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Deer madness, be sure to take a journal and set aside even a few minutes each evening to write about your day. It’ll provide you with many warm memories in future years. AND, take LOTS of pictures. You can cull out photos after you get home. But you’ll never be able to look back at a photo...

Where are you headed? What are your primary animals you hope to hunt? First African hunt or ???

Wow! I love this guy! Everyone should listen to this.

Gotta love President Masisi! He’s standing up for his country and people and calling out the western world for their hypocrisy and modern colonial attitude.

I think you guys will like this video

French is an official language in Cameroon, so they’re referred to as L’Eland

SS!, many experienced African hunters consider Lord Derby Eland to be the Holy Grail of African Plains Game. It is generally a pure tracking hunt with many miles logged on foot typically before taking a suitable bull. They are not uncommon at all, but the only country where they can presently...

No, I have not hunted Bongo…. Yet! I do have a Bongo hunt booked for 2026. Gonna hunt Bongo in the Congo!

Like some other animals, Eland bulls will get their face and horns all muddy when rutting. This bull not only had the ruff on his forehead caked with mud, but also his horns and neck. He cleaned up real well though. Nice black face & neck, big dewlap. I cannot wait to get it mounted and...

I returned about a week ago from a hunt in the Savannah of northern Cameroon. It was an interesting and successful hunt with my long time friend, Alan Vincent, as my PH. The hunt was through Mayo Oldiri Safaris, on their Mayo Nduel & Mayo Vaimba concessions. Primary goal was a big Lord Derby...

Yes, you can from Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and if I’m not mistaken, South Africa too. Tanzania not yet but there is some expectation that eventually from there too. USFWS is approving import permits again.

I’ve hunted Bull Elephants twice and the various sheep six times including one Stone Sheep hunt. For me, it’s not even close… Elephant every time! I’ll hunt sheep again in all likelihood, both Rockies and Deserts most likely given my point totals in various states. I doubt I’ll ever hunt...

To your specific question, your needs are simpler. Be sure your vaccination for tetanus is up to date and ask your doctor for advice on Hepatitus A/B, Cholera, Typhold. You don’t necessarily need those but they’re extra protection. I do know people who’ve gotten each of those in Africa...

I just returned from Cameroon a couple days ago, this being my 10th African safari. here is what I took with me: Malarone for Malaria prophylaxis Doxycycline for tick bites and malaria Cipro, strong general antibiotic immodium for travelers diarrea. Advil, Excedrin Neosporin Vaccines for...