Recent content by Mac Baren

I’m not sure if it’s entirely accurate to describe CBL hunting as a method of harvesting the animals for commercial sale of parts to China. Isn’t it the case that the parts (including the trophy) were exportable back to the U.S. prior to the Obama administration banning them? So not really CBLs...

While my experience is fairly limited, I have hunted large/dangerous game with both calibers. There were no issues with either one, but I personally much prefer the H&H. My understanding also is that the case taper and belt give a slight advantage in reliability (extraction and feeding), which...

Although it is fiction, the novel Time’s Last Gift by Philip José Farmer presents an interesting perspective on the Magdelenian period in Europe (including “modern” express rifles). I highly recommend that book!

Hi, if available, I would like #2, #3, #7, #18, and #19, please. Thanks!

Thanks for the information! I’ve been there once before for just a couple days, and it is a truly delightful place (although I didn’t see any of the fabled Axis deer!). What a blessing to have family there that you can take advantage of for hunting! ;) Cash_tx, I’d be grateful for any...

I am going to be on Maui Feb. 16-21 (along with FrogMorton). Are there any AHers in the vicinity who might like to meet up for a drink or bite to eat (or a cigar)? If so, we’d love to chat and swap hunting stories! Thanks! Gary

I flew into Johannesburg in November of last year with a carton of cigarettes and a box or two of cigars. Customs didn’t even ask about tobacco, so I wouldn’t hesitate to bring larger quantities in the future. Also, if you happen to fly through Doha (Qatar) you really owe it to yourself to...

I’ll take it. Sending you a PM now, let me know if it doesn’t come through.

I am going to be on the Big Island this winter and am interested in doing some hunting for Polynesian boar while there. Does anyone have any advice/recommendations for guides, etc? I have been looking at the website for Nahele Outfitters and they both look like a good outfit. Any input would be...

We will be visiting the Salisbury and Berkshire area May 6-9. Would be glad to meet up for a pint if it worked (and I’m always grateful for a chance to talk about hunting!).

Hi, I am from Alaska (and have lived here most of my life). Done a fair amount of hunting here for moose, bear, caribou and small game, and hunted in South Africa for the first time last May (and can’t wait to go back). I primarily use a 338 Win. Mag. at home (and used loaner guns in Africa)...