Contemplating a little this morning....I cant think of any better hobby than hunting and shooting, and African hunting seems to bring it into hyperdrive (whatever that is..)..for many of us..me included.

Just look at some of our own octagonarians, Mac, Ray, Xausa...still glowing about Africa and hunting..indeed this is a sport one can pursue well into the eighties, health permitting..

Hell, at 55, hunting is what keeps me exercizing (boring at times) and eating reasonably healthy..

Any thoughts Gentlemen..?

I live for hunting. Traipsing about in wild places is the greatest adventure possible. I am very fortunate in that my wonderful wife and family understand and support my passion. At 60 years of age I hope my best years are ahead, health willing.

The physical training is very good, but the mental aspect is also amazingly good for you. I`m hunting reindeer next weekend and have been looking forward to this for such a long time. When you sit in an office all day, getting to go out and enjoy the peaceful nature looking some animals. We have a slim chance getting a shot this year, but I know that trip will do me so much good anyways

On the african side of it, can?t wait for birthdat present for myself. Hunting buffalo somewhere wild in Southern Africa It`s still 3 years out, but just thinking about it makes me happy

I agree on the mental aspect as well...I have hunted Africa every year sine 2013 and intend to do so as long as possible...going elephant hunting again in december

The trick is to stop buying new cars and other crap you dont really need..

I had two in a row 2013-2014, but then my better half got pregnant. Haven`t been since that. Strange coincidence

Where are you going for elephant? Zim?

As for buyig crap, that never stops it seems After we got a new house, the crap never ends

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Originally posted by Pondoro:
Contemplating a little this morning....I cant think of any better hobby than hunting and shooting, and African hunting seems to bring it into hyperdrive (whatever that is..)..for many of us..me included.

Just look at some of our own octagonarians, Mac, Ray, Xausa...still glowing about Africa and hunting..indeed this is a sport one can pursue well into the eighties, health permitting..

Hell, at 55, hunting is what keeps me exercizing (boring at times) and eating reasonably healthy..

Any thoughts Gentlemen..?

You are still a spring chicken

I am 67, and walk about quite a bit.

Last two years I averaged 3600-3700 kilometers a year.

Walter hates walking!

Saeed...you have hunted more in Africa than most of us can dream of...and you REALLY need to exercise Walther...

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Originally posted by Pondoro:
Saeed...you have hunted more in Africa than most of us can dream of...and you REALLY need to exercise Walther...

Walter needs a lot more than just walking!

I've been a hunter since the age of 10 and I'm 70 now. I joined AR in 2008, and read with great interest the reports from Saeed and many others. Finally in 2012, at the age of 65, I decided to give an African hunt a try. My Dad had just passed away at the age of 91, and I knew he'd want me to spend at least part of my inheritance on a hunt. So I took half my inheritance and set up 529 College Trusts for my 4 grandkids. The other half became my African Hunt fund. Using AR, I found a great deal on a Namibian Plains Game hunt with Sebra Hunting Safaris. My hunt was successful beyond my wildest dreams and I've now hunted with Sebra four times in 5 years. My off years were because of knee and gallbladder surgeries. I'll continue to hunt with Sebra as long as I'm physically able to, hopefully into my 80's. It is a great source of enjoyment, and keeps me motivated to stay in reasonable shape.

I'm in the middle at 59 years old and one of the things that I most look forward to is planning for my next hunt. The walking and shooting keeps me motivated and moving.

Wifezilla gets to pick the vacations for two years and I go to Africa every third year. No, there is no option of taking Wifezilla with me, it's just not her thing.

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Originally posted by Pondoro:
Contemplating a little this morning....I cant think of any better hobby than hunting and shooting, and African hunting seems to bring it into hyperdrive (whatever that is..)..for many of us..me included.

Just look at some of our own octagonarians, Mac, Ray, Xausa...still glowing about Africa and hunting..indeed this is a sport one can pursue well into the eighties, health permitting..

Hell, at 55, hunting is what keeps me exercizing (boring at times) and eating reasonably healthy..

Any thoughts Gentlemen..?

I am 66. Our sport draws me into two loves: hunting and guns.

My parents started me and my brothers at a young age, first shooting and safety, and then hunting rabbits and squirrels. Later, we hunted quail and pheasants also. Sunday dinner at our house was always chicken, or rabbit, squirrel, quail & pheasant if it was hunting season, mashed potatoes & gravy and pumpkin pie for desert. When I went off to college, and then started work, I took a 15 year hiatus from all things hunting. Started again in my 40s, and it has been my main avocation since, among many others.

Started big game hunting some time after I moved to Colorado; antelope, deer and elk. Then began hunting in Wyoming as well. I still hunt rabbits, squirrels and birds with my Springer Spaniels.

After reading about African hunting for years, a good friend asked me to go with him in 2001. Life has not been the same since. I have made 7 safaris there and have my next one planned for next year. My life seems to revolve around planning my next one. It is constantly on my mind. Every day.

Life is good...

I am 46 - did my first Africa safari at 39- done 5 and will do 6th in a few months.

Unlike most ar members I have lost interest in African hunting.

Actually to be more correct in killing stuff in Africa. I have zero interest in taxidermy or trophies.

Last safari i shot 2 impalas.

I like guns.

I will be back in Africa cause I just like being there. The killing stuff has gotten boring. I can just go walk around and shot an impala for the pot.

It is easier on my bank book.

Mike

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I am getting pretty close to 65, and although I still like shooting certain animals (mostly DG), I find killing an animal is less important than all of the other aspects of the hunt.

Hunting without killing is not hunting IMO. The so-called "moment-of-truth" is when you squeeze off the trigger while focusing on the sight picture.

I have just reached a point where I am much more selective of what I kill.

But to each his own.

BH63

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Originally posted by Pondoro:
Contemplating a little this morning....I cant think of any better hobby than hunting and shooting, and African hunting seems to bring it into hyperdrive (whatever that is..)..for many of us..me included.

Just look at some of our own octagonarians, Mac, Ray, Xausa...still glowing about Africa and hunting..indeed this is a sport one can pursue well into the eighties, health permitting..

Hell, at 55, hunting is what keeps me exercizing (boring at times) and eating reasonably healthy..

Any thoughts Gentlemen..?

+1 to your thought process Andre...as I just arrived home from a successful double ele hunt.

I started big game hunting when I was 22. Haven't done all that much of it yet, but leaving for South Africa in 12 days for a double buffalo hunt that I gave myself for my 30th birthday. My biggest fear is that there isn't going to be much hunting when I reach my 60's or 70's. The wife and I got our budget laid out so I can do a moderate priced ($5000ish) trip every year now. I'm intending to make the best of that while I can. I've certainly met some wonderful people through hunting and shooting.

I'm 61 and have hunted Africa 13 times now.

As a typical bloody Aussie, I love to shoot a lot, so it's PG for me.

I love Kudu and Bushbuck......and Oryx.

And a baboon cull is, well it makes roo shooting boring.

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Originally posted by Blair 338RUM:
I'm 61 and have hunted Africa 13 times now.

As a typical bloody Aussie, I love to shoot a lot, so it's PG for me.

I love Kudu and Bushbuck......and Oryx.

And a baboon cull is, well it makes roo shooting boring.

Bloody hell!
Baboon cull?

Doesn't it make feel you are murdering your own relatives?