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Title: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: ske1eter on November 16, 2009, 07:22:50 PM
If you really get a chance to go hunt in South Africa on a real plains game hunt vs. a TV style hunt, go for it! Myself, a friend and his wife just got back from a trip with Russ Field Safaris (www.southafricanhunting.com) and Gnu Safaris (www.gnusafaris.co.za), near Hoopstad.  I managed to take all but my kudu with a handgun (either a .480 Ruger Super Redhawk or a .308 Encore). You will have a blast, even for someone such as yourself who's done a lot in your life. We can't wait to go back. Even though it was just a plains game hunt, the potential for a buffalo charge, or rhino charge, or stumbling onto a Cape cobra added to the adventure. It's sure something we won't ever forget!

Here are a few shots from our trip:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12705113@N00/sets/72157622558981360/show/
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: Texas_Bryan on November 16, 2009, 07:29:33 PM
Good stuff.  Give me a call next time you go.  Hell, I'll even let you pay. ;)
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 16, 2009, 07:33:26 PM
Keep this up............... and you'll have your very own "I hate you" thread.   ;D  ;D  ;D

Looks like fun....glad you enjoyed the trip.
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: Jackel on November 16, 2009, 07:56:35 PM
you got me thinking now. i haven't been warm since i left the sand pit a few years ago...

gotta go talk to the miss
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: twyacht on November 16, 2009, 08:08:24 PM
The bar/lodge has everything "staring" at you..

Looks like a trip of a lifetime....

C'mon Powerball,..... ;D
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: ske1eter on November 16, 2009, 08:22:09 PM
Keep this up............... and you'll have your very own "I hate you" thread.   ;D  ;D  ;D

Looks like fun....glad you enjoyed the trip.

Yeah, I hated those guys too, until now. ;D

Instead of paying the big bucks for an elk hunt domestically, we decided to go to South Africa for the same price plus get all the benefits of a nice lodge, good meals, laundry service, and an open bar. Not a bad deal. Since I *never* go anywhere for a vacation (not since a trip to South Padre while in college, many, many, many years ago) I felt like I deserved this trip. It was great. Now I just need to figure out how to finance a return trip.

Seriously, if anyone had a thought of doing a trip like this, stop "thinking" and do it. You'll never regret it.
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: Walter45Auto on November 17, 2009, 01:07:15 AM
I AM SOOOOO Jealous. I don't even have a place to Deer Hunt anymore....
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on November 17, 2009, 03:34:46 PM
Well I have looked at those pictures 3 times now.. and I am sooo ready to go on something like that! I could almost smell the dirt and heat and animal flesh.. Guess I will have to put that down on my wish list. Thanks so much for sharing. The picture slideshow was great.. nice clear pictures and really gave us the "feel " of being there.. and also.. I am signing up on the list of hating you .. LOL
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: tt11758 on November 17, 2009, 04:39:52 PM
Let me just say...............and I mean this in the nicest possible way...................you suck!   ;D


Glad you had a good time!!
Title: Re: Michael, go, go, go to South Africa!
Post by: shooter32 on November 17, 2009, 04:45:33 PM
WOW!!  A trip of a life time.

Thanks for the links and the slide show!  8)




YOU SUCK!!




 ;D