New from Alberta!

Bigbore585

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Hi Everybody! (Dr. Nick)

Finally joined, read lots of posts over the years, seems like great forum. I’m a gun nut, and a hunter second. I have not been to Africa hunting yet, but I have always dreamt about cape buffalo hunting in Africa. My main focus has been elk hunting in Alberta, and have shot a couple decent bulls. But i hate cold weather, so I'm turning my focus to hunting in Africa. I’m finally in a position in my life where i can make that happen. Hello all! Im looking forward to discussing African Hunting and especially Large Caliber Rifles!
 
Welcome to the best African site. Don't say too loudly that you have safari funds. There are lots of us on here who will try, convince and most likely be successful in convincing you to spend and go. Once you do its "normal" life over. Nothing compares to safari.

Enjoy the site now as a member, congrats on joining. BTW you are living in the BEST province in this nation.

MB
 
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Welcome! Always good to run across a Hurtin Albertan, a great province and good people up there
 
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Welcome! You've come to the right place. You may want to search the web for Canada's 2026 SCI conventions and try to attend if you can. Plenty of outfitters with hunting packages and you can talk specifics. P.S. I hope Alberta secedes from Ottawa. Your province is the Texas of Canada.
 
Good day! Welcome to AH!
Regards
Johan
 
Welcome to AH!
 
Maybe I've been here long enough - Welcome to the forum.
 
Welcome to AH Bigbore585!
 
Welcome aboard. You have some great hunting out in Alberta, I am a little jealous on that front. But if you don't like the cold it can be a little rough.
 
Hey thanks for the welcoming replies!

Definitely lots of great info here! It’s definitely nice to be on a forum where there’s lots of discussion of classic rifles and cartridges! Don’t get me wrong i love long range shooting and new stuff, but my heart is walnut and blues rifles. Especially ones for dangerous game.

Thanks all! Looking forward to great conversations.
 
Welcome aboard. You have some great hunting out in Alberta, I am a little jealous on that front. But if you don't like the cold it can be a little rough.
Thanks! Oh yeah! There’s tons if great hunting here! Yeah unfortunately I can’t stand cold weather. I’m a warm climate person unfortunately. I did hunt for a long time in the cold, but warm vacations during hunting season keep happening lol.
 

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robi wrote on hoytcanon's profile.
Just moving to DM. Yes, please ask your friend if he knows somebody who might be willing to support a persistent hunt in the snow.
MANKAZANA SAFARIS wrote on Paul Shirek's profile.
Hi Paul,
This is Daniel from Mankazana Safaris.

I saw your post regarding a hunt in Africa. I am sure you have been bombarded with messages and replies from other outfitters, so I will keep this one quick.
I have a feeling we have exactly what you need for a first safari.
If you'd like to hear more, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Yours sincerely,
wheelerdan wrote on ACraig's profile.
If you ever decide to sell this rifle, I will buy it with the dies, bullet, brass, the works. Dan
American marketing tour update!

flights are booked Uber rides confirmed, car hire deposit paid! Hotels booked!

Im getting ready to go but first I have a 3 week photo Safari tour scouting some locations in the Limpopo province for future Photo safari tours! watch this space for awesome updates and footage !!!

Remember ISE Show 8-11 Jan in Denver Colorado!

Then from there I will be traveling by car for over a week
 
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