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I've been 13 times. Can afford to hunt dangerous game, but the prices stick in my craw. And I have most of the PG. And the hassle of taking your own rifle is a real pain in the arse now......and I'm talking about getting it out of Australia! I'd go back for a baboon hunt though.... I also have re-kindled an old passion, wine. I have done a couple of vintages here and try to get to Burgundy every year. And I love hunting through bottle shops everywhere looking for special bottles.......and it's a passion that you can share with a lot more people, which I fought at first but now just accept and enjoy the wine. | |||
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Yes I want to go back, but health and finances say otherwise. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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I still want to hunt Africa but what is left that really interests me is so spendy I may never be able to do it. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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If money was no object I would be just as enthused as ever. But since budget always has to be considered, I can go big game or exotic fishing in some strange and beautiful places for a LOT less than African hunting. So I am moving on.... Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… | |||
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Seems like a lot believe that Africa has killed the goose that laid the golden egg. | |||
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I have hunted Africa multiple times but over the years it has lost its earlier charm for me. I despise the trend towards more and more commercialization of the whole experience although it is still better in West Africa. The feeling that we are ATM's also takes the charm out of the experience. As I have always loved mountain game and because of the areas one hunts them in, they will never loose their glamour. In my opinion there is no place in the world that can match the wilderness experience I enjoyed on my two hunts in in the NWT and a hunt in Northern BC. If the Plane had not come to pick us up it would have taken us more than a month to walk out of the wilderness into Norman Wells from the Mackenzie Mountains. The true wilderness experience in my opinion is now only found in North America, with one exception, an on foot expedition I went on for Blue Sheep in Pakistan. Aziz  | |||
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Africa will never be what it used to be. Human populations are exploding, wild areas are shrinking, the costs associated with a safari are skyrocketing and difficulty of travel is much greater. Even the best areas these days were just like any other area in the 80's. In the 80's and early 90's, I thought I had been to some remote places in my safaris. Then I went to the Quinghai province of China to hunt sheep. This was far more remote than anywhere I have ever been in Africa. In 2014, I went to the NWT to hunt Dall sheep. That may be the most remote place I have ever been. I have to agree with Aziz on that. | |||
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And Africa won't be what it is now ten years from now. Enjoy it for what it is today not what it used to be. It's still an incredible place to hunt. I got back from the Selous last night and we are already planning 2018 and 2019 trips back to Africa! | |||
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The last two safaris I had trouble walking, was told I need a hip replacement and was crippled up..Finally went to a specialist and no hip problem, had a tumor wrapped around my spine. Had successful surgery and no cancer, and I can ride and rope, but still can't walk much, and have COPD asthma, so that slowed me down on my walking..The trip on the plane is tough on the legs..so my African hunting would have to be PU and spot and short stalks, so have not been in 4 or 5 years, but I have no complaints as I was blessed and got my share of African and then some but I truly do miss it more than anything I can think off, at 82 years old lots of things come to pass, but I still hunt elk, mule deer and whitetail near home and in Texas, and a head full of wonderful memories about Africa. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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I'd just say go while you can. It is changing. It pains me to find water bottles and other trash out in the middle of nowhere, but on this last trip to Masailand that was not infrequent. Also to see dogs chasing game. The Masai are a real problem. There are a lot of them and they are going farther and farther afield to find grass given the drought conditions. And they have dogs, ridiculous numbers of worthless cows, and goats and sheep, and litter. Vast areas are horribly overgrazed. They'll make a desert out Masailand, like they did everywhere they've come from. | |||
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No desire to go anymore, 5 safaris on 3 trips over was enough. Got fed up with non-sense in Zim. I care more about who I hunt with, than where I hunt. Mike Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Definitely want to go back multiple times. Have been only 3 times, 4 countries. At least 4 spiral horns on my bucket list, as well as elephant, sable, roan, leopard....... Caleb | |||
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A few weeks ago, I would have said I was not planning on going back. Gone there four times and figured it was enough. However, whenever someone asks me about going to Africa and hunting there or just experiencing Africa, I get excited. I have been told that I get a funny look in my eyes and become animated. Frankly, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything and I always encourage people to go. Last week, my son told me that he wants to go to Africa. It took me by surprise. He stated," I want to understand and share the experience that seems to thrill you." For me, to share a safari with my son is a dream come true. I have already spoke with my PH and we are making a plan for next summer. To say I am excited is an understatement. I think I have missed Africa. Cheers, Steve | |||
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