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    The ‘Softer’ Touch... [By The Late Colyn Schutte-RIP]

    [A light hearted and tongue in the cheek look at yet another one of two lifelong best friends-[Willem Pretorius and Colyn Schulte’s] hunting experiences and sometimes mishaps, this time in the Bushveld of Limpopo. LOL!] This time, the laugh is on me.....:LOL: Winter was almost over. The...
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    Hope For Wildlife Helicopter Services

    Setback, strategy, and the comeback! Published in the magazine Helicopter Life is the incredible, inspiring, and mind-blowing story of counter-poaching helicopter...
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    ..sadly not on the menu..

    ,,,went again primitive Gemsbok horn bowhunting for Impala/Warthog, and then THIS temptation came to tease me... EISH!
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    Brutal Lion Attack

    As told to and written by my friend =AZXlBijOzwe_6PuL8qjnHEjScXosTPxgqnH6waorkcRtaa5cS66OTQ9NYDBH_G5JhbRJI5bEQBh-NuSykpPWtPjf7N7vyUgabj36JD58PzmFZUfD3APCfFbGPNYuYwE6Ho0xPa_PLp1cLW3LkUsQsH_eKy2gn-l_JgkvZTPxv6GA8w&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R']Herman Labuschagne The frightful tale of Willie de Beer’s lion...
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    The Truth - Hunting Bans

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    Handgun Hunting Impala

    I went on a nostalgic and very unique hunting trip this last week... I was lucky enough to bag yet another good Impala Ram with my .357 mag. at +_ 20 m I used an 158 gr round. Ambush method ,and I waited for 3 days [a total of 22 hours] quietly camouflaged in one spot before the perfect...
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    Another Gemsbok bare bow hunt

    This is the new arrow set-up for my upcoming Gemsbok horn primitive bare bow hunt in a couple of weeks time in the Limpopo Bushveld near Botswana. I've decided on a little heavier broadhead this time for momentum/ penetration [quartering away] ,and hope the slow speed arrow and possible 'string...
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    PDF Books to download

    Scratch around, here are tons of PDF books to download on your pc! http://files.survivaluk.net/index.php?dir=/Hunting%20=%20Fishing Enjoy!
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    Welfare Warthog With A .38 Special 2-Shot Derringer!

    [This will probably NOT be the normal Warthog hunting story that you have anticipated, but it’s still all true!] Background….. We all went armed to school at that time, as it was not unheard or uncommon for the ANC communist terrorists at that time to rather hit-and-run attack ‘soft’...
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    Electrical Storm......

    Around here in the Highveld,if you are out there hunting and a big storm comes up, it can very quickly became a survival situation! November Pretoria electrical thunderstorm! Be careful .......
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    Another Warthog Attempt With Handgun

    Another day handgun hunting in Limpopo for Warthog. I went on four different solo .357 mag handgun day-hunts so far during the past 30 days. [.357 mag revolver , 6'' barrel with stock standard sights and 158 gr Sig JHP points factory bullets this time] This photo indicate my on the spot hiding...
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    Warthog Handgun Hunt

    Handgun Hunting Warthog in Limpopo-my way.... After another morning [7-1] 6- hours of silent ambush hunting with my trusted 'backup' .357 mag [158 gr SWC] for a known, but very illusive 15-16'' , old ivory boar Warthog, I had to admit defeat once again to clever mister wheel-nose -- due to the...
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    Handgun Hunt For Warthog

    Handgun Hunting in Limpopo After another morning [7-1] 6- hours of silent ambush hunting with my trusted 'backup' .357 mag [158 gr SWC] for a known, but very illusive 15-16'' , old ivory boar Warthog, I had to admit defeat once again to clever mister wheel-nose -- due to the swirling wind at...
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    Another Warthog Handgun Hunt.....

    I recently went on another Warthog Handgun [.357 mag 158 gr SWC] hunt in the Limpopo. This time I made use of the convenient green shaded hide available about 20 m from a muddy pool. To give myself an even better chance of not spooking any other visitor at the pool, I decided to sit on the...
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    Crocodile Stomach Stones

    Interesting story borrowed from...Herman Labuschagne The crocodile stones. The vast majority of people on earth will have no idea what these stones are. And given a thousand guesses, they will probably not guess right either. These stones have...
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    Joseph Rodgers & Sons

    I inherited and then consequently 'mislaid' my grandfather’s [Willem J. Pretorius] Joseph Rodgers pocket knife that my father gave me many years ago. It’s older than me! While preparing for my annual winter 'primitive' solo hunting trip during 2018, by pure luck I found it again hidden deep...
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    Raw Nature/Natural World

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    ...long-long ago....

    WOW, This would took 'bird' hunting to a whole new level. Especially primitive hunting this beast that definitely would see you only as a snack! How cool is the “QUETZALCOATLUS NORTHROPI” next to a 1.8 man.. Largest known flying animal that ever existed.
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    Beautiful Paintings

    A very talented wildlife artist Lions..
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    Campfires...

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    Bush plane vs wild game...

    SOMETIMES THE TWO UNFORTUNATELY DO MEET OUT THERE.... KUDU
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    NOW We Are Going To BRAAI....!

    Lets see your nice braaivleis and braai spots.... This 2kg steak that we barbequed [braai] fed the whole family....
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    Airgun Hunting [?]

    From the net--AIRGUN Hunting !!! well,well,well...... Finally, With An Airgun: I am ecstatic to report the harvest of the magnificent cape buffalo with the @umarexairguns Hammer #50cal airgun at Huntershill Safaris South Africa. We have been working towards this day for over a year now, but this...
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    Primitive Horn Bow Impala Hunt

    Successful solo Gemsbok Horn primitive barebow hunt...eventually ! Full penetration on this Impala with a 125 gr 2 blade fixed blade broadhead at +_ 120-130 f/sec @ 55-60 pd horn bow. Instinctive shooting [LOTS of practice beforehand !] The arrow went through both lungs and the top of the heart...
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    Bowhunting Elephant

    NEED SOME BACKSTORY INFO PLEASE. Howard Hill 1950 Could this headshot in the first picture be the [only?] killing shot? What type of arrowhead and bow poundage would he be using for this hunt? How close does he need to be to achieve that arrow angle in the skull? The two arrows on the two...
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    Cast iron cooking

    I just like my cast iron cooking utensils over an open campfire when out camping as I'm sure all of you do too. [Some photos on this thread will not be mine]
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    Honey Badger

    One of the toughest and bravest little guys on the African continent. A Honey Badger [Ratel] is absolutely fearless and have a very short fuse ...
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    Snakes!

    Just some random interesting photos about snakes.... An epic prinitive clash.. A King Cobra (the world's longest venomous snake) has attempted to catch, kill and eat this Reticulated Python (grows to be the longest snake in the world) and has been coiled and strangled by the python and died in...
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    Spear Hunting Blue Wildebeest

    Here are some 20 odd of my personal lessons / philosophy learned previously and over my 23 + hours spread over 3 days from my Blue Wildebeest spear-hunting attempts this year at Aloe Rock for you guys [Viktor Gideon Kuhn, Henk du Plessis]..et.al. [There are probably a lot more,like a razor...
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    So, What Is A 'Survival' Knife...??

    Here is my humble opinion on the definition of an average person's "survival" knife.. You know, from my experience, I couldn't agree with you more about the definition of a 'survival knife' as being the one you have on you at the time of the crisis... In my opinion there are also a lot of...
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    Bird Observations While Ambush Spear - Hunting...

    If you do still- or ambush hunting with hunting tools other than a powerful and long-range rifle, it is imperative that you are able to keep still for long periods of time. I hunt mainly warthogs with my primitive bow or spear and always have my trusty .357 magnum on my person as a back-up just...
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    A Memorable Spear Hunt With A Difference...

    This experience of mine is maybe not for everyone, and definitely not for chance takers or ego chasers but I do want to share my thought on this hunting topic with you...... I want to share with you another [rare lol !] spear hunt success on a warthog that I had a while back. I again went...
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    Primitive bowhunt set-up

    I am ordering a custom 'primitive' bow kit from a master craftsman in this type of bow for this years 'primitive' hunt. It is a dream- type of hunt that I've thought of for years , and now the opportunity has knocked on my door... I plan on hunting warthog walk- and- stalk at about 15 m ...
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    Africa Stories, Legends and Politics

    [Some of you here may know this area and its people/traditions..] Spirits Pretorius was in trouble, and he knew it. Ever the adventurer he knew that he would run into difficulties sooner or later. And not just a mechanical...
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    Warthog in Texas

    Could this article be true or just a hoax? [Warthog wont interbreed with feral or other pigs [pig vs hog ??] http://www.wideopenspaces.com/warthogs-turning-texas-coming/
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    My Funny Spear hunting warthog epic fail...

    enjoy and have a chuckle on me...[lol]
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    Interesting Historical Photo.....

    I think that the full story behind this picture would be very interesting... Either India or Africa? Anyone with more info?
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    Unusual 'bone-eaters'

    elephant warthog giraffe baboon
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    Stoffel,,,

    http://blog.petflow.com/truly-astonishing-i-had-no-idea-they-were-this-smart-must-see/
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    Old lion hunt close call

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    Hog invasion!

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    This is Clay Pigeon shooting at it's best.

    :clapping::clapping:
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    close hog..!!!

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    How big is Africa really...???

    :confused::confused::confused: [keep in mind the 'normal' commonly seen maps distortions etc.]:rolleyes:
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    Bush Survival Guide

    The absolute best bush survival guide for Southern African Bushveld & Savannah situations that I've found so far! A must-have and read for anyone going into the African bush for whatever reason, hunting, camping, hiking, etc ;) Bush Survival Guide View the entire article at...
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    Slow motion bullet impact

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    Need some PH help/info

    Dear all I've received this plea for help from a friend from afar.... Willem, I have a little question if you dont mind... My son Willhelm 21 y/o is studing his last year at the agriculture college in Sweden (we are Swedish but living in Bulgaria) and during last year he was doing his...
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    Massive Bear!

    Read the article and see the 2 x photos below: Enough to scare you to death!. [I feel lucky that we have 'only mere lions' in Africa!] HA Holding Bear's Paw (below) These pictures are of a man who works for the US Forest Service in Alaska , and his trophy bear. He was deer hunting...
 
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