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    Starting to freak

    riflepermits.com Henry Durheim. Great guy and makes everything much easier and secure. Tell him Wes from TDK safaris sent ya. THX
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    Starting to freak

    I've used Henry's Rifle permits, they have a gate greet service and they walk you right past the immigration line, straight to get your rifle checked out. I agree with many of the post, been 4 times, most outfitters will take credit cards for the balance, some even take a personal check. They...
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    New bow hunter

    My son Dakota has taken 32 species, including 4 of the big five with Magnus buzzcuts. Been amazed by the performance. He has a few pictures in the gallery.
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    Comment by 'WyoWes' in media 'My First Lion'

    Jacques Spomer was our PH and a great guy. Enjoyed our time with him very much. He a first rate PH and would hunt with him again.
  5. My First Lion

    My First Lion

    A fantastic Lion taken with TDK Safaris.
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    LOL, He's almost out and off to college, so I'll be an empty nester and be able to do some hunting myself, after I pay off the taxidermist bill ;)
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    The Best 180 gr 300 WM bullet for plains game

    I'm a big fan of the swift Scrocco bullet, I've taken 10 or so African animals and this bullet did a great job of one shot kills.
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    Hard Case for Rifle?

    I have a whole collection of those dumb inserts. Like I couldn't tell because they never put things back in any fashion that resembled how I did it. :) I'm going to Argentina in March and will see if I can get an answer and take a few extra locks along with me just in case.
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    Hard Case for Rifle?

    Thats what I thought but I've had them cut off, bought ones at my destination and had those cut off as well. Absolutely no consistency in their process at all.
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    Hard Case for Rifle?

    Add another vote for Tuffpak, I too put two rifle in my soft carry cases, which I use after we're in the truck. Plus I've put heavier coats, even binocs in the case with it. I've put TSA approved locks on it and been present for the inspection, and twice got there with the locks missing, once...
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    ZIMBABWE: Has Anyone Hunted With These Hunting Outfitters For Elephant & Leopard?

    Tgkkj4, We have a great area in Zimbabwe for Elephant and Leopard on the Zambezi river near Chirundu. Email Theo.Verster@TDKSafaris.com for more info.
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    My Rage against RAGE Broadheads - With Video evidence

    Great thread guys. Not a bow hunter myself but I've following my son around filming his hunts. To date he's taken 27 species with Magnus buzzcut and Magnus Stinger two blades, including 4 of the big 5. In 4 years of hunting we've never lost an animal in fact most dropped in less that 50yds...
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    Hoping for my once in a lifetime hunt

    I'm a personal fan of this site and Barbara Crowns **NOT**PERMITTED**.com. She does a good job of posting complaints as well as the response. But is still some risk, I hunted Africa with an outfitter that booked through a broker, checked references, check hunting report and still got burned. There...
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    Double Bow Case suggestions for 1st trip to SA

    Badlands makes a light weight rolling duffle that has a section in the bottom for a bow, So we've split the load, single bow and some clothes for padding in the hard side bow case and then put the second bow, padded with clothes in the badlands bag. This can push the weight limit, but it's...
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    Gun case

    I've been to Africa 3 times with a Tuffpak and love it, I pack the rifles, binoc and some of the heavier clothes as extra protection. I also put the rifle in a soft case and put that in the tuffpak and off it goes. So far the airlines have not been able to damage it and it's not as heavy as...
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    SCI Vegas 2012

    I agree two days at the very least, you can see "most" of the floor if you walk fast and don't stop to look at anything, but that's not going to happen ;) to much eye candy for us hunters, mounts, guns, videos, auctions etc.
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    Gifts to Clinics, Villages, Orphanages, etc.?

    Last year we took 3 bags, almost 300 lbs of donated items. We went to a small Christian school close to camp. It was a blessing for all of us but I don't think the teachers were very honest we saw a few of them stashing items to take home instead of giving it to the kids in the school. We...
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    Safari Club International SCI

    We'll be there for the entire show dates in Vegas. Just post when the group is getting together and we'll do our best to be there.
  19. Alaska Brown Bear

    Alaska Brown Bear

    Shot this 9' 9" brown bear in Cottonwood Bay Alaska on Oct 1st. Great outfitter and loved the hunt. Weather was horrible but what can you do?
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    Framing/Construction Advice for Trophies?

    That's exactly what I did on our trophy room, similar deal a little taller have I 31ft at the peak. but I can't count the number of times I've been told by the taxidermist and myself how glad I was to spend thextra on the 3/4 plywood under the sheetrock. I put the trophies where the look the...
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    Custom form 4457

    Don't disagree, a rifle permit service like Henry's rifle service helps make it much easier upon arrival as well.
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    Ruger Rifles

    I have a 77 in 7mm mag and it's been a good gun, not great but good. I also have two Hawkeye's in 375 Ruger and both have been great guns for our Africa trips. Short, quick, and accurate. I shot an Eland one shot at 325 yds. So I'm a fan.
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    Custom form 4457

    I've done 4457's for everything with serial number on all our trips out of the US. Never been looked at on our return though. The locks are another issue. I had TSA locks on both the gun and bow cases on our recent trip to British columbia. Both showed up without locks at all. Then put...
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    375 Ruger vs 375 H&H

    I have two Rugers in the 375 Ruger and have done two trips to Africa with them. Both performed excellent, took every thing from Impala to Eland, with them and couldn't be happier. Never shot or owned a 375 H&H, ammo is much easier to get the the latter, but can't say anything bad about the...
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    Legal rhino hunting in South Africa could be abolished

    Jerome, I worry that if the huge financial incentive for land owners to have Rhino's (legal hunting fees), isn't enough for the farmer to do what it takes to protect his investment. What will happen to those animals when they have lost the value of the animal due to the moratorium. Poaching...
  26. British Columbia Elk

    British Columbia Elk

    Called in this elk to 45yds. Perfect heart shot.
  27. Dakota's British Columbia Moose with a bow

    Dakota's British Columbia Moose with a bow

    After 7 hard days of hunting Dakota closed the deal on a nice bull moose with his Z7. Congratulations!
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    SCI show 2012

    We're booked as well as a number of family and friends. Dakota as two trophies selected for top 10 awards so can't miss it. Would enjoy meeting you in person Jerome. See you all there.
  29. British Columbia Mountain Goat

    British Columbia Mountain Goat

    Nice old Billy taken in Sept in British Columbia. Notice the hat? AH cap.
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    Would you ever consider booking a hunt with...

    Appears this will only deteriorate to a "he said" "she said" debate. I can only say that not knowing who is telling the truth beyond a reasonable doubt, I must default to the evidence I had available. EVERY landowner we spoke with told us the same story, including the land owner we stayed with...
  31. My Dream animal,  Sable 2009

    My Dream animal, Sable 2009

  32. Eland from our 2009 Safari

    Eland from our 2009 Safari

  33. Gemsbok from 2009 Safari

    Gemsbok from 2009 Safari

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    CHOICE in .375 - Guidance please!

    Not sure about the titan, but the 375 Ruger caliber is great. I've used on two trip and was very satisfied with its performance. I have two Ruger Hawkeye's in synthetic and they are very comfortable and accurate. Everything from Impala to Elephant and it's been a great caliber. Only downside...
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    Would you ever consider booking a hunt with...

    Code4, It's been almost a year and although he's been suspended I know of no other disciplinary action or charges brought against him. The lawyer says he has no money for a civil judgement, and no one else seems interested in putting this guy behind bars for fraud and theft. Even though there...
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    Would you ever consider booking a hunt with...

    James, We felt terrible that we put Dakota in that situation for sure! We were with Krys and his wife and he assured us he would treat Dakota as his own son. We contemplated this for months before we decided to do this. But in the end it was a mistake and we are so thankful the outcome was...
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    Would you ever consider booking a hunt with...

    Amen, really puts things in perspective, and made the rest of the issues small in comparison. Thanks RickB
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    Would you ever consider booking a hunt with...

    It was my complaint that got Krys suspended. Long story short, we left our 17 year old son with Krys to work for the summer. Our hunt ended in Zimbabwe, Kry left camp early and didn't pay the landower or the government. Subsequently they arrested the 3 Kukuzans employees and my son. We were...
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    HvanL, They are definitely there, finding them can be a challenge sometimes, but thats what's great about hunting. Best of Luck to you!
  40. Buffalo in Zimbabwe

    Buffalo in Zimbabwe

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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    HvanL, We saw lots of buffalo, in fact on the stalk for this elephant we had a herd of 30 so mess up our tracks and add about 1hr to the stalk. I'm trying to attach a picture of the herd.
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    thanks Paul, Maybe looking to come your way someday. Been down a couple of time on business but never to hunt. It's a blessing beyond words to have this opportunity. I cherish everyday I can share these adventures with him.
  43. Dakota knows who's in charge

    Dakota knows who's in charge

    Dakota thanking God for this opportunity
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    LOL!,,,,it's tough keeping up with the two I have.. Thanks for the comments though.
  45. New Zealand Wapiti

    New Zealand Wapiti

    Dakota's Wapiti with a bow, currently number 7 SCI
  46. New Zealand Chamois

    New Zealand Chamois

    Dakota's New Zealand Chamois with Bow, currently number 6 SCI
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    Tom, It was an 80lbs Hoyt Carbon Matrix bow, with Easton Full metal Jacket Dangerous Game arrow, 17.5 gr per inch at 33 inches, with a 125 Gr Magnus solid broadhead. got very lucky and got a pass through. Exited out the opposite shoulder. Dakota shot this in the Chirundo area in the...
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    I've taken a liking to my 300 WSM, with 180gr Scrocco bullet. My wife and I have taken all our plains game with this caliber and it's performed very well. Very good penetration without alot of skin damage. I've taken Sable, kudu, impala, springbok, aand it seems to do well.
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Hunt with HHK Safaris

    Thanks Jerome, He's up to 37 species total and 32 with bow. We're going to British Columbia in two weeks for Mountain goat, moose and elk. I've got some good video I'll try to upload as well. thanks for the compliments. Wes
  50. Impala

    Impala

    Dakota's Impala with a bow
 
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