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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    I think that’s the design idea but not real horn. My wife picked those up years ago (I think at West Elm). I’m sure she didn’t even know what a kudu was at the time. :)
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    Brian Truong, his business is Role Club, in LA. Genuinely one of the nicest guys you’ll ever deal with.
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    Adding this: boots made from the kudu leather are finished!
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    It does indeed! Have yours made it home yet?
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    Taxidermist was Trophaendienste, who was recommended by @KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS Had the above mounts plus a zebra rug, flat skins of oryx, back skin of blue wildebeest and leather from the kudu. Everything exceeded my expectations. Shipping went through African Shipping Services and...
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    A beast! 30.3 and 31 inches with 11.4” bases
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    Mounts From 2022 Namibian Hunt Arrived!

    It seems like forever but am really happy with how everything turned out!
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    Would you like a Cigar?

    Not a big cigar smoker but had this one the other night and it was fantastic!
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    Travel through Ethiopia

    I transited through Addis to Namibia and had to go to to security/luggage sorting and unlock my rifle case and show paperwork both coming and going. Got a little hairy with catching my connecting flights but everyone was super pleasant to work with. I had my binos in with my rifle and nobody...
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    Wanted 375H&H Brass

    Midway has Nosler brass in stock
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Adventure Begins!

    Looking forward to this one—Kwalata is on my short list for a potential buffalo and eland hunt
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    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    I don't have one from them but hear good things about Wellema Hat Co. I do have a hat from Great Basin Hat Co in Elko, NV and can definitely recommend them, Mike does good work. Not sure how far either is from you.
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    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    from left to right: Havstad, O’Farrell and Rand. Love these hats; wear them in all weather and all conditions. Not afraid to get them wet, sweaty or filthy—just adds character! The Havstad went to Namibia with me and brought back more than a little ground in dirt. A custom hat is like a pair of...
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    NAMIBIA: First-Timer! - KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS

    You will have a great time! Had my first safari with Khomas last September and it was amazing. Don’t overlook oryx, wonderful animals!
 
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