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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    No way I could justify that.
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    I learned the ChapStick (and nasal spray) lesson the hard way on my first New Mexico elk hunt. Its now in my carryon for every trip I take! Thanks for the tip on the foreign transaction fees!
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    I thought about it but had no idea where to even start the process.
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    City Lodge or Africa Sky

    I'll be staying at Africa Sky Tuesday.
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    Thank you all. It really is overwhelming compared to many other hunts I have been on. All the extras can really make someone second guess a lot of things,
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    Its finally almost time to leave after months of impatiently waiting. I have scoured the forums here and the wealth of information available is priceless even though it's free. I have done my best to prepare and have secured all of the correct paperwork etc required for travel. Booked an...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    With a suppressor or threaded barrel?
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    That is 100% correct. You need to submit a NFA 5320.20.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I called the NJ State Police an hour ago. The first call the person was not helpful at all. The second call I was transferred to a different person and waited on hold for 15 minutes or so. I asked specific questions about suppressor and threaded rifles and traveling through NJ on exit and...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Nothing happened yet. First off I was planning to take a suppressor.....no dice. Now come to find out I shouldn't take either rifle because they are threaded. So now I have a useless 4457 form 17 days before i leave. If I were any travel agency theres no way I would ever even suggest a...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I really really wish I did not choose to fly through Jersey. Its caused quite the hassle for me.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Matswani Safaris?

    Checking in to see if anyone has hunted with Matswani Safari’s in SA. Read some positive things about them from a booking agent but was curious if any members here have experience there.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Lots of good info here. I guess I will just fly with the rifles only. Basically, the only choice that I have that safe in this scenario. I used Travel Express as the agent but, in their defense, I did not say I was flying with a suppressor only rifles.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I thought that DCA was in DC limits where suppressors are illegal to possess?
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Hello Everyone, As I continue to prepare for my trip to SA in April I have ran into a bit of a problem. Suppressors are illegal to possess in DC and New Jersey which is where I am flying from/through. Research has given me a ton of varying answers as to the legality of flying out of or...
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    2 Gun Scoped Rifle Case Suggestions

    travel express is handling flights and everything. They suggested Africa Sky to handle the firearm stuff in Johannesburg. The 4457 is the same form I used to enter Canada?
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    2 Gun Scoped Rifle Case Suggestions

    Both rifles I’m taking have Nightforce NX8’s in NF rings. I’ve traveled all over North America with them in Pelican cases that were laser cut by the gun builder. I was just hoping to be able to take one case with both rifles.
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    2 Gun Scoped Rifle Case Suggestions

    So most everyone removes their optics before travel? I did not realize that.
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    2 Gun Scoped Rifle Case Suggestions

    Hello All, First Id like to thank all the great members here for the wealth of available information. I've used a lot of info I found on AH to plan my first trip to Africa that approaching pretty quickly. My wife and I are traveling from the US to South Africa and I thought it may be a...
 
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