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In my 20's I hunted in whatever Uncle Sam gave me due to the budget. I bought my first pair of "real" hunting boots (Rocky) in the late 80's and wore them many years until they literally fell apart. Growing up in Oregon, Danners were always a favorite and I switched to them once I found the...

Sounds great. Yes, I was hoping they would be using bugs to clean the skulls but I guess that hasn't made it there yet. If you PM me your contact info, I'll be in touch.

I have used Rick at Cedar River Taxidermy. I was going to have Splitting Image provide the plaques, but they have a one size fits all kind of thing going, which I'm not interested in. I'll either find a source here or I'll make my own plaques once I get the stuff home. I have also used the...

Thanks. I've used Wildlife Gallery in the past, not sure why I didn't think of that.

I thought so too.

They are doing European mounts on all the heads but no plaques, tanning a couple of skins, and then dipping/packing the capes (if I understand correctly). Their timeline given was 18 months to get items shipped. (Splitting Image)

For those of you who chose to have your capes sent home, what kind of condition can I expect after they sit an extended period of time salted and dipped or whatever they do? They are quoting me 18 months to get my stuff back. Also, any recommendations on a tannery here would be great. I'm...

I flew BA Business on my recent trip to JNB from Seattle. The 777’s I few on were nice and had the updated configuration which is nice. The A380 from LHR to JNB was an older airplane, and had the yingyang config on the upper deck where I was. The nice new 787 from Heathrow back to Seattle was...

I’ll take the 7-08 ammo and brass for $100 shipped.

Really nice presentation! I especially love the look of that hartebeest European mount.

Congrats on some fine trophies!

You’re going to love it!

Thank you!

Thanks! I can’t imagine a better outfit for a first or subsequent African Safari.

Thank you Dave. I agree 100%!