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Practicality was certainly a major player. With the building already in place, all that was required was remodeling walls and flooring. The advantages were; heating and AC already in place, the addition of the balcony enhanced the look of the house and provides a cigar area with a nice view...

I fear you are not wrong.

I believe those were done by Collet's, I will go back through my records and get you the details. I have some giraffe leg bones as well, I'll post them once they're unpacked.

Thanks. I'll let you know.

The room with the rugs is 15' X 15' and was a game/entertainment room. The opening off the hallway was original to the house. The second room (Ferdinand's) is 15' X 20" and was originally a bedroom with entry at the end of the hall (Where the rhino skull sits). We eliminated the...

Thanks John, I appreciate the critique.

Unfortunately the office is separated by a stairwell, but there is a connecting hallway. Yes, it does appear that way - they were actually texting their respective wives - showing them pictures.

That was the first step in the build. All the existing sheet-rock was removed, walls modified, and all were lined with plywood. The wainscot paneling and sheet-rock where applied over the plywood. As you stated, trophies can be mounted anywhere.

Once I figure out a suitable display, I'll add these elephant leg bones.

Re-posting this picture because it didn't show up:

We have started what, hopefully will become a suitable trophy room. Rather than construct a stand-alone building, we opted, since there are only two of us in the house, to take a couple upstairs rooms and combine them into a trophy "space". Two closets and a bathroom were removed from a...

Just heard back from Pulsar. The answer is - NO.

I recently purchased 2 Thermion scopes, an LRF XL50, and an LRF XG50. I have downloaded both the Stream Vision and Stream Vision 2 apps for my phone. I have managed to get both scopes synced, and my question is: is there a way to not have to go through the entire wifi on, bluetooth on, sync...

It was on an alligator hunt in Southern Louisianna. Standard practice is to bait a hook with chicken, fish, or some other smelly delicacy, suspend it from a tree limb, or pole to leave it hanging about 12 to 18" above the water. The other end of the line is secured to something substantial...

You've gotten some great responses, let me add my perspective if I may. My first hunting trip to Africa was at age 65, having shot nothing but pheasants and quail for the previous 45 years. I went with no expectations, agenda, or "Trophy" limitations; I was going for the experience. Armed...

Well, if one ever does go in I'll be sure and take pictures; although it sounds like I'd have more success if I shot it first and then drug it into the trap. In the meantime, I got my Duke traps today; I'll try setting them when it quits raining.

Welcome to the forum. We moved from the Napa Valley this past May. I was born in St Helena and spent most of my life there. My uncle, Roy Saucerman, ran a pheasant club in Cordilia, my father hunted there for years. I still have a membership at Wing & Barrel Ranch in Sonoma although I've...

I had my first catch in the live trap - big ol' racoon.

I agree with you on the rat race, we finally had enough, packed up and moved to Texas.

O.H., You have got to be sh*tting me. If several feet of snow isn't bad enough, you had to mention -20C. Then, to really put it over the top, 50 mph winds and a windchill of -50. You do realize there are places on this earth where extremes like this don't exist. I grew up in the Napa...

That would be my first choice if they were around in daylight and the neighbors' houses weren't so close. The balcony off my trophy room is 500 - 600 yds from the pond, but I won't have an unobstructed view until I finish moving all the dirt and burn a couple brush piles. Right now it's just...

Thanks, I ordered some Duke 550's, some bait and coyote urine, and started watching YouTube. I had a live trap, which I set today using some chicken and shrimp for bait. Maybe something will wander in. My pig trap is ready, when weather permits I'll go pick it up. Suppressors are mounted on...

I'll let you know when it gets here. I see the first mod I'll have to make is a cigar holder, the rhino foot might be a bit over kill -

That's the one. Turns out a dealer is just a few miles away, he called the warehouse and they had one ready to go. Should be here in a day or two depending on weather. The forecast is for freezing rain starting tomorrow morning.

Ordered the All Seasons bench, should have it at the local dealer in a day or two.

Thanks, I'll check them out.

I'll check it out, thanks.

I've baited - lions, leopards, crocodiles, caught alligators on baited hooks; as for trapping - mice and gophers are about it. I did catch a skunk once in a live trap, getting him out was not a pleasant experience. I will watch the videos and buy some traps; sounds like it might be fun...

I hadn't thought about trapping the coyotes, just the pigs; but that's a great idea. Live traps or jaw traps? There's a lot of them in the area, I hear them every night. There's several cattle ranches on either side of us. What is your bait of choice?

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Thanks, ordered one.

Excellent point, thank you. In my limited experience with sticks, when a second shot was required the majority of the time I came off the sticks and shot off-hand which proved more successful than getting tangled up in the sticks. Perhaps more practice is in order. Range isn't the issue...

I've shot off sticks without any issues, and I'm not opposed to trying what you suggest. I am thinking a bench would provide a stable, hands free platform for the thermal which I could then monitor with my phone or Ipad. Either way, a comfy chair is a must.

Any advice/suggestions on a good quality portable bench rest? We've got pigs and coyotes coming into our new pond and I am taking measures to eliminate them. I've ordered a steel trap, and purchased a Danial Defense DD5V4 AR and a Hill Country Rifles Pathfinder Predator bolt action, and...

My legal first name has 10 letters, my last name 12; they are both misspelled and mispronounced often. I've learned not to lose sight of the intent by focusing on a misspelling. Autocorrect doesn't help.

Sorry, when I wrote that I was not familiar with Robert Ruark, I was simply trying to understand Jack's post, thank you for enlightening me. Based on what you said, would Ruark be pissed the correct spelling of his name is identified as misspelled when typed in this forum?

Jack, If you are referring to the two items in the picture - those are ammo wallets not culling belts, as stated. As to your reference to Hemingway and Roark, would you care to explain what you mean?

Good for you - croc hunts are awesome. I have done both stalk/ambush and bait. I don't know how much research you've done, but the kill zone on a croc is small. Be prepared, a golf ball at 100 yds is a standard I've heard. I've shot a lot of alligators, pistol at close range, the majority...

Thanks Mark, I know absolutely zero about ARs. Never even considered one until I moved to Texas. My hunting to date has been with either bolt or double rifles.

Funny you should mention Gatling - I have 2 Thompsons and an AM-180, I just figured they were more suitable for shooting the ones I catch in the trap. If you're not familiar with the AM-180, check it out on YouTube. ROF of 20 RPS or more, depending on ammo. Pain in the ass to load the drums -...

Thanks guys. I have to confess, I am not at all familiar with AR's - but as stated, have no problem buying what I need. I will check out AR's.

Hunted with Alex in November - you won't regret going on this hunt.

I am looking for an effective rifle, scope, suppressor combo to deal with some wild pigs which are making their from my neighbor's property onto mine. I've ordered a steel "drop trap", but in the mean time, I'd like to try shooting some at night. Here's a list of some of the basic calibers I...

Your initial post does not mention rifle, bolt or double - or caliber, but you do question if a culling belt is "over-the-top, over kill, or uncomfortable. I can speak only from my personal experience and preference. My first consideration for ammo is access, second is amount. My go-to...

I'll take as much 450/400 ammo or brass you'd like to sell. I'm about 2 hours away from Wylie. Thanks

Scott, The plan is to fly into Tete and spend a couple days there, then to a camp in the Luia concession area. 3 weeks there, primarily for leopard, then to another camp on the Zambezi for croc and hippo. Start is mid June. Primary focus will be on the leopard, that will complete my Big...

Not sure I'd try it on a trophy, but on a recent cull hunt in Australia I made several shots in the 150 - 200 yds range with my Heym 450-400 double. Nice looking rifle Red Leg

What's the latest info on travel to and hunting in Mozambique? I see the US State Dept has issued a travel warning? I have a hunting trip scheduled for June 2025.

HH, Have you asked where you are in the queue? My Bots elephant was taken July 2022 and was the last to be approved although the application was submitted just a few months later. The rhino was taken in Namibia in August of that same year and was approved within a few months. The Zim...