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    Bad News About My Eland Cape...

    The cape, salted at camp in Namibia in August '22, with 5 other trophies, went through D&P in Otjiwarongo, then two brokers, arrived at my Iowa taxidermist in a folded hard block. My guy uses a tannery in Michigan. They recently emailed photos of severe slippage on the face...I decided to have...
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    Blaser ideal Africa 2 barrel set

    First, what opinion on Blaser as an Africa rifle? I need a Buffalo caliber, and a Duiker caliber! The Luxus model is available in .375 H&H and the seemingly common in Africa "triple two". To get a .416, you need to go to their Safari model, which doesn't offer a small caliber barrel. As I'm...
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    NAMIBIA: A Fantastic Leopard & Plains Game Hunt With Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris

    I'm just back from 2 weeks in Namibia at @Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris. My first time in Africa at age 67. Crazy me, I booked a 12 day leopard hunt. What are the odds? But assured I would pick up plains game, off we went after a year of planning and over 50 years of dreaming. Lots of stories behind...
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    Can we leave Jo'berg airport and return in 7 hours?

    I may have asked my question on the wrong thread previously, question is about our 7-1/2 layover in Jo'berg from Windhoek; can we safely leave the airport, have dinner and see the city, in that time frame? Back through Jo'berg customs...we arrive 3:25 from Windhoek, don't depart for Atlanta...
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    Mike from Iowa

    Mike from Lacona, Iowa. Just booked a Namibia safari with Ozondjahe; at age 67, I've dreamed of this for over 50 years! July 23 through August 4, 2022. My wife will join me. Our kids and grand kids in Florida and Alaska can't believe I've "pulled the trigger" on this dream. Gemsbock and Kudu...
 
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