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For those that have hunted in all of Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which one is your favorite? Let's assume the hunting quality is the same. Which one was most culturally interesting, best geography, nicest people, generally interesting, felt safest, etc? If you were going back, if...

Has anyone hunted Africa in boots like Danner Bull Runs or Red Wings?

Simple question - for a guest on safari, is there any reason to bring anything more than pocket knife on a hunting trip to Africa?

Of these, most fun to hunt? (Given that they all make great trophies) If you could do it again, which one? Lechwe Black Wildebeest Water buck Nyala

Is there any real reason not to mount a 3x9 scope on a 375 h&h which would be used on Buffalo down to diker, with backup iron sights, ranges out to 200 yards. Why or why not?

Looking at expanding my wish list for future hunts. Apart from Kudu, Zebra, Gemsbok, impala, steenbok, warthog, bushbuck, Eland, etc. Any recomations on lesser known animals that provide a great hunting experience. Thinking animals like Lechwe, Lichestin Hartebest, Thompson Gazelle, etc. Only...

Is the hunting & Fishing museum in Munich, Germany worth a visit?

What is your best small but important/handy safari tip. Mine: Bring multiple packages of zip/cable ties. Almost as handy as duct tape and you can leave with Ph (if they want them) at end of trip. My zip ties have helped fix fuel lines, shoes, broken bino straps while on safari. What's you...

From my quick searches I've found few options for workhorse factory class rifles in 404 Jeffrey. If I'm interested in one, is the best option to build it?

Assuming you have a choice, which one (below) should a hunter take based on 1) Not common to see good one 2) hard to hunt specially 3) Unlikly to see on future safaris due to their range and 4) Just really interesting cool trophy ro take. Of these, which would you choose and why? Common Duiker...

Has anyone used 30-06 220's for african game (or anywhere/anything else)? I've used Rem. Core-lokts 220 (factory loads) for a couple late season northern whitetails but not a ton of experience with them. I like the idea of heavy for caliber bullets but interested in others experiences with them...

Does the profit margin go up with higher trophy fees? Does this change with each country? Example- for an outfitter, is it more profitable to shoot a Kudu vs a impala or do outfitter costs mirror trophy fee? Thanks in advance for input.

What is the attraction of hunting the smallist African antelope? For those that have really targeted them, what was the hunting experience like? How did they taste? Would you hunt them again? Curious.

Does anyone hunt African Porcupines on purpose as part of their trophy list? If you get one, what do you do with it?

Quick question: are sharp cling-on grass seeds working into socks and shoes a problem everywhere in the hunting areas of Africa?

Interested in what a mountain reedbuck hunt is like? Fun? Challenging? Long shots? How to they taste? Thanks for any info or advice.

I’m not sure about anyone else, but I can get a little tired of our hunting community always complaining the sky is falling and hunting is one the verge of dying out. Sometimes we need to take a break from worrying about gun control, anti hunters, poachers, etc. And realize how good we got it...

What stuff/equipment is hard to get in Africa that the staff and PH's like? I have found duct tape is always a hit and I take a few rolls to leave with them (but never part of a tip). I also found warm hats and work gloves are appreaciated. Anything big or small you found the the camp staff or...

Big vs. Average Impala? How to judge in the field? How can you tell if an impala ram is bigger then just an average or "good one" in the field? Any photos comparing the two would be great!

I’m looking for upgrade my safari footwear in the next six months. Has anyone actually used kenetrek safari boots hunting in the heat in Africa? How did they do? Also, looking at getting a pair of Courtney’s for hunting and for walking at home. Looking at the “hunter” model with a ripple sole-...

I have an opertunity to hunt for 3-4 days in S. Africa in August 2019 on route to another hunt in another part of africa. I would really like to hunt bushbuck as a main focus in S.A. and I’m always into big warthog and impala if they come by. Anyone have any suggestions whether this is practical...

Quick question- When stopping a charging animal, is the rear blade on the rifle really nessesary or do most people just shoot their rifle like a shotgun (instinctively) using only the front sight when things get hairy and the animal is within say - 25 yards?

I am now a proud owner of a Winchester model 70 Safari in 375. Its my dream rifle. Now have to think about a scope. I have a Leupold VX-R 2 x 7 for a 308 which I love for still-hunting white tails.. I like the red dot in the middle of the cross hairs. Very fast. Anybody use the VX-R’s on...

Anyone use these for hunting with 375 H&H? I like the concept but worry about losing rounds during a stalk or generall hunting/traveling.

What are some of the best equipment hacks you have found useful in the bush or back in camp. I know duct tape is universally useful, but my last hunt was likely saved through the use of ShoeGoo to repair both my pairs of boots before they got unusable. I would not leave home without some sort of...

Doing some planning for a trip with friends for summer 2019. Going to Namibia and I have taken a Kudu, Gemsbok, Zebra, Springbok, etc. I'd like to take a really nice warthog and Steenbok but my friends are really going after Eland. Can someone sell me on hunting Eland. What makes hunting them...

Sandels for African Hunting? I've always been fascinated by the footwear hunters wear. As a hunter and guide, I find that while we discuss caliber and different firearms for hours, the main ingredients for a successful hunt (equipment wise) are the correct clothing and especially footwear. So...

Any recommendations for books that are useful for hunting in Africa? I know there are many great adventure books and I have quite a few of those already but what about great info/reference books that you can go back to time and again when needed. What books should any self-respecting African...

Has anyone hunted with Jan Oelofse Hunting Safaris (Namibia) and what was the good and bad (if any) of the experience? Would you go back?

Anyone had any experience with this outfitter in Namibia? I believe is a lady named Elaine and is run out of Canada. africandreamshuntingandphotosafaris.com/

Has anyone used Converse Chuck Taylors for hunting safari or have you ever seen a PH wear them? Thoughts on using them?

OK, your bag with your ammo didn't make it to Africa. Other than 375 H&H ammo, which seems to be in every camp, what would be most available to borrow/buy? 3006? 308? 270? 300 win mag (which I have heard is popular with PH's in many areas)? Something else? So what plains game caliber would be...

I posted a question the other day about renting a buffalo rifle for a future hunt I’m planning. One question I’ve also wondered about is how exciting is a buffalo cow hunt? Has anyone done one? I’m not considering replacing my bull hunt with a cow hunt but what about a combo hunt? Anyone been on...

I'm slowly working my way toward affording a buffalo hunt but costs (I'm a working class guy), are an issue. I'm thinking renting a rifle (375, 416) would be the way to go but would like any input from people who have rented rifles for buffalo hunts before. The gun I use is less important to me...

I just read the thread about game animals that people would not hunt and it was interesting. For a guy that has been over to Africa only once, I'd like to know some of that animals that were most fun to hunt. When I went over I has not going to hunt Zebra at first (Kudu, Oryx and Springbok were...

I'm looking at getting a 375 H&H for Africa trips and hunting at home here in Canada. Stainless steel is great here because its often wet, cold, snowy, etc. But, anyone have trouble with the brighter stainless steel spooking game while on a stalk in Africa? Rarely a problem here because...

Westfalen Hunting Safaris Hunt Report/Review My first safari occurred in Namibia August 2014 and was more than I could have hoped for. As a long time guide in Canada and has a boy growing up, I dreamed not only of adventures close at hand, but also to find hunting in all parts of the world that...