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Thank you - yes I am a member but I don't visit these sites regularly. I guided Geoff McDonald when he tested the hydros on 5 elephant we shot with different calibres. The penetration was totally amazing - even a friend's WR .318 went right through a dead elephant bull's skull from side to...

I'm a Woodleigh of Swift A-Frame man.

Hey Jim, Your service has always been above and beyond.

Whoever has been talking to you should have told you that 9.3 is the same as a .375 but stated in millimeters.

These days you have to book the two extra days just to get your Covid tests!

When it comes to Africa you have to maintain your sense of humour!

What a beautiful, memorable time that was.

Hear, hear - that he is indeed.

I’m deeply saddened to read so many of these replies. It appears that most of you see only money in oil, when we in Africa see the destruction of our wildlife habitat. We’re talking about the Okavango Delta in Botswana here, one of the truly unspoiled ecosystems in Southern Africa. Please...

Really looking forward to this Pat!

The gauntlet has been thrown!

Love the humour! :ROFLMAO:

Toby, I will never guarantee any animal, but I will always guarantee an experience that will exceed your expectations. May your wishes become a reality. Blessings, John

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Tim, Thank you as always for your very kind words. I believe that we had such an amazing time because you, Cody and Dave are all truly amazing people. We could have a great time doing anything together. God bless you all, John

Thanks Cody - I say the same about you my friend. I really hope we'll get to share a campfire again someday with Dave and Tim. Blessings, John

Thank you so very much for punting my book - truly appreciate your very kind words. Blessings, John

You are most welcome Sir - so glad you enjoyed my post.

You go Girls - you're the very best!

Hello Toby, So glad you are enjoying my book. But I must add that I don't believe I have ever known someone with a sense of humour like Cody! :LOL::LOL::LOL:

What a blessing that would be!

Dave has answered perfectly - "A very special safari with very special people." I can not improve on this. I must add though that Dave is without a doubt the most knowledgeable PH that I know. He knows more about insects, frogs and creepy crawlies than 10 of us oldies put together. Mark my...

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It was indeed a special treat to meet Brian Coleman at the Big Easy and to have my special friends Tim & Cody by my side.

You're most welcome Sir - really appreciate your comments.

I would like to add at this point that we were dealing with 15 bulls. We had picked up their tracks at 7am, located them at around 9am and had been squirming around them for just over seven hours, with a twitching wind, trying to find the one we wanted, before Tim finally got his shot at...

Tim and Cody, Firstly, thank you for your very kind words, and Dave Hackney, thanks for recommending me to these special people. We did indeed have a special time, but it could not have been this successful if you two had not put in the time and effort that you did, practising your shooting...

Thank you sir for your very kind words - I really do appreciate what you have written. If we ever meet again, please come over for a chat - I am always available to talk to anyone, not only those who want to buy hunts.

Thank you guys for your very kind words. I am who I am and I love what I do - what more can I say? I'm living my dream and I would love to share a part of it with you. My book? Well that is just another part of the dream that became a reality.

Thank you for your kind words Bill - I really don't see any easy fix for this. Best, John

You are correct Royal - the anti's will never pay for any of this. Incidentally, a satellite tracking collar is around $2.5K and that's just the mechanism - everything else is extra. Add in the helicopter and crews plus the M99 sedative, you're looking at way more than you thought...

You are absolutely right Tarbe - it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness...

We never ever had problems like this before the advent of social media. This whole topic has now become rather grey...

Given that the anti hunters are currently winning this battle, we have to do something - I agree. But what? Making it illegal to shoot collared animals might be a bit harsh, as in some cases, some researchers (and there are many different ones depending on the area), try to collar every mature...

No, this is not good for the organisation or the community. I would like to believe this was a knee-jerk reaction from MP at the time, and I actually discussed this with him this evening when I saw him and his family in a restaurant. I'd like to hope he will reconsider. I have known him since...

IdaRam, As far as I am aware there is no actual law preventing anyone from shooting a collared animal. As has been stated a few times, this is a question of ethics. Ethics are like morals - everyone has a different interpretation. I can only say that I personally would do my best not shoot any...

Hello BRICKBURN, Jerome has already covered this. Best, John

Thank you! I will be launching the paperback version at the HuntEx exhibition in Johannesburg next week - the limited edition hard back, in a hard sleeve, numbered and signed, will only be ready sometime in May.

I received this letter from SOAZ yesterday, just for the record: 19th April, 2018 OFFICIAL ZPHGA STATEMENT ON SECOND COLLARED ELEPHANT It is with deep regret that ZPHGA acknowledge the death of collared elephant of significance, which has recently shot by hunters in an area adjacent to...

Thank you!

I might be able to arrange a 2018 White Rhino hunt for you in SA - send me a PM