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My dad was a veterinarian. When pet owners (dogs and cats) brought their animals in for shots, he'd have the owners hold the animal. They always told him that the animal doesn't bite and were always surprised when they got bit.

It's been awhile since I've been to Africa and am not up on everything I should be. So how do I contact Conservation Force? I'd love to hunt Botswana and since elephants are now importable, I want to start looking into this.

Did I miss something? I wasn't aware that an elephant (or any part of one) could be imported into the US. Granted, it's been a few years since I looked into doing so seriously. If things have opened up .....

I was raised in 2019 at lodge #473 in Texas.

I've had a couple of opportunities to take a zebra and have passed each time. I would get a lot of grief from family and friends if i did, and there is an "up close and personal" farm with several zebras on it and the neighbor's kids would think that's where I got the one on the wall. I'm...

Welcome, I'm in Houston county. There is the East Texas Sportsman's Club in Nacogdoches if you're interested in something like that.

We were told to bring a raincoat when we went there. After our trip thru the park we decided that a raincoat was not necessary, you were going to get soaked whether you wore it or not. We've seen many water falls in the US (but not Niagara) and Victoria is definitely different, it is worth the...

I received a check for a large amount and took it into the bank. I talked to them and they were going to "release" the funds in a week. I wanted to know when the funds would really be in the bank and in my account before I released my part of the contract. The bank said about 60 business days. I...

What happens to the client when this happens? Hopefully there are consequences other than just sending them home.

I heard of one company that on pay day had everyone line up and and go thru a line for their pay. The first person handed them their entire paycheck in cash. Then they had to go to the next person who took income tax (the employee had to pay them from the money they'd just received), next person...

What happens if the PCR test comes back positive? I assume you're not allowed on the plane? At that point does the trip insurance refund all the expenses? Or just 75% or what happens then?

I live halfway between Houston and Dallas. I saw 0.0* F in the morning during this storm and I'm just now beginning to receive damage reports from friends. First, as you know 0* is very unusual as is the 6" of snow that sticks around for several days. There is still snow on the roads (we don't...

I think it is best to be careful wherever you go. Africa requires some precautions. However, the question could also be asked as: "Do you feel safe traveling to the USA? Especially with the riots in various cities including the capitol." I had a conversation with a fellow i know in Uganda when...

The diagnosis of cancer is not something I would want to hear either, but it is beatable. Our neighbor was diagnosed with colon cancer at stage 4 a couple of years ago. While she had a rough time with the chemo and surgery, she is back to doing the things she used to do. As the surgeon said...

I heard in Namibia: "Why would I want to use a condom? Would you eat a snicker's bar with the wrapper on?" This was after attempts to explain diseases, especially HIV & AIDs with examples of deaths in their tribe from the associated activity. Bottom line: you have to understand their culture...

I also had my CPAP in Namibia and all I needed was the plug adapter. HOWEVER, another option for the bush: Most power supplies these days will accept from 100 to 240 volts and 50 to 60 Hz, primarily because they convert it to 12v DC. So, check the output of your power supply to see if it is 12 v...

Here's the full article if you want to read the whole thing: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2029717?query=featured_coronavirus The above post looks like a pretty good summary to me.

The first time I went I figured on driving 4 hours to get there, spend a few hours and drive home that night. HA! The following year I got a hotel for 2 nights and still didn't get to see everything. It is well worth the trip. The AH dinner is worth it as well. There is usually a list of...

When I went to do an International Bank Transfer I found that not all banks or credit unions can do it. I ended up having to open a new account with a large bank chain to be able to do it. I'm in a rural area and all the banks and credit unions are small. Although there is one that has branches...

Once they're cooked, they look like spinach, but they have their own flavor. Cooked spinach, cabbage, collards are all similar with different flavors and depending on spices.

Looks good I'd love to try it with Kudu & Oryx and you even have a Publix store!

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Not just Jordan, but ALL the Arab countries refused them. I understand that the "Palestinians" in Israel consider themselves as Arabs not Palestinians. (Also, Muslim does not necessarily mean Arab, and Arab does not necessarily mean Muslim)

Last time I checked the answer was no. And that includes any products made from seals. Check under "furs". https://www.fws.gov/le/tips-for-travelers-species-list.html

My wife worked with Youth Services and found that teenagers were just waiting until they graduated from high school and got pregnant so they could file for welfare and housing. These were primarily black girls although she encountered one white girl with the same attitude.

My answer is different. The hunt is only part of the reason I come to Africa. First and foremost, the local people have to benefit in some way from me being there. The outfitter and staff obviously benefit, but the people around the camp and not employed by them are the ones I'm referring to...

That's what I wanted to do when I went on my first safari, but it didn't turn out like that. I was told that the staff would be up well before I was and would go to bed after I did and would prefer to get some rest instead of visiting with me. They would visit with us if I required it, but they...

Welcome to the forum. If you are interested there is an East Texas Sportsman Club which is a chapter of DSC that (except during this virus stay at home time) meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Nacogdoches. If you are interested, let me know and I'll send you the particulars.

As has been mentioned, the likelihood of exposure to Malaria is dependent on the season and there are maps that show this. It is also dependent on altitude with (if I remember correctly) 3000 feet and below being susceptible to Malaria. However, starting at about that altitude the mosquito that...

I've hunted in 3 countries and rented a rifle in each of them. I tried to bring mine on one of the hunts, but getting the paperwork done included getting a certified translated copy of a bunch of forms. Ended up being to difficult. Out of the 3 rentals, 2 worked out well. The 3rd one, the rifle...

I carried a 60 day supply of antibiotics (in their original container from the Rx) in and out several times without issue. I offered to show them my prescriptions and they weren't interested, only narcotics. I also got all my vaccinations current which I ended up having to pay for. I did the...

Texas lodge #473 Grapeland and our lodge was closed today until further notice. Church activities are cancelled, although there is a lot more phone calls to check on each other. Sportsman's club is cancelled, we offered some scholarships to high school seniors just before the coronavirus became...

I have a special interest in the buffalo mount, but will take both. I'm willing to share the reason with you, but only privately. I do have my own Kudu so if someone really wants the Kudu, they can have it, but 2 of a kind would really look nice. I will want you to share your hunt experience...

Thanks guys! I didn't know about Living Waters in Stafford and I'm down there once a month. I'll stop in and visit with them next time I'm down there. And I got the contact information slam8031 sent me.

This isn't about hunting specifically, but it has come about because of hunting. I've noticed that there are references to drilling wells in Africa so that the tribes can get clean water safely. Most of those seem to be initiated by missionaries that have insufficient funds to do much. I've...

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Madrid’s emblem is a tree and a bear to reflect the hunting roots of the city.

She pointed out one of the gates of the city, the marker at the post office where everything originates, and explained that the current buildings are built on top of rubble and the original wall can still be seen in the basement of one of the buildings.

The last stop on the tour was the Spanish Royal Palace. She led us thru that and explained what each room was used for and some history on each one. She was a wealth of knowledge and took the time to answer all our questions.

In the picture we parked just above the town on the left and hiked up to the top and along the ridge line.

An Ibex, that we encountered on the first day, but not the one I shot. One of the other hunters got this one.

It was dark when my ram made it back to the truck.

I suggest her novel "Atlas Shrugged" published in 1957. It is eerily similar to today's society.

No I didn't. I've thought about it a lot too. That 3rd shot went right where it was supposed to go so the only thing I've come up with was that the 1st position I was in wasn't the most comfortable, but that should not have made any difference. It's not the 1st time I've laid on rocks or been...