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  1. tay50

    Generations separated by a common language...

    Now a lot of hunting clothing companies have "hunting systems" for specific animals being hunted, which consist of base layer, one or two mid-layer systems and a outer layer. to get you from early season to late season. I still call them long johns.
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    KMG Hunting Safaris Meet and Greet 2024

    Congratulations Marius on finally getting a booth at DSC I know you have been waiting a long time. Kurt
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    I always ask what the PH needs

    Strangest request I have received to bring over, was 8 pistons for a chevy racing car, PH sent me the information along with the price $630.00, put them in my carry-on. The TSA lady was like what the hell are those when my bag went through X-ray, I said pistons for a car motor, she remarked, ok...
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    Tipping Guide

    If you pay by credit card, tip in cash, I always tip this way, that way I know the server is getting their tip. Also this way you can avoid the pressure of them seeing what you are tipping.
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    Purchasing Airline Tickets - Advice Wanted

    Mark, fellow Michigander here S.E lower, I fly on Delta, from Detroit to Atlanta to JBerg, I purchased my Comfort class ticket for $2700 in March, for my Sept. 8 to the 19 hunt. I kept watching the ticket prices and finally seen I could upgrade to Premium Select seat for $1400 more RT so I did...
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    My house doesn't want me to go back to Africa

    Matt85 here's an idea, if I were younger I would consider doing this. I just got back from SA last month and sure as heck my furnace needed replacing, so a buddy and I replaced it just this last Friday, I told my friend now the worst part is getting rid of the old furnace. My buddy said call...
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    NEWFOUNDLAND: Canadian Moose Hunt With Red Indian Lake Outfitters

    Sorry for your sons lost bags, hopefully it all worked out. My first hunting trip our west no clothes or ammo arrived just my rifle, other guys in camp helped out with hunting clothes, day 3 airport delivered my lost bag. I used the apple I-tag tracker for the first time on my trip to SA this...
  8. tay50

    Tick bite fever

    I wouldn't want to travel feeling the way I did my first day, that would be a royal pain in the butt, especially if you have a long layover once you reach the US.
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    Tick bite fever

    I had a physical 3 days before I left for SA, told my doc I was going as I know he is from JoBerg he said be careful, see me if you get sick? He must have had a feeling. My niece who just graduated from PA school, said go to a infectious disease doctor, but I told her to come look at the bite...
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    Tick bite fever

    Six trips to SA and my first case of tick bite fever, they can keep that stuff, went to urgent care yesterday got the Doxycycline, on the road to recovery. Wow is all I can say about how this make you feel, Covid wasn't even this bad for me. Headaches, chills, high fever, achy joints, so be...
  11. tay50

    Question about websites from clients perspective, we are building a new one!

    Along with the current price lists, add any taxes due included in the price, I have witnessed first hand of pissed off clients who thought the price was X and then was actually Y after added tax. Some countries hunters come from are not used to added tax on top of the price. Just my 2 cents...
  12. tay50

    Canada Bear Hunt - shipping hide & meat back to US?

    I don't believe you can fly with dry ice in your cooler, so you should check that first.
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    How far in advance to book a flight to South Africa

    So I booked my September SA trip in March, Delta Comfort, $2800, Premium Select almost $5000, I seen in May, Premium Select was $4000 so I upgraded for the extra $1200 bucks, this past weekend I seen Premium Select for $3100, so I called Delta and received a $919 dollar e-credit. So it pays to...
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    CANADA: First Hunt In Canada

    Great report Charlie, and 2 very nice bears, I was in Manitoba bear hunting at the same time you were hunting, we went 9 for 9 on bears. It's always nice to find good honest outfitters that deliver on what they say, we found our guy 4 years ago, we have a standing booking with him each year now...
  15. tay50

    Prayer Request

    Good luck my friend, I went through this 2 years ago, I highly recommend doing all your cardiac rehab it will help in your recovery. I was golfing in 2 months after surgery, and went on an elk hunt 7 months after my surgery.
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    Looking for advice, what are the best outfitters in the eastern cape?

    KMG for sure, hunted with them two times now, you will hunt and they will put you on quality animals.
  17. tay50

    7MM Rem Mag

    I have the exact same rifle as you, I shoot 160 TSX and 160 Accubonds, have taken a lot of plains game with those bullets, including an Eland. I don't know how many whitetail, mule deer, antelope and coyote I have taken, but most all of them were one shot kills. I have several different types of...
  18. tay50

    on a lighter note...

    Confucius say, man who have hole in front pocket, feel cocky all day.
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    CANADA: British Columbia Moose Hunt???? Tenaka River Outfitters

    I did get a refund, but not until he sent me a check that was cancelled for non-sufficient funds to stall my refund for a couple more extra months. I feel the only reason we received a refund is, because of our contacts from SCI who questioned the local SCI chapter concerning our issues where we...
  20. tay50

    Barnes .375 Bullets

    Got myself 2 boxes of the 300 grain bullets, I have 200 pieces of brass, now I need primers and powder, So just maybe I can hunt the buffalo I've always wanted to hunt this July.
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    CANADA: British Columbia Moose Hunt???? Tenaka River Outfitters

    Blaser, sorry for the late reply, went to Mexico for some much needed sunshine. This guy is a talker and will tell you anything to keep you happy and off his back. We registered a complaint with the BC guide association, and spoke with the local game officer, they did open an investigation into...
  22. tay50

    Delta Flights To Johannesburg

    I've been looking a prices from Detroit, 7/22 to 8/4 Delta Premium seat is over $3300, United with a similar seat $4700, what the hell. If I were to drive to Chicago the premium seat on Delta is $2600, which is the price of Delta's main cabin seat from Detroit, how can that be, Detroit and...
  23. tay50

    What is the dumbest thing you ever did to damage a brand new gun?

    Purchased a new Winchester 375, bought a scope took it to the local gun shop to have it mounted and zeroed, had them purchase the QD mounts and install. Picked it up and there was a picatinny rail on the rifle with the scope, not exactly what I was wanting, then I noticed the stock had vice...
  24. tay50

    US Travel Bans/Restrictions South Africa

    I was never really nervous about traveling out of country, but now I have to think about it before I go. I should have the antibodies along with the shot so I should be good right? On the good side my 3 buddies who went got 3 nice bears, 2 black, one 516 pounds the other 325, the third was a 225...
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    US Travel Bans/Restrictions South Africa

    So I got the J&J shot last April, on September 5, I woke up not feeling well, fever, lightheaded, and a cough, I knew I had covid so I isolated myself. I went and had a covid test which was positive. Then the wife got sick, she was not vaccinated, and was sick for about 10 days. My vaccinated...
  26. tay50

    CBP Form 4457 (Michigan)

    I'm sorry, yes I've always had my rifle in my travel case and they are expecting me since you must have an appointment.
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    CBP Form 4457 (Michigan)

    Not sure where you live in SE Michigan, I live in northern Oakland County and I go to the Oakland International airport in Waterford, have your paper work filled out, and your rifle with you for inspection, takes about 10 minutes. Call them first, not sure if he's still there, but office White...
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    Tipping Guide

    In regards to tipping, I'm a big fan of the show of "Tracks Across Africa" now some of the PH's are very well known PH's, like Buzz C, and others. Would you be expected to tip them higher because of their, pardon the pun, celebrity status? Also what about the 3 guys who always seems to be with...
  29. tay50

    Wanted A New Mexico Elk Hunt

    Wesheltonj, thanks for the tip, I might have it narrowed down to 2 different outfits, but until then I'm still open to any recommendations.
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    Wanted A New Mexico Elk Hunt

    Hey guys thanks for the replies, Postoak I will look at...
  31. tay50

    Wanted A New Mexico Elk Hunt

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a rifle Elk hunt in New Mexico this year, can anyone recommend a good outfitter to get in touch with? Thank you.
  32. tay50

    Venison Sausage

    We just made a 100 pounds of sausage, regular hickory flavor, and Jalapeno flavor, we keep a electric fry pan close by to try some before casing it. We use about 17 pounds of venison to 8 pounds of pork butt, usually comes out great. Now for the best tasting stuff we make pastrami out of the...
  33. tay50

    USA: Bears, Fires, Glaciers & "Becoming A Man" In Alaska

    Alaska Luke, hopefully you find out how your time spent with Cody changed his life, I too mentored a young man in hunting and fishing. I worked with his mom and she knew I was an outdoorsman and asked if I wouldn't mind teaching her son how to bow hunt. My buddies and I shot a broad head league...
  34. tay50

    Bad Taxidermy

    I wish I had a picture of my first whitetail buck I shot, I was so proud of this six point buck I had him mounted. When I picked him up he looked like he was getting his first rectal exam ever in his life, I'm sure I had the same look on my face too after my fist exam. The eyes were bugging out...
  35. tay50

    Vortex or Leupold for 375 H&H

    I've got a Leupold VXR 2x7x33 Fire-dot on my 375, can't wait to take it to Africa, only punched paper with it so far. The several different brightness levels of the fire-dot are nice, and the fact the fire-dot turns off automatically after no movement is detected is a bonus, saves your battery.
  36. tay50

    Next Safari

    KMG is your guy in the Eastern Cape, hunted with them twice, all my trophies were outstanding. Marius and crew will treat you good, the Bush buck in my avatar was taken with Marius
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    WIN a FREE South African Hunt Valued at US$6,300 for 2 Hunters from AFRICA SUN SAFARIS for 2020

    Josh, you are in for a great hunt, Justin was my PH last August, one hell of a hunter and even a better tracker.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Justin Kemp At Africa Sun Safaris?

    Justine is a great PH, I hunted with him last year, unfortunately for me I had to put his tracking skills to the test, you will have to look hard to find a better tracker than him. He will work hard for you to help you get your animals, I will hunt with him again.
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    CANADA: British Columbia Moose Hunt???? Tenaka River Outfitters

    I'm glad my other 2 partners finally agreed to the posting of the outfitters name, and since I wan't the only one with skin in the game here, I honored their wishes. Since no emails, text messages or phone calls were answered it was decided to release their name. So now the 2 of us who have...
  40. tay50

    Leopard mount begins

    Very nice Johnny B. the mount looks awesome, it was nice to read the hunt report, and now to see the finished taxidermy, congrats my friend. Kurt
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    CANADA: British Columbia Moose Hunt???? Tenaka River Outfitters

    Update , the name of the outfitter is Tenaka River Outfitters, they operate out of Fort Nelson BC, and they also have an Alberta outfit called Rugged Outfitters. Todd Bunnage and his son Grayson are the main players, as of today they have yet to refund money to our friend who came along as a...
  42. tay50

    Tips tricks and ideas for long flights -- help a brother out

    My first flight over was an eye opening experience for me, wasn't sure how I was getting home, didn't want to get back on that plane. My sinuses were a mess blew my nose while in the immigration line, bleed profusely, I was a mess. Now 3 trips later, last thing I do before I leave the house is...
  43. tay50

    Winchester M70 .375H&H optics/mounts

    Thanks everyone, I will contact the gun shop with this information. I’m currently in Florida so for delayed response.
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    Winchester M70 .375H&H optics/mounts

    Having an issue with mounting a Leupold 2x7x33 firedot on my model 70, it seems the spacing for the base mounts are to far apart for the scope to set in the mounts properly. Can anyone tell me what bases and rings would work best? I would like QD bases if practical. Thanks
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Majeje Africa Safaris?

    I have not hunted with them, but did meet the owner and see his operation, he has very nice tent lodging with their own bathrooms. I did hunt his main property through another outfitter, I shot a very nice zebra stallion. I also seen a hunting show where they hunted with them, I'm not sure if he...
  46. tay50

    NW Namibia just got some rain!

    Very glad to read this report, maybe this is just the beginning for them to have a normal wet season and a productive growing season. I keep tabs on the weather over there, as Namibia is on my list of places to hunt.
  47. tay50

    Hunting the Spotted Hyena

    Nice hyena Marius, one day I would like to hunt one myself. John and I are thinking about going to Dallas this year, if we do, we will see you at the AH dinner. Kurt
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    Crossbow Travel

    If he is flying through Amsterdam, you are not to have broadheads, target points or some knives period in your case or luggage? I shipped mine to my hunting partner in Sweden, so he could transport them to Africa for me. Other than that no problems for me, bow case was setting in oversize...
  49. tay50

    Terms I am tired of hearing

    How about this one, when people see all your mounts the first thing they ask you "did you kill all these" my standard reply is "I did those 7 over there, but talked these 3 into giving up" thank you Jeff Foxworthy. I love the look on their faces when they finally realize just how dumb their...
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    AH members...

    Johnny thank you for the kind words, I'm proud to be a member on this forum. Kurt
 
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