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Why don't you take a look at this package that I bought at a charity auction. I bought a donated South African Safari at the Texas Tech Chapter of TTHA charity auction and I'm unable to go. Please take a look and I'll provide ALL the info I have including emails with the PH and the auction form...

I would love to go on this hunt, but there is just no way, at this time. This sounds like an amazing story. Good luck on the hunt!

Does the ranch have a website with pictures?

According to the correspondence and documentation I have, everything looks like a good deal,... if you want to go on a plains game safari in South Africa. I'm sure they will try to persuade you to shoot every animal on the planet so they can increase the total amount of kill fees. The terms do...

Below, I have copy/pasted the information directly from the correspondence with the outfitter, Xomaqua Safaris. The hunt donation takes place in the Limpopo valley in the northern region of South Africa. The Limpopo is one of the premier trophy hunting destinations in Africa. Xomaqua Safaris...

In Texas, we like to take care of our hunters, both local and out of state. I'm glad my fellow Texans took good care of you and I'm sure they appreciated you taking care of them. If it is made clear that "gratuities are not included" in the promotion of the hunt, then each hunter should...

"To wife or not to wife..." Oh that's fun... Isn't there already another thread about that topic? To the wife question, I am not married, although time away for hunting is largely responsible for ending an engagement. Perhaps relationship longevity is increased by traveling and hunting...

I shot the .577 Nitro and I'm just not man-enough to hunt with it regularly. Wow. The book, Any Shot You Want, covers all the calibers on all trajectory, speed, etc. Nice book.

Often there is an "understanding barrier" due to language, culture,... On my first Africa trip, I took those zip-off fishing pants, thinking they would be cool during the summer months. Yes, they worked well until the camp staff made the honest mistake of ironing and melting them. They...

Here’s an idea: Take only a few sets of identical clothing (i.e. three like dark shirts, pants,...). If you like the look in advance, you know your pictures will look good. Also, when/if you film your hunt/safari, your footage will all match and that makes editing easier. Also, like Einstein...

"...220, 221, whatever it takes." -Mr. Mom Voltage in South Africa is 220/240V. Round three-pole plugs are in common use, while mobile phone chargers use round two-pole plugs.

Excellent insight about the "adapter." I’ve bought plenty of kits over the years and some have worked well. Be mindful of 110 vs. 220. Also, buying additional batteries is always a good call. If you have two fully charged batteries in your case, you can leave one or more charging and not...

While I happen to love Mossy Oak for most things North America, camo is often frowned upon in Africa. Travels to the dark continent are often more fun in a traditional style with a dark color. It has been best stated by some of the best hunters that “Stillness is the best camouflage.”

This brute weighed in at 330 pounds on the scale and had a 32 inch neck. His skull was about an inch off of B&C. I was more than tickled to shoot such a fine animal. Many thanks to Joe, Maxime' and all the good guys at Domaine Shannon.

If you fly with your trophies, you should make sure that your airline will accept your horns. TTHA.com introduced and has tracked a story about United Airlines NOT shipping horns and antlers. Thanks to hunting organizations like TTHA and SCI, they have reversed their position. It’s always...

Anyone who has made a living from gratuities knows the value and importance. By the way, tips are done up front and gratuities are done on the back side. The word “tip” is an acronym that comes from the phrase “To insure promptness.” This is a great thread and post. THANKS Jerome!

Say what you want about Mark, but the real hero is the camera man. He is there, without a gun, capturing the amazing footage for everyone else to critique. Unless you’ve been there, your version of the story is based only on what others have told you or what you have seen on video. The camera...

Well Done, Bill and Dug! Bill Quimby and Dugaboy1 are right on the money. ...So much so that I would be inclined to buy the first round of beer in Reno to share quality conversation in line with the posts offered. Well done! :thumb:

Answers to Safari questions I'll do my best to answer your questions. The info below is from an email sent to me from the safari company (XOMAQUA). They will be in Reno at the SCI show, as will I. I believe the taxidermy will be done over there. "...your dep. is worked out as follows: day...

I bought a donated South African Safari at the Texas Tech Chapter of TTHA charity auction and I'm unable to go. Please take a look and I'll provide ALL the info I have including emails with the PH and the auction form showing how much I paid (only $5000.) It's a good deal with a reputable...