bit chilly and she was disappointed lol

Dang, it sounds like Pap will become like that elusive animal that I have to make several trips before I get a proper one :D

Absolutely! This is a food trip! We have booked several restaurants as I was told it was the busy season.

Quite a beautiful gun. Which museum do you recommend?

And, there is a false narrative in comparing the British to autocratic regimes. Ghandi would not have found any success in the Soviet Union. In fact, he probably would have disappeared before anyone knew his name. But, let's just carry on ignoring the rule of law and wide spread education when...

I really appreciate that, thanks you. I have arranged for excursions and we will be going to Plett via some wineries and golf courses over the weeks. I didn't want to over plan but I also didn't want to think too much either. It's been a very hectic winter and I wanted a no stress trip.

The first time we were in South Africa I went to a park. I did enjoy it. But after being in the country a few times I really wanted to see what else it had to offer. I looked into a fishing charter but for various reasons that didn't come together. My alterior motive is to figure out if this...

In about a week my wife and I will be in Cape Town to start a two week vacation in South Africa. I have avoided the animal tourism and opted for a food, wine and beach adventure. I knew that sitting in a bus watching an animal wander by would be a sorry second to hunting this great country...

Was the methodical destructuction of a society by stealing their children a Stalin thing or is that a new creative innovation by Putin? Anyone who thinks there is a similarity between a multiparty democracy waging war, and the imperialism of a savage dictatorship seeking to eradicate a...

I had a 2018 Tundra that endured everything. I traded it in and bought the new 3.0L Chevy diesel and I could not be happier. It saves me a pile on fuel costs. I haven't plugged it in and have had no issues this winter. The fit and finish is well done, I think they upped their game after the...

There comes a time in the lives of all men when your semi-annual erection becomes your annual semi-erection - older colleague of mine

An interesting analysis of Canada. I have often thought that the only politician that had an idea for state structure in Canada was Trudeau Sr. All the rest, whether conservative or liberal, have played within the parameters he created. Yes, even Harper who squandered any real opportunity to...

I was thinking about Ross Perot's attempt but now the political ground for change is even more fertile.

I also wonder why Haley doesn't form a third party. It may steal enough of the democrats group to form a government. There is enough common ground with the Trump group to move policies.

Time out The fact that everyone is vociferously fighting over where and how they will use their vote is what makes the west great. Predictions of its imminent implosion are not on display yet. Although, there are very good odds that bad politics will disrupt life considerably in the near term...

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Modern warfare: After watching the little fella putter across the landscape I kinda feel sorry for him at the end! Lol Did anyone else notice the big pheasant?

People are messing with tradition these days. I think it's part of the collapse of our world order.

I have the integral lock and have used it since 2016 to South Africa twice and numerous trips up north. No issues at all. After reading some posts here I put closed foam on the bottom and on parts of the interior to add additional padding. I do not know if it was necessary but made me feel...

I really like Trulock chokes. I found a noticeable difference over the stock Browning ones that came with the new A5. This has given me a lot to think about. Bismuth allows one to use a full choke again, so I guess I will have to get back into the shotgun market. Sigh.

That second video has a message of universal application. Wow.

A very articulate woman is raising awareness about corruption by the political elite in South Africa. She is very compelling and calls out gang members and politicians. I note that most of the people she mentions who are trying to make a difference are women. Is her message getting traction?

I was moose hunting and came across a trail of two wolves. At first I thought how cool is it to be walking in the same direction as another predator. When I got to a beaver pond I saw that the two wolves were many more because the tracks fanned out across the pond. I suddenly felt insignificant...

This is west of Thunder Bay, down a logging road, through a forest to a field that probably had many feet of snow. The trail camera was up in a tree angled down. This person must be 8 feet tall and immune to the cold. Wtf. Oh, and no tracks in the snow behind him. Anyways, it kind looks like...

I asked a similar question of the folks at Swift Bullet Co. Bill Hober called me about my enquiry (a very knowledgeable fellow and nice guy). I asked about the A-Frame which is .410 for use in the 400 H&H which is .411. He said that it would make no difference because the bullet would expand...

The collateral damage from the detonation looked more damaging for the troops in the treeline than the 30 mm cannon!

They have a good selection of .411 bullets. They would do nicely in the 400 H&H.

A great project :) I Cerokoted my stainless barrel to avoid the two different looks. I am happy I did as it looks uniform.