Recent content by dschimmel

Not a movie, but the Paramount series 1928 has part of the story line set in Africa of a young Dutton as a professional dangerous game hunter. Watched this pre-trip and enjoyed it!

Thanks @Ridge Runner . I had the good fortune of hunting with my 3 kids. 2 trucks, 2 PHs between the 4 of us. Went in different directions most days. Living in CA, not a lot of my friends hunt so I realized I needed to create built-in hunting buddies through my kids. :) Blessed they are so...

Had the good fortune to go on my first hunting safari over the holidays in RSA/Eastern Cape. Blessed throughout the whole experience - outfitter, animals, shot placement, being welcomed as family over holidays, etc. Some small things I'd be more aware of next time: Not letting myself feel...

We had a 7.5 hour layover in Heathrow coming back from Jburg in early Jan (no firearms). We stored our carry-ons at one of the storage centers outside security on the main terminal level and hopped the tube to Westminster area. All my London friends suggested Westminster area as the biggest...

Thanks for the inspiration! I'll work on that!

I grew up in the Midwest so I understand the "outer space' comment! There are more hunters, shooters, outdoorsmen, and conservationists out here in CA than one would think. We just dont always talk about it at cocktail parties!

Amazing idea!!! Nicely done and quite elegant.

Greetings! I've lurked a long time here but formally joined and set up a profile this morning. You all were instrumental in helping me think through my safari and taxidermy planning for my recent hunt in South Africa. Blessed to be able to hunt with my 3 kids. It was truly life changing as...