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January 6, 2017 By JD

Hunting Warthog in Africa

One of the most instantly recognizable animals in Africa is the warthog!  Hunting warthog in Africa can be a rewarding adventure on its own merit.  Fun, low-pressure hunting for this animal makes it perfect for a low-key day.  Because of this, some folks will choose a safari with Warthog as the primary animal selection.  They’re […]

Filed Under: African Safaris, Plains Game, Warthog Hunting Safaris

November 29, 2016 By JD

What is a typical day on safari?

What is a typical day on an African safari?  After you have determined where to go and what you’re going to bring, people like to know what a “day in the bush” is going to be like.  Do we get up before dark? Will I get breakfast? Do they have coffee? Will it be cold? […]

Filed Under: African Safari Hunting Information, African Safaris, Hunting Safari Suggested Reading, Rifle Information, Safari Planning Tagged With: accommodations, sighting-in

November 8, 2016 By JD

Tuskless Elephant Hunting – A True Conservation Effort

To many people African safari hunting brings fond memories of watching “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” with Marlin Perkins on TV, or Ernest Hemingway novels pop into their heads.  I was no different, as a kid I dreamed of safari’s just as many other boys did.  I was lucky enough to have my dreams come […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Hunting Safari Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Hunting Stories, Elephant Hunting Safari Stories, Elephant Hunting Safaris, Hunting Zimbabwe

November 4, 2016 By JD

Hunting varmints in South Africa – cost effective and conservation affective

Are You Game For “Other” Game? One of the things that keeps people going back to Africa is the incredible game diversity.  The first time you’re there it’s a bewildering smorgasbord of ‘bucks, ‘bocks, warthogs and pygmy antelopes and animals of vastly differing shapes and sizes and horn shapes.  It really is an amazing experience. […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Varmint Hunting Stories

October 31, 2016 By JD

How much does a Safari Cost?

Although the old saying, “You can’t put a price on memories,” holds true, there’s always a price-point necessary to make each memory comfortable.  I’m commonly approached by people, who ask just out of curiosity, “So, how much does a safari cost, anyway?”  Once I was at a gun shop, when a lady noticed the JD […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Information, African Safaris, Plains Game, Pricing

October 24, 2016 By JD

My First Big Five Safari – African Cape Buffalo

I’ll start this article by using one of my favorite lines, “Sometimes you take a trip, and sometimes the trip takes you.”  This is very befitting of describing my personal Big Five safari, on an African Cape Buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe. It all begins in the wildest, most remote area, in fantastic weather, prime season, […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Hunting Safari Stories, Cape Buffalo Hunting Safari Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Hunting Stories, Hunting Zimbabwe Tagged With: first safaris

October 21, 2016 By JD

Getting your Hunting Rifles to Africa and Other Travel Tips

“Dr. Alan Mxxx. . . please report to the TSA agent near gate 47 immediately!”  My friend “Dr. Al” and I were headed to Africa and he was called to security in New York.  The TSA and police in JFK wanted to inspect his firearms.  They identified his case as being worthy of scrutiny because […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hunting Safari Documents, Required Hunting Safari Documents, Rifle Information, Safari Planning

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Latest Posts by JD

  • Hunting Warthog in Africa
  • What is a typical day on safari?
  • Tuskless Elephant Hunting – A True Conservation Effort
  • Hunting varmints in South Africa – cost effective and conservation affective
  • How much does a Safari Cost?

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