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    Does Outfitter get % of trophy costs if they market or have an association with a Taxidermist

    All, having just completed my 2nd hunt in Africa, and I am just wondering if an Outfitter markets a Taxidermist on their website, would there be an agreement between them to receive a compensation by recommending them which is covered by the overall taxidermy cost to the hunter.
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    W. W. Greener Double Rifle, caliber .577/500 Express (built between May and Septemer 1902)

    In addition to my Merkel .470NE and Merkel 9.3x74R I just acquired a vintage W.W. Greener double rifle in .577/500 caliber. After getting the rifle I sent an email to the Greener company asking whether they had details of this particular one (sent serial number). After a few days I got the...
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    Protection and packing of trophies for shipping

    Hi all good members. I confess - I have been bitten by the Africa bug big time. Did my first hunt to South Africa with my son during the period 30th Dec 2021 and January 17th 2022 after a 2 year planning/postponement due to Covid-19. We hunted with NB Safaris South Africa and Debbie...
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    Scope or Red dot for double rifle

    Just bought myself a double rifle in .470NE caliber. Considering installing a scope or red dot sight in addition to the open iron sights. Any recommendations on which to choose?
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Memories From My First Safari Hunt In South Africa With NB Safaris Dec. 30th 2021 - Jan. 17th 2022

    Hi all, I am safely back from my first Safari Hunt with my son. We hunted with NB Safaris - South Africa, and I have attached a file to this thread describing some of our my experience, events and pictures. I hope the administrator will allow this on the site as this was truly our event for life...
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    Gratuities and tip

    If this pandemic situation normalises over the next couple of months I and my son will embark on our first visit to South Africa to hunt Cape buffalo and various plains game over a period of 10 days in February 2021. I understand that there is a culture/expectation to serve gratuities to the PH...
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    Greetings from Norway

    Hello and thank you for allowing me into the forum. I am new to Africa big game hunting. After having grown up reading all of Wilbur Smiths books, it has ever since been my dream to take part in an african hunt. I have just booked one for next February together with my son, and we plan to hunt a...
 
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