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  1. J

    How To Decide Which 1ST Time Outfitter?

    Folks, there is now another government accredited PH/Outfitter association in South Africa. The KZN Hunters association which is about 53 years old and has approx 2800 members has opened a section to accomodate PHs and outfitters, of which there were a lot of within their existing member...
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    Dangerous Game Hunt Price Trend?

    With Botswana closing, the hassles in Zim and now the shutting down of large sections of hunting in Zambia because of corruption ( Gee, there is a surprise, corruption in Africa?:confused:) I can only see the more popular DG hunts going up. There will be more outfitters filtering in from other...
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    Mozambique Tag Fees increase

    I believe that the tag fees in Niassa and Tete are going to be as follows for 2013; Elephant $9000 Lion $3500 leopard $2250 sable $1000 buffalo $1000 kudu $900 hartebeest $600 warthog $250 impala $250 duikers $250 waterbuck $700 crocodile $750 hippo $1000 bush buck $400
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    Illegal Land Seizures and Arnold Payne

    if SCI, DSC et al were serious Surely it would be simple matter of informing all members and all chapters that there is this controversy and the potential Lacey Act repercussions. But then if they were serious then Dawie Groenewald and his Out of Africa crew would not have got away with as...
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    Another Ph/outfitter question on quotes

    Tom has a point, a lot of outfitters are businessmen and would be interested in closing the deal and also staying competitive, while offering apples for apples as Billc mentioned. Clients want bang for their hard earned bucks and want good service. Outfitters need to assist by becoming client...
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    Would it be a problem taking a rifle with a stainless barrel to Africa?

    both of my loaners have SS barrels with a bit of matt black cloth tape on them, and my long distance varmint 308 is the same.
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    Mario Costa - Another colorful character gone

    It is with regret that we advise that the african hunting savannah has lost another colorful character. Mario Costa who used to run Mulambe Safaris in Tete, Mozambique, died over the weekend after a long illness. Our condolences to his family.
  8. J

    Thinking of purchasing a New CZ 550 375 HH thoughts ??

    Good choice, a little bit of smoothing the action and you will not be sorry for the choice you made.
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    Can any South African weapon owners verify the benefit of joining a dedicated shooters or dedicated

    Marius, it does help with the process of licencing. Chasa member associations are part of a group of accredited hunting associations that meet with CFR regularly and we like to believe that it does make a difference. Note: as a normal (not dedicated) person you may own 4 firearms only. If...
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    Jaco, I posted a contact for 460 ammo on the forum but it has dissappeared. Try Gavin Leach...

    Jaco, I posted a contact for 460 ammo on the forum but it has dissappeared. Try Gavin Leach, Hillcrest gun shop KZN, 0837765771 he had some factory ammo.
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    Wanted 460 Weatherby Ammunition

    Jaco, get hold of Gavin at Hillcrest Gun Shop. I saw he had a few boxes of Wby 460 ammo. Gavin contact leach@westminster.co.za or nil agt drie, 7765771 cheers, j
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    Anyone hunted Tete, Mozambique area?

    Moz recognizes SA PH qualification and will issue a Moz PH license to the SA PH on the strength of a current SA licence subject to the same restrictions as reflected on the PH's SA licence and the payment of the annual licence fee. This would effectively make him a licenced PH in Moz, and...
  13. J

    outfitter pricing?????

    First, it is up to the individual outfitter and his client to discuss, preferably up front. It would be very easy for the client to request 2 animals and intend for the partner or spouse to shoot the other. Is this fair on the outfitter? Jaco brings up some good points. Mozambique is...
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    Update on Southern African Safaris and Nhenda Safaris partnership

    Folks, As you may be aware Nhenda Safaris owned by Bernhard and Brenda van Dyk, and Southern African Safaris owned by John and Deanie Harris entered into a partnership at the end of 2011 which combined the 2 operations to offer our agents, outfitters and clients a wide range of hunting and...
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    Choice between 2 rifles for Africa

    go 308 with 160 odd grain bullets
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    Muzzleloader Hunting in South Africa

    Chris, a guy I would reccomend would be Robin Barkes. I do not have an email for him but if you contact our local shooting/hunting magazine, Man/Magnum mail@manmagnum.co.za they will be able to help. Rob is a character, he should have been born 150yrs ago. cheers, John
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    High fenced property - how big is big enough?

    high fences Ray has a valid point, as does Bill. 2000 acres in the flat grass plains of the Free State (like Kansas) is one thing, but the same size ranch in the bushy, rocky hills around Colenso in Kwazulu Natal when hunted on foot are entirely something else.
 
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