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  1. billc

    Some of my latest mounts getting .

    The start of some of my mounts be done by splitting image in the east cape. None are finished yet was more to just show me how they are going so far. Very happy with how they are looking already.
  2. billc

    room for one more hunter

    Heading to namibia end of july in 2024 for plains game. Can be bow or rifle or both. Hunt will be with Pieter delport and his Phs and will be some good fun. Trophy and culls can be hunted. Will be a group of 5 total if last spot get filled.
  3. billc

    Back from SA and moz trip in Sept.

    This trip was a short 4 hunt day trip to SA with a Ph friend who went out on his own a few years ago. I asked he find me a place we could hunt some of the color variants I wanted. I know this it not for everyone and also know they are normally on smaller areas. I knew going in what the hunt was...
  4. billc

    Anyone wanting to join in a group trip for july of 2024

    Planning on doing a group trip to Natal Sa on a 50,000 acre plus area with all the big 5 on it. Area is fenced 3 sides but opened on other side with an area that can not be hunted. Looking like july of 2024 and my plan is to be doing my first buff with my bow and looking for a 30in nyala and big...
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    Some Pictures because africa Ph's just have to temp me all year. LOL

    The first bull is my dream bull. not super wide but great drops and bosses that are super nice. Plus if you look you will see young animals in the herds as well. They are on a place in limpopo 45 minutes from zim and 1 1/2 from kruger.
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    So who likes color variant animals.

    The more I see them the more I like them. The springbuck slam of copper white black and common started it mainly. Now you have wildebeest , oryx , impala , blesbuck in good numbers and prices coming down. I hope to hunt some of the colored impala and wildebeest soon. When I get back to namibia a...
  7. billc

    Coues deer rut

    Could the coues deer be rut or pre rut by nov 12. My sons has the nov 12 to 16th hunt in unit 16. We can hunt coues or mule deer but hope to focus on a coues deer. Just not sure what to think going in for this hunt. I know the mule deer rut is normally dec and jan. Will all the rain change how...
  8. billc

    So what stops you from going?

    So for guys on the fence what stops you from going to africa? I was unsure about going my first time but after that trip I was hooked. I have heard so many reason for guys not going and some are just so off base.
  9. billc

    anyone looking to hunt africa in 2023

    I am thinking of putting together another group hunt for next year. Could be SA or namibia. I am going to moz and zim in sept on an auction I won. So thinking of planning this one beside that trip if some guys want to go. I know some great places with great pricing when I do a group. Nothing...
  10. billc

    Back from july trip to Sa and namibia

    Had a great trip overall and took some dream animals my son and I want. Hunting got harder with the bow as we lost the dark moon and went to full moon. Use the gun and bow this trip and already waiting for a return trip in 2023. Here are some pictures hope you all enjoy them.
  11. billc

    any Pictures of coues deer from new mexico

    anyone have some pics of coues deer alive or ones taken from new mexico? be nice to see some.
  12. billc

    First time ciues hunter

    My son drew unit 16 adult rifle deer. He has taken 3 mule deer already so goal is a coues deer unless we come across a giant mule deer. So for those who have hunted both what is the main difference in hunting style between the 2 kind of deer. I figure we will doing plenty of glassing? But any...
  13. billc

    Wanted Loooking for barnes vortex ammo

    If any one has or sees 300 win mag 180 grain or 270 130 grain I am looking to buy some of this ammo.
  14. billc

    putting in for draw

    So is it true if your license is good till feb 8th 2022 you will not need t get new license for draw only if you would draw a tag. Dont want to mess up
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    so who has trips to africa planned or going to make plans for 2022

    I am booked at 3 places from june 26th till july 21. Nothern cape then natal and finish in namibia. Going to be so fun to get back over there.
  16. billc

    Anyone want to join in a group hunt in 2022

    Doing a trip to South Africa early july and then to Namibia mid july. Can be bow or rifle at either place. Great trip for anyone from someone wanting to hunt africa for first time or someone who has been there before. Mostly plains game but could do buff in South africa. I will help with as much...
  17. billc

    Back from natal

    Had a good trip and took some great animals. Tall grass and leaves still thick made for some hard hunting and made me understand why I normally go in july or aug not june. We passed on the brown nyala bull he needs a few more years to grow and be mature. Kudu rut ended a few days before we got...
  18. billc

    Leaving june 3rd for natal

    Well the time is coming slowly but getting here. Will be my first trip to natal southafrica. Have hunted all the rest of SA over 6 trips and looking forward to this one. Will be hunting some large free range areas as well as some high fence. Goal is a big nyala , common reedbuck , mtn reedbuck...
  19. billc

    My trip gets cx and I get this pic

    a stud kudu bull in Namibia day after my july trip flights get cx. A few good bulls showing up which is good news after the rabies hit the area 2 years ago. I am sure more are hiding on 150,000 acres of unfenced area. pictures of 3 bulls this week
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    I just wonder if cv19 will bring landowner tags back down

    This could be something that finally stops the increase on landowner tags. Hard to say as it seems someone is always willing to spend the money I guess. I gave up once a unit 13 tag went over 2500 if I did not draw. Was still cheaper then a guide hunted for me. Hope I get lucky and draw but will...
  21. billc

    Liking my chances more each day.

    2 weeks ago I was thinking my trip to Africa this year had no chance to happen. Now I am thinking by my july 7th departure date I just might be able to get over there and do my hunts after all. I hope others who had trips planned get to go this year and enjoy some great hunting.
  22. billc

    My son archery eland bull.

  23. billc

    My latest zebra mount

    Had it mounted in SA by Paul smith relive taxidermy. super happy with how it came out
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    Hunt for the color variants of SA

    I know this would not be for everyone but thought I would ask and see. I am planning a trip for april or may of 2021 with an outfit that specialize in the colored animals big sable and roan plus some regular plains cape. Hunt would be in northern cape and fly in to Kimberly airport. First class...
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    anyone up for a group hunt to namibia

    LAST EDITED ON Aug-16-18 AT 03:28PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Aug-16-18 AT 03:27?PM (MST) Went back for my second trip and had a great time again. Great trip for a first timer or even someone who has been there before. Animals that can be taken are kudu , eland , oryx , mtn and burcell zebra , red...
  26. billc

    back to namibia anyone up for joining in on the trip

    Will be heading back to Namibia this july around the 6th. I have spot for 1 maybe 2 people to go with. I was there last year took a great 42" oryx and 52' kudu and a super old eland bull plus much more. We will be bow and rifle hunting and have a great package deal that can be changed if needed...
  27. billc

    2nd season muzzy unit 17

    Have hunted the unit before along with 13 and 10 for elk. I know this hunt will be tough but still a great hunt. My question is if anyone hunted it last year how did you feel the hunt was. Any bugling yet or were the big bulls already back up high by the second hunt. It is late oct when the...
  28. billc

    tootabi safaris east cape

    WE hunted with loodt buncher of tootabi my son and one other friend.My son took the springbuck slam plus a orbi and bushbuck and a cape kudu. I took a impala,zebra gaint eland,blesbuck and bush buck http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos2/4763billc_capwell_-_eland_(11).jpg
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    My son and I hunt with paw print safaris

    LAST EDITED ON Nov-10-14 AT 01:32PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Nov-08-14 AT 07:06?PM (MST) We had a great time.Was 3 other friends with us also for a ten day hunt.The group rifle hunted and did bow to.We took some great animals. I ended up taking a gaint giraffe and my son a lioness and yes it was...
  30. billc

    youth coues deer hunt

    I was looking for any info on which would be a good unit for coues.Not sure if the coues youth deer hunts happen over thansgiving like the other deer hunts.My son is wanting to maybe give the coues a try.Any info would help.Thanks Billc
  31. billc

    well the start of elk season

    Anyone get into some bulls or at least can say if they started talking already.I have the second bow hunt this year in 13 and can not wait.
  32. billc

    15x50 vs 15x56

    I looking to get some new glass.I get out west once a year to hunt elk and the unit I like glassing is a big part.I have been looking at some vortex in 15x50 or 15 x56 but dont have a place near to put my hands on them.The 15 x50 are like 500.00 cheaper and the saving could help with some other...
  33. billc

    unit 55 and 56 pronghorn

    Looking at a pssible hunt for my son there in end of aug.Would be a private ranch hunt.Anyone know what the area normal puts out size wise.The area looks real opened for pic's I have seen.Thank for any help.
  34. billc

    pronghorn tag

    Anyone have any leads on a landowner tag in any area.Does not need to be a trophy area.My son just wants to go hunt another one.Not looking for guided hunt just a tag with a chance at a decent buck.Thanks for any info.
  35. billc

    This is terrible

    They even move the date up when we will all know what tags we draw and I still want it sooner.The wait just sucks even being earlier it is killing me not knowing what I may get to take my son hunting for this year.2 more weeks and many of us maybe just so happy.Looking forward to doing some...
  36. billc

    phone app.

    Anyone know a cell phone app that would show landowners land and public land.Got the cabelas recon but not sure it is all I am looking for.Was hoping just to use the gps on the cell.Thanks billc
  37. billc

    rut update

    Well I will have my son out again for the elk youth hunt in unit 13.Have been given some good info again from some great people on this site.Looks like the year to hold out for a gaint and enjoy sometime hunting hard.I was just looking to see those still hunting or scouting were the rut is right...
  38. billc

    breaking down unit 16 for deer

    My son has drawn a youth deer tag in 16 for over the thanksgiving week.Always hear how good the unit is for elk.Trying to break it down for deer as there is no way to scout all of the unit.How would you rate it by using the elk areas.Would you say 16a,b,c,d maybe the area to start looking in for...
  39. billc

    some of the fun we have been having waiting to get to New mexico

    My son took his first bow kill taking a hog in FL.The boar was dead on his feet with the dog in the pic.perfect shoot other then maybe a 1 inch high made me proud to watch him make the shoot. then going into are second year of turkey hunting we managed two PA. turkeys.Got a great double with my...
  40. billc

    another lucky draw

    We did well again and looking forward to seeing my friends in new mexico.Son drew unit 52 youth pronghorn and 16 youth deer.I drew unit 10 elk bow and 7,9,12,13 ranch pronghorn rifle tag.Hoping for a ranch in 13 to hunt but should be a great hunt on any of them.Now starting the search for unit...
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