Recent content by Bud Meadows

When I first hunted in Namibia in 2012, I didn’t see a single cloud in two weeks while there. The skies were so clear at night you could actually see satellites moving above the horizon. Breathtaking views to watch while sipping on a Tafel Lager and smoking a Cuban cigar.

My older son Ed graduated from High School in 1989. I asked him what he wanted for his graduation present- “a Rolex”. I bought him a new Rolex Air King for about $900. After about a month I thought it ridiculous that my 18 year old boy had a Rolex and I didn’t. I went back to my AD and bought a...

what’s the difference between a Trophy and Non Trophy Hippo?

My older son graduated from high school in 1989 and I asked him what he wanted for his graduation present “A Rolex”. I bought him a Rolex Air King for $800 at my local jeweler in Birmingham MI. After a week or so I thought it was ridiculous that an 18 year old had a Rolex and I didn’t so I...

In addition to all the great advice regarding equipment, I highly recommend bringing a pocket sized spiral journal. Record the daily events of your safari: animals spotted, meals eaten in camp, details about stalks, etc. I’ve used the same journal for SIX Namibian hunts, and it’s enjoyable to...

In 2015 I was hunting for Spotted Hyena in Namibia. We hung a Baboon carcass I had shot earlier about 100 yards from an elevated blind. My P dropped me off at the blind and drove the truck out of sight about 400 yards away. Minutes later a shot rang out. A hyena had followed my PH in the truck...

This is my August 2022 Namibian Eland

If I’m flying through LHR to Namibia I have an 8 hour+ layover. I’ll stop in the Duty Free at LHR and buy some Montecristo #5’s. I’ll take the Tubes into Piccadilly Circus and walk around puffing on one. I’ll also bring a supply of Dominican Montecristos which are much cheaper. The Cubans are...

I can HIGHLY recommend Sebra Hunting Safaris based in Kamanjab Namibia. I’ve hunted there FIVE times and hunt #6 is this July. If you’re after Kudu, Gemsbok, Baboons, Springbok or other Plainsgame, the quality of their animals is outstanding. The food served there is gourmet quality and the PH...

Have a great trip. I’ve hunted in Namibia four times and head back for trip #5 in May 2019. Eland is my #1 target and a close #2 is Impala. Here’s my 2017 Eland:

Well done. I leave for my fifth Namibian hunt in May 2019.