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My taxidermy is ready and I want to see if CVG is accepting taxidermy now. I can’t find the list on the USDA website. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Debating between a shoulder and wall pedestal. Room is not a problem, what is your favorite?

A few months ago a member posted that Cincinnati had recently been approved for receiving taxidermy. At that time, they had been approved but weren't able to accept taxidermy. As I have a pending shipment coming from RSA, and live near this airport, I delayed my shipment. Does anyone know the...

Someone posted a couple months ago that CVG had recently been approved. I have a box ready to ship and would prefer it shipped local to me. I've been surfing around the internet and can't find if CVG is ready to receive yet, does anyone know? Thanks!

While prepping for a Buffalo/Sable/Kudu hunt in early 2023 I ran out of my preferred ammo for my .375 H&H (300gn Swift A-Frame). I'd been looking for months and decided to try something more readily available. I bought 8 boxes of various manufactures and bullet type that was all suitable for the...

Hi- I'm looking to hunt Zim next year for free range buffalo. The operation is near Victoria Falls. As I'm booking my trip now I'd be interested in pros & cons for a June hunt vs July or August. Thanks

Just got back from another safari with Magnus Crossberg and Ranchero Safari's. This hunt was special as it was with 3 other veterans. It was a 8 day hunt focused on plains game, though 1 vet decided to harvest a cow buffalo too. The main concession is about 30 miles from the corner of Botswana...

I'm getting my Buff's hide tanned and making a few gun cases with it. I prefer wool Sherpa liner (absorbs moisture and is durable) This isn't available and my choices are: soft suede, fleece or canvass. Any recommendations for rifle and shotgun bags? Keep in mind that I live and hunt in Ohio...

Hi- just returned from my first safari, thought I’d share a few lessons learned - rifle permit through Henrys Rifle was worth it - booked flights on my own without issues. If you have a connection in the US on your return , you have to get your bags, and rifle. Then go through customs and...

Just returned from 9 days with Magnus Crossberg of Ranchero Safari. My first safari and target species were Buffalo, Kudu and Sable. First thanks to all the members and moderators for the great guidance. This helped with my preparation, travel and hunt. I’ll put up something on lessons learned...

I’ve been practicing a couple times a week off sticks, weather permitting, since February. As I’m 10 days from departure a decided to check the zero of my 375 off a rest at 100 yards. A couple clicks right is all I needed

I’m hunting the last two weeks of April in Limpopo. Targeting Buffalo and then Sable and Kudu. I know what to expect for Buff but what’s your experience in average shot distance for plains games that time of year in Limpopo?

Hi-I’m in Limpopo the end of April. A couple items I was to bring are some of my Kuiu gear and debating between Valo or Verde. Any suggestions for that time of year and location?

Folks- I’m hunt SA for the first time this spring; buffalo, kudu and sable. I’m only considering a shoulder mount for one, doing European mount for the others. Ruling out the Buffalo due to space. Interested in opinions for the kudu and sable

Hi- Im hunting in SA in April. Debating on best process (easiest and cost effective) for my trophies. I’m i interested in hearing the pros and cons of getting trophies mounted in country vs dipped and shipped

My rifle loves them but I can’t find any!