Hello from Virginia!

[wdm4443]

Just joined a week or so ago. Was at a Ducks Unlimited dinner and thought I’d get the ball rolling on some of the silent auctions. My plan backfired but in a beautiful way! I won the Kuche Safaris hunt, my first-ever safari, and I’ll be headed to South Africa with my son, my brother-in-law, and my hunting partner of 40 years in mid-June of 2027

All that noted, over the years I’ve read and re-read Ruark’s Horn of the Hunter, Hemingway’s The Green Hills of Africa, and Roosevelt’s African Game Trails, along with catching countless podcasts and shows from Boddington, von Benedict, and Spomer.

Looking forward to being part of AfricanHunting.com and getting advice as I iron out the details planning the trip for our group.

Bill

 

[Mekaniks]

Congrats on your “win”. Take some time and research Kuche Safaris to help manage your expectations and priorities

 

[wdm4443]

Thanks, Mekaniks - appreciate the advice.

 

[Hunt anything]

Welcome, what part of the valley are you in?
My father is from Waynesboro and my mother is from New Market.

 

[wdm4443]

Hi, and thanks; we're in Fort Valley - in the George Washington National Forest

My favorite diner is Southern Kitchen in New Market!

 

[Hunt anything]

I used to spend a lot of time up there when my grandparents were still alive. Fishing and jump shooting ducks on the rivers.




What @Mekaniks said is good advice.
Get ready for A LOT of bilge concerning KUCHE, both good and bad.

 

[EXECUTIVE HUNT AFRICA]

Good day! Welcome to AH!

 

[Nathan13]

@wdm4443 im located over in Culpeper not to far from you probably hour and a half or so! Africa is a beautiful place that will have you planning your next trip before you ever leave. Biggest thing I can say is do your research on the outfitter before you fully commit! If it checks your boxes enjoy the ride

 

[BeeMaa]

Hi, and thanks; we're in Fort Valley - in the George Washington National Forest

My favorite diner is Southern Kitchen in New Market!

We have some friends with a farm in Fort Valley and have turkey hunted there for years. Love hitting the Country Store for sandwiches! I live in NOVA about 1.5 hours away.

Welcome to AH. Take your time and do the research. Find the animals you are really interested in and don’t forget to smell the roses along the way. It’s easy to get blinded by the hunting, but there’s a lot more to experience.

 

[Nyati]

 

[baxterb]

Hi, and thanks; we're in Fort Valley - in the George Washington National Forest

My favorite diner is Southern Kitchen in New Market!

That is a lovely area for certain. I grew up in Marshall and Delaplane. Not too far away.

Welcome!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH wdm4443!

 

[HankBuck]

Just joined a week or so ago. Was at a Ducks Unlimited dinner and thought I’d get the ball rolling on some of the silent auctions. My plan backfired but in a beautiful way! I won the Kuche Safaris hunt, my first-ever safari, and I’ll be headed to South Africa with my son, my brother-in-law, and my hunting partner of 40 years in mid-June of 2027

All that noted, over the years I’ve read and re-read Ruark’s Horn of the Hunter, Hemingway’s The Green Hills of Africa, and Roosevelt’s African Game Trails, along with catching countless podcasts and shows from Boddington, von Benedict, and Spomer.

Looking forward to being part of AfricanHunting.com and getting advice as I iron out the details planning the trip for our group.

Bill

@wdm4443 - WELCOME, I think you will like this Forum, lots of great information from guys with real Experience and All are willing to share their knowledge….I’ve learned a lot ! Also, good connections to African PH’s and other Outfitters..ENJOY

 

[JG26Irish_2]

Welcome to AH, you are on a pathway to Paradise. Africa is an amazing place and a wonderful place to hunt. Read the hunting reports, and peruse the forums. Ask any questions and practice hunting with shooting sticks.

I began this process like you about 2.5 years ago. This forum became my primary resource.

Went on a health program to lose weight and improve my fitness. Gathered up the rifles and gear that I needed if it was not already in my kit. Went to the SCI convention in Nashville in the winter months to meet other hunters and learn more. Watched every YouTube video about hunting Africa that I could find. Now, a few years later, I have hunted Limpopo twice, and Free State once and have hunted on 7 different African concessions taking a dozen animals in the process. And that in no way makes me an expert. In fact, it just scratches the surface. It is a wonderful addiction. Honestly, I think about Africa every day.

I am just now working to plan another trip for 2027 as well. Looking at Eland, Zebra, Golden WB, and maybe a Croc? Another Warthog, and possible a Baboon to round out a list.

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Cush63]

You are welcome

 

[Gash632]

Welcome.

 

[camperx]

howdy!

 

[zip4644]

Welcome from Henry County Va.

 

[wdm4443]

We have some friends with a farm in Fort Valley and have turkey hunted there for years. Love hitting the Country Store for sandwiches! I live in NOVA about 1.5 hours away.

Welcome to AH. Take your time and do the research. Find the animals you are really interested in and don’t forget to smell the roses along the way. It’s easy to get blinded by the hunting, but there’s a lot more to experience.

Thanks! Love it here in the Fort; I work remote, and most of it is from my back porch here.

Appreciate the advice