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    Trophy Hunters - A Conservation Story - Episode 1

    We are planning to more episodes. I would like for PHASA and or WRSA to get behind this. We would also like to get other hunting/game farming operations involved. Most importantly we would like to get a segmant from the hunters point of view as well. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Trophy Hunters - A Conservation Story - Episode 1

    Hi guys. Here is Episode 2. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Trophy Hunters - A Conservation Story - Episode 1

    Hi Guys. This video was done in corparation with a few friends. Louis van Bergen (Spiral Horn Safaris) George Potgietter (Schoongezight Safaris) Pieter Bothma (Cheetah Safaris) Elsa van den Heever (Uzzia Game Breeders) The video and editing work was done by: Brian Hanson from Hanson Inspired...
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    Spiral Horn Safaris Hunting Packages for 2016

    Jeff should an animal in the package not be killed or wounded we would refund the client as per the discounted prices. So for example wildebeest is valued in this package at $800 should a client not get one he will be refunded for it. Thanks Buff Buster it will be good to see you and your...
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    Spiral Horn Safaris Hunting Packages for 2016

    Hi Guys We are busy finishing up for the 2015 season and planning for 2016. I will be attending the Houston Safari Club show in January so looking forward to seeing some of the old AH guys around. We have made some upgrades to our blinds and the bow hunting has defiantly been quite good this...
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    Greetings from new fan in Houston

    Welcome to the forum Serge good to have you on board! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Congratulations are in Order

    Hi guy's Thanks so much for all the best wishes. We feel very privileged to have so many friends who care about us. LC is healthy and doing well mom is a absolute trooper! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Professional Hunter mauled by Lion

    Hi Jaco I only got on this now but wow that is never something one wants to read or hear about. Good luck to Reinhard I wish him a speedy recovery. That is pretty sobering to say the least all of the best for you guy's. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Another newbie

    Welcome to AH Tpuig good to have you on board! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    New Member

    Welcome to the forum oldhoward. All the best of luck in planning your upcoming hunt nothing quite beats your first time in Africa. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    SA PH's and Outitters- How does the game breeding affect your hunting business?

    Hi Bossie This is a very interesting topic........... I think it is always important to reflect back on how things was before criticising how they are now. I know this 20 years ago my area was nearly all cattle with small pockets of plains game it has changed tremendously with Sable, Roan...
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    WANTED: 2016 African hunting trip

    Hi James R Welcome to AH and good luck on planning your hunt. It might be a good idea to contact Marius from KMG it sounds like his neck of the woods. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Thanks Loot I do appreciate it! All the best for your upcoming season. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Sitting in your rocking chair one day years from now it would have been cheap compared to all the memories you have I am sure. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Thank you for the kind words Gizmo it is appreciated. LOL Obsession with Dangerous game is not a bad problem to have!!!!!! Would be great to have you in camp some day... Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Same outfitter or try something new?

    Hi Hunting4sanity My two cents are that if the PH/Outfitter does a good job he should at least be afforded the opportunity to try and cater to your next hunts needs. We depend strongly on returning clients in this industry. Should the Outfitter have disappointed you or you feel for some...
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    WANTED: Help on first Safari

    Hi Creed70 Please let me know if we can be of assistance in any way I am a bow hunter myself and we love having bow guys in camp. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Thank you for the kind words Badger Matt I just got home today looking forward to spending some time with the family! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Thanks Bod sorry I missed you here in Florida. Thanks to all who have contacted me and just a quick note hunters would be welcome to add day's to this hunt and we can hunt the Kalahari for plains game or go up to my ranch in Limpopo and hunt there. I have some fantastic Sable, Roan and Cape...
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    I will be sure to do so and thanks for the best wishes it is much appreciated! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Hi Buff- Buster Thanks for stopping by the booth it was good seeing you and your wife. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Hi Johnnyblues The total amount of days included are 5 days you would be more than welcome to add additional days should you wish. I have to be realistic and say we should get the get in 3 full hunting days. These cats are released a week before the hunt takes place in other words 168 hours...
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Thanks for the Positive feedback Gizmo. Wahunter, You can most definitely add Plains Game to the Lion Hunt. The area where you will be hunting the Plains Game will also be on the 10,000 acres where the Lions roam as well as bordering properties. If you are interested and would like a...
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    Hi Wahunter We would be hunting a male simulate to this one in the picture. The cat is about 5 years old. Our hunting area is 10 000 acres. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any other questions or concerns. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    This hunt is conducted in the beautiful Kalahari, 1-on-1 and on foot. It can be done with either Bow or Rifle whichever tickles your fancy. For any further information, please contact me by email.
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    5 Day Male Lion Hunt

    5-Day Male Lion Hunt:$15 000 (Starting Price) Includes: 1x Arrival Day 1x Departure Day 3x Day’s Hunting 1 on 1 with your PH 1x Male Lion Ground Transport from JHB International to Kalahari back to JHB International All Cities tag’s and Permit Fees The above rates include the...
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    Spiral Horn Safaris

    Hi guys Thank you all so much for making Carien feel so welcome, I am currently running around with the shows and she offered to help out. No doubt I have to stay in line now LOL. Looking forward to seeing some AH members stop by our booth. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Hi to this interesting community

    Welcome to the AH John it is good to have you with us! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Ha Ha Bsums I can accmodate your suggestion, if you look at the nyala in the video, that was walk and stalk. Unfortunatly, we had to cut quite a lot of walking out to keep it action packed. Now if you can walk and stalk a kudu bull he is yours on the house:). Thanks again for all the comments...
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Hi Richteb I think it is a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't. All hunters have different views and all we can do is try and stick together and respect each other. Thank you greatly for you honest feedback it is needed at times...as the day you think you are perfect is the day...
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Hi Richteb Thank you for your comments sir. Just to respond the animal with a fence behind it is a white blesbuck and you are most probably correct in saying that this particular clip should not have been included in the DVD it is a tough call to make since there are fences in South Africa we...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: BOWHUNT: Bow Hunt Well Worth The Effort

    Welcome to AH! Gongradulations on a fine bow hunting safari. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Thank you gentleman for the very kind comments! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Spiral Horn Safaris 2015 Promotional DVD

    Hi guy's I wanted to share our 2015 promotional DVD with all the good folks on AH. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Hi from South Wales!

    Welcome to the forum David good to hear you had a great time in our wonderful country. Cape Buffalo can sure get addictive but I guess you know that by now. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    SOUTH AFRICA: 2014 End Of Season Report LBG Safaris

    Looks like a good season all the best of luck for 2015! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    The new boy in the rack

    It sure is a good looking double I must be honest and say I have never used the caliber but have herd very good things about it. Good luck on the Aussie Buff sounds like fun!!!!! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    The new boy in the rack

    Beautiful Double what caliber? Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Hello from Houston!

    Welcome to the forum SA Jagter good to have you on board sir. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    New Member From Kentucky

    Welcome to AH Rick. Glad to have you join us. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    New to Africa Hunting

    Welcome to the forum Brno284 Good to have another hunting addict on board! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    hello everyone

    Hi Matt Welcome to the forum plenty of good information and advice available here. Good luck in planning your hunt. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Age requirement to hunt in South Africa?

    Hi Bsums I don't think there is a minimum age requirement with regards to hunting DG in most African countries. However I would like to say that as a PH I would prefer hunting DG with a client of 18 year or older. My reason behind this is simple, he would be able to truly appreciate each...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Elephant & Buffalo

    Great report and congratulations on some fine trophies, Johan is a first class guy! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Good value for money Cape Buffalo, plains game and Lion hunting packages incl Taxidermy

    Hi Bluey Thank you for the compliment sir! Taxidermy work is included in with all animals listed in the packages. The Taxidermy work on additional species is unfortunately not included in trophy fee. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Good value for money Cape Buffalo, plains game and Lion hunting packages incl Taxidermy

    2015 Hunting packages for AH members: Hi Ladies and Gentleman we are happy to announce the following hunting packages for the 2015 hunting season. Exhibiting in January 2015 International Sportsmen’s Exposition Sacramento,
8-11 January – Booth Number 2739 International Sportsmen’s...
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    Hello from Indiana USA

    Welcome to AH Forrest. Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Canned Lion hunting

    We are in a price sensitive market (quite understandably) hence keeping costs down is important. Resulting in lower prices but more lions hunted to sustain the demand then resulting in more or less the same profit. The captive bread lion situation is far from ideal however unless we stand...
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    Canned Lion hunting

    +1 Amen call it what it is! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
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    Canned Lion hunting

    Chris well said! I could not agree more personally I am sick and tired of apologizing for being a South African who takes pride in our hunting indastry though I may not agree with my fellow Outfitters invading Zim or any other country we have great hunting right here! Best Regards Louis van Bergen
 
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