Recent content by longbowofMT

The eland is excellent didn't take one on this trip but saw some nice bulls on the property. Also forgot to mention is that Chris has 80,000 acres of concessions under his management on the surrounding lands.

This past January my friend Alex Stenvers and I hunted Chris Gunther of Aloe Africa Hunting Safaris. People may ask why the summer months? Answer was that being college students this was our winter break here in the States. We arrived in the evening of the first of January after spending a...

I have hunted with Aloe Africa, great operation. He does not just hunt the ranch and has a much land under concession.

Jake, I have encountered the same thing with some Pros not being supportive, but keep your head up and you'll get there. Shakari's book has been a blessing and a must have for someone working towards becoming a PH.

This is very helpful advice Mr. Carter. Thanks for your imput

Looking at traveling to South Africa in December and what is the best way to reduce costs of flight over there. I noticed that before the 11th of December its is less than 2000 and after more than 2200+.. Any advice would help...

With being a hunting guide in the United States, I have learned that the tip is a way of knowing how you did as a gudie. Clients that tip well generally appricate the services they have recieved from their guide. Also its your life line when an outfitter pays poorly. As a guide or PH go the...

Thanks for all the advice so far guys. I have an a 30-06 but I don't want to travel with it, it was my great grandfathers and has been passed down to my grandfather to my dad and uncle, then me. Its just to much of a treasure to take over seas. So i looking at a new rifle for over there. The...

Looking at a 25-06 or 7mm mag. I had a .375 and traded it for two longbows I'm kicking myself now over it

What would be the best all around rifle for plains game in South Africa. I was thinking a 30-06 or .270..

You only have to be permenant resident of Republic of South Africa to be PH there. Got this from the top, asked the President of Professional Hunters of RSA.. "Hunting is not a hobby its a life style"

Very good info for someone striving to to become a PH

Well further on the journey. Got accepted for a summer intern just outside of Kruger NP.

I know that its hard as American to become a PH and all, but with grit and determination it be possible. I'm currently working on my college degree in range science w/ wildlife managmen option. I have applied for summer research intern in SA and am looking at Bush-wise field guide accedemy...

I'm in the same boat right now... As redriver, trying to figure out a in for becoming a PH. I read that you all you need is a permant residencey for a PH license in SA unless that has changed.