Recent content by Jan Dumon

Gentleman , may I give my opinion here based on almost 30 years in the Safari business. 1. There are excellent taxidermists both in South Africa and in the US. 2. There are truly horrible taxidermists in both countries. 3. If you decide to raw prep or dip and ship , remember , you still need a...

Sir , I suggest you contact Adele From Hunters permits Africa. She will shuttle you to your destination in Polokwane at a very reasonable rate. She's been doing transport and rifle import permits for hunters for years.

I don't know him personally and I have not hunted with Craig. I know a few outfitters that have. Like any celebrity one will get conflicting reports. Even so , I personally think we should not be sharing hear say about anyone on a public platform. If there are facts ..say it. Especially don't...

South Africa has definitely not done itself any favors with some of the questionable practices. I think the hunter should also do due diligence when booking a hunt and ask for references and do his homework. The canned lion reputation will never be lived down. That's just the way it is. It...

The thread has , expectedly , turned into a canned hunting thread with people pointing fingers out of high moral positions. The question is simply ... Do you think this only happens in South Africa ? If you do , then you are very very uninformed and /or naïve.

Your 30 06 will be just fine for a plains game hunt. No need to take anything else. 2 boxes of ammo should do the trick. 30 06 is such a common caliber in South Africa that you will be able to get ammo anywhere should you run out for some unforeseen reason. And if you're worried , take 3 boxes...

Cheers !

Its a good looking rifle Sir. Good luck with the sale.

Huntin Africa till I die...

a fine selection of trophies . Congrats. Who did your taxidermy work ?

I am no expert on double rifles but I have owned a number of them and have been around them plenty in the past 27 years of Dangerous game guiding. A few observations if you wish. This is just from first hand experience and my personal opinion. Remember , advise is worth what you pay for it...lol...

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Some very good looking Bulls there Rouan. Good luck with your upcoming season.

The simple answer is yes , its more than adequate.

more and more hunters are not doing shoulder mounts and full mounts but instead just doing skull mounts. Saves up a lot of money to be spent elsewhere. Thee display is then the skull mount with a picture next to it of the hunter with the trophy animal. Looks great. takes up less space also.