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I don't have a return trip planned yet, but I definitely want to go back. I never did get a gemsbok or zebra, so that is the excuse I am using for my wife. Next time maybe Namibia, although I would happily return to visit Melorani Safaris again.

Congratulations on your new addition. There is no greater gift! You're right that we need to share the outdoors and our hunting heritage with our kids. Dave

Hi everyone. I live near Pittsburgh, PA, USA. I grew up in South Dakota and have lived in Iowa and Indiana. As a kid I hunted small game, waterfowl, pheasants and deer. When I moved to Iowa, I began bowhunting and that is mostly what I do now. I've been fortunate enough to hunt deer...

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Congratulations Thomas! And Thank you, Louis for offering this contest. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the essays! Make sure you keep a journal while there and give us a report when you get back. Best wishes and good luck. There is no doubt you will have a great time! Dave Gildemeister

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Why I Want to Hunt in Africa Why I Would Like to Hunt in Africa by David Gildemeister Since my earliest days I have been a hunter down to my core. Growing up on a farm in South Dakota, I was immersed in the sights, sounds, smells and feel of wildlife and their habitat. As part of a hunting...