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BSO Dave, I understand where you are coming from. We probably agree more on this that it appears. I wouldn't mind paying more to hunt "Big" Kudu in a super good area. But I want to know what the price is before I shoot it not afterword. Even in a super good area how many 55+ Kudu are in that...

jeff, I understand where you are coming from.....point well made.

I would not hunt a place that charged more for a 57" Kudu than they charged for a 50" Kudu. In my opinion they need to set their day rate and trophy fees such that it allows them to run a comfortable bussines (make money/pay the bills). I will pay those fees. But let the horn inches fall...

Very nice base and mount. Looks good in your trophy room. Congrats!

To answer your question Marius, I would change my vote to #1 with your change above.

My vote was for the second one. Not really that concerned with super nice accommodations. Comfortable accommodations are fine by me. But figuring if I worked hard/hunted hard might be able to get an above average animal or two at this type of camp.

"Wintershoek Safaris"

Thanks for sharing your great trip!

Royal you really are way to polite........ I would have told him to go #@$% himself....but hey that's just me......

Close.....Gun Control means "Being Able To Hit You Target"!

Pretty much has been said already, but I will say it again. Tracking down a free range eland is probably one of the top (non-big 5) hunts that you can undertake. Finding tracks near a water hole and then tracking/walking them down is what it is all about, it can take many hours and miles or many...

I am thinking out trying a hunt in Newfoundland. Does anyone have any experience hunting there? If so do you have any outfitters that you would recommend? Thanks in advance.

"Footsteps of an Ivory Hunter" By Ian Nyschens and Cheryl Nyschens Morck. Not quite as good as "Months of the Sun" but still a good read.

Now to answer your OP question........ you wait my friend!

I have used them twice (2010 & 2012) both of my shipments went through their Seattle office and had no issues and good communication during the transit.

Make sure to ask your PH if they can supply one ahead of time. So have a plan. I took one on both my trips.......just folded it in half and tucked it in my checked duffel bag......no real issue.

First part seems right.............Now what?

Very Nice! I like it!

Oh, wanted to include a picture:

Best: Peppered Waterbuck Steak. Before I went over I was warned that waterbuck often was not any good. They could not have been more wrong. I like most others have not had a bad meal while on safari in Africa. A couple of runner ups: Ox-tailed soup made from the tail of a Cape Buffalo, almost...

I have no "interest" in that interest!

Just going off of the longest horn measurement of 58.5 I would guess your total score (no real way for me to know with out accurately measuring it) should be around 138 which is most definitely a Gold Medal Kudu that would land in the book somewhere around #108. Congratulations on a very nice...

Red Oxx travel bags. They make all sizes. Very well made, rugged, and tough. I think they come with a lifetime warranty. Check them out.

Very nice double on the last day. Both great trophies. Congratulations!

Short Memory.....head back in the game. Make the next shot. I know you will!

Great Black Wildebeest! Keep up the good work.

Woo-Whoooooooo! Well done , congratulations my friend. :A Banana: :A Big Hello::A No1:

Hang in there.....It's going to happen! :P Elmer Fudd:

Is it too soon to ask for the first report? :E Shrug:

Good luck Johnny! Shoot straight.

Full disclosure..... I learned all this from spike.t

Like with all trophy judging you really do need more than a rear view, a frontal view would help eliminate the possibility of choosing an inferior specimen, although both seem to be way above just representative............:K Tongue:

csl.... Throw in some adhesive moleskin to use if your blisters come back it will allow you to keep going. Great stuff. I have it with me all the time in my gear bag or pack....it can be a lifesaver! I concur with billc bring home the skull/horns and have the cape cut for a pedestal mount and...

Sparrow Blazer.....wtf does that mean? Oh well, I guess someone has to shoot those little birdies..........:P Gangster: I hope it doesn't mean I hunt in a feathered jacket.....:E Cold:

Red Leg Thanks for the props! When I took my pile of African taxidermy work into these guys their eyes lit up when I started talking about the Caracal. They really like to do cats and as far as cats go they mostly do Mountain lions and bobcats. Just the fact that they were excited about it made...

Sand Rat, Thanks for your comment. I don't think you have anything to worry about Dennis will do an outstanding job on your mount.

Hi Charlie I took this guy in Namibia and it was a target of opportunity. I had already decided that I wanted one, but really wasn't the focus of this trip. Fortunately the quota had not been reached and the permit was in place. So really $hit house luck on my part..... it is definitely "take...

Yeah I could probably get a few of them to believe that! They kind of look a lot like a miniature mountain lion.

Just got my Caracal back from the taxidermist! I think it turned out great.......now to get it on the wall......

Anyone who thinks Africa is a country......... :V Bangin:

Welcome Richard.....we are glad to have you here at AH!

I happened to post an older version of the SCI Spiral-horned Antelopes of Africa so I thought I should make it right. Some things change over time evidently.....:A Whacky: Not a lot of changes....mostly in the numbers in the award categories and an Central African bongo....who knew?:E Confused...

You are going to have a great trip. I will have to live vicariously through you this year! Can't wait to hear about your adventure.

Here is how SCI Groups the Spiral-horned Antelopes and award levels:

It has all pretty much been said....the 375 H&H is very versatile. I also have quick detach (Warne) rings, and two scopes (plus iron sights). I have a 1.75 - 5 power for dangerous game and up close work. Also 2 - 12 variable for plains game or that occasional longer shot. I am thinking about...

johnnyblues there is no reason on earth to "almost regret" your upcoming buffalo hunt. You are going to be hunting with a great PH, in my mind that is 75% of the battle right there. You should be crazy excited, can't sleep excited, over the moon excited about a hunt of a lifetime that you will...

Thanks VonJager for your comment. I agree that the pose is not for everyone. In my taxidermy quest I looked at as many Eland shoulder mounts as I could locate and couldn't find a pose that I thought really did the animal justice. I wanted something different something eye catching. When people...