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    Taxidermy or next safari?

    Hi All, I have two problems and wonder whether anyone else has faced the same issue, or has advice on what I should do next. 1. Too many trophies from my safaris, a wife who refuses to allow them in the house, and no space for them to be displayed. 2. Insufficient funds to allocate to going...
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    Bow hunting large animals - is it ethical?

    Hi All, Firstly let me clarify - I hunt with rifles so yes I am curious about where the ethical line on bow hunting is. So my question: Is it ethical to use a bow on large animals? We have just seen the Cecil lion saga in ZIM and how in the end it took a rifle to kill the lion. Should they...
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    Eastern Grey Kangaroo Hunting

    Hi All, I have been population controlling some roo's in Victoria (with a permit) using my 30-06, but it seems overkill. What does everyone think is a suitable caliber - 243win, 223 or something else? These are big roo's with average shots at 100m. Any suggestions are welcome. Ado
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    Elephant into Australia

    Hi All, Now that the PC brigade has banned lion importation into Australia, my next option is elephant... Does anyone know if you can import elephant into Australia? I have nearly exhausted the PG menu, and while I love buff hunting I am worried that the government may ban all DG in the near...
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    CZ550 Scope Problems - Help...

    Hi All, I have two CZ550's in 375 H&H with QD mounts and have no problems with the Leupold VX3 scopes attached. (Both MOA) Late last year I purchased a CZ550 in 458 Lott, and one in 458Win. (Only told the wife about one of them...) When I put the same QD mounts and a scopes on both rifles...
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    Spam Posts

    Hi All, Is it just me or are there lots of spam / junk posts being made on this website? I am curious about how AH views this... Posts about supplements, fat burning, brain blood (whatever that was about) are irritating... Or is that just me? Ado
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    40th Birthday Problem... (Help Needed)

    Hi All, A bit of background to my current problem... I am turning 40 late in 2015, and my beautiful wife has given me $20,000 to go and have fun with. (Yes I am blessed!!) We live in Australia now, but I was born and grew up in South Africa. I have hunted in South Africa many times, and have...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: African Sky Safaris

    Hi All, Well we just returned (Dad, Mum & Myself) after our second safari with African Sky Safaris - and heck we are happy. Always great when your PH is more like part of the family... thanks Hennie! On the menu was buff, zebra, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, warthog, impala, blesbok, kudu and...
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    30-06 - The calibre to love or hate?

    Hi All, I know I suffer from calibre worship from time to time but the 30-06 seems to be one folks either love or hate. Some love it because of its avaliability of ammo, projectile weights and ballistic similarity to .375H&H. Other seem to hate is because its American, not a 308, longer...
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    Booked Zim hunt 2013 - Safety Question

    Hi All, It has been 20 years since I was last in Zim, and a lot has changed since! I have just book a hunt for July 2013, and wanted some feedback on safety for clients hunting in Zim - is there a reason to be concerned? Any tips on how to navigate Zim in todays climate? We will be...
 
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