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    New guy - thinking about Africa

    Nice Whitetail. Great mass and just a winning combination. I am nearly 68 years old, and a lifelong Montana Native and hunter; however, I have wanted to go to the "Black Continent" my entire life. So, I did a lot of research over a couple years and decided it was now or never. I contacted Nick...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Hunting In Bedford Of The Eastern Cape With Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH AFRICA

    Great to hear how successful and enjoyable your hunt is going. We arrived back from hunting with Nick Bowker on April 10, and can't wait to head back for another round of hunting with Nick. I'm anxious to see pictures of your animals. Give Blackjack and Bella a scratch for me...
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    Shipping and taxidermy

    I have heard horror stories and viewed excellent work from both taxidermists in the US and Africa, as well as garbage work from both. I believe doing your research is important and finding a highly recommended professional studio that has many examples of their work is vital. For my self and my...
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    Shipping and taxidermy

    Even if you have it done in the US, you will still need to pay for dipping, packing and shipping. Check out African Wildlife Artistry.
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    Shipping and taxidermy

    I can tell you it is less money and the quality is excellent if done in SA. I just got back from SA and am having 2 pedastal shoulder mounts; 2-1/2 mounts; 2 Pedastal floor mounts with 2 animals on each pedastal. Needless to say, that is some detailed work. My cost With crating and shipping will...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Nick Bowker Hunting East Cape South Africa

    Your hunt sounds much like ours we just returned from. Ironically, my last target was a Warthog as well. It doesn't get any better than hunting with NickBowkerHunting.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Hunting In Bedford Of The Eastern Cape With Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH AFRICA

    Over 21/2 years ago, I booked a hunt for 3 plus a ride-a-long. After much research I chose @Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH AFRICA as our Outfitter and PH. Nick also has another PH, Ben. That would guide my son and daughter-in-law. Nick himself guided me and my wife when she came along on the hunting...
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    Alaskan Montanan Washingtonian, planning first African Hunt

    I think it's great you and your father will get to go on Safari. I am nearly 68 with some health issues and just got back last evening from hunting in the South East Cape with my wife, son, and daughter-in-law. It wasn't an easy hunt and was not a high fence concession. We hunted with Nick...
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    Montana, USA Hunter, Fisherman, Old Guy

    Glad to hear from another Montanan by birth. We are blessed to be from such a great state, and the Madison Valley is outstanding.
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    Montana, USA Hunter, Fisherman, Old Guy

    Greetings from the Frankfurt, Germany Airport. I am awaiting a flight back to the USA following a South Africa hunt. I am a Montanan born and bred, with a history of all outdoor hunting and fishing opportunities. I will be reviewing my experience of hunting with @Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH...
 
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