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It's a very interesting topic. What constitutes a "trophy"? Anyone that hunts has to agree at some level that any game taken is a trophy. I realize there is a standard from country to country on a medal standard, but any game taken on the ground when you spot and stalk is a trophy. The...

It wouldnt bother me if it is requested, we are a guest of the Outfitter and of their country. We have choices and are not beholden to any individual or are we being forced to go on safari. My PH in Namibia contracted the virus and spent three weeks in a hospital, on and off ventilator. He is...

I work in Nuclear Security at a power plant. I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as an accidental discharge. Only negligent discharge, I truly believe that if you follow the four core safety rules of weapons handling none of these instance should occur. My PH has confidence in my...

Some were taken upon pickup at the shop. Coppersmith handled the paperwork here in the states. Last three pics were the typical grip and grin photos. If I look exhausted, I was. Spot and stalk all game. I had just had lower three vertebrae fused two months prior to the trip. Dr. cleared me to...

Extremely happy with all of the work done on my mounts from taxidermy unlimited in Burnsville, Mn. Marv and Betty Gaston are a fantastic team. I have many more but not able to find them at the moment. Animals were all taken by my wife and myself in Namibia. I will post my two Eland and Kudu as well.

Taken from our Afrikana page on FB: STATEMENT FROM REBECCA FRANCIS: I feel it is my obligation on behalf of myself as well as my fellow hunters to respond to the mass criticism I have received ov...er this issue. I don’t claim to be a game biologist and do not intend to argue specifics about...

I was the one who first posted about this tragedy yesterday, I pulled it from our Afrikana FB page one of our members posted there. It is a private group so our posts are not being seen by non members. I know it would've made it here too, just trying to get the info out to our members. I realize...

I am proud of my sport, I have posted my pics on facebook, my privacy settings allow only certain friends to see these photos. I also belong to a page on Facebook that is private to members only. I have always tried to talk conservation and the positives that our sport contributes to others...

Posted by a friend on another Afrikana website on facebook, early reports of Ian Gibson (Chifuti Safaris) FALLEN PH - IAN (Gibbo) GIBSON (CHIFUTI SAFARIS - ZIMBABWE) A sad day for me, and many of my fellow African Hunters around the world! Today, one of the most experienced PH's in all of...

Without a fee for individual animals, and no refund for game not taken.....tread lightly, even at 1000 daily fees for PH that leaves a lot of cash flying in the breeze. Thats also quite a list to harvest in a short time period. Given this is wild area, you may be doing a lot of roaming for a...

Everything we ate was fantastic......oryx tenderloin was by far my favorite. Kudu sausage was excellent. Guinea fowl was also very good. Didnt eat the Burchells Zebra the PH tells us the bright yellow fat was bitter. They do eat the Hartmanns Zebra, white fat. We were offered a traditional...

Had Riser do all of our tanning, it worked out quite well

Good luck, and congratulations on your adventure!!!! It is a terrible and wonderful addiction.......you will never be the same

Try to get in touch with Marius @ Mopani Safaris in Namibia. Ive hunted with him before, he has two camps, one outside Windhoek and one up near Etosha. I saw his photos from last year and his clients harvested 10 over 53". Great guy.

I hunted with JP in 2012, with African Days. Loved it. It was my first African Experience. Sounds like you guys had a great time. We hunted late September. Shot 11 animals over 10 days with 4 0f us hunting. Looks like you had Marius with you in the castle. Were you guys hunting Okaseka property?

Roger despite the report, congratulations on the Buff. Hes a beauty. I have learned in my travels, nothing works the way we plan. Every country moves at its own heartbeat and pace. Yes the permits should have been sorted and ready but, nothing goes as expected. Sounds like the guys worked hard...

Had Reiser do our dip and pack in 2012, was satisfied with communication and shipping. Going back in 2016. Im sure I will use them again

This old devil has figured out a way to screw everyone.....farmers, hunters, and now miners. At what point does he forget to wake up in the morning?? Really wanted to hunt Zim at some point, but cant see going there when this type of government is in power

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Hunting with Marius Burger. Mopani Safaris. Two camps one he manages two hours from Windhoek, and one about six hours north. The northern camp is his own property. Probably spend a couple days in southern camp then head north, for that faded pair of blue jeans. How about yourself?

No hunting out there for me. I have a friend living in Dubois, she is showing me the sights, just your typical white tail, grouse season for me. Next year Namibia for Eland.

Sorry fellas im landlocked until 2016, then ill be traveling back to Namibia. Headed north this time. Ill be near Etosha. This year limits me to a side trip to Yellowstone to reconnect with an old friend, til then good hunting and safe travels to all the other hunters

Time to Let old painless out of the bag.....

Just my opinion take it for what its worth, and by no means am I trying to offend. It seems SA is able to offer a 5 star experience, lodge, side travel, etc. The ranches or land seems to be a smaller size than the areas hunted in Namibia. Packaging these trips seems like a great deal to get...

Here is my list as far as the top 10 plains game is concerned: 1. Lechwe 2.Eland 3.Zebra 4.Kudu 5.Oryx 6.Black Wildebeest 7.Blue Wildebeest 8.Impala 9.Springbok 10.Warthog I shot 3, 5, 7, 10 x2 on my trip to Namibia in 2012, when I return next year I hope to add 2,4,8, and 9 on my next trip...

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Looks like you harvested a nice selection of plains game, and the hospitality looks pretty nice.

That's the truth of the matter Velo Dog. I lost my first one, hit him hard, he dropped, upon moving towards him he popped up and ran off. We tracked him for a day and a half, he went to water several times. Blood pattern showed thru and thru high on shoulder. Possibly stunned spine causing drop...

Beautiful color pattern on that croc, but what a horrific surprise, Africa.

Almost identical balistically at shorter ranges, 30-06 is flatter shooting and more knockdown power at longer ranges, the big difference is the selection of bullets for the 06. Heavier grain bullets can be found and purchased for the 06. Our outfitter discouraged the .308 for game we selected...

Just bought a Ruger No1 in .375 HH. Production numbers put manufacture around 1977-78, finish is at least 98%, fixed 2.5 power scope. Shooting 250gr Remington SP, xring accuracy at 50yds on .22 rimfire targets. Ringing gong at 200 yards with no adjustment. Awesome rifle, awesome round. Have...