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I have only taken one trip to Africa and it was last June. I was fortunate enough to take 10 animals. I remember when planning I was asking everybody on this forum how long could I expect the shots to be. I was reading my notes from the hunt this morning and found all my distances. For those...

This pic was taken this past June in Limpopo. I had shot a SCI Gold Red Hartebeest that morning. A couple hours later my buddy shot his Golden Wildebeest. Well my Hartebeest was still on the truck and my buddy had the idea of having my hartebeest taken off the trick and doing some photos of the...

This is just a short 40 second video of my Golden Wildebeest harvest this past June in Limpopo, RSA.

Just got back my plaques today from SCI for the 4 Record Book animals I took my first time over there this past June. I was wondering if anybody has used these in complimenting their mounts? All my animals will be done as Floor Pedestals. I was thinking about having these plaques mounted on the...

Looking to pick up a set of Zebra foot bookends. Must have pic and a history of successful transactions on this site. Thank you.

15 trophies shipped from RSA to JFK NY. (paid that separately of course) to include 3 swine. Arrived at JFK on November 17, 2024. They are already ready to clear. 1 package - 135 kgs (297 lbs) to ship to the tannery in Michigan (NY to Michigan - so a pretty long trip). Bill is: Entry Fee...

After 4 1/2 years of waiting, My #1 Randall came in last week.

So I just got word from Safari Cargo Solutions in RSA that my Dip & Pack trophies will be leaving RSA on Turkish Airways on November 13th. They will then fly to JFK on November 18th! Is it normal for the crate to spend 5 days in Turkey or should I worry? (First timer here).

Just got my email from Safari Cargo Solutions saying my crate(s) are ready to ship and requesting payment. There are 2 crates (one with my buddies trophies and one with mine). All work was dip and pack - no finished product. My crate contains 2 zebras, a kudu, an Impala, a red Hartebeest, a...

So I went to RSA this past June for my first Safari ever. There were 2 animals on my wish list that I did not get. One was a Honey badger, he just never showed up on our decaying stinking bait pile for the 3 nights that I hunted it. The other was a Gemsbok. My PH explained to me that Gemsbok...

So while I was on Safari in Limpopo RSA I stopped by Lionhearted Bladeworks. I met and got a tour from one of the owners; Karl. I was very impressed with their work. I ordered a custom knife from them. It would be a Pikal style fighting knife. Damascus Steel. The handle would be made from Golden...

So my buddy and I just got back from Africa this June. It was my 1st trip over and his 2nd. Spending 10 days with him on Safari reinforced our friendship. Do you guys usually go with friends, spouses, alone...? Which is your favorite? Have any pics of you and a buddy with 2 harvested animals...

So I will be in Maine hunting bear for the first time ever from September 15-21. I will be with an outfitter called Matagamon Wilderness. It seems like their success rate is pretty good, but the bears look a little small. Anybody ever hunt there before, or anywhere else in The Maine North Woods...

Just back from my 1st Safari. While there I shot, what I think, is a very unique Zebra. He clearly has a number 7 under his left eye. Anybody else got some quirky markings? Post'em up!

So while on Safari in RSA recently I took a magnificent Golden WIldebeest. One was not on my original "list", but throughout the week everytime I would see one, I would marvel at their beauty. On the last day of my Safari I added one to my list. He was a dandy. My PH told me that a Golden...

February of 2023 my wife was the successful bidder on a 10 day hunt with Van Wijk Safaris at the Maryland Bowhunters Society Banquet we attended. The hunt included a Blue Wildebeest and a Blesbok. It also included an observer. My wife won the auction for me to hunt Africa for my 60th birthday...

Well I promised a write up of my first African Safari experience. I will definitely write it up when I get home. I have completed my 4th day of a 10 day Safari. So far I have put 2 zebras, a kudu, a blesbok, a blue wildebeest, and an impala in the salt. I am told that my blue wildebeest, in...

Would you pay to get a quality floor pedestal mount of a Female Cape Buffalo, or would that just "look off"?

So I put a thread on here that I was looking for a Remington 541 in Curly Maple. A forum member (1 month on the site) messaged me and says he has one. He sends me photos and a price. I like it but I tell him I need a picture of him holding the rifle and a sheet of paper with todays date. He...

It was in February of 2023 when my wife was the high bidder on a 10 Day African Safari hunt and she informed me that I would be hunting South Africa! Being an avid deer hunter in the hard woods covered east coast of the United States, I knew NOTHING about hunting South Africa. I quickly found...

For those that have contracted recently with a RSA Taxidermist to do a Dip and Ship to the US via air, what is the approximate turn around time?

My first trip ever to Africa will be this June when I will be PG hunting in RSA. IF all goes to plan and I get my 7 animals I plan on having a Kudu on a floor pedestal, a Blue Wildebeest on an African shield and spears floor pedestal (picture included of a Gemsbok on the same shield), a 3 in 1...

Looking to pick up a Remington 541 with the Curly Maple Stock. Please let me know if you got one and what you need for it. Thanx! Bill

I will be on my 1st African Adventure this June. I was in Cabela's and they had these multi use tools at a ridiculously low clearance price. I picked up a case of them. My thought is to hand them out to the locals who assist me. Driver, trackers, skinners, camp staff, etc. Do you guys think this...

In previewing Bulls Eye Taxidermy price list I see "Gun bag manufacture Standard design (excludes skin) $ 245.00" What exactly is that. Is that a rifle case made out of the leather of an animal you took? If so has anybody here done it? Have pics? Is it worth it? What does the "excludes skin"...

Without a doubt the most gorgeous bag I’ve ever seen. Super soft. It says it’s made in Zimbabwe from Impala leather. It will carry all my essentials during my June hunt in RSA.

So every year for Christmas my wife decorates up the house. Part of her annual ritual is "decorating" my mounted heads. They typically get Santa hats, scarfs, ornaments from the antlers etc. I have always felt inside that it was disrespectful to the animal but I have never said anything to her...

I bought the double with 10" arms and like the way it saves wall space.

I will be going on my first African Safari in June of 2024. I will be hunting in the Limpopo region of RSA and of course a Kudu tops my list of desired animals. You know how, in trophy shots, they have the Kudus snout in the dirt and those horns look HUGE? I love that shot. Then when they are...

I was fortunate enough to come up with the bottle pictured below. Not a common occurrence for a Retired Army guy like me. It will definitely be accompanying me to my first trip to the dark continent next June.

I have never fired a rifle with a suppressor before. A few years ago I had an incident that left me with permanent ringing in one ear. When I go to RSA next June I will be using my PH's .308 with a suppressor on it. Will I need to use hearing protection while hunting? TIA.

I am interested in hearing from people who purchased floor pedestals from their taxidermists in RSA and had them shipped back to the US in their trophy crates. Did they hold up to shipping? How much did they increase the cost of your shipping? Do you have photos of them in your crate or when...

Let ,me start of by saying I am not a handy man, so the "Just make it yourself" approach is NOT an option for me. I will be doing my 1st Safari in RSA in 2024. My hope is to have most of my trophies mounted on floor pedestals. I like some of these new floor pedestals I am seeing that look like...

When it is time for your trophies to come back to the US (Post taxidermy occurring in RSA), and they go thru the Customs process, I remember reading on here that a wart hog and a bush pig will slow the process down as an additional inspection is required. I have recently added a Honey Badger to...

Are female Gemsbok eligible for SCI entry? I know many of you view only males as "true trophies", but can females go in the book?

It showed up today! I couldn't be happier. It's Desert Ironwood out of Arizona. Africa Hunting etched on the blade. This Bushcraft Hunter will be on my side during my South African Safari.

Planning for my first African Safari. I will be hunting in South Africa. I hope to have about 6 mounts done by a taxidermist in RSA. I live in Baltimore, Maryland USA which has a major Sea Port, and that's where my trophies will go to by sea. In reading these boards I have discovered these...

Scheduled for my first African Safari in June of 2024. Although I am an avid hunter here in my US home, I have never shot off sticks. Of course I plan to practice that (a lot) before I head over. Any advice for someone who has never shot off sticks before? Anything different I should be...

I am really liking these Zebra 3-D Wall Pedestals. I am seeing lot of taxidermists in SA that do them, but they are not appearing on their price lists. Anybody been over there recently know how much these typically go for? Thanx in advance.

I just watched a Youtube video wherein they were unpacking a crate of SA trophies to show the recipient how to unpack the crate. I was shocked to see the horns were not attached to the mounts, and that they just slipped on. Question - are these the actual horn of the animal harvested, or are...

So I'd like to carry a pair of Leica 8x42 Bino's on my upcoming African Safari. But I will probably never need them again so I am hesitant to lay down the cash for a new pair. Anybody got a used set they're looking to sell? Thanx.

Absolute newbie here. Making plans to go on my first African hunting trip ever and looking for advice from those that are more seasoned than I. I know the PH typically carries binos/range finder. Should I? I see the advantage of having my own binos, but I also see the advantage of having my...

I have read some posts on here that say don't worry about the measurements and the SCI minimums. I will be going to Africa for the first time in June of 2024. Unfortunately I probably will not ever be able to go a second time. For the money I'm going to pay, I definitely AM going to worry about...

So I am seeing a few pictures of some AFrica Hunting .com baseball caps on some threads. I can't find a link to a store anywhere. I'd love to make some purchases. Is there a store on this site?

So I am booked on my first South African Safari for June of 2024. I have heard nothing but great things about my outfitter/PH. Four of my close friends have hunted with him before and they consider him to be like family. My conversations with him have all been super pleasant. But... He has...

Absolute newbie here. Hunting Africa for the first time in June of 2024. I have been very busy reading all the planning guides and resources on this wonderful site. Question 1. My hunt, among other animals, includes a hunters choice of Blesbok OR Impala. I like the horns better on the Impala...

Newbie here and a newbie to Africa hunting. I have never hunted Africa before, but just made plans to do so. My outfiiter will be Van Wijk Safaris out of South Africa and I will be hunting in the Limpopo. My outfitter uses Bulls Eye Taxidermy. My list of animals includes the 2 that came with the...