Greetings from TN

[Rys]

Although I personally am not a big game hunter my father-in-law lived to hunt.
I believe he went on safari at least 8 or nine times. He loved Africa so much that he wanted to move there. It was only his love for his family that kept him state-side.
His name was Tom Waller. Not sure if he may have been a member here or not.
My reason for joining is because he recently passed away leaving behind an extensive trophy collection.
My husband and I are keeping a few of his critters but are at a loss on what to do with the rest.
I contacted a large trophy buyer but quite frankly by the time we paid shipping and a commission we would be same as giving them away.
I realize that we will never recoup what Tom had in them.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Rys

 

[thriller]

What do you have I could be interested in some of these?

 

[Rys]

It might be easier for you to let me know what you're looking for.
We start with antelopes and end with zebras. ; )
If you pm me an email address I can send pictures.

 

[CAustin]

Rys I think you would benefit by posting here a list of what you have and then maybe some group pictures of the trophies.

 

[Rys]

Ty's I think you would benefit by posting here a luster of what you have and then maybe some group pictures of the trophies.

I have a list but will have to look for it.
I know we have pretty much all the plains animals. Family is keeping a few.
Will see if I can figure out pictures.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Rys! Feel free to share his trophy collection with us here.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH Rys.
Good luck and all the best.
Witold

 

[BRICKBURN]

Throw the pictures in the thread and some may have suggestions for you or someone may make an offer.

Good luck.

 

[Rys]

Here is a partial list. Not sure of the spelling on some of these:
2 types of Hartebeest
Oryx ( Gemsbok)
Sable
4 kinds of Springbok
Waterbuck
Gazelle
Black Wildebeest
Blue Widldebeest
A third kind/can't remember
Eland
Kudu
Lesser Kudu
Reedbuck
Lechwe- not sure what kind
Duiker
Dik-Dik
Swainson's Spurfowl
Steenbok
Suni
Thompsons Gazelle
Croc- bust mount
Not sure how to post pics. Maybe pm an email address for pics?

 

[BRICKBURN]

Niassa, likely.

 

[Rys]

Throw the pictures in the thread and some may have suggestions for you or someone may make an offer.

Good luck.

I'm not sure how to post pics?

 

[BRICKBURN]

jpegs DRAG AND DROP from your desk top. right into a post.

 

[petrusg]

Welcome to AH Rys!

 

[Nyati]

Hi Rys, welcome to AH !

 

[enysse]

Best of luck, I always wonder what will happen to my mounts one day too......

 

[Rys]

Best of luck, I always wonder what will happen to my mounts one day too......

It's very difficult to put a price on a lifetimes worth of passion.
We've tried to pick the pieces that most made us think of Tom to remember him by.

 

[enysse]

I'm sure it was....

 

[Bobpuckett]

Welcome to AH Rys!

 

[Bruce]

Welcome and good luck with that awesome trophy collection... it really is a great collection and I can imagine the stories if they could talk!!!