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    SOUTH AFRICA: 21 Days With Umlilo Safaris

    Good day folks, I just noticed that I was tagged and referred to in this post by @MarkB . I read his report with interest and a lot of lessons can be learned from it for sure. I want to make it clear that I am not the @ChrisT that Mark had mistakenly referred to. I have no affiliation to...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Chris Troskie Safaris?

    Good day folks, This 18 month-old thread was just recently brought to my attention so my apologies for bringing it up again but I want to set the record straight. First, I want to thank the members who made positive comments about me and my outfit. It is really appreciated. Second, I want to...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Bayete Group?

    @JDMonson 's post pretty much sums up what is known so far. This "group" brought a bunch of hunters over to S/Africa this year. It appears quite a few of these hunters won / bought hunts at NRA banquets and all seemed to be above board. Bayete Group is not a registered Hunting Outfitter in SA...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Bayete Group?

    Word is doing the rounds that these guys owe a lot of money to quite a few Outfitters and landowners here in Limpopo. There's talk of trophies that are going to be held back due to non payment. Please feel free to PM me for details.
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    Fundraiser for wounded fellow Professional Hunter FC Prinsloo

    Thanks for helping out again Jerome. Wishing FC a speedy recovery.
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    In memoriam - Scott van Zyl

    I sometimes wonder if, when I pass one day, what my legacy will be? What will people remember me by or will they remember me at all? Well today we said goodbye to Scott van Zyl... Hunter, Husband, Family man and Friend to many... The church was packed to capacity. In fact; more chairs had to be...
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    HELP NEEDED To Find Scott van Zyl Gone Missing In Zimbabwe

    I too would like to thank the AH community for coming together and opening their hearts as they did. A positive that came from these very unfortunate events is that we proved that we hunters can and will stand together in time of need. Thank you to everyone that contributed - both through...
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    +55 Kudu, Monster Gemsbuck and Nyala

    Buckdog, Answers to your questions: Yes, some landowners are indeed selling kudu by the inch. This is a pet hate of mine but it is true and sad... One of the reasons for this is the exaggerated prices being paid at live auctions for animals nowadays. Just over a month ago; a 65" kudu bull was...
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    +55 Kudu, Monster Gemsbuck and Nyala

    Buckdog, Lot's of good info here from fellow AH members. Before giving you my two cents in answer to the above three questions I will add the following: First; appreciate the honesty of those you did speak to / communicate with who would not commit to your expected trophy sizes... It shows...
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    WANTED: Couples Hunting Safari for 2017

    Looking for something like this for your wife: And this for yourself: Or this: If yes, then please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Chris
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    WANTED: Hunt In South Africa

    Hi Brandon, If you'll pm or email me your telephone number I'd be happy to call you and discuss with you in person what I can offer you. My email address can be found on my website. Best regards, Chris
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    Trophy Debate

    I have several trophies hanging on my wall... My Red Hartebeest shoulder mount is that of one I shot donkey's years ago in the Kalahari... This was long before I became involved in the professional hunting business and in terms of the landowner's rules his guide had to accompany all hunters in...
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    Water Troughs: typical in African hunting?

    Jono, I don't mean to stir the pot here but could you enlighten us in which Provinces it is illegal to hunt within 200m from water? (Maybe with a quote from the relevant Ordinance?) Best, Chris
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    Water Troughs: typical in African hunting?

    Michael, As others have said - it is common practice to bowhunt from a blind over a waterhole in Africa. In fact; I believe most bowhunts are conducted this way as it gives the Hunter the best chance at success. The same is however not true for rifle hunting. I would guess most animals that...
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    Dollar vs Rand: Impact on Trophy Prices and Daily Rates?

    I believe hunts are priced in US$ so that customers know what they're letting themselves in for when booking a hunt. Can you related to a Trillion Zim Dollars? I live in Africa and even I couldn't (when the currency existed). Regards, Chris
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Elephant Hunt With Paw Print Safaris 2015

    Well done to all involved! Where did you hunt your elephant Charlie? Was this in one of the PNR's? Regards, Chris
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    Airfare included

    Yes, I actually advertised and sold such a package a month ago. I can't post a link here - but the package is listed on my website under "packages". Best regards,
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    Dollar vs Rand: Impact on Trophy Prices and Daily Rates?

    Royal, I don't hunt with the Chinese as the only enquiries I've ever received from them were for rhino "hunts" and I don't do that...:( (well not with Chinese or any nationality interested in the horn as opposed to the hunt). But yes; I have accepted currency from clients in Australian...
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    Dollar vs Rand: Impact on Trophy Prices and Daily Rates?

    This is an interesting thread... My view on the matter: If I were to book a hotel room for $100 in the States at 13/1 and the exchange rate changed between my booking and my actually staying there - would it be fair for me to ask the hotel to adjust its rate accordingly? Would any hotel even...
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    Dollar vs Rand: Impact on Trophy Prices and Daily Rates?

    There are Outfitters who would be happy to sell a hunt to you in Canadian Dollars. You should speak to your Outfitter and ask him if he's willing to do the same.
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    Hybrid Buffalo?

    They're both cows (that's if we're talking about the same two buffalo - which I suspect we do...) If the sun hits them right - buffalo (especially younger ones and females) can appear to be red in colour. I suspect this is what happened in this photograph (angle of the camera vs angle of the...
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    Horn Porn...

    Happy Birthday to you Robert! Seventeen 18 year-olds on our ranch for a party? How was it??? Let me just say it was... "interesting". I will write more about it to you privately. On my way down to KZN now for Nyala. Best, Chris
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    Horn Porn...

    Thought I'd share pics of "out of the ordinary" trophies hunted with us this week... Watch this space... Best, Chris
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    Bushbuck in Limpopo?

    Black is not always beautiful...;)
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    Bushbuck in Limpopo?

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    Bushbuck in Limpopo?

    Pictures speak more than words so here are some (all of which made SCI Gold) Bushbuck is one of my favourite animals to hunt and we are fortunate to have some good ones in Limpopo. 16.5" Just shy of 17" 16"+ Just under 15" The Examples above are of the Limpopo variety and hunting them...
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    "Cheap" Hunts

    Sorry Bill, you jumped on this and claimed you were the client I was referring to. I referred to "a potential client" in my post and that "client" could have been anyone - not only you. I'm not disputing that it was you - what I'm saying is that you identified yourself as the individual I was...
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    "Cheap" Hunts

    Bill, I don't recall that I ever used you or your comments on the topic of cheap hunts. Fact is that you are the biggest proponent of cheap hunts on this forum who weigh in with your opinion whenever the subject comes up and I might well be one of the biggest proponents of fairly priced (market...
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    "Cheap" Hunts

    Bill, I don't recall that I ever used you or your comments on the topic of cheap hunts. Fact is that you are the biggest proponent of cheap hunts on this forum who weigh in with your opinion whenever the subject comes up and I might well be one of the biggest proponents of fairly priced (market...
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    "Cheap" Hunts

    Bill, I don't think replying to all the points you raised will benefit anyone in this community. You and everyone else are free to book with whoever you/they want. I don't feel threatened by those who offer cheaper deals than me and I don't feel threatened by those who offer "cheap" hunts. I'm...
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    "Cheap" Hunts

    Stef, Some may say this is beating a dead horse but I'm glad you raised it. This is a topic I have also raised before, feel strongly about and I will therefore weigh in here as well with my opinion(s). I won't try to tell others how to run their businesses and I don't want to either...
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    Why Use A Booking Agent?

    Thanks for your reply James, I have no doubt that reputable guys like you can and does add tremendous value. No doubt that you do due diligence when selecting an Outfitter to represent - as I'm sure all the other reputable Agents do... However; please let me use the following two examples...
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    Why Use A Booking Agent?

    Hi James, I have a question... Some clients seem to be of the opinion that by booking through (and paying money to) an Agent, they cover themselves in case things with the Outfitter goes bad... Eg. You as Agent has an arrangement with an Outfitter to sell hunts on his behalf... You trust the...
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    Outfitters & PH's have you ever been burned?

    Sorry to hear about this Gerrit! I've sent clients home before - relying on their honesty and hoping nothing bad happens to them before they can pay me... Those were some tense days / weeks - that's for sure! Reading what happened to you makes me realize just how risky these "allowances" were...
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    Bakkie hunting

    Dang! Just when I thought I liked you Jaco!
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    Aloe Africa Hunting Safaris

    Frank, Try aloeafrica@kznatal.co.za. That's the address I used to correspond with Chris in June last year after hunting his property. Best, Chris
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    Kudu - Namibia or Limpopo?

    Yes Royal, you're right - that one is a dandy. And none of them were vaccinated, fed or fenced. Best, Chris
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    Kudu - Namibia or Limpopo?

    Here are a few examples from my area in Limpopo: 55" 54.5" 58.5" 59 7/8 We have some more her and I don't charge by the inch. Best, Chris
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    Options for hunting Crocodile in South Africa

    I have crocodile available to hunt in Limpopo Province. All these crocs are free ranging and occur in the nearby rivers including the one that flows through our ranch - the Mogol River. Feel free to contact me for more info. Best, Chris
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    SA PH's and Outitters- How does the game breeding affect your hunting business?

    Bossie, This is a very good topic. The way things are going now - the breeding industry is slowly but surely busy tying a noose around the neck of the hunting industry and in the long run this is not going to benefit anyone - not the Client, not us as Outfitters and not the Game Breeders...
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    There's an Elephant in my Backyard!

    Rob, you know Sabina... Dogs in the house and horses in the stables until this "threat" is gone... LOL
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    There's an Elephant in my Backyard!

    Last I heard they were talking to the Elephant Foundation to have them captured and relocated. But there are some issues involved... Funding being one... So far only the 2 bulls have been seen and it appears that they're heading back the way they came from... Probably realized that the grace...
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    There's an Elephant in my Backyard!

    By the looks of things the elephants are backtracking to Botswana following the same basic route they did when they came in. We will have to wait and see... Our local Nature Conservation Dept is not keen to issue hunting permits. When I phoned today I was told they'll issue me with a permit to...
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    There's an Elephant in my Backyard!

    Hi Bill, They damaged two fences on Sunday - one as they entered my property and another as they went out. We fixed these fences yesterday... And today the elephants came back the same way they came in and destroyed both fences again - almost in the exact same place. It is an inconvenience and...
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    There's an Elephant in my Backyard!

    Wanted to share these two interesting pictures with members here... Now there's nothing special about the pictures itself - much better pictures have been taken of elephants. But what is interesting about these pictures is "where" they were taken... Our property is situated 12 miles South of...
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    A little food for thought - Pricing on African Hunting Safaris

    Well... This thread indeed did grow some legs as some were hoping for it to... For better or worse... As the starter of this thread - in conclusion I'll say this: I might disagree with how others in my industry elect to do run their businesses but I did not start this thread to try and teach...
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    Free Hunt for One Hunter & One Observer from Arc Africa Hunting Safaris for 2015

    Great stuff Justin! I know whoever wins this hunt will have a blast!
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    Judging Hippopotamus

    Hi Velo Dog. I replied via PM. Best, Chris
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    Judging Hippopotamus

    We get permits to hunt crop raiding hippos next to Kruger National Park every year and this is a very exciting hunt. The hippos come out into the sugar cane fields at night and that's when and where we hunt them. Contrary to what some may think this isn't a "blind them with a spotlight and...
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    A little food for thought - Pricing on African Hunting Safaris

    Ok.... First we have "pink" safaris... Now we have the "Village People" being brought into the game... Wonder what's next? Funny post Marius!
 
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