“Tag: african hunting”

I put much more thought, planning and care into the selection of my safari rifles than I do choosing the safari itself.

With some imagination, flexibility and patience a hunter may be able to save a few bucks when planning an African hunt of a lifetime.

Renowned as the most dangerous game in Africa, the Big Five are a major milestone in any safari hunter’s career.

There are three rules for African footwear—comfort, comfort and comfort.

Slip into the Kalahari’s red hills and you’ll meander into kudu, springbok, blesbok, gemsbok, zebra, wildebeest and so much more.

The author had fond memories of hunting with his mother. Little did he know how fond he would become of hunting with the mother of his children.

Well, you’ve done it; you’ve taken the plunge and booked your African safari. Your passport is secured, flights are booked, and your rifle is sighted in and ready to rock. But what comes next?

Can an ultra-tough, penetrating bullet turn a non-magnum cartridge into an over-achiever? The author treks to South Africa in search of an answer.

If you compare them head-to-head, Africa offers more of everything a hunter wants. Let’s pit the Great White North against the Dark Continent point-by-point.