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    Great place for couples hunt

    Having been to South Africa on a plains game safari, I am interested in taking my spouse. Any recommendations on an upscale lodge, preferably remote, where I could hunt warthog, zebra, eland...maybe buffalo and the spouse could be somewhat pampered?? Anything in Namibia, SA...don't know if...
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    Buffalo hunt

    I have hunted plains game in South Africa. I am wanting to do a buffalo hunt at some point in the near future. Any advice would be appreciated on area, country, outfitter etc. A 21 day full bag in Tanzania is beyond my pocket book so please give cost conscious advice if you have any. Thanks
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Father & Son Hunt At Cape Valley Safaris

    Honest, hard working, genuine people-great food-prepared staff-patient with my 10 yr old son-highly selective on animals taken-every animal we came for-beautiful scenery-plenty of animals-what else could you want? We spent 11 days with Adolf and Estelle Kleinhans on a safari that was better...
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    STOP OF ALL UNMOUNTED SKINS LEAVING SOUTH AFRICA

    I received an email last week that due to an outbreak of some disease that SA has stopped the export of non-mounted/finished skins? In otherwise, you can have them mounted there and shipped or you better like skull mounts and rugs. Anyone got any info on this?????
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    8 days away!!

    Leaving for my first African safari in 8 days! Going to the Eastern Cape and hunting kudu, gemsbok, impala, warthog, blesbok, wildebeest, springbuck and steenbuck....plus anything else my pocket can stand. Carrying my 10 yr old son for an 11 day hunt. Any last minute advice from the old pros???
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    traveling with a bow to SA

    I am traveling to SA in May. Are there any suggestions regarding problems with traveling with my bow? Flying nonstop from Dulles to JBerg. What to expect at JBerg? I will be traveling with 2 firearms and my bow, along with my ten year old son. ANY advice would be appreciated to a first time...
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    Rage broadheads

    Are there any regulations/restrictions regarding mechanical broadheads in south africa? I am going in May of 2011 for a rifle/bow hunt and am in love with the 2 blade Rage broadhead. I will only be hunting plainsgame.....does anyone have any bad experience with this? I shoot a 70# Hoyt...
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    Animal movement in SA

    In hunting the Eastern Cape, what animals are primarily dawn/dusk movers? I know some species move most of the day, but have heard that Kudu and Bushbuck tend to act like our whitetails and move on the edges of the day. Thanks for your advice.
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    Federal Fusion Ammunition for South Africa

    I am excited to be heading to the eastern cape for a 10 day hunt with my son in April of 2011. We have kudu, gemsbok,impala,springbuck, blue wildebeest, warthog and steenbok (bushbuck as well time permitting) on our list. My question is has anyone shot much of the Federal Fusion ammo? I...
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    Passport and entry visa for South Africa?

    Another question, Does RSA require a passport OR passport and entry visa? Thanks again
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    CBP Form 4457 - Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad

    Gentlemen, Who IS an authorized agent to sign the CBP Form 4457 form (declaration of firearms, ammo etc) in the US?
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    Recommendation for Hunting Outfitter

    Guys, I am looking for a 7-10 animal plainsgame hunt. kudu, gemsbok, impala, blesbok, hartebeest, warthog, zebra and maybe baboon or another opportunity animal. I understand most of SA is high fenced, but want to feel like I am hunting the "dark continet". Anybody have any personal...
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    Average Shipping Time - Ocean or Air Freight

    Gentleman, I enjoy reading your informative posts and have a few questions for the more traveled than myself. I am trying to get my first safari planned out. What is your average shipping time to get your trophies (salted and horns) back to the US? I am also wondering if ya'll recommend ocean...
 
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