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  1. Savage Hunter

    USA: Christmas Present For My Wife

    So, back before Thanksgiving, I asked my wife what she wanted for Christmas. Her reply, "A big buck." I found a hunt out in Texas on another forum and booked it. A buck and 3 does and was a reasonable price. 1st Day: Saw nothing Saturday morning. Evening on a field, saw 20+...
  2. Savage Hunter

    2016 New Mexico Elk Is On The Wall

    I hunted and killed this elk in 2016 in Gila Forest near White Rocks, New Mexico. Finally put him on the wall tonight. We need to finish clearing out and moving Lana's crosses to another location, but here he is.
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    Rattlesnake Pictures

    So, Lana asked me to help her with the garbage. We open the entry door about to step into the garage and encounter this Timber rattler (canebrake rattler). I killed it with a stick and had an empty clorox jug and slid it down in it before I thought about what I was doing. A few minutes...
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    Photo books of Africa Trips

    I recently saw some ads from Shutterfly about making a bound photo album that was inexpensive. I logged onto the site and looked around. We ended up making a hardbound book with "lay flat" pages. We perused over the 3-400 pictures in my computer of our 3 African trips and chose the ones we...
  5. Savage Hunter

    Help Me understand the Laws of South Africa

    Pervert caught having sex with a donkey in South Africa 'must MARRY the animal' says the owner Donkey's owner caught farmer abusing the animal and reported the assault Farmer was summoned by community elders but he refused to appear The ass's owner said the pervert should be made to take it as...
  6. Savage Hunter

    Problem with new rifle/ammo combination

    So, I was very happy when I acquired my Nosler M48 Outfitter in 375ruger. I've shot it some at the range and did the break-in and sight in using some free 300gr DGX and purchased some 270gr TSX that I intended to hunt with. They shoot fine. BUT.... for some reason I had never loaded the...
  7. Savage Hunter

    It has been a long hard struggle....

    I have been contemplating and struggling about buying a big bore rifle. What brand? What model? What caliber? Did I absolutely have to have iron sights? In the end, it needed to be stainless/synthetic or synthetic/cherakote. And I really wanted the iron sights. Ms Lana has been berating me to...
  8. Savage Hunter

    USA: Mississippi Guided Trophy Squirrel Success

    We had an awesome, but shortened, hunt Saturday. We were hunting in the Mississippi Delta along the Big Black River north of Vicksburg. In the swamp, there are no grey squirrels, only black squirrels and fox squirrels. We hunted until a little after 9 a.m. when the wind got around 12-15 mph. We...
  9. Savage Hunter

    Taking a minor to South Africa

    Can a couple take a 17 yr old to South Africa that isn't related to them
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    Lana's Zebra From Field To Living Room

    Happy Days for Lana! 1. She got her zebra, which was #1 on her list. 2. She got it back from our taxidermist this week. I still have to build the pedestal. She hasn't completely decided on the style. She started out wanting a "chesspiece" mount, but Tim had us come over while he was forming up...
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    USA: Lana's Buck

    story starts out with the temp plunging to 26, cold for here. Central heat unit went out. Nephew came last night (friday) to look at it and left too late for us to head to camp that night. With the 3/4 moon really bright and the feeding table saying mid-morning is the time to hunt, we got to...
  12. Savage Hunter

    Awesome Sale On Leupold VX-6 At Cabelas

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting/optics/riflescopes|/pc/104792580/c/104752080/sc/104535180/leupold-174-vx-6-riflescopes/1317142.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Friflescopes%2F_%2FN-1100246 Leupold VX-6 3-18x50 CDS Matte with FireDot Duplex Regular Price $1,399.00 Sale...
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    USA: New Mexico Elk Hunt With Gila & Apache Outfitters

    I just got back from hunting unit 23 in New Mexico Gila National Forest. I hunted with Gila and Apache Outfitters in Reserve, NM. I had put in for an archery hunt in 16a and muzzleloader in 15 as 1st and 2nd choices with a rifle hunt in 23 as 3rd choice. I also purchased a bear tag. Weather was...
  14. Savage Hunter

    snake fight

    http://www.windstream.net/news/read/article/the_associated_press-thai_man_bloodied_but_unbowed_after_intimate_attac-ap
  15. Savage Hunter

    Help about Spotting Scope

    I'm looking at buying a spotting scope. Never owned one. Use for hunting only sparingly. Mostly at the range 100-400 yards. Angled or Straight?? please school me on this. I buy a lot of Leupold. Don't want to spend more than $500. Any good scopes to be had for this or less and is one of these...
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    Wish me luck on my first elk hunt tags

    I am applying for my first elk hunt tags. My friend and are putting in for New Mexico. 1st choice- rifle 2nd choice Muzzleloader 3rd choice- Archery. Draw odds are supposedly 30+ % Not sure what we will do if we don't get drawn. Maybe a fall bear hunt. There are some private land tag hunts...
  17. Savage Hunter

    Rph Princess Getting Married today

    my long-time hunting partner is getting married this afternoon. In fact, it's about time to start getting ready. a few pics of her....
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    Zebra Chair Advice

    We are finally about to upholster a wingback chair with my zebra hide from a hunt from 3 years ago. I plan to have it cover the seat and inside back with the skin. The mane will start at the top of the chair and the head will drape over the back. The outside back and sides of the chair will be...
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    Unusual dilemma with my mule deer mount

    Well, it seems I didn't fully realize how big of a mule deer I shot last winter on my daughter's college graduation mule deer hunt. Hers had tall horns but not as wide or heavy. Mine was old deer, heavier, wider, not as tall. But, it ain't the horns I'm talking about. They both seemed to be...
  20. Savage Hunter

    USA: Rph Princess's Mule Deer Graduation Hunt

    My daughter, Kellie, graduated from college this summer and her present from me is a hunt anywhere in the world for any animal(s) where the trip(s) would match in price her brother's graduation safari with KMG a few years ago. She chose to go hunt Mule Deer and another trip to be determined...
  21. Savage Hunter

    USA: BOW HUNT: My First Bowkill In Many Years

    Years ago both shoulders went bad and I was doing missionary work every fall anyway and I quit bowhunting. Four years ago I had my second shoulder fixed and 3 seasons ago my daughter wanted to start bowhunting. So, she started that year and last year I planned to start back with my old bow. Then...
  22. Savage Hunter

    My Wife's Safari Pictures

    My wife is a school teacher. After we got back from safari this sermon, she took her Ipad to school with her pictures on it. There were many very positive comments about her kill shots (we live in the pro-hunting state of Mississippi), but there were some somewhat negative comments too. One...
  23. Savage Hunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris Round 2

    How does one celebrate their 30th anniversary? We could have gone anywhere in the world we wanted and done almost anything we wanted. What did we decide on? Well, We went on safari with Marius and KMG. My son and I hunted with Marius in 2012 and had a great trip, Lana told me I had to take her...
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    What does a loving Dad give his daughter on 22nd birthday?

    My 22 yr old daughter just graduated college at a Veterinary Tech (picture surgical nurse for animals) and has moved out of my home this week. She is turning 22 yrs old. What did I get her? A S&W Bodyguard in 38 Special. It comes with a built in laser sight...
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    Mrs. Rph range day

    My wife, Lana, has hunted for years. Pretty fair shot when she doesn't get all shook up with buck fever hunting at home. She has never shot standing up using sticks, though. We carried our Remington Speedmaster 22 auto and her Savage Ladyhunter 7-08 that she will use in africa. The 22 bullets...
  26. Savage Hunter

    Well, after much begging........

    I agreed to take my wife to hunt in South Africa. My son and I hunted with Marius of KMG 2 years ago. She and I were supposed to go then, but had to have surgery on her hand and told me to take my son as a college graduation present...... but only on the condition that I promised to take her...
  27. Savage Hunter

    The Robot Lie Detector

    John was a salesman's delight when it came to any kind of unusual gimmick. His wife Marsha had long ago given up trying to get him to change. One day John came home with another one of his unusual purchases. It was a robot that John claimed was actually a lie detector. It was about...
  28. Savage Hunter

    The Gorgeous Redhead

    THE GORGEOUS REDHEAD.... A man is dining in a fancy restaurant and there is a gorgeous redhead sitting at the next table. He has been checking her out since he sat down, but lacks the nerve to talk with her. Suddenly she sneezes, and her glass e ye comes flying out of its socket toward...
  29. Savage Hunter

    The Donkey Raffle

    Young Chuck moved to Texas and bought a donkey from a farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day he drove up and said, 'Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died.' Chuck replied, 'Well, then, just give me my money back.' The farmer...
  30. Savage Hunter

    My New Alarm System

    HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 1.Go to Goodwill and buy a pair of size 14-16 men's work boots. 2.Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns and Ammo magazine. 3.Put four giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazine. 4.Leave a note on your door...
  31. Savage Hunter

    Advice needed for problem with wife concerning doing another SA safari

    I know there must be many of you guys that experience many problems with your wife concerning your hunting trips. So, I have come to you guys concerning the situation with my wife of 28 years. My son and I just returned from South Africa. On our anniversary (July 28), I was hunting in SA...
  32. Savage Hunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: 1st African Safari with KMG/Marius

    Hello all! I just got back from my 1st hunt in Africa and had a truly aswesome time! My son, Matt, just graduated from college and this was a present to "me", I mean Matt for a job well done. I chose to hunt with Marius Goosen of KMG Safaris and I know we made the right choice. We had an...
  33. Savage Hunter

    question about cities to have African trophies shipped to?

    I live in Jackson, MS. Where is the closest place to have my stuff shipped from Africa next year. My trip is July, 2012. these are likely the closest cities in order: New Orleans? Atlanta? Houston? Dallas?
  34. Savage Hunter

    New Poster from Mississippi.

    Hello all, been lurking some, but just joined up. I'm a pharmacist and Baptist minister from mississippi. planning first trip to Africa for my son's college graduation . lol, good excuse, but it is really for me. have some questions, will try to post them in the proper places. thanks, Jerry
 
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