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I knew the moment I stepped onto the Kalahari sands that I would never be the same. The allure of an African adventure has dominated my being since I was a child. I watched the Howard Hill videos and imagined myself stalking a the great wildebeest in the wilds of the dark continent. You see...

The attached photo shows the importance of paper tuning your bow. I normally paper tune my rig 2X a year, or more, especially if there has been any changes, from string replacement, nocking points, changing arrow head weight, and even if I change the draw weight by as little as 2 pounds...

So I am talking to a friend about my upcoming Africa Hunt and he ask me what I am going to do with all the animals I plan on shooting? I explained to him that the meat stays in Africa, but it would be my choice as what to do with the capes, hides and horns. He then ask me "if you don't plan on...

This is a painting that was published in a April 1951 Outdoor life magazine. This painting was specially commissioned for the magazine by one of the most talented wildlife artist "Bob Kuhn." It appeared with the article "The African Buffalo." I found the old magazine in my fathers attic.

I haven't been on the forum much this fall due to the amount of time I have been spending in the world of the whitetail deer. My first hunt was an archery deer hunt in my home state of Wisconsin (USA) Two days and nine points later I was finished. The next adventure was to South Dakota (USA)...

Hello friends, Another Friday night at the cabin. Some things just go together...you know like popcorn and butter, french fries and ketchup, rock and roll, guns and bullets, oh ya...yellow jackets and beer. The crisp summer evening evolved as I consumed a few liquid refreshments. Sitting back...

Jim Brackenbury Phantom take-down recurve bow - Bow length 62" Draw length 27"-30" Right handed 60# pull weight at 29" draw 12 Easton aluminum(wood-grain finish)XX75-2016 arrows fletch gray/white barred feathers 2 recurve bow stringers 1 fleece bow sock (case) 2 Kolpin archery tabs 1...

I don't recall hearing or seeing anyone taking a Black Wildebeest from a waterhole hide. Has anyone done this? I have noticed most videos show the Black Wildebeest out in the open savannas which makes it quite a challenge with the bow. I am not opposed to stalking but would like a realistic...

I am booked for my first hunt in Africa for August 2013. My outfitter has suggested handling funds through a US agents bank trust. I have not done this before, but I assume that I transfer money from my bank account into a US Bank account set up by the outfitter. Then the money is transfered to...

It the idea of a quiver to carry arrows is at least 5000 years old. In 1991, the body of a 45 year old man was discovered on the present-day border between Italy and Austria and dated to be from 3,300 BC. He was dressed in a leather clothe, a waterproof cloak made of grasses and carried a...

First let me say, I am a veteran hunter with many animals shot over the last 35 years. A few years back I was deer hunting our property when massive buck showed up along with several (8) other deer all within 40 yards of me. They were all very alert due to my neighbor busting them out of the...

With great joy I have spent many years building my own arrows. One thing that I have always preferred is good old fashion feather fletching. The advantage I have found is many. Feathers are definitely more forgiving in flight than vanes. For me this stability has resulted in good, consistent...

The word trophy typically refers to large record book skull or horns then mounted and displayed as a keepsake of a successful hunting expedition. A hunt based on the size of trophies taken falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be. An animal is most certainly the object of hunting, but...

Calling works in North America for moose,elk, pronghorn antelope, deer, bear, coyotes and others. I know African animals are vocal calling to each other so I'm curious...... Does anyone hunt African animals by using game calls? If so, what species have you hunted by calling? What kind of...

I was talking African hunting with an acquaintance. He brought up an interesting point. He has hunted plains game in SA twice now with two different outfitters. He was telling me his story about shooting his two target animals (Wildebeest/Gemsbuck) Couple days later he was waiting in a hide for...

I am fanatical about scent control and UV light transmission. I have a fear that my the daily laundry service in Africa will wash my hunting cloths in a scented detergent full of UV brighteners. What have your experiences been with this? What measures do you use to control scent?

I have watched various slow motion u-tube videos that show animals that move at the shot causing arrow impact to change from where you aim. Some of these animals were alert but others were calmly feeding /drinking and still managed to move before the arrow hit them. What Africa plains game...

My wife and I am in the planning stage of our 1st Africa Safari. We have booked a hunt with Kuvhima Safaris. They have a taxidermist they recommend that I have heard good reports. Our wish list includes 4-6+ plains game animals. Our trophy room at both our home and cabin are pretty full. I have...

I am a new member here on Africa Hunting.com. My wife and I are avid archery hunters. I have been fortunate to shoot many animals (approx 200) in North America over the past 35 years. I have always dreamed of hunting Africa and it looks like my dream is going to come true. I do a limited amount...

Hello everyone, I am a new member here on Africa Hunting.com. My wife and I are avid archery hunters. I have been fortunate to shoot many animals (approx 200) in North America over the past 35 years. My wife just started hunting 2 years ago and has put three animals on the ground so far. I...