people,
for those of you who haven’t heard, last year I made the tough decision to leave Safari Classics Productions ,tough because in the realm of African hunting on film I believe they are one of the very best in the business - it was a decision not bourne of anything other than my need to spend a lot less time away from home, and more time being a father and family man which is what I believe we are called to do -indeed my three year old thinks I live in the airport and every day I wake up at home my 4 year old asks me if I am leaving that day - two poignant signs that something needs too change ! I made the decision with the idea of pursuing some other business ventures which would allow for more time at home .

Subsequently I was approached by The Outdoor Channel and Shockey Productions with a view to hosting a new series based around the conflict between the fast growing human element in Africa and the wildlife - it will be a very different style of show aimed at educating the general public on the true issues facing our wildlife , and some of the things we can do to preserve what we have. The filming format will allow a lot more time at home and so I took up the challenge and I am very excited to say that I will be working with Branlin Shockey and his team to film and produce “Elephant Country” that will be owned 100% by The Outdoor Channel and will air 4th quarter of 2015.

As far as hunting and guiding I will continue to guide and book safaris and to that end have joined hands with one of my mentors, Johan Calitz to form “Calitz & Carter” and we will be guiding and booking through several countries.

I look forward to seeing many of you during the show circuit and very best wishes for 2015.

May GOD bless you & yours on your new endeavors.

Nothing but the best in your new adventures!

Good luck and looking forward to new shows

Congratulations Ivan! Great people for you to work with and be associated with! Moreover, it sounds like it will be a great show! I also applaud you in realizing and sticking to your most important values in life-your family!

Looking forward to the show Ivan.

A man that makes family his first choice can never go wrong!

Hope to see you at SCI.

shane

Good luck to you Ivan!

Good luck Ivan. Hope it all works out.
Cheers
Steve

Best of luck Ivan.

All the best in your new endeavor. The new project sounds worthy of your talents and enthusiasm.

Best wishes.

family first! well done and good luck!

Happy you will be spending more time with family...I spent 12-15 nights a month away from home for 33 years...I know the strain and loneliness....good for you. Oh, looking forward to the new show also!

Congrats and best wishes in the new endeavors. I'm sure finding a comfortable mix will be a challenge at first, but know you'll enjoy the change. I've never regretted the hunting that I have missed to celebrate with the wife, children and grand-children.

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it was a decision not bourne of anything other than my need to spend a lot less time away from home, and more time being a father and family man which is what I believe we are called to do

Well done Ivan, you can never get those years with the little ones back.

Best of luck with the new venture, Ivan!

Congrats on seeing the importance of the passage of time in your children's eyes. If I learned anything in 2014 it was that you can not buy time.

Best wishes Ivan

Cheers
Jim & Joyce

Ivan,

Good luck on your new venture and hope you find time to include Zambia in your travels this year.

Cheers

Andrew

Banzai! That's mighty tall cotton you stand in, sir.

WOW, That team is stacked with talent!
All the best in your new endeavors and in the new year.

Best of Luck to you Ivan

Great news! Best of luck in your new adventures. As always, please do not hesitate to give us a call if you need anything.

Congrats Ivan, I hope these moves work out for you and also give you more time with the family. I look forward to catching up in Dallas.

As a man who spent much of his life on the road, and when home, farming, I now do not have the kind of relationship with my children that might have been. Family and friends are much more important than we sometimes realize. Sounds like a good decision.
Good luck on your new venture.
Bfly

Good luck on your new adventure.

good luck Ivan

Best of luck Ivan ! Sounds like you made a good decision. I have enjoyed your past work and looking forward to enjoying your new show. Hope to meet you at DSC this year.

All the best. Looking forward to the new show.

Good luck Ivan.

Congratulations and best of luck!

Good luck with your new endeavour.

Best of luck. Sounds like a neat and worthwile thing to do.

Can't wait to see it!


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thank you so much for all the well wishes - looking forward to seeing many of you at the shows !

Best wishes and luck to you. A wise decision. It does you credit.

Good success. Hope you don't start selling used safari shirts!!

Iv - Good luck on the new venture- it goes with out saying that I know where you are coming from! Congrats on also taking up the challenge of educating and making people aware of the benefits and pros of hunting- this after all will be our greatest tool and asset in keeping our industry alive! See you in Dallas! Cheers Buzz

Family first well done Ivan .

Family first

Good luck with the new adventure and look forward to it's airing!

Cheers from your former adopted state of Michigan. As several have said and I know all to well - you can't get the time back and the most important gift you can give to your kids is your time. All the best and see you at the shows. Be well.