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That would be Colonel Negussie Eshete. During the Haile Selassie era he completed the US Army Jump School at Fort Benning. He retired with the rank of Colonel in the Ethiopian Army and started his own safari company "Rocky Valley Safaris" (not to be confused with another Ethiopian company...

Africa DOES have "bott flies", known as Putzi flies. I experienced these while living in Zimbabwe. They usually lay their eggs on wet clothing. Laundry is usually dried on an outdoor clothesline but should ALWAYS then be hot ironed which kills the eggs. This includes items we wouldn't...

Lon, Yes . . EXACTLY. And in addition, said Minister (or relative thereof) knows nothing about hunting, wildlife, conducting a safari, wildlife management or conservation. It is a tribute to the skills and fortitude of the many operators that conduct first-rate safaris despite the handicaps...

WoW . . a big thumbs up! SALUTE to the government leaders of Botswana for doing what's right for their people, wildlife, and environment . . not to mention their elephants!

WoW congratulations on not only a great trophy but also one with such an amazing horn configuration. It is somewhat reminiscent of the configuration frequently found on the Sudan Bohor reedbuck.

Derian, Your post says you have proper crocodile hunts in the Lowveld of South Africa. Are these crocodiles purchased or obtained from a crocodile farm or elsewhere and then released in your hunting area? Or are they wild, and naturally occurring in their native habitat? In what habitat do...

The below linked story dated 11 March reports a "super tusker" has recently been hunted in Tanzania. https://biglife.org/program-updates/big-life-news/third-elephant-killed-by-hunters-in-amboseli-landscape This story and the Joint Statement on the same site make for interesting reading. It...

There are always numerous vendors at the annual SCI convention (next one in Nashville, TN) that sell quite unique tables . . .

Recalling that the rifle was purchased and presented to Corbett by the government at the time, I expect the incorrect initials are the result of what the government would have called a "clerical error". Though I (perhaps naively) would have expected better of that era, perhaps they were...

Elio, My father was a highly respected taxidermist in northern Wisconsin, later a wildlife artist specializing in sculpture in bronze and as a result, I've always been particularly irritated by mediocre taxidermy . . . but not this time . . . your mount looks exceptional!! And an exceptional...

As others have said, Hippo and Zebra . .

Oh my gosh . . a monster one-tusker! I'd love to see this pig from a front on angle.

WoW . . what an AWESOME trophy!

Yes! . . . long but unusually thin . . . it is amazing he never broke a tusk!

WoW . . . GREAT trophy. What were the tusk lengths?

Though it doesn't pertain specifically to a hunter's travel, I thought the below linked article provides interesting information for anyone trying to determine which airline they will use for international travel...

Assuming it has been kept dry, free of any re-hydration, mold, and insect damage . . . YES. It should still tan up quite OK. I've had a number of capes that were salted and dried for anywhere from 8 to 11 years and tanned up beautifully.

"S-3", "Burt the Turtle" has provided a great post. Please allow me to chime in as well . . The key word is "non-exportable" and does not mean that it cannot be brought home to the USA or Mexico . . . but means that it cannot be EXPORTED from the country where it was hunted. In order for a...

Your interests would be better served by a stay on a ranch in South Africa . . .

They are the largest of all the wild pigs. The 'experts' say a big boar can weigh as much as six hundred pounds. But I think that refers to the East Africa variety which I believe on average run larger than the West African variety. I did not have a scale to weigh mine hunted in the Jibat...

On a related subject, if you've not already seen it, here's a link to my post regarding my visit to Col. Corbett's grave about a year ago . . . https://www.africahunting.com/threads/a-christmas-pilgrimage-to-the-gravesite-of-colonel-edward-james-jim-corbett.72711/

Ridge Runner, Your AH profile doesn't list a location, but I'll assume it is not somewhere in Canada. Let me offer the following . . . I have a Winchester lever action in 38-55 that I hunted with as a young boy in northern Wisconsin, and after many years it has come back to me via my Dad...

A friend of mine met him briefly at the Dar es Salaam Yacht Club about 3 weeks ago (I have no more details than that).

Yes Sir . . . the legendary 1HZ . . . the most reliable safari vehicle engine in history. Routine servicing and it'll go two hundred thousand miles without batting an eye, and often double that :oops:

In addition to the sources already mentioned, two books in are absolutely essential reading. "What I Tell You Three Times is True" and "Ivory Crisis" written by Ian Parker, an "on the ground" expert on the Kenyan (and other countries) elephant population (mis) management and I submit THE expert...

NIICE! . . . and a particularly nice trophy for a female. They are somewhat rare, but once in a while a female is taken that will actually make the SCI record book minimum.

Two identical pair Roland Ward khaki trousers. NEW, never worn, never washed. Still exhibit the factory pressing & creases. Size: ~28 X 34 Waist size: 28” (yes, 28”) They are labeled size 30, but definitely are smaller Length: Overall 43.5” They are factory hemmed, but long. I wear reliably...

This one taken in the Underberg area . . . chased the same buck around for three days . . . he was well earned!

Hands down . . Wooly Mammoth . . . After that it would be hard to beat an Irish Elk . . .

The 'Good Old Days' . . . . (y)

Sourdough, The rifle I'm holding in the attached photo is I believe what you're looking for. I hunted with Jofie Lamprecht for leopard in Namibia in 2016. After bagging the leopard, I accompanied Jofie and another hunter for white rhino. The client used this rifle which is chambered in the...

"I don't often comment on posted photos . . but when I do . . " Hell some photos just demand comment! Beautiful scene, beautiful photo composition, Great trophy.

Not true (re WhatsApp will only text). The WhatsApp "app" downloadable on any smart phone, provides voice call, video calls, and transmission of texts, photos, and videos. Both phones must have the app. It's free, and easy to download, and easy to use. Both phones must have a connection to...

I recognize that many taxidermists, particularly the self-made/self-taught professionals (you know who you are ) have developed/invented their own (secret) methods which enhance their work and set themselves apart from the run of the mill, so for those members of the forum that are professional...

I'll bet the rifle manufacturers had a different use in mind . . .

Number ONE: Gerenuk A very close second: (and not infrequently edges out #1): Dik-Dik

VERY NICE mount . . . and of a species that many taxidermists get . . . uhh . . . "less than right". The front face and the rear face of a warthog's tusks are different and as the photo was loading, I was already keen to see if the tusks were correct and they are. I've seen numerous mounts even...

'Max', I have no direct experience with your exact situation, but from personal experience with import from other countries I believe you have basically two tasks: (1) satisfying the US govt import requirements (which can involve three agencies; the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the Dept of...

I've not the time right now to dig up citations, but I understand the Patagonia company is strongly anti-hunting. I'm not saying they don't make a good product, but I cannot patronize a company that is anti-hunting when there are perfectly good alternatives that actively support our sport...

This seems an appropriate thread to quote a good friend, and outfitter/bush pilot/guide for many years in the Yukon, plus at other stages of his career, the NWT, British Columbia, and Alaska with immense experience with grizzly bears . . . "The use of, or reliance on only pepper spray in a...

This sounds like a great time to use the "Conversation" function (formerly and commonly known as a Private Message or "PM") . . .

458 Winchester magnum and 416 Remington magnum come to mind . . .

I share the disgust with unfortunately nearly all hunting videos . . . But I can recommend the Billy Molls Modern Day Mountain Man videos on Youtube. Perhaps the "Gold Standard" of hunting videos . . check those out.

Are you looking for a trophy shipment clearing agent? Contrary to what the clearing agents like everyone to believe, the process does not require an official "agent", and you can do it yourself. I have cleared a number of shipments myself, and there is no mystery to it. Of course, if you...

Being a newbie as you say, it is a fair question. All the replies saying, "take both", seem to me to dodge the question. You say "But all things being equal, which should I take?" . . . the answer of course is entirely subjective. For me, the answer is impala without hesitation. But that's...

Great pig, and even greater to see a coupla youngsters join the fraternity . . .

Quoting from above: "Carrier’s approval required: Yes (This permission is not given in writing. It is given upon request and confirmed verbally at the Service Centre or, at the latest, when checking in at the airport.)" This would really concern me. Sounds like a "green" agent has his or her...

I attended/competed in "The Heym Challenge" in 2013. The whole experience which included a factory tour was EXCELLENT. I flew into the Frankfurt International Airport and traveled by train to a village not far from the factory. I took a train right from the airport, and had one connection /...