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Pre '64 Winchester Model 70 in .375 H&H. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 200 on the road, Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D on the ranch and Toyota Land Cruiser 79 in the bush. Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25x50 on a .270 Win. Vanguard Bino Strap. A packet of Camel Filters. Original Zippo lighters. Jack Daniels whiskey on...

This further proves my point that South African PHs have high quality exams that have to be passed, and it's completely wrong to assume that "South African PHs only have to apply, that's the only requirement". Practical exams include horn judgement from 100m/91 yards with a bino, where we have...

I'm 6 foot tall and 210lbs. 1.85m and 95kg. I shoot the .375 H&H with the biggest comfort, it doesn't feel any different to me than shooting my .270 Win when I'm taking an animal. I am super comfortable with the rifle and as I've discussed with many a hunting partner before, when you're shooting...

I would definitely visit either Kruger National Park, Etosha, Tankwa Karoo, Richtersveld, Chobe or some other National Park. It's always a great experience when combined with the hunt. The places here...simply breathtaking.

Thank you sir. I appreciate the kind words. It really doesn't...I am so privileged to be living here and experiencing the Dark Continent!

Knap Genaad Ryan Baie dankie, ek waardeer!

Great sable and good story Ruan, congrats :D Cheers: Thank you sir, I appreciate!

I will have to correct you on this. It is NOT only an "application" to become a PH in South Africa. There are two exams from Nature Conservation which have to be passed (under which one is a law exam and the other is nature knowledge and more), and an additional bunch of practical exams as well...

Enjoy the hunt. Limpopo is one of the better hunts you'll get in South Africa.

Thank you kind sir :Happy:

Thank you very much! Keep an eye out for more stories soon!

Thank you sir, I appreciate it!