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  1. billc

    Warthog skull on shield

    Here is a warthog skull on one of the shields we made. My friend Lenny finally made some spears and got his warthog skull hung up. Really like the way it looks and think a skull on the shield is perfect. This is just a smaller female skull also so a nice male boar I think will look great.
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    Start of my SA taxidermy

    The shop I use in the east cape just started working on my stuff from my last two trips there. I was waiting so I could combo up two trips together for shipping. This is the one with my crazy red hartebeest and some full mount duiker and steenbuck also. Have one of my bushbuck and the red...
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    Two great cat mounts

    These could be two of the nicest cat mounts I have ever seen. That leopard looks like it is alive and ready to open a can of you know what. I dream of getting a mtn lion one day and having in mounted like that laying on a rock ledge over looking the room.
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    Start of my Namibia Taxidermy

    Been waiting to start my mounts from my trip last july. I was thinking I may send my animals to my SA taxidermist but after going over the hassle and extra money spent for shipping and paperwork. I decide if I could find someone I liked in Namibia I would just do it there. I had stopped in to a...
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    Who is going where in 2018 or hoping to make plans for 2018

    Well show season is coming and I know people will be planning trips. Lets start the thread of sharing who has plans for a fun trip in 2018. I will be going back to Sa with Paw print for a fun group hunt with some guys/gal from the site. Also going back to Namibia before Sa to hunt with Pieter...
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    Hunting with Paw Print & Namibia again in 2018

    Started making the plans for a return trip as my last one was a great one again. Already have a few guys joining in on one part or the other but looking for more guys to join in on this fun hunt. So anyone going for there first time or have been there already but wants to join in on this hunt...
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    NAMIBIA: My Namibia Hunt 2017

    Well this has been along time coming and I finally pulled the trigger to go hunt Namibia. I have been thinking of going there since I started hunting Africa. I had been talking with the same outfitter for 6 years and he always answered all my question and stayed with my plan even after years of...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Pawprint Safaris Hunt 2017

    I made another trip for a shorter then normal 7 day hunt with @Pawprint Safaris. Had new ranches to check out and also visit a new business Pieter had bought into. I like to hunt the new areas so I can tell clients what we have to offer and then hit up some of my favorite spots also. On my list...
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    My first reloads down range

    Well glad to say gun did not blow up and all the rounds even went off. I loaded some 100 grain barnes ttzx, swift A frames, nolser ballistic tips with rl 22 in 69 or 70 grains of powder. Did not get picture of all 3 shot groups because I kept leaving my cell back at the bench. I did check gun...
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    Got the good news I will be elk hunting this year

    I drew unit 17 second muzzlerloader season in new mexico. Not a super easy hunt but this unit has giant bulls and is a great unit to glass them up in. I am pump up as can be right now. Will not be all the bulging I love to hear but so much fun any way.
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    Flights and dates booked for 2017

    Just had the travel express team book the flights for Dakota and I. His girlfriend decide not to go this trip and wait for the next trip. Lori got me a great rate with seats I picked for 1650 each to Namibia then back to joberg to hunt in Sa and then back to JFK. So even with the extra flight in...
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    Who is going where this year? Lets hear about all the fun trips planned so far

    The shows have started and guys are booking trips so lets share some details. Share your trip info even if not booked at a show. I myself enjoy seeing who has want plan as it helps kill the time before I head on my trips. My plans are 8 days hunting in Namibia with Pieter delport to start then...
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    USA: Another Fun Bird Hunt With My Son

    Each year I try and do a hunt or fishing trip for one of Dakotas xmas presents here in the states. This year we did a mix bag of birds at pheasant valley farms. Here in Pa there is few wild birds so this place is a shooting preserve that stocks birds. We hired a guide with dogs as I don't own...
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    Hunt Plans For 2017 Are Looking Good Back To Pawprint And Adding Namibia Too

    Was planning on skipping this year but out of the blue my son ask me if I was going back this year. I was on the fence about going back but after getting a wake up call that I did not enjoy. I realized that there is no better time then as soon as you can go to go back. Lucky my son was ok and...
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    Finally started lioness base for lifesize mount

    Well as many may know my son Dakota hunted a lioness a few years back with Pieter at Paw Print safaris. Well have had the mount back about a year from Relive taxidermist in SA. Finally have some free time and decide to start the base. It is a work in progress and thought some may like to see how...
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    I think I started backwards

    I have finally start getting stuff for reloading. Have always heard how hard it is to get bullets and powder so when I found some of the stuff I want I grabbed it. I have not bought the press or any other tools I may need but they are always around. Thought the bullets and powder would be a good...
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    Next shield project started

    This one is being made of red mahogany and is 6ft tall and 21" wide. Looking forward to getting this one in clear coat soon. Not sure what base I will do yet but will know once I see the color this one ends up.
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    Taxidermy shield project started

    Thought I would post some picture of what I have so far. Wanted to see what kind of time one would take to make and do just a basic one to start. This is just made or fir nothing fancy but once stained up and cleared it will look very nice. Was even thinking of maybe running a piece of zebra...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Pawprint Safaris Hunt 2016

    This was a hunt I have been waiting on for 2 years. It was bitter sweet as this was a hunt my son would not be joining me on. You know a 17 year old boy starts a different kind of hunting and he found him another lioness he liked. LOL It was still going to be fun as lee was joining me again and...
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    Can you save having taxidermy work done in South Africa

    I thought I would give a run down on my cost from mounting/crating/shipping/import fees. The numbers are all based on 2014 pricing when I got quote for work to be done. At the time I also got catalogs from 2 well know places. One is a hour from my house and who I believe does some of the best...
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    Paw Print hunt 2016 coming fast now

    Well inside the 60 day mark for my second trip with Pieter and paw print and 3rd trip to SA. Flyout of jfk on july 26th and I come back aug.12th Taking the bow and guns but plan on taking more with the bow if I can. 4 other guys going with lee being one of the guys who went last year and 3...
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    What Size Animals Should One Target On A Hunt In South Africa

    I thought I would share what I have found by research and hunting with four outfitters. Most had the same idea of what makes an avg animal or a better then avg. or the over the top trophy. This is just a basic break down and hope it may help some new hunters looking to go. This is hunting your...
  23. billc

    Who booked at a show this year

    I was wondering who booked at the shows this year or who is still waiting to make plans for this year or next. I know there was some great show specials around to take advantage of this year. Post up what you found either way.
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    USA: Another Great New Mexico Father & Son Hunting Trip

    Just back from a fun trip in new mexico again. Dakota drew a deer tag for over thanksgiving and I added a mtn lion tag also. We started off scouting the day before the hunt starts with some spots my friends shared. We found a few buck and tons of doe. First day we saw a few bucks and over 50...
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    Where and who are you hunting with in 2016

    Started a thread last year so guys could share what plans they had for the year. So I though we could do another this year. Could be what you have booked now or what you hope to book for 2016. Going back to pieter and paw print to do some plains game again. Maybe doing a roan or buff or hippo...
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    New Mexico 2015 hunts so far

    Well dakota and I got lucky and drew 4 tags. First up was dakotas muzzlerloader pronghorn hunt. WE arrived one day early to do some scouting and had 4 days to chase some speedgoats. After seeing a monster on the first morning which we could only get to within 500 yds of we made plans to move to...
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    AH friends and their pranks

    Some guys you think you know but you must always watch out. Some will even they drag there wives into the games. I get a call today from someone to check on my cities tag. Lady on the phone said I am from usfg and this is a call to check on your permit. Sorry to say it is denied. I am...
  28. billc

    Plains game by relive starting to be done

    Well I thought I would show the progress of some more animals being done by relive in the east cape. They are starting to show just why I picked them. I have work in progress nothing finished yet and this is the start of like 20 animals they are doing for me and Dakota. Hoping we can get it all...
  29. billc

    Well no africa this year but new mexico hunting is on

    Found out today I drew an archery elk tag and rifle mule deer tag. Dakota drew a rifle mule deer tag and a muzzleloader pronghorn tag. Went 4 for 6 on tags we try to draw this year. Hunting starts for us in aug this year now and can not wait. May try to add a mtn lion for Dakota when out on his...
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    The start of dakotas lioness mount

    I thought I would start a thread so everyone who wants can see how the mount is coming along. It started with a picture that royal found for me of the pose I was looking for. Then I send that to relive and they pour there form. then they start the long steps of making that form look like...
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    Pose for Lioness mount

    I am looking for a picture of like a lioness stalking or like she is ready to start chasing her prey. I am thinking some kind of pose like that or just a pose laying down. I am really thinking a stalking pose coming through some tall grass who be nice though if I can find a picture. If anyone...
  32. billc

    Feedback wanted

    I am going to try and keep this simple and to the point. I am just looking for good honest feedback from anyone who wants to give it. Can be a guy who has done 10 safaris to a guy looking now to go on his first safari. Ok here is my the question. Your planning your first hunt to south Africa...
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    Who would or would not hunt with another member from the site

    After my last trip and taking friends with me on the hunt I found the hunt a lot more fun. I have seen were guys wanted someone to go on a trip but no one really made the effort to do it. I was thinking once I get my plans made for sure to see if anyone would like to come with. Last trip there...
  34. billc

    Got some bad news from one of our own from the site

    Bossie of lbgs safaris had his home hit by a tornado today. Messed up his home and property pretty bad. Just want guys to know as he is a great guy and will be off the site for a few days as he cleans up. Wishing you well buddy and wish I was there to help you get fixed up.
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    Harrisburg Outdoor Show in Pennsylvania

    How many guys from here go to the show in pa.I know I always see guys in the parking lot from Pa.,Va.,ny.,de.,Wv.,and more.
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    Who is going where this year?

    Looking like I will not get back to africa till 2016. So I will be living through the guys going this year. So lets see who is going with who and were for what animals?
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    Pheasant hunt with the kid

    Got to take my son out on a pheasant hunt on sat. They are raised birds as sadly must wild birds are gone in the state of PA. Had 3 German shorthair pointers and a handler working the birds for us.We got 14 birds up and took 11 of those with some fun shooting happening.Kid made some good shots...
  38. billc

    Something I missed on my tootabi report some new leather boots

    Just another item loodt spoiled my son with.A custom pair of kudu leather hunting boots made for tootabi. He got to try them out and hunted 5 days in them.He said they were real comfortable and worked great in that east cape sand and rock.They are light weight and tough.The leather looks like...
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    Boy I must be crazy

    I am back not even a week and a half thinking of when I can get back again.Just working on the taxidermy stuff now but cant stop thinking of the next list of animals.I am sure I am not the only one but wow this is a sickness I think.LOL So many places I want to take my son to see and animals to...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Addo Elephant Park With Tootabi Safaris

    This is a most do if your there with tootabi or any other outfitter in the east cape.Loodt knows the park as he helps out there giving up his free time when every he can.Have hundreds of pic but just want to show a few things to give everyone a idea of what the park is like.Check out the pic of...
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    REPORT: Relive taxidermy east cape

    For anyone looking at them I meet up with paul there on the last trip with tootabi.I will be having them do some mounts and dip n pack of the animals from the last trip.The place was clean and well kept up. The work is as good as I have seen come out of SA.Paul even came over on his day off to...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Pawprint Safaris Report & What A Trip

    After years of waiting we finally made the trip to jo-berg to hunt with pieter and Paw Print Safaris.Was a group of 5 that started as 3 of us.I had exchanged thousands of emails with pieter over that time and all were answered.We became great friends which made for a great hunt and one that...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Tootabi Hunting Safaris Report & Hunt Of a Lifetime In The East Cape

    As many know this report has alot of people wondering how all went.Long story that ends up perfect in the end for client and outfitter. After a short flight from jo-berg to the cape and leaving our friends at paw print I got to me loodt.He was waiting on us as we landed.I already felt like we...
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    Back and working on reports

    Guys we had two great trips with paw print and tootabi.Taking longer then I thought to get stuff caught up at home.Getting pic's together now and hope to have reports up by the weekend.Both have a few pic's up on there facebook pages but many more to come.We took some great animals and even took...
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    Well the susprise is on for my son

    I final 100% booked the female lion hunt with pieter at pawprint for the trip.My son has no idea he will being hunting this lion though.He will be hunting with his muzzlerloader but thinking we are looking for eland.I told him the one ranch we will hunting has lions on it so we may see one.He...
  46. billc

    taking 3 guns but can one be in someone elses case

    I am taking 3 guns on the trip for myself and son.Another friend is going also only taking one.For the paperwork can I have a gun in his case but on my forms or should I just have him add my gun to his forms.Not sure what is legal to do or if either is ok. Thanks for any help guys
  47. billc

    Bow tuned and restrung for trip to africa

    Got a new string and had bow gone over for trip coming up.Grouping good at 20 yds so far.Also went to some 340 Easton fmj to get another 25 grains of weight to my arrow.Kids bow is getting done now and he is up to pulling 60lbs with no problem.
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    Shooting off the sticks for trip coming up

    Me and the kid hit the range for some practice and use up some factory ammo for some brass to have reloaded.The gun is already sighted in for the reloads and the factory ammo shoots about 2 1/2 inches higher then the reloads.I was really happy with his shooting as he was holding on bulleyes and...
  49. billc

    Judging Species

    Some animals get the rings around the horns then normal start to smooth out.Animals like impala,waterbuck, oryx,springbucks.Do the rings mean anything age wise or does the length after the rings were the horns normal go smooth show the age. I have seen were guys age rams here in the states by...
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    Am I Weird Or Something About Horn Size & Shape

    This is not a debate about hunting for inches but about goals and taxidermy as art.I set goals for each animal myself or son hunts.They are goals and they could change at anytime while hunting.I just want the change to be what I want not anyone else. Like goals for springbucks.I would like to...
 
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