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Beautiful Menelik's CONGRATS! As for the Giant Forest Hog, I totally understand your situation as I have been there myself. Controlling emotions in times like that has always been my biggest battle, especially when hunting a difficult animal. But, if there wasn't any emotion I probably...

I’ve hunted both Countries several times, in my opinion Zambia is a better value for a quality hunting and wildlife experience.

So you missed him coming around the corner in the first pic? I’ve got to watch him when he’s with me so he doesn’t start “marking” the whole place up!

The African species are going on the wall, the gaps in the spacing are for additional species that are being mounted. The habitat scenes are beginning with the long wall to be Savannah to Forest. The Dangerous Seven are the anchor pieces on this wall with sub-species of African Buffalo as...

Thanks @samson7x. The fully guided turkey hunt is $2500 per person, two full days with luxury accommodations, all meals, beer, wine and spirits. Check out our website www.reserveranch.com

There will be cabinets on each side ten feet tall, the lower for storage a shelf or two above then large, flat screen TV's in each one.

I participated in the awards program early on (back in the 1990's) but haven't updated any of them in over 30 years. The benefit I have found with the programs is they have been a catalyst for my pursuit of different species around the globe. As for the record book, I have a handful of...

Sounds like the old Africa!

What is the chance an American could get an import permit for a lioness?

+1, nice watch priced to sell.

The taxidermy team is steadily working on the mountain habitat. This includes painting different sections of the rock and applying different soils as well as artificial vegetation to create different habitats on the mountain.

Fireplace finished sans the mantle, I am having one made from a massive old Mesquite 8’ long. I’ve been pleased with the mason, he understood the concept I wanted for the fireplace and nailed it.

Oh, and the fact that a loan is a non taxable event which makes it even better.

I actually just thought of it when I read the thread. I am keeping this one in my quiver for when I finally stop working, if ever!

For those of us that are senior in age and own our home, what about considering a reverse mortgage? This a way to utilize an untapped asset for personal enjoyment. When you pass the estate will satisfy the loan. Your heirs will end up with less, but I would hope they would rather have seen...

Welcome Alex, I hunted Australia a couple of times in the 90's and certainly want to go back. I'm looking forward to more details and learning about your outfit. JES

OUTSTANDING!

Happy Easter Brothers, just finished. Partagas Series E No. 2

Amen, HE is Risen indeed!

Stay tuned for completion, then we can make a plan! John Ed

That would be great @Mort Hill, I look forward to enjoying a cigar with you in the new trophy room and sharing some stories as it will be a smoke welcome environment!

The habitat work on the mountain is slow and tedious at this point. The taxidermist team said they’ll be working on it the next four weeks. The mason’s started the fireplace earlier this week. I left the ranch to be with my family for Easter and will head back down there next week. Here’s a...

Using industrial size can of spray foam!

I got back to the ranch last night and checked in on the project today. The rock panel is completed for the mountain, now it’s down to the tedius work filling cracks and painting the rock for the variety of habitats.

Thanks for the insight @MarkB the outfitter Jim Peterson said all his hunters had opportunities on mature bulls, two passed as they were looking for book moose. I most definitely will listen to my guide as I’m not hunting for the book but hunting for my moose! Likewise, good luck on your...

Thank you for the kind words @MarkB. I also appreciate your confirmation that I chose a good area as the Canadian Moose has been my nemesis while pursuing the NA 29. This will be my 4th attempt and I truly hope to complete the quest this year. Rest assured I will post a hunt report on the...

I am right there with you @LWPhunt my wife tolerated mounts scattered all over the place the past 36 years so I am sure she will be happy once this is completed as well. Of course, the building will house her trophies as well!

I lack six spiral horned antelope to have collected all sub-species; East African Greater Kudu Abyssinian Greater Kudu Menelik Bushbuck Abyssinian Bushbuck Sesse Island Sitatunga Forest Sitatunga Then, if my knee condition improves, I'd like to take few more mountain hunts in places such as...

@Throwback, my goal is to have the space functional by August, in time for our Fall/Winter Season. We would love to have you and your son come to the ranch. As for true completion, meaning all taxidermy up and displayed that could be another 9-12 months. I ran out of space many years ago and...

Well, I haven't really given that any thought. Probably just "the bar at Reserve Ranch". But, since you mentioned it maybe there is an AH contest in the making here!

+1 on the Mercedes G wagon. First hunted out of one in Spain back in the 90's. It took me nearly 20 years but I bought one to use for showing ranches in my real estate business. Its 4" wider than a Polaris Ranger so goes down narrow trails in comfort. Also, passed 200K miles a while back and...

The building is 140x50 with 16 foot wall plate height and the peak of the ceiling at 24 feet. The structure itself a pretty simple design, just two big rooms, two bathrooms and a butlers pantry. As shown in the photo's, I utilized wood frame construction to be consistent with the four car...

I'll need to check if my insurance would cover that!

If you look carefully in the corner against the wall, they build a series of steps to get up the mountain but they are well camouflaged. Also, the foam rock panels are very strong and will support a considerable amount of weight.

Thanks Bruce, I hope you've cleared out some space for a lifesize mount of that MONSTER Forest Sitatunga! It would be a shame to only display a photo of that grand old bull.

I saw him last in late February while our cruising in the pasture, so I hope I haven't lost him!

The taxidermy team has made huge progress on the mountain. I had only visualized it in my mind before but I was amazed when I saw it in person. Still a long way to go, but we’re getting there.

Update - I got back to the ranch yesterday and progress is steadily being made. The roofers have started installing the tile and the finish coat of stucco going on the walls.

They can be challenging if hunted in a sporting fashion on foot spotting and stalking in a large area. Obviously, they are not as wary as many of the deer and antelope species but a nice hunt nonetheless. The allure I would say is a nice, economical hunt that has the meat value as well as a...

We also offer several species of Antelope, Deer and Wild Sheep, of which the meat can be excellent table fare. Trans Caspian Urial Blackbuck venison is excellent and they offer a great hunt. An Axis of course, my personal favorite! The rut will be kicking off in about 60 days and we expect...

The ranch is over 5 square miles and offers a challenging hunt. We have 2.5 miles of crystal clear Nueces River frontage that offers some great fishing in the midday when not chasing big game. Our Lodge

Here’s another nice Billy from a couple of months back.

This Catalina taken by one of our clients in January This Nubian is still out there somewhere.

We are happy to help you out with a goat hunt, we can offer Catalina Goat as well as Hybrid and Nubian Ibex. Here is the link to my website with all the details - www.resrerveranch.com

Incredible trophy, CONGRATS! The horn configuration is that of a Sudan Bohor Reedbuck.

OUTSTANDING!

Argali hybrids have been around a long time in Texas. This popped up on a Facebook group last week.

Absolutely, I want to share it with as many folks as I can.

I bet we can make something work!

Gosh I hope not, that would ruin 42 years of party affiliation!