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Ouch! My sympathy and get well soon. Sounds like you are in good hands. I was mauled decades ago and personally know the scars and pain are not worth the fame gain. Wounded leopard always try to get even and are equal opportunity maulers. Get well soon

You might be surprised to discover hunting with a celebrity is not as satisfying as you had hoped. No matter how nice and courteous the celebrity is, the staff and PHs often are focused on serving the famous. Other hunters get somewhat by passed. Even if the celeb tries hard to make sure...

I forgot a couple things. Knee high gaiters and fingerless gloves both soaked in Permethrin. My wife uses and swears by them. Tsetse go up a pants leg in a flash and also bite the back of hands, fingers not so often. As has been mentioned no black or blue clothes.

Aw, Tsetse. Often, good buffalo hunting associated with the Fly. I always carry a head net stuffed into a tiny pouch on my belt. The head net and my clothes all treated properly with Permethrin. Deet,and Skin So Soft slow them down a bit. The head net works better over a brimmed hat. I...

serious bird watchers seem to prefer Swarovski 10x42. That is good enough for me. I like the range finder version .

I had two upstanding Ethiopia hunts with Colonel Negussie. He was a good man.

i like a brimmed hat. It keeps the sun out of my eyes and off my face and neck as i have skin prone to skin cancer. I feel i can see and hear better from under a brim, probably wishful thinking. Most importantly in severe tsetse fly county the brim keeps my head net away from skin. Lot of...

1972 I think

When I first began venturing to Africa I do not recall camo clothing being available. Nor were the services of SCI, DSC or this wonderful venue. I read somewhere that many explorers used apparel by Willis & Geiger That was good enough for me. Their clothing served me so well that upon...

I have killed leopard with 300 Win Mag, 338 Win Mag, 375 H & H, 416 Rigby and they all worked fine. I prefer a 300 Win Mag.

I am not certain but think I currently own three 375 H & Hs, two 416 Rigby and one 416 Rem. My 416 Rigby by Griffin & Howe gets used far and away the most.

You cannot go wrong using anything Murray makes

When i was a young married man my Doctor told me the biggest raise i would have was when my last child was through college. Today i would edit that to grandchildren

Congratulation on those kids Tank. You should be very proud of them. And yourself

Have never had a problem. Put your binos in the carryon too

Ten years as an outfitter can actually be quite a bit of experience. I have had the privilege of the company of many PHs and outfitters in African and around the world. I have had only a couple of really bad ones. One in Canada who upon my arrival a Mounted policeman met me at the small...

Like Ontario, in the old days I used 180s. Now i use TSX 165 they are accurate in my 06 and kill cleanly and efficiently.

I prefer a multi tool. Personally, I like the Leatherman and use the pliers, screwdriver and bottle opener more than the blade. The pliers and a small role of duct tape have saved a lot of grief over the decades.

No. I used traditional sitting position. I had used for decades before I heard of tripods. I would not take the shot today I am embarrassed to say.

My mountain nyala was 300 yard shot. but took 45 minutes to reach the carcass . Tough country but a great hunt. I hunted with the late Colonel Negussie .

An excellent, high power bino with wide range adds to the enjoyment of an exciting safari. In addition to game spotting bird watching, viewing children bring livestock back to a boma in the evening. I have been a serious big game hunter more than seventy years and feel i am responsible to...

The East African Sitatunga on the grass is a real dandy. I killed it near Lake Burigi, Tanzania. Unfortunately, Burigi is now closed to public hunting. It is one of Africa most beautiful areas located east of Lake Victoria. I made a nice long shot dropping it cleanly and the boys waded...

I will try. I am 85 and not good at photo transfers, if i can find photos

I never focused on all spiral horns. However enjoyed adventuring after the four subspecies of sitatunga. Also, all legal to hunt subspecies of bushbuck. Along the way I guess i collected the spiral horned animals. I have been a lucky man

I stay trained with my 500 Jeffery to use on the occasional rogue Lagomorph lurking in the sage and rimrock

Very true. Howvever, I recall a Zambia trip i was busy spending time hunting some other important critters as well as lion.

Another advantage using a long lasting huge hippo bait is the hunter does not need to be spending a lot of time hunting bait animals for replentishing bait. Hippo also provides smell a long way.

What has worked for me learning to handle heavy recoil is to shoot often but only a few rounds at a session. I shoot 22 LR between heavy recoil rounds. Practice dry firing often only an occasional round off the bench. Off hand, off the sticks, and kneeling. Has worked for me sixty plus...

All four North American sheep species plus Mt Goat can make your tongue hang out. Plus a lot of strategy planning.

A wonderful trip for wonderful people. l am envious. My Father passed away at an early age before I could afford to take him. I have worn his cowboy scarf every single hunt around the world

the lure of Africa is what draws me back. Ontario stole my line. The call of the dove in the morning takes on a whole new meaning. I journey all over the African continent seeking new adventure. The four sub species of Sitatunga, all legal sub species of bushbuck, forest bongo, Mountain...

Get your hands on something like an 06 or 7mm. You can probably borrow one from your PH if you don’t want to buy one. Save your 416 for Buff. Except for weight, taking two rifles is about as easy as taking one rifle. Three rifle turns into a hassle.

To each is own. I rarely use one but always have one in my day pack if I feel I need it. Do have a funny sling story. Ages ago I was in the C.A.R. hunting bongo and my PH insisted I let one of the boys bear my rifle for his prestige. Reluctantly, I did so as usually want to carry my own...

I take my hunting pretty seriously, so no Christmas ornament's for me. But if someone else wishes to do so fine with me. ‘‘Tis the season to be jolly.“ And good will toward all.

I have successfully used a 500 Nitro Express and a 470 Nitro Express on elephant and Cape Buffalo. It has always been easier to find 470 ammo. My 470 is a LeBeau Courally and is very accurate operating flawlessly.

Decades ago for my Sons first safari, he trained with a 375 for buff. When we made the final stalk and the moment of truth was at hand he reached back without looking whispered, “ Dad give me your 416 and take my 375. “.

Man o man! , 170 replies, that Eland does not stand a chance.

Like Lapman over the decades have taken a half dozen Eland. All were one shot kills, four dropped to the shot while using a 300 Win Mag. Two only staggered a couple steps then went down. For one using a 338 Win Mag and the other, a Lord Darby, while using a borrowed 375 H & H. I would not...

I have noticed over the decades of firing heavy recoil rifles the bolt position, length, and size of knob may cause a hard rap on the shooters knuckle. Also no checkering on knob please.

I also encourage you to purchase Global Rescue. Insurance acceptance may vary from country to country, so get home as quickly as possible. I have had to use African hospitals twice over the decades. Once in Windhoek where service was outstanding for injuries caused by a leopard. Also once in...

Apologies Tank. Should have known you would have Duct on your list

I’d add a backpacker roll of Duct Tape. Great list Tank.

Don’t worry about it. I always get caught breaking wind

there Are so many great tasting antelope. I leave hippo for the locals and it makes great lion bait

I have 75 years of very serious big game hunting behind me. My safety habits are well engrained and do not include the African carry . I am way past attempting to look as cool as my PH. i do not point my rifle at anyone.

The good looking PH holding the beer looks like Blake Wilhelmi. A good man

Marvelous hunt! Who did you go with?

Beauties!