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Atlanta was a disaster.

My 1965 All Stock Pontiac GTO

About 3 1/2 hours east.

I have some crow to eat. Let me begin by saying that I know I have a problem I need to work on. I am generally a nervous person. I have a PTSD disability thru the VA (I am Retired Army - 2 Combat tours) and my counselor there says my nervousness is because of my PTSD. I do not know if that is...

I was supposed to have my written estimate/contract "Right after the first of the year." March 14th - Still don't have it.

This has not been my experience. I am told I will be elated with my mounts and that their work is fantastic. But their communication has been less than satisfactory. They are going 9 animals for me. Missy has often said "X will happen by the end of the week and I will let you know when it does."...

African taxidermy can be beautiful and perfect. And African taxidermy can be ... well.... like what you have. And when you are not satisfied and the culpable party is in South Africa... well.. you're screwed. I knew when I went to RSA it would probably be my only time. That is why I chose to...

When I went to Africa for the first time (June '24) I knew I would be renting a rifle from PH. I was amazed at the caliber choice. .308. I knew the .308 was a great North American deer round, but I thought pursuing much heavier animals (Kudu, Zebra, Wildebeest etc) would require a heavier round...

There are TONS of African animals here in the US. If you want some, go get yourself some.

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...

I have missed on some white tailed deer here in the US, mainly archery shots. I have only been to Africa once and I did not miss on any animals. One should have been a miss. My first morning of my first African hunt ever. My PH and I spot stalked a big zebra stallion to 155 yards. He threw up...

I'm going to Argentina in March of '26 for a Red Stag. I'm figuring that's an inside the fencer and not a free range one. Not that it matters to me - I just have seen that they are bigger and more expensive.

Burchell Zebra, hence the Shadow Stripes. We named him Zebra #7.

Free range Red Stag. I’ll be going after one in March of ‘[emoji638][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]] in Argentina.

How much more was it to hunt inside the fence? Would they credit what you paid for a free range one to go inside?

I have been to South Africa just once. It was last June. It was a 10 day hunt that I won at a Banquet. The hunt included 2 animals, just like yours, an Impala and a Blue Wildebeest. I ended up adding a Kudu, a Red Hartebeest, a Golden Wildebeest, 2 Zebras, a Blesbok, and a Warthog. I ended up...

Next month I am going Red Stag hunting in Argentina. That one is way up there. Will also be looking for a Black Buck.

My bucket list item was always a Kudu. I filled that bucket last June. I think my current Bucket List animal would be an Elk. As far as African buckets, that would be a Sable.

VERY nice!!!

Oh trust me - we had a long talk about it. They assured me that the people who did this last year are in jail and everything will be fine. I just wanted to hear from somebody that didn't have a few thousand dollars to gain by my decision.

I was at the Great American Outdoor show in Harrisburg PA today and booked a hunt for a Red Stag and Blackbuck hunt in La Pampa Argentina for March of 2026. Is all this stuff behind us now? Can I assure I will get my trophies after the hunt?

I would absolutely love to do this. As a Retired Army guy I’m not as “well healed” as most of you and would need to see the cost.

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...

Well then you don’t get a Randall. I have another one on order now. I like the long time in between arrivals to pay for it!

Thank you and congrats to you as well. They sure are beautiful.

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

I would just rent a rifle from my PH. No way I am trusting a Frenchman to do this.

I will say winning an Auction hunt is by no means a kiss of death every time. I had my introduction to Africa hunting through a hunt that I won at the Maryland Bowhunter's Society banquet. It was with Van Wjke Safaris out of RSA. The hunt was similar to the one that the OP is talking about in...

It took them 3 months to enter my entries into their online record book. It took another 3 months to get my photo plaques (just got them yesterday after a 6 month wait). I called customer service constantly. They blame everything on their move to San Antonio. Over 6 months, 4 people that I had...

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.

Did my first trip to Africa this year. Nest year the only thing on the agenda (besides my local whitetail hunting) is a trip to Maine in August for the first week of black bear season. Would love to return to RSA in 2026, but... we shall see.

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...

I was in RSA on a 10 day hunt. After 6 days I had 8 animals down (there were 7 on my original list). Day 7 we went to Pilanesburg Park and day 8 we had a “souvenir day” in town. Both days were enjoyable and got me out of accumulating a much bigger bill. I ended up getting 10 animals.

My most difficult shot was not exactly on dangerous game. 4 Buddies and I went on a Rabbit hunt with Traditional Archery Equipment. I had a bunny run by me at about 1,432 Miles per Hour. I turned, drew my 1962 Fred Bear Kodiak Recurve and drilled the hare! So, not exactly a huge brag about...

Some of these "clearing times" are scaring me. I have been told there is an extra step involved being as we have swine. I will keep you all posted on the time mine takes.

Turkish

Just got word that my trophies hit JFK last night. It's now up to Genus Logistics.

That does not apply to Museums. Take the Smithsonian for example. Don't think there was ever a Lion in Washington DC.

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

US Army - Active Duty 1984-1992 US Army Reserves 1992-2005. Retired Army. 2 Combat tours (Panama and Desert Storm).

Posts that are easily searchable - "What type of boots should I get?" etc - On your next safari you will be forced to shoot an Ostrich - get a full body mount of it - and put it in your bathroom.

I do not think anything you did was horrible of illegal. But... I am surprised that after experiencing what you did in episode 1 - that you did episode 2.

I am 59 years old. Took my first trip at... 59 years old. Went in June. Took 10 animals. Trophies (Dip and Pack) ship out next 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 word my dip and controls are ready to leave RSA. 14 trophies. 2 crates. $3500 via Air. I didn’t think that was bad

If I may ask, was the trophy fee way higher than usual?

If I may ask, was the trophy fee way higher than usual?

Jim- Does this help? The shipment comprises of 2 x wooden cases with the following logistics: Chargeable mass: 305 kg Actual mass: 286 kg Dimensions (in cm) Crate Length Width Height 1 117 94 81 1 132 90 79