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SAFARI HUNTERS What Business are you in?
30 March 2005, 20:07
wimpieSAFARI HUNTERS What Business are you in?
Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer @ an international Engineering firm, PH as a hobby and for the love of hunting and beeing out in the bush.
Wimpie
30 March 2005, 23:32
jbderunzI run my pathology laboratory and sometimes my wife's when not hunting too much.
Sort of bloodsucker.

J B de Runz
Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent
31 March 2005, 01:56
loud-n-boomerI am currently a Senior Geologist and the Geological Services Manager for a mid-size geotechnical and environmental consulting firm, where I specialize in abandoned mine lands assessment, naturally occurring hazardous substances (asbestos, arsenic, mercury), geological and geotechnical instrumentation, and construction geology (my peers hate me because I still get to go out and play in the field while they are chained to desks

). I also have a small farm, am the current President of an International Geological Society, and occassionally sell a magazine article.
In past lives I have been paid to find oil and explore for sunken treasure

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One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
31 March 2005, 01:58
BwanahileForensic and litigation support consultant specializing in the healthcare industry for a large consulting firm. In a prior life I was a "professional cat herder" also know as a physician practice administrator...
31 March 2005, 03:52
WillieGeneral sales Manager - Ferrari /Maserati dealership.
I am a hired gun. My specialty is to make 200 pounds of ugly fat disappear. Dirty deeds done, but never cheap.AKA Divorce attorney and part-time writer.
31 March 2005, 08:51
1JDANIELLegal/Financial printer @ Bowne & Co.
"The chase is among the best of all national pastimes"
-Theodore Roosevelt
31 March 2005, 09:09
Frank BellerRetired after 33 years from Union Carbide as a computer project manager; I worked a little with MStarling. Part-time rental property owner/invester & part-time county school teacher substitute waiting for my wife to retire the second time from the local phone company.
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.470 & 9.3X74R Chapuis'
Tikka O/U 9.3X74R
Searcy Classics 450/.400 3" & .577
C&H .375 2 1/2"
Krieghoff .500 NE
Member Dallas Safari Club
31 March 2005, 09:24
prof242Krazy Kollege Perfesssser (according to my students), psychologist, retired Air Force Officer (worked up thru da ranks), single (would like to change that), and owned by two cats who don't mind my hunting as long as they get some of the meat!

.395 Family Member
DRSS, po' boy member
Political correctness is nothing but liberal enforced censorship
Financial Director for large USA based co.Otherwise gun nut and hunter which keeps me from turning into a complete nutcase !
31 March 2005, 10:02
Andrew McLarenI help hunter people make their dreams come true. Really! As a Hunting Outfitter and Professional Hunter I help hunters who had always dreamed of hunting in darkest Africa make their dreams come true. But this is my retirement job.
Retired as water purification expert(?) who at some time turned mine water systems manager and then became an environmental & general water treatment/management consultant.
Andrew McLarenProfessional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974.
http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa!
Enquire about any South African hunting directly from
andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that:One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it.
One cannot cure:Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules!
My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat.
Today I still hunt! 31 March 2005, 14:02
Alan in NCI am an Anesthesiologist. I mostly do the anesthetics for open heart surgery. I hunt with some of the surgeons I work with, so there is always something to talk about. It makes long days a little more bearable. Alan.
31 March 2005, 15:00
wimpiequote:
Originally posted by Alan in NC:
I am an Anesthesiologist. I mostly do the anesthetics for open heart surgery. I hunt with some of the surgeons I work with, so there is always something to talk about. It makes long days a little more bearable. Alan.
Hope it is the hunting you talk about

Wimpie
31 March 2005, 18:00
PeterVPorcupine jockey, wreslter of crodociles and, according to my dogs at least, an all round splendid hunter....
Really though... a partner in a safari and tourism firm and ecologist.
31 March 2005, 19:16
jehandGeneral Counsel for a Tobacco Company............
31 March 2005, 20:59
GMaxsonquote:
Originally posted by Terry Blauwkamp:
For a "living", I am in the Vegetable sales, distribution and storage business.
See
www.superior-sales.com
Terry, I've driven by your place before and due to your email address have wondered if that was you.
31 March 2005, 22:02
Gerry
wyomingben started a pretty interesting read with this one.........thanks!
Formerly Eastern Europe & now Western European Security Manager for the world's largest Consumer Goods company.
Retiring in 3 months and after that WILL make my hobby & passion my life's endevour!
Busy OJTing my successor at the moment, after that pack up and go straight to RSA in June/July for a month - a career capping chilling out phase that I've earned!

Cheers,
Gerry

Cheers,
Number 10
07 April 2005, 23:40
BloodnativI was a full-time musician for many years til I got burnt out on it. Then I enlisted in the Army. Got out in 2001. Now I'm a part-time musician, full-time dad, and applying to the Law Enforcement Academy this summer. Full-time dreamer of my first trip to Africa.
08 April 2005, 00:34
ACRecurvehusband, dad, veterinarian, hunter...in that order....sheeeeesh, where are my priorities?

Good hunting,
Andy
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08 April 2005, 01:27
BNagelGrew up as a mission kid in Ethiopia, "hunting" with a slingshot.
Aggie with a degree in Aquaculture, working as a production operator
in DOW so I can do Africa right (with big guns) and raise a family.
MStarling and Frank Bellar -- how do you survive the 30+ years?!!!
Y'all are a HUGE blessing to me!
Barry Nagel
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08 April 2005, 03:36
DrScottVeterinarian
08 April 2005, 08:07
trapmonkeyFormer IT business & projects manager
former Telco sale & strategy consultant
now run my own firearms instruction firm, only hunting agent in south east asia, also write cookbooks and work as a Sales director for a firm that sells life experiences.
"one of the most common african animals is the common coolerbok(or coleman's coolerbok). Many have been domesticated and can be found in hunting camps, lodges and in the back of vehicles."
08 April 2005, 10:49
lawndartStarted out as an Army medic in 82nd ABN Div and 12th SFG, cross-trained in light weapons. After college flew fighters for the USAF and various ANG outfits, F-4 and F-16. Med school on the side, then worked as an ER doc in IL and AK. Got real sick, didn't croak like I was supposed to, switched to General Practice, moved to rural ID for the weather and the bird hunting. Started getting better, now I do some ballistics consulting on the side. Will likely be back in the USAR next year working in the forward element of an evac hospital. Will be patching kids up on the battlefield; how cool is that?
lawndart
08 April 2005, 22:34
MarteriusWhat a great bunch you are, and so much experience in so many areas…
I am a freelance university teacher and management consultant, about to finish my PhD in cognitive psychology (have gone the slow lane on that one). I am specializing in psychological models of decision making, planning and motivation, all in real-life settings.
I dabble in some other areas including philosophy of science and more general writing – it is fun but will not make me fatter (no need to get any fatter I admit

).
Ah, I am not a safari hunter yet so I guess my post is OT in this thread...

Regards,
Marterius
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A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. - R. Kipling
09 April 2005, 01:00
mufasaRancher, trial lawyer, real eatate investments
09 April 2005, 04:58
Lewis50I work as head Fixit at a plant nursery, run some cows (sometimes catch 'em), help wife with small greenhouse operation, and try to figure out how to afford my hunting trips.
09 April 2005, 05:55
gpauldI'm a chief operator at a large chemical company.
28 July 2006, 04:06
mr rigbyI`m in farming/forrester , educated in Wilderness tourism and Nature conservation, hopes to get a job at Norma Precision

There is few that retire there and they still work there

Starting up as a hunting booking agent and gunwriter, i have sent one article,working with number two and planning nr three.
Plus saving up to Africa and a couple of other exotic hunting spots.
28 July 2006, 04:32
GMaxsonWell, since this started up again. 10 years as a Software Engineer, now IT Project Manager at a large insurance company. Wife makes more than me, so although I make a good living it is really irrelevant since she's the one with the money for trips

28 July 2006, 04:48
Dangerous DaveI own and operate a Moving and Stoage company in South Florida an agent for United Van Lines and have done so for the last 20 years. I enjoy hunting and beautiful guns. I hate to say it but, I believe my wife recently passed away,the sex is the same but the dishes keep piling up..
If your parents didn't have any children chances are you won't either.
Retired after 38 years with a major retailer.Now work for a Jewelry Mfg. as rep to make money to go to Africa.
bobga
28 July 2006, 05:09
Devildawg66USMC retired, 1957-1977, 20 years 10 months 13 days. Retired construction superintendent, building metal manufacturing and chemical plants worldwide. Did this for 18 years.
Currently own and operate a military surplus retail store, which provides me the funds to support my hunting and fishing addiction.
28 July 2006, 05:47
UplandhunterI am a funeral director in a small town in Nebraska.
28 July 2006, 06:03
steve_robinsonHeavy equip. mechanic, road maintenence equipment for the local county Public works for 20 yrs. Before that,truck driver/mechanic/bum, 4yrs USCG Motorlife Boat engineman playing in the surf and rescueing people
Steve(NOT Shakari)Robinson
NRA Life Member
SCI Life Member
DRSS
28 July 2006, 06:28
Mississippian-USMCR for 8 years. Infantry 7 yrs, Artillery
1 yr.
-Middle TN State (Murfreesboro,TN) 6 yrs
Aerospace
-Flight instructor,Aircraft Mechanic a few
years while building flight time.
-Cropduster since 1993. Been back in my home
state of Mississippi since 1999 spraying/
fertilizing cotton,corn,soybeans,rice,sweet
potatoes,cabbage,greens,food plots and a few
yards.
-Best job of all, in charge of entertaining my
6 and 3 year old boys!!
Double Rifle Shooters Society
28 July 2006, 06:34
N E 450 No2See my previous post.
Now I am RETIRED.
Sure is nice.

DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY
I am a home builder, used to build custom homes, am now 59 years old and it is too stressful. I now build only speculative houses and starting to develop small properties.
28 July 2006, 06:59
Maine WoodsCarpenter / Maine Guide ( fly fishing and upland hunting mostly )
28 July 2006, 07:08
Head TraumaX ray tech in a small clinic. I was a CT tech for ten years until I hit the wall after dealing with countless drunks cut out of cars by the rescue squad after having killed someone. Life is much better now.
28 July 2006, 07:19
George SemelFor the last 30 years been flying airplanes mosly night frieght then about 1983, rather than buy stock in Microsoft, I get the great Idea that flying helicopters would be really great, flying them since. I support my hunting fishing and gun habbits by remaining single, no children or dependents. Now if I for gone the helicopters and bought the Microsoft Stock. Well money would not be an issue. But its been a great ride so far, I figuire another 17 more years of flying left.