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    Money Transfer

    Many smaller banks and especially credit unions have trouble with International wires, it is much easier with a place like Wells Fargo or Chase. They can also get you foreign currency.
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    ZIMBABWE: Dalton & York Safaris - No Bull, Double Bull

    Thanks for a great report. I hunted out of that camp several years ago and even stayed in the same chalet without a front wall, you have brought back many great memories.
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    338 RUM Ammunition For Sale

    I am not sure how many boxes you have, but I would take several. PM sent
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    Why is Tanzania so expensive to hunt and is it worth it?

    I have hunted Tanzania, I really enjoyed the Masai people and the game is generally fantastic; but the fees are insane and it is unbelievably corrupt filthy country. From the moment the plane lands until you leave to go home people are constantly blatantly demanding money or looking for a...
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    For Sale Kimber 84M Montana 308 Rifle

    If you change your mind and decide to sell please contact me.
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    Can I take 3 guns?

    It would be better if you had different rifles in different names on the paperwork. Although it is unlikely to come up, if you separate during the hunt and all permits are in your name they have no legal right to possess a gun.
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    $110,000 to shoot a goat

    Surprisingly enough The Washington Post had several positives mentioned in the original article about how hunting had increased the numbers of Markhors and was a conservation success story, unfortunately the other news sources skipped those parts when quoting from the article...
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    Reiser Taxidermy is making me very nervous

    As mentioned in a previous thread I had multiple problems with Reiser. My shipment arrived quite damaged and didn’t even include the right trophies. I know 2 major Namibian outfitters that no longer will do business with them. After well over a year trying to resolve this with the owner an...
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    NAMIBIA: Namibia Safari Corporation 2018

    I have had several great hunts with Jaco, I even recognize the room you stayed in. Your great write-up bring back many happy memories. I hope to go again in 2019.
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    Tuffpak Question

    When I first had my tuffpak I didn't have the optional bag that goes inside it. Occasionally inspectors would pull my guns out and have a hard time getting them back in with the clothes etc. still in the case and they would ram it in. Now I have the optional bag that is made to match the...
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    REPORT: Trophaendienste Taxidermy Namibia - Beware

    I have to warn all members that I had terrible problems with Reiser. These included damaged trophies that weren't wrapped or secured, and sending and charging freight and packaging for items they were told in writing not to send. I spent over a year in correspondence with them and was promised...
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    Qatar Airways

    Three of us flew QA from Dulles to Dar and then to Arusha on the way out, and from JRO on the way back. We each had two guns and had absolutely no trouble with Qatar Airlines. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the Tanzanian officials who were the most corrupt I have met anywhere in the world .
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    Martins taxidermy?

    I have had several animals done by them. They are easy to work with, do good work, and complete it on time. The mountain lion on their web site is mine, and they are working on my leopard right now. I would highly recommend them.
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    What To Look For In Buying Binoculars

    Warning about Leicas. Never let your PH look thru a pair of Leicas. I let my PH look thru my Leicas after I spotted game he didn't, for the rest of the Safari he drove me crazy trying to borrow them. They were far superior to what he had, my head almost exploded when he used his dirty...
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    Question About Malarone

    On a recent trip to Tanzania 5 of us took Malarone. Three had no side effects, one had the weird dreams etc. and one couldn't finish a sentence because they were so confused they forgot what they were trying to say. The two with problems quit taking it. Not a scientific sample, but probably...
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    IMPORTANT: Immediate Changes to South African Firearm Registration Guidelines for American Hunters

    One of the biggest problem for US Hunters returning (and leaving) with firearms is the inconsistency at the various airports and individual officers. I have had problems every time in New York/New Jersey and California airports, not much at any of the others. In every case I have simply...
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    What To Look For In Buying Binoculars

    I have many binos, but IMO the Leicas are far superior. Inevitably after I spot game that a PH missed they want to see my binoculars. One small factor: I had a pair of Leicas that I bought for 1800 more than 10 years ago, I recently traded them in on a new pair with the rangefinder built in...
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    African Hunting Safari For Two

    Some donations are good values, some are not. That is for the individual to determine. The only bad donations are those that are written in such a way as to be misleading or deceptive, but the same thing can be said for all ads and web sites. DSC/SCI/RMEF/DU/NRA etc. are not perfect, but while...
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    Hunting leopards using hound packs in Mozambique is forbidden from 2017 hunting season

    FWIW, Just Received this from The Hunting Report: Leopard Hunting with Dogs in Mozambique May Be Banned If you have booked a hunt for leopard in Mozambique using dogs, be aware that the practice is under review and may be banned as early as this season. According to officials with...
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    DSC Congratulates Ryan Zinke on Nomination for Secretary of Interior

    Received this a few days ago: SCI Alert View this email in your browser Safari Club International Applauds Choice of Rep. Ryan Zinke to Lead DOI Safari Club International’s President Larry Higgins issued the following statement reacting to news that Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) had accepted...
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    Jaguar spotted in Southeastern Arizona

    While it is great news that the cat is there, don't be surprised if the ANTIs attempt tp use this as an excuse to close down all hunting in the area-particularly mountain lion hunting.
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    Need some solid dad advice from experienced hunter dads

    I bought a 3 barrel combination gun from H & R a few years ago for training various youth. It had a .22, 20 ga. and 243 barrels; they were easy to change and as a break open single shot very easy for them to understand and sized appropriately. We have gotten much more than our money's worth...
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    Rare Trophy Room Book For Sale – Man-Eaters Of Tsavo By Col Patterson First Edition 1907

    Vette, One question please for my education: why does a "first edition" have both the date of the "first edition" and a "reprinted date" listed? To a layman it seems like when they printed the first edition they wouldn't have known at what date it was going to be reprinted? I realize that it...
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    Africa while pregnant

    The flight is miserable enough for anyone to tolerate, I cannot imagine how miserable it would be for a pregnant woman
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    FBI reopens Clinton email case

    This is what I hope her next pant suit looks like:
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    United Airlines gun permit confusion

    I had a terrible time with United on a trip from Dulles to New Zealand, they said it was impossible for them to transfer a gun in Los Angeles from United to Air NZ, they also refused to send it to LA and let me handle the transfer. After 90 minutes of arguing and showing my NZ permit to...
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    Report on 26 Nosler for Plains Game

    I used my Cooper 26 Nosler in New Zealand this year on Red Stag, Fallow and Tahr at ranges from 100 to 370 yards. All one shot kills, nothing moved more than 10 yards after the shot.
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    Custom Made Hunting & Camping Knives

    My apologies if I am wrong and I may be overly suspicious but this sure smells like a scam to me. Google a few of the key words and see what you find.
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    Your Favorite of the BIG FIVE

    I have had the good luck to hunt all of the Big Five and each one was a great fun adventure, the elephant is awe inspiring for its size alone, but for me the one that required the most effort time and strategy was the first leopard. The leopard is the one I dream about, it was my favorite and...
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    ZIMBABWE: Another Double Leopard Hunt With Martin Pieters Safaris

    Martin, Chap, Dalton, Congratulations on some great cats, glad you got them instead of the other way around! I look forward to getting back to Zim for another elephant with you guys.
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    What To Take In The Field

    One thing I would add that I didn't see mentioned is duct tape, I usually take about 3 feet and roll it around itself, it makes a very small tube shape about the size of my little finger and can be used for many things.
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    Drink of Choice in Africa

    "Klippies and Coke" is the true official drink of all African PH's they do however break themselves down into 2 categories: those that admit it and those that try to deny it.
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    Warning about travelling with a firearm to New York

    I have flown from Dulles to JFK to Jo'burg, my luggage was transferred directly to the connecting flight, but I was required pick up my gun have it reinspected and then put it on the connecting flight. This is illegal under US Federal Law, but New York flaunts the regulations and cooperating...
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    Gun permit question

    I have "transited" through Johannesburg many times to Bulawayo and to Windhoek with no gun issues or problems. Brickburn is exactly right-as long as your luggage and gun are transferred to the next leg of your flight, and you never actually receive them, then they are still officially in...
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    Leopard Hunting Warning

    I can give you a little explanation about PAC ele. A few years back I did a PAC ele hunt with one of the most respected sponsors of this site and I asked him the same question. His explanation: certain elephants raid every year when the crops get ripe, we were required to be accompanied by a...
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    Leopard Hunting Warning

    1. I was told that permits are usually based on photographic evidence. 2. As to possible explanations for timing I can think of two scenarios: --they have had this problem for many years and therefore expect to have a permit again this year --the hunt is sold on a "come when the...
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    Leopard Hunting Warning

    This is an issue I was quite curious about, i.e. some PH's state that this is categorically illegal and some are very confident that it is allowed and advertise them openly and without concern. I met with NAPHA at SCI Las Vegas this year to get a straight answer. I questioned them extensively...
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    SAP Form Requirements

    Given that you have already modified the barrel and there is no issue with keeping it in absolute original condition, I would recommend that you save yourself the stress and worry and have the cal. engraved/stamped on the barrel. Even if technically you don't have to it will greatly simplify...
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    Remington 700 375 H&H

    Since you asked why the gun has not sold, for myself I would have already purchased it if it weren't ported.
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    CZ550 Scope Problems - Help...

    I had a cz 550 in 416 Rigby and a leupold scope with the same problem-not having enough elevation adjustment to get it anywhere on the target. After trying various solutions as suggested above I contacted CZ, they told me to send it back because the action and barrel were out of alignment...
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    NAMIBIA: Has Anyone Hunted With Namibia Safari Corporation?

    I have hunted with Jaco and am scheduled to go again this September. He is a fine and honorable gentleman, host and outfitter who will go out of his way to do whatever his client needs. He and his brother Mare together ran African Twilight Safaris and you can find many positive reviews for...
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    ATA approved gun cases

    Tuffpak. The tuff sack that goes inside it makes it much easier to load and unload. I use a cable lock to secure it to something solid in camp and it becomes a private safe.
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    Johannesburg Question

    I have twice done exactly what you are talking about doing. One trip I checked my gun on South African Airways at Dulles thru to Windhoek. I never touched them in SA and I stayed in the transit hotel in the International part of JNB. I did go with a porter to the area in JNB where you pick up...
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    AGENT: WARNING About Northwoods Adventures

    Send your situation to Hunting Report, they are very good at investigating and talking to both sides. They will publish their conclusions and then give warnings if they find this guy unscrupulous. This is also a good place to get neutral independent evaluations of outfitters.
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    Cape Buffalo hunt

    Juan, What size buffalo are expected? Any hippo available?
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    SCI Auction hunts

    You can get some excellent deals at the local SCI Chapter auctions. Local Chapters operate semi-autonomously so any generalization will not be correct for all of them. The better Chapters post their auction items online with links and other contact info to the outfitters weeks before the...
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    Ted Nugent

    How many deer can you legally kill? IN Loudoun County Virginina you can kill an unlimited number of does 6 days a week from Sept. 1 to April 1. I know many people who contribute over 100 deer a year to Hunters for the Hungry. REspect for the Office is different than respecty for the...
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    Great place for couples hunt

    Mabula Pro Safaris, it has evrything you mentioned. I have taken my wife and daughter and they had a great time. African Trophy Hunting Safari | Affordable hunting packages | Hunt the Big Five
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Awesome Hunt With Mabula Pro Safaris

    I have hunted with Mabula Pro/Christo and Stella multiple times; the facilities, animals, food and the effort put forth is wonderful. I have taken both my wife and daughter there and they had an outstanding time and can't wait to go back. Stella will provide entertaing activites for any...
 
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