Recent content by jt13

I have one in my safe that I inherited from grandpa, haven't shot it yet, but she's a beautiful gun

Checking back in and glad to see so much new added to my thread. I don't really care about our taxidermy but hope it works out for the other members of our hunting party

Thanks!

Could you walk me through the costs you incurred throughout the export, shipping, import, storage, etc. process? I'd like to prep my group on what to expect.

I imagine the difference in their willingness to honor the previously quoted prices was the nature of the booking - full price booking bought in-person directly through them at DSC versus my discount DU donated auction hunt. As mentioned numerous times previously, we had a great time and...

100%. This is exactly my take away from the negative pricing/billing experience that I had. You live and you learn. Next time things will be written, signed, and legally binding with nothing "subject to change".

The "signed" portion of our agreement was the Ducks Unlimited donated hunt for 4 people, 16 animals. That was provided as advertised. Where things got a little sketchy was the added hunters, extracurricular to the donated hunt. Here's the whole story in detail: I was provided with a "2023...

It can take quite a bit of time researching for even remotely close, usually outdated, pricing info. It was especially difficult on this hunt with just how things work on in Africa. I hope it catches on. In the case of this trip, it also adds some perspective. It's hard to be hyper-critical of...

I believe the deal was 50% deposit required on shoulder/full mounts. Paid in full for euros and flat skins.

Thank you! That day of blesbuck hunting really made the trip.

While we had a great time and I knew what I signed up for I would all want to be on larger properties, more "wild" animals, and less of a game-farm style hunt. Honestly, I don't think I could afford the type of hunt I would want from a return trip. If you add in the exorbitant costs of getting...