Hello from Central Texas

Nomad

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Like a lot of others I’ve been a lurker for a while and recently decided to pull the trigger and formally join AH.

Married to an incredible woman, and we have two awesome kids ages 11 and 9. We live on our ranch near Rosebud TX.

I’ve hunted deer and quail on ranches in Mexico most of my life but always dreamed of Africa after reading Hunter by J.A. Hunter.

This morning I ran into a member of AH at the Ft Worth Texas Trophy Hunter Extravaganza and had a great conversation. I also booked a safari in Tanzania this morning and bought a CZ 550 416 Rigby the day before.

My safari is with Pierre Van Tonder in the Selous game reserve. I have 10 day two buffalo hunt booked for Aug 2026.

This forum, even for a lurker, has been a tremendous resource and I’m looking forward to getting to know more of you.

Cheers
 
Welcome to the forum man. Sounds like it’ll be a cool hunt, I’ve been reading Courteney Selous book on his wanderings in Africa. The name of the Reserve is credited to him I assume.
 
Welcome to the forum man. Sounds like it’ll be a cool hunt, I’ve been reading Courteney Selous book on his wanderings in Africa. The name of the Reserve is credited to him I assume.
It’s on my list to read for sure! I’m reading Death in the Tall Grass at the moment and just ordered African Game Trails
 
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Well, you’re starting with a bang! Congratulations
 
Welcome from South Texas! Sounds like you have a dream hunt booked.
 
Welcome, How close are you to downtown Rosebud? I own a small house there I keep my Africa books and artifacts and spend about a month a year there to unwind,
Jason
 
Good day! Welcome to AH! Congratulations on your booked safari!
 
It was nice meeting you too @Nomad , I enjoyed speaking with you and sharing your enthusiasm for your upcoming hunt ! As anyone on here will tell you, once you’ve been to Africa you’ll be planning your next trip before you even get back!!
 
Welcome from west Texas and good luck with the hunt!
 
Welcome aboard!
 
Welcome, enjoy your safari. Waiting for your hunt report.
 
Welcome, How close are you to downtown Rosebud? I own a small house there I keep my Africa books and artifacts and spend about a month a year there to unwind,
Jason
Thanks Jason, I’m about 8 min from Rosebud. We should get together next time you’re in the area. Shoot me a message anytime
 
It was nice meeting you too @Nomad , I enjoyed speaking with you and sharing your enthusiasm for your upcoming hunt ! As anyone on here will tell you, once you’ve been to Africa you’ll be planning your next trip before you even get back!!
Appreciate your insight and look forward to talking again sometime.
 
Welcome to AH Nomad!
 

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