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  1. Firebird

    on a lighter note...

    Never heard the truth of the matter but it had something to do with unpaid gambling debt or unpaid drug debt or something along those lines.
  2. Firebird

    on a lighter note...

    I have seen humans take bear spray rectally. All the pain meds in my kit were required just to get them calmed enough for an ambulance ride to the ER!
  3. Firebird

    Tank of a Mid Western Black Bear

    I also chuckled when I saw that Utah was in the Midwest. Bear meat in the spring is edible but not great, also extremely lean after a winter living off reserves. A bear that size might be better, must have wintered well. In the fall they pound down acorns, service berries, elderberries and...
  4. Firebird

    Books for sale

    Sent you a pm
  5. Firebird

    Which South African animals to target

    Look through the hunt reports section for titles in the east cape and you will have lots to read about and pictures to get you excited
  6. Firebird

    Which South African animals to target

    Cape kudu, bushbuck, nyala, burchell zebra, warthog, and waterbuck. Bushpig if I saw one. . . Could add impala, red hartebeest, springbok, blesbok, both the common wildebeests and gemsbok. There are more and these are all available in good numbers. What you can afford in time and money is...
  7. Firebird

    Rovos Rail Wingshooting

    Following
  8. Firebird

    How do hyenas drink?

    Did Hyenas quit drinking from straws because they found out that in California drinking from straws can cause cancer? Or did they quit in protest because the new paper straws are delivered wrapped individually in plastic?
  9. Firebird

    How do hyenas drink?

    Some good videos of them lapping like a dog (or cat) on YouTube as well as some good swimming footage. I had never thought about it before. . . I like the drinking from a skull concept! Painted dog studios I believe had good Safari footage
  10. Firebird

    SOUTH AFRICA: 7-Day Safari With GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS - World-Class Hunting, Hospitality, And Adventure

    I’ll be there in a couple months doing a very Similar hunt as you did. Thanks for stoking the fire! Glad you had a good trip, thanks for sharing
  11. Firebird

    New member

    Welcome to the posting side. Can be a god place to learn and share information and experiences.
  12. Firebird

    Greetings From NC

    Pictures or you were never really there. . . Welcome, glad you joined us
  13. Firebird

    Bird/ Waterfowl hunt wanted

    Contact GetDucls.com and participate in their South African package-you can even bring them home. Or did you want closer to home? Something in the Dakotas perhaps?
  14. Firebird

    Instagram "influencer" facing 19 charges hunting in The Yukon

    Thank you for the update (y)
  15. Firebird

    Ghunt8 AKA Todd Reed is a scammer!

    All true Ozzy Osborne fans hash their sevens! Sorry you got scammed, thanks for the heads up for the rest of us.
  16. Firebird

    300 Win solids

    Sure enough
  17. Firebird

    Sable and Roan

    I knew spike was the sable expert and would have some solid advice, and could offer some other first time experiences. Figured he would have some info on a good place to find an old roan
  18. Firebird

    Another one from NV

    Welcome to the site, glad you found us
  19. Firebird

    300 Win solids

    A great idea-who makes them and we’re you able to get them to shoot the same as soft points?
  20. Firebird

    Weatherby rifles during the 1992 LA riots?

    Elephant rifles. . .
  21. Firebird

    Sable and Roan

    You should send a dm to Spike with this request
  22. Firebird

    What are you reading?

    Started The Anxious Generation. More an employment related read for continuing education and special interest relating to patients I may deal with. Thunder without th Rain was reviewed by several in the books section. I did not care for it at all and gave my copy away. Others wrote very...
  23. Firebird

    Midwayusa has 375 Ruger Brass

    I think they have free shipping on orders over $49 as well. Good time to stock up
  24. Firebird

    Rabbits?

    The New Zealand Red-one of the main species we raised for meat. Also the california breed of rabbits. We crossed them a lot it was great meat and I learned a lot about taking care of animals and why we kept them on the farm-
  25. Firebird

    Rabbits?

    I believe Spain is called the “land of rabbits” although I’ve never heard of anyone hunting them there-I suspect they do plenty of rabbit hunting and eating-
  26. Firebird

    Rabbits?

    Generally not hunted after March due to the females having kits. June until fall freeze is when they have lots of bugs-fleas especially. We eat cottontails but never jackrabbits although we hunt both with rimfire rifles or shotguns and light loads. Have snowshoe hares as well and I’ve killed...
  27. Firebird

    What are you reading?

    I just finished the chapter on moose and there is no mention or rifle make, caliber or bullet selection. I can’t remember in any of the earlier chapters that he talks much about any specific rifle-I forget stuff pretty easy but he doesn’t write about those details nearly as much as similar...
  28. Firebird

    What are you reading?

    Very similar to reading Russell Annabel books. Enjoying it immensely
  29. Firebird

    New from Wyoming

    Greetings from Utah neighbor. Best wishes on your stag hunt and all the stuff to chase here in the west. Hope to visit Wyoming for deer again this year and birds and fish and . . .
  30. Firebird

    on a lighter note...

    Maybe but the Steelers are still trying to semi retire Rogers. . .
  31. Firebird

    Taxidermy from 2023 trip is here!

    That’s a well done kudu mount and looks awesome against the heavy timber construction. I believe my sable is being done on the same form as yours is-very pleasing
  32. Firebird

    NEW ZEALAND: Exceptional Hunt With NEW ZEALAND SAFARIS!

    Awesome trip and an outstanding wife. (Insists on taxidermy!) Great trophies and mementos to bring home and enjoy in the future-thanks for the report
  33. Firebird

    HUNGARY: Roe Deer On The Hungarian Plain And Mouflon Of The Bakony Mountains - Or, How I Came To Despise A Bolt Action Equipped With A Suppressor

    A charming read about an exciting adventure. I hope to get there someday, glad you did and had a great trip-thanks for the pictures and write up!
  34. Firebird

    Living Legends & Future Legends

    Dave Langerman among others -BUT I really hate the concept of this post. Far too many will be left out and some that shouldn’t get mentioned will simply because they are some American hunters buddy. What is the criteria? TV exposure is imo the biggest factor with written exposure a close second.
  35. Firebird

    on a lighter note...

    If you have one of those old zebcos-it probably still works. They don’t make them like they used to!
  36. Firebird

    Trophies from Karoo have arrived

    Exciting!-please post some more pix when you get them hung with the horns on (y)
  37. Firebird

    2024 Game 4 Africa season photos

    Just over three months away for me-starting to get that nervous excited feeling when I see new pix or read a story from them!
  38. Firebird

    A new member from Sweden

    Welcome to the group! Glad you found us and hope you someday can go hunting in Africa! Always wanted to hunt birds in Sweden, that is one of my maybe someday. . .
  39. Firebird

    Question regarding capes

    I misunderstood your question-removed my response. A good importer will be a huge asset to you-
  40. Firebird

    Question regarding capes

    all pieces and parts of primates, birds, pigs and bovines must be inspected at a usda certified facility. They will be shipped to one of these agents and a usda rep will visit, inspect and if there are no issues, release the shipment. OP did say they needed to be re dipped which is unusual...
  41. Firebird

    Question regarding capes

    BruceS-what animals are in your crate?
  42. Firebird

    Round 3 of African Safari / Big Game Books 3

    Third round in your title-second round in the first paragraph. Prices?!
  43. Firebird

    on a lighter note...

    I never understood math at any level. Then I was required for my employment to take a “hydraulics for engineers” algebra class-so I could function as the engineer on a fire fruck. When I could put My hands on things and understand why they were given a letter for value and place them into an...
  44. Firebird

    Range day, preparing for Namibia safari

    Good luck with preparations for your trip. I will be eagerly waiting for your report. I would like to hunt with Ndumo someday, hope your trip goes as expected!
  45. Firebird

    Best books about hunting in Africa

    I cannot comment on those specific books but have really enjoyed Peter Flack’s books. I only have a couple as they command a fine price but the content and writing are very good- Kevin Thomas has some good reads for a very good price. Ron Thomson also has some written some fun hunting books...
  46. Firebird

    Greetings Friends - New Guy from Idaho

    Welcome from a neighbor to the south of you and thank you for a “proper” introduction. I spend about a week every year with connections in Idaho chasing birds-one of my favorite pastimes. A Brittney will serve you well! I’ve done the east cape a couple times and will again this summer. Kudu...
  47. Firebird

    How much Ammo is “Enough”?

    I have that same box for my .375 wby-I’m certain I bought it just for the cool box! here are a couple others I have collect through the years. I don’t burn ammo as fast as I used to but sometimes me and the kids will burn a bunch at the range. I’m sure I stock components more than loaded...
  48. Firebird

    Ear Adhesive question

    Call 1-800-279-7985 (McKenzie/wasco) and click on the “talk to a taxidermist” option or whatever similar it gives you. They might be able to help. I would buy some fiberglass hardener at a local hardware store and test That on a small batch, that just might work and can be bought separately
  49. Firebird

    Southern Side by Side

    Had to look it up-Looks like my kind of event! Have a good time and let us know what catches your attention
 
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