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    Leica World Class Optics You Can Trust

    Mr Ian Hardie the South African representative from Leica invited me to attend their yearly Leica Day. We would be seeing some of the new products in action and also explained the inner workings and technical information with some of the developers from Leica. Thereafter we would be spending...
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    Like Any Hunt Things Start Off At The Shooting Range

    We spent some time hunting Blesbuck with two clients, needless to say, they got the animal they were after but we had a couple of mis shots as well as a wounded animal. So it just got me thinking why these things happen. Like any hunt, things start off at the shooting range to ensure that the...
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    The Importance Of A Hunting Dog

    Any great Professional Hunter has his tracking dog. Not only is a good tracking dog a necessity he is your companion when you are away on a hunt. Today I want to highlight the importance of a tracking dog and how I trained my dog. When selecting a Breed you need to take into consideration what...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Sheriff Is In Town

    On 6 August 2016 my Norwegian client Terje Lastein landed at O.R Tambo International Airport, as we met for the first time in the arrival hall I could see that this man was so exited to finally be in Africa and could not wait to start hunting. We quickly went to the Rifle Import office and...
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    Peregrine 480gr VRG-3 Vs Hornady 480gr DGX Bullet Performance

    We all know that bullet performance is crucial when hunting animals, but how much of that trust is earned and how much is just hey say because of the brand you choose. Well this weekend i decided to put two bullets to the test to see if they could stand up to their name. The first bullet was...
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    Cape Buffalo Cow Hunt with Leica Musgrave and Peregrine

    Stalking and Impact shots on cape buffalo cow Hoedspruit, South-Africa with Leica scope on Musgrave rifle with Peregrine bullets guided by Pro Hunting Safaris.
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    Buffalo Cow Hunting in South Africa

    Buffalo Cow Hunting in South Africa
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    Help SCI Canada Fight the Anti-hunters!

    I received the below email from SCI last night: Safari Club International Members We Need Your Help SCI ALERT Folks: last week hunting suffered another direct attack! SCI kicked off a campaign on Friday, Dec. 18 with great participation and for that we thank you. To date we have been able to...
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    PHASA distances itself from Captive-bred Lion Hunting

    News Release - Polokwane, 19 November 2015 At the 38th annual general meeting of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) held in Polokwane yesterday, the majority of PHASA members present voted to distance the association from captive-bred lion hunting until such time as...
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    Huntex 2016 Show

    Hi All Interested to find out if anyone from outside RSA will be attending the Huntex 2016 Show in Johannesburg 14 - 17 April 2016? Regards, Adriaan
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    Hunting vs Work

    I bet this is actually true - unless you are a PH :)
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    Big Game Fishing Pictures

    Hi guys... any one else out there enjoy being out on the ocean trying to catch the big ones?
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    Greetings from Pro Hunting Safaris

    Hi AH Members I am not new to the forum, but I am new to being a forum sponsor and would like to take this opportunity to introduce you all to Pro Hunting Safaris. For those that do not already know me, I am Adriaan Wepener, a South African Professional Hunter and Outfitter and co-owner of...
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    Great Video: Who We Are

    Great video: "Don't confuse me with being anything else other than proud. Proud to be a hunter. It's time we stop apologizing for how we get our protein. This is who we are. Unless you’re a small time rancher, small time farmer, a hunter or fishermen... you really have no idea where your food...
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    Flir Scout II

    Just purchased myself the Flir Scout II - waiting on delivery. Does anyone have one - whats your thoughts?
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    The Crinkum Crankum

    The Crinkum Crankum or Hickey Haga - http://bit.ly/1V6dJAY - this is just too funny!!
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    Why Hunting is Pure Conservation

    Saw this on FB, Well worth a look...
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    Baobab Pictures

    Not the biggest baobab but its amazing to think they are thousands of years old...
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    Verney Carron 500NE Advice

    Hi Guys Looking from some guidance/advise on my Verney Carron 500NE. I would like to install a recoil reducer (two of them) to gain some additional accuracy with less recoil. VC put lead inside the stock for the balance. I would need to remove the lead to add the recoil reducer. I got the...
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    Hornady vs Peregrine 500NE

    Hi Guys Looking for some advise on the below: Hornady 500 Cal .510 570 gr DGS vs Peregrine Solid Copper VRG2.509, 570gr My colleagues shoot Peregrine in their 450NE and 470NE - I am tempted to go with Hornady for my 500NE Any of you use Peregrine's and Hornady's that can advise on the...
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    New Double .577NE | 600NE | 700NE

    So after an interesting conversation with Mark Sullivan on doubles and makes the other day: "my grandmother shoots a .500NE and a .470NE is great for squirrels or rabbits"... "I don't allow Blaser or Krieghoff in my camp" (due to the way the safety mechanism works). I am stuck on the below...
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    Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming

    Hey Guys Has anyone watched "Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming" on Animal Planet. Great show, I just wish there was more I (we) would do to save our Giants!!!
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    Preferred Taxidermy

    Hi Guys I would like to find out who your preferred South African taxidermy is? I have partnered up with Andre van Rooyen and TransAfrica and would like to partner up with others if there are a more preferred that what I am currently using.
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    China imposes one-year ban on ivory imports

    Hey guys, not sure if you agree but this article is just fantastic... Best news since sliced bread!!! One step close on stopping poaching - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-31648475
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    Lodge Name Suggestions

    Hey Guys Professional Hunting Safari Company is busy building a new Lodge and we are looking for some great naming suggestions from you all. So far we are kind of leaning towards "Nyati Bush Camp" which translates to "Buffalo Bush Camp". Any and all suggestions welcome...
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    Hunting in Switzerland

    Hi Guys I have a client based in the USA that asked me to find out if anyone knows of a good hunting outfitter in Switzerland that I can refer him too? Any help would be much appreciated.
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    Hey Simba...

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    Hunt & Fish

    Hey Guys Would anyone be interested in a package where the mornings are spent hunting with the afternoons spent tiger fishing? I personally enjoy breaking up a hunting trip up like that and would be interested to find out your thoughts when booking your hunting safari to Africa?
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    Bow vs Rifle Hunt in RSA

    Hey guys Just out of interest, what would you prefer to use when going on an African Hunting Safari - Bow, Rifle or both. From and RSA perspective, it appears that bowhunting has slowed down somewhat here is RSA, we also see it from hunts being booked by clients that rifle is taking "rank"over...
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    Why I Hunt

    Hi Guys Just a little blurb I use when I get given grief about hunting: I have been hunting for many years and have come to a realisation that unless proper conservation though ethical hunting gets enforced onto hunters and wildlife conservationists, hunting will take a slow death in...
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    Sako Bavarian .375 H&H

    I just got myself a new Sako Bavarian .375 H&H with a Zeiss 2-8x42 Duralight Scope (Illuminated) with quick detachable mounts. I am super impress with this rifle and and the feel when you pick it up straight into the shooting position. Looking forward to many hunts with my new addition to...
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    Double or Bolt Action

    Hi guys What do you prefer, a double or bolt action? This is a debate that I have with my mates and normally just ends up with personal preference. I like a double for backup and a bolt for hunting.. What is your opinion?
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    Greeting from South Africa

    Hi Guys I am a PH and an Outfitter in South Africa. Just joining in to see what happening around the world and meet new people with similar interests. Great to be a member and looking forward to joining in, in some great conversations. Regards, Adriaan
 
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