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  1. Pablo

    Starting to get real

    After 20 years, I'm going back to South Africa this July. Bought the tickets with Delta back in February. Man, I had a hard time plunking down the money for those hi dollar tickets. This time, I'll have the little lady with me but she won't be pulling a trigger. I think I've got her bribed...
  2. Pablo

    Gaiters...

    I tried to wade through all the footwear and sock and gaiter posts, but couldn't find much recommendations about brands of ankle gaiters. I know there's a million of them out there, but what do y'all use?
  3. Pablo

    Letter question

    It's been 20 years since I went to SA, but I'm headed back in July! Boom! I've searched for the answer here but I guess I man-looked it, because I can't find it. I remember on the previous trip that I had to have a letter from local sheriff's office vouching for me. Is that still the case...
  4. Pablo

    Early vs mid vs late season

    I know most hunters usually take their safari in June and July. However, airfare is crazy then. Can you expect to kill a quality critter at the end of August? Also, a lot of people can’t take off work (yes, I typed the w-word) until school is out. Do the early season guys get the worm?
  5. Pablo

    Scope advice

    I have a new .375 Ruger African that I need to put a scope on. I also have a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x 40mm that I picked up a few years back sitting in my safe. Is that too much scope for this rifle? I’m planning on my second trip to SA and it would be for plains critters. Because, as we all know...
 
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