Enjoy Charlie. I will be hunting with Pieter in late July for some plains game with the bow. I hear there are drought conditions in many parts of Namibia.
I’ve never booked an African hunt there, but there are lots of outfits there worth talking to. Including some AH sponsors. Usually some good specials for a first time plains Safari, depending on what you are looking for. For my 4 African hunts i have always tagged along with a group of friends...
Very interesting combo! Thanks for posting. How did you hear about the outfits you went with? An outdoor show, friend, or just research online? I didn’t realize Florida had exotics to hunt. The outfits i see at shows are usually pigs, gators and more recently the iguanas.
Ok thx. When i flew there in 2018 i only took a bow. It was in a case that could be used for gun (if broken down). Fortunately it checked through without me having to inspect.
I have an 1:20 layover for connection at Addis for the leg to Windhoek. Are you saying i will have to get my baggage off the plane, inspect, and recheck it? I read that i should ensure at departure from Dulles that it is checked all the way thru.
Has anyone flown Ethiopian airlines recently with a firearm? I’m going Dulles-Addis Ababa-Windhoek this summer. I know i need to inform the airline and fill out a declaration but just wondering if anyone has done this and had any hassles. Thx
Namibia in late July. Eland, Kudu, and a few others. Mostly with the bow but will look for a 40” oryx spot and stalk with gun also. Maybe a giraffe with the bow - working in some 800-900 grain arrows.
I’m looking to burn my 20 or so preference points and do a Colorado elk hunt in 2025. I have hunted Craig area for the last 25 years but i am looking for a top unit and possibly a good outfitter. The area i hunt in NW Colorado had a big winter kill in 2022-23. Units 2/201 require more than 20...
You are spot on here. I got my Newfoundland moose on day one. The weather got warm and due to rain, storms and low ceilings we were not able to get the float plane back until the end of the week and i lost quite a bit of meat. My friends bull was on 2nd to last day, so ok with that one. I can...
You are spot on. A friend and i shot caribou (reindeer) on Kodiak island in 2021. Packed them out about 3-4 miles in soggy terrain. Took two full days and we were exhausted. He’s was 40 and i was 56. Would not have been possible with a moose. I love DIY and adventure, but it was brutal. We would...
I would also recommend Newfoundland for a good chance at harvesting a reasonable moose. I hunted there 2 years ago at with a friend and we did well. It was a nice mix of adventure with basic comforts. Guided, a good cook with simple basic meals and a very rustic but functional small cabin. Also...
I will not be going on my NW Colorado trip this fall. First time in about 25 years. I did call the game wardens prior to putting in for tags and they were honest about how bad it was. I just got points. Unfortunately it is a 3-5 year problem not just a one year issue.
Saw this post and decided to turn a day of my Maui vacation into a hunt. I am going for Spanish Goat [emoji238] on Fri with Hawaii Safaris. I will post pics and info if all goes well. Got my license today. You have your fill out an online exemption request giving a pic of your hunter Ed...
I like halibut and will be going to Alaska in July to get a variety of fish. Brought back a good mix of Alaskan fish from a Kodiak trip in 2021. We had it with eggs in the morning. In all honesty though it does not have a lot of flavor. It is very light and not fishy and takes on whatever spice...
Here is the United policy posted on their website. I would assume this info is avail online for each airline. Not every airline check in person knows their policies so suggest definitely looking it up. For destinations outside the US United has a lot of other info written that i did not include...
United allows ammo in the gun case. I’ve done it for 20+ years straight on the annual trip to Colorado. If flying outside the US follow the rules and have a separate lockable case ready to be used.
I still have my diamond black ice. What a great bow! I think i bought it around 2007. I did well in SA with it on my first trip in 2014. It is also very light (3.6 lbs) compared to my Halon 32, but still very quiet. Glad to hear you also shot as your main bow for a while.
Archer36. Your subtle digs at an outfitter and defensive responses to anyone who gives another opinion here are surprising. You could have just said you recommend using a low power on a a crossbow scope for shorter distances if you were looking to add to the value of the original post. I would...
If you expect to shoot at 25 yards or less, you don’t really need to use anything but the center crosshair. Especially with a crossbow. I think this is more on the shooter to understand their optics, field of view, arrow flight, etc. With archery you shouldn’t let an arrow fly unless you are...
Very nice post. Africa is a great place to bow hunt. If you have a set up that works for whitetail it will be fine for the vast majority of plains game.
I’ve attended for the last 2+ decades. I look forward to it every year as Feb is mid winter cabin fever. Traffic has not really been an issue recently. I have found parking within walking distance.
Nice job! It’s a small world. I’ve hunted Craig 3/301 for the last 20 years for either antelope, deer or elk. I’ve also used mountain meat. Heading there in 2 weeks for the deer/elk season.
It is funny how loyal bow hunters are to one brand. All my friends just shoot one brand and when they buy a new one it’s the same brand. I have bought 6bows over 40 year period and never the same brand. I shoot them all at winter shows and at bow shops and buy what feels good to me. I currently...
I did some research on this last year. Also made some phone calls as well. You legally can’t ship powder or primers unless certified. You may find someone who will ship but that is because they don’t know the rules. Fines are substantial if ever caught. Be smart fellow AH friends.
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