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Stalking Boar and fly and spin fishing.    Didn't mind this some years ago and would love to get back into it;  | |||
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I also used to enjoy flying but as I was the worst pilot in the world and as it was so bloody expensive, I knocked it on the head....... Ant, have you ever tried a gyrocopter? - Man but they're no end of fun!  | |||
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Golf, spear fishing and fishing, especially for Yellow Fin Tuna in Mauritus. | |||
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Steve - No, never been in a gyro, though have been around them. They are expensive though, and while very popular in RSA, not even one in Zim yet. Thanks to my travels with the magazine, I have been fortunate to sit in a couple of choppers during game capture operations. The first time, I screamed like a girl, even though being a seasoned fixed wing pilot. I imagine Gyro-copters give a similar versatility. Would love to try.
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I have become addicted to chasing that bloody Bass. JK | |||
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I enjoy flying choppers as well and the feeling you get when landing one is an absolute delight but a gyro is even more fun that a chopper so try to give it a go if you get the chance.   | |||
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photography, golf, traveling, fishing, cars and motorcycles. I think I have been in 15 countries just in Africa..shooting things with your camera can almost be as satisfying as with a rifle. | |||
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Like Buzz, i love Fly Fishing for Trout. Driven Pheasant and Partridge shooting in England and 4x4 off roading. I would love to head out to Zim and fly fish for Tigers as well. With kind regards Mike Mike Taylor Sporting Hunting, Fishing & Photographic Safaris Worldwide +44 7930 524 097 mtaylorsporting@gmail.com Instagram - miketaylorsporting | |||
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I like to fly fish for trout and salt-water fish the Texas Bays. Heading down to Rockport with family and Mom and Dad next week. And...when I am feeling in my 30's...I like to take the mules and pack into the mountains for an elk hunt or to fly fish. I like to do anything done "cowboy style". But in regards to giving up hunting and guns all I got to say is read my tagline. I feel just like Billy! P.S. We have more gun rights today than we did 30 years ago here in the US. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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I'll go with you, when do you want to go explore? Went to Turks & Caicos earlier this year and caught my first bone on fly - woo-hoo....  A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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I love to fish red snapper offshore. However the Federal government has ruined that also with a ridiculous nine day long season. We made one trip this year. Bring a kid fishing and hunting. Our future depends on it.  | |||
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Mike, I am not a big fly-fisher and struggle to wield the heavier weight rods best for tiger, but not many know that the Zambezi - especially the middle section between Kariba and Kanyemba - is great on fly. I know a couple of serious guides down at Chirundu who hit it big in the winter months down there. It is quite something to watch them work their magic, and when those fish hit, it really is like hooking into a freight train. Great fun if you down there hunting with a bit of evening time to kill.
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Things to do. When I retired my wife asked me what i had planned to do in retirement. I looked at her and let her know that my plans were to: 1. Hunt more often Upland & Some big game 2. Fish more often 2 trips a year - with friends wanting me to go on other trips. 3. Trap Shooting. I am thinking i will give this sport a better go next target year and try and make the All American team. I have been getting my eyes fixed...been having issues for the past few years and my new DR. seems to have my issues taken care of. I will know in September if i need a little laser surgery to make some small adjustments. 4. Travel My wife would like to travel to Canada -Australia - New Zealand - Ireland - France - Scotland - England - Spain - I was looking at going to the Ukraine (that off now - grand mothers family came from their) and we should be able to travel as we get older. 5. Hunt I would like to go hunting in New Zealand - Australia - Canada - Alaska (take some of the grand kids bear hunting) Namibia - Mozambique - Zambia - Argentina I currently budget 1 to 4 of these items and a long as one health holds out i have something to look forward to doing with friends. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Golf. Almost as frustrating as hunting bongo. | |||
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I find NOTHING as frustrating as golf. It's a bit like sex though, you need not be good at it to enjoy it.  Formerly "Nganga" | |||
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I got news for you Buzz, Havana WAS westernized, in the best possible way, all the amenities of the west coupled with the island life-style. The of course the communists (we call them democrats here in the States) took over and now it's nothing but a third world shithole. The fishing is still good, but nevertheless a shithole it is.. j USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Sounds like me 40 years ago. Jim "Bwana Umfundi" NRA | |||
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Jaguar XK-8 Convertible I am restoring, and a 120 cubic-inch Harley. Books, of course, goes without saying... | |||
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Deep Sea Fishing, on-shore fishing, motorcycle dirt-bike riding, golf-hacking, cooking, photography, and spending time with my 9 yr old daughter which is most eventful..she's a doll | |||
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what else boils your blood? Mrs Blacktailer of course. Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark | |||
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I am also a fanatical fly fisherman and have been so for over 40 years. I have fly rods from the small 4 1/2 foot ultra lights (00 lines) to 13 1/2 foot spey rods and everything in between. Salmon and steelhead for me in the big rivers of the Pacific Northwest, is one of my ultimate turn ons. I also love photography, bird hunting, traveling the world, reading, mastering a big garden when possible, and gardening in general. One of my other "hobbies" (and the most important one) is 9 children and 6 grandchildren. They will keep you hopping! LOL! For what it's worth, I sincerely believe that there would be an armed revolution in this country before gun owners would give up their guns. Sorry, but, with the Second Amendment, this isn't Australia or England.  Just my own humble opinion.  | |||
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I used to fish pretty often but when my middle son and his buddies graduated from high school I looked around and found that all of my fishing gear had disappeared! I think they used it all up and good for them. I haven't gotten around to replacing it except for a light spinning rig to snag a few perch now and then. I enjoy shooting, but it's a drive to get to a good range. Nowadays I play a fair amount of golf (I hear the boos from the crowd now) but in my defense I'm not any good at it and we walk, so I stay in decent shape. My plan is to book the buff hunt, put my rifle sling on my golf bag and walk myself into hunting shape. Other than that, I am a guns and hunting magazine loony. If I can't be out doing it, I like to read about it. Everybody have a great weekend and do something fun. kh | |||
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Trout fishing for fun, panfish for food-- especially during the winter. I do a lot of deer, turkey and waterfowl hunting near home, usually a Western hunt with family as well. We have a garden that never seems to get enough attention. I read a great deal, mostly history books. I also do a lot of volunteer work-- school board, coaching high school Mock Trial, co-chair for my chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, church council. The volunteer work alone amounts to several hundred hours a year. | |||
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By the way, yesterday, a good friend of mine, Cecil Fredi, who has retired from safari and big game hunting, gave me a copy of a magazine called " Rod & Gun", which was "Sports Afield's Quarterly for Active Sportsmen". It is from the Spring of 1970. One of the articles in it is entitled: "Safari Now". The subtitle of the article states: "Five years from now, who knows what will happen to Africa's rich gamelands". This issue has been going on forever. | |||
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Besides hunting, I have many interests and hobbies. However, having had six heart attacks and a stroke have slowed me down quite a bit. When I'm not slowly chasing whitetails and turkeys, I predator hunt a bit, fish for bass and catfish on Kentucky Lake, reload some ammo (.223, .25-06 & 9mm), ride my Harley Softail, go to car shows with a pinstriper friend and enjoy a fine whiskey or two in the evening.... | |||
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Good thread Steve!! African hunting for Joyce and I is simply an added adventure. Seeing a different part of the world while having a very up close intimate interaction with it via hunting. I suspect I would not enjoy a large photo Safari setting. We enjoyed Etosha but at the same time not the crush of people doing silly things at the lighted waterholes. As far as what else we may enjoy that list is far too long. We've enjoyed life as a team for forty years and since Joyce recently kicked cancers ass we plan on enjoying the journey with a renewed appreciation and vigor. Joyce is now retired and I'm pulling the plug in December. Our immediate future at that point will include actually spending time enjoying Alaska in it's best months, without the time constraint of employment. Winters will see us traveling to include Ecuador (very inexpensive) and even taking the "White Whale" (our truck camper) down the AlCan Highway and revisiting all the spots in the lower 48 where we once worked (14 different States) and friends we've kept in our hearts. Cliff notes - our other hobby will be living!! ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Begining to transition from yearly Africa trips to bird hunting in South America. I still have the need to be outdoors with a gun, but in my quiet moments when I am honest with myself, I believe I've shot just about enough large mammals. I may be through with that type of hunting very soon. Yet I still love to shoot birds in large numbers. Hypocritical? Probably. Shotgun sports, steel challenge pistol shooting and golf round out the rest of my interests. I play golf 3 to 4 tiems a week, and take at least one golf vacation a year. 114-R10David | |||
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TWL I believe it was Ruark who wrote that birds lie easy on the conscience........ I know how you feel. | |||
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Love to bowhunt here in Montana. Also rifle hunt after bow season and bird hunt as well. Pheasants being my favorite for sure. Also do a lot of fishing, both ice and open water. Like bill-fishing when I get the chance. Softball, basketball and backpacking for exercise. Never been much of a golfer as I figure my other hobbies take away enough time with the family if they aren't along. Also spend as much time with my kids as I can, they grow up way too fast. | |||
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Hunting has never been a hobby to me. It's more of a philosophical or even religious pursuit. As I have completed my bucket list of everywhere I wanted to go and everything I wanted to hunt, I am now not so desperate in my pursuit of hunting. I'm now more focused on the solitude of hunting alone or with a good dog. By eliminating the social, family aspect I am finding my hunting to be more rewarding now than it ever was. I believe I will continue hunting until my health or my government fails me. | |||
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Hey Frostbit: It's been 40 years for us too! My how time flies when you're having fun! | |||
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Actually a little longer if you count the pre-marriage test drive. Congrats to you!! ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Triathlon. Training for races takes up all of my free time. I especially like the bike leg of the sport. Owning and riding a nice bikes is almost as enjoyable as owning and shooting nice rifles. Three weeks ago I placed in my age group in a race. I am 60 and there were only 16 competitors male and female included 60 or over out of a field of 600. If for some reason there was no more guns or hunting I would go back to land based shark fishing. Nothing including elephant hunting has gotten my adrenalin pumping like land based shark fishing. Elephant Hunter, Double Rifle Shooter Society, NRA Lifetime Member, Ten Safaris, in RSA, Namibia, Zimbabwe | |||
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Awesome!! I hear you on the nice bike thing. Carbon Bikes and DR's...sweet. I just did a bike event that had me training 15-25 hours a week for 18 months. Total commitment from the entire family for this stuff. People don't realize that without family support, training for events can cause real hardships, hard feelings. The amount of fishermen really doesn't surprise me. I would have figured there would be more guys into classics and hot rods. Steve Formerly "Nganga" | |||
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Matt, if you want to flyfish for bones, the northern end of New Caledonia is a lot closer, offers miles of undisturbed flats, and essentially is host to only 1 small lodge catering to fisherman. i spent a week in the area a few years ago after a rusa stag hunt. drove north from Nuomea in a rental car, then just poked around the north sound/lagoon fishing and diving. the fishing area is huge with little to no fishing pressure. helps to speak French, though... Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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One point someone else brought up, hunting never has been a "Hobby" to me, it is part of me and has been as far back as I can remember. I have always been attracted to the natural world. Hunting and fishing have merely been aspects of that attraction. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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I tried to get into golf but, never could get excited about it. I do enjoy fishing. However, I never seem to be able to go as much as I would like. It's alot of fun to pull up a trotline on the Mississippi river and find these waiting for you! | |||
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 ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Frostbit, Thanks for fixing that! It's been awhile since I have posted a picture. | |||
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Really good looking haul. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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