Recent content by Wapiti57

My bad guys - in my original post that should read Frank Cole of Cabela's Outdoor Adventures, not Frank Ross. Sorry

Photos from Zim safari OK, I'm going to try and upload some low-res images from the safari. Note that the sable photo is courtesy of John Hafner, professional outdoor photographer. If this works I will include photos of my cape buffalo, Livingstone eland, sable, zebra and warthog. The zebra was...

I just returned home after my first safari. I hunted Zimbabwe, in the Makuti area in the northwest part of the country (north and east of Lake Kariba and north and east of the town of Kariba - basically between the towns Kariba and Makuti). This safari was set up by Frank Ross at Cabela's...

One week and counting Thanks for all the great posts and advice. I'm now one week from U.S. departure and getting pretty excited. My last discussion with our PH was very positive as the season there has been going well. I know the weather will be hot, and I hope the hunting just as hot. Either...

Thanks! Yes, I actually have photos of the bear at the base of the tree. One upset bruin, that's for sure. I plan to take my Nikon D40 for those opportunities when we're in camp and en route, etc., and a small Canon Powershot for in the pocket/field, etc.

Leaving the U.S. at the end of September headed for Zimbabwe to attempt buffalo, plains game and birds. Buffalo is priority one. Been shooting the CZ .416 Rigby and getting mentally and physically ready for long days, lots of miles and great fun with Ian Glass and the African Hunting Company...

Hi all. Just signed up and excited about learning from the experienced hunters who have lived the dream. I leave for my first-ever hunt in Africa in late September. Hunting in Zim with Ian Glass. We will tackle buffalo first, followed by plains game and possibly some bird hunting in...