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Ivory Trail Safaris - End of year pictures
03 December 2019, 02:08
shotgun46Way to go Phillip nice session
03 December 2019, 02:33
Bama15Thanks for the pics, I enjoy seeing more than just the trough shots. What is the name of the blue bird, I have seen one several times and think they one of the most beautiful birds.
03 December 2019, 04:23
FjoldVery nice photos! Beautiful trophies there.
Frank
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03 December 2019, 09:58
458WinA very nice wrap of what was obviously a superb season . Makes us want to return !
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 03 December 2019, 16:06
BaxterBWhat a fantastic roll of pics. Well done.
03 December 2019, 16:26
chuckmaxmanWow Phil! Several of those cats are real toads! Great job on the photos! I dream about shooting a big leopard!
03 December 2019, 18:52
Phillip Smythequote:
Originally posted by Bama15:
Thanks for the pics, I enjoy seeing more than just the trough shots. What is the name of the blue bird, I have seen one several times and think they one of the most beautiful birds.
That is a Lilac Breasted Roller. Beautiful bird but sounds like a crow!
I suppose you can’t have everything in life can you now..!
03 December 2019, 23:46
bwanamrmNeat pics but that honey badger with civet is about the coolest I have ever seen!
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05 December 2019, 02:38
bwanajayGreat pics!
06 December 2019, 06:56
hunteratheartAwesome pics and great trophies! Drooling over the buff pics and anxiously waiting our next year's hunt
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06 December 2019, 09:20
Thor KirchnerCongratulations on a fantastic season and some great trophies you got there.
06 December 2019, 10:15
Use Enough GunSimply outstanding!
(as usual)
10 December 2019, 15:53
Phillip SmytheGreat trophies and experiences are all about being selective which is directly related to the area you hunt. Thanks go to all the Save Valley folk who make it a pleasure to hunt there. Their conservation efforts are astounding and the proof is in the pudding (so to speak).
Without them (and you), none of this would be possible. Sango, Senuko, Mokore, Humani, Hammond - thank you for a great season!
20 December 2019, 16:28
taj shoemakerIf anyone is on the fence about where or whether to go - Ivory Trails is as good as it gets. The Save really is a must see for any hunter or lover of wildlife and wild places. Places like this are struggling against the rising tide of human encroachment, and the best protection they can have is our interest and our $$. It is money well spent both for the life experience and as an investment in hunting and wildlife.
20 December 2019, 18:55
adictosacazarNice pictures, keep it up!
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21 December 2019, 23:10
35FanGreat photos, thanks for sharing!
22 December 2019, 09:45
cal pappasAmazing pics.
Thanks for posting.
third pic down is my dream buffalo.
Cal
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23 December 2019, 08:15
TrademarkTexanquote:
Originally posted by Phillip Smythe:
Great trophies and experiences are all about being selective which is directly related to the area you hunt. Thanks go to all the Save Valley folk who make it a pleasure to hunt there. Their conservation efforts are astounding and the proof is in the pudding (so to speak).
Without them (and you), none of this would be possible. Sango, Senuko, Mokore, Humani, Hammond - thank you for a great season!
Phillip, you mentioned Senuko...I hunted with Glenn at Senuko in 2010 but haven’t heard much from the Stockills since then. How are they doing?
Use enough gun...
Shoot 'till it's dead, especially if it bites.
24 December 2019, 17:26
Phillip SmytheHi TrademarkTexan,
Senuko is a fantastic place and glad you got to hunt there. We keep Glenn busy! Glenn isn't doing much hunting these days but otherwise is doing well.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Kind Regards
Phillip
