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Thank you.

Jay Scott offers self guided Coues hunts on his Sonora leases and is definitely worth considering.

I should know this but don’t and am having trouble finding the information. What are the start and end dates to purchase points only for non-residents? Due to my daughter getting married in September, we are only going to be applying for points this year.

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...

I was waiting to see if anyone would mention Arizona Custom Hunts. I first met Hunter Weems (owner of AZ Custom Hunts) when he guided for A3. My son had drawn a 5BNorth early muzzleloader tag, so I hired A3 for a scouting package. Hunter Weems did the scouting and showed me around the day...

26 points. I just applied for a bonus point this year as I have schedule conflicts this fall.

First, your 308 Norma is enough if you’re using quality bullets (and a Berger VLD is NOT a quality Brown Bear bullet. That’s just a really bad idea.). If you shoot your 308 Norma, consider 200 grain Swift A Frame, Trophy Bonded Bearclaw, Barnes TSX or Nosler Partition bullets. I’ve only shot...

Just be aware that with dangerous game hunts, and especially leopards, you often get what you pay for. Many are the leopard hunters who’ve been on 3-5 leopard hunts and yet to shoot their first leopard. There are first rate leopard hunts in great areas with top notch PH’s, but those hunts are...

Well if nothing else, this thread reminded me why I seldom post here anymore.

This is good advice. A day or two before and/or after is always good on African hunts. I leave in 5 weeks for Cameroon and am taking 2 extra days in Istanbul on the way over. It does help with adjusting

I mostly hang out on the African forum these days.

I want everyone to be aware of, and avoid, a dishonest scam outfitter in Sonora. His full name is Manuel Francisco Valenzuela, but he goes by Francisco Valenzuela. He lives in Hermosillo. I am one of 19 American hunters (that I know of) whom he has taken deposits from for Sonora mule deer...

Cartridges for my various deer .25-06 .264 win mag .270 .30-06 .300 Win Mag .338 win mag.

Looking forward to your posts about Coutada 9. Would love to know your thoughts.

Joe, I thought I’d seen everything…

Joe, I don’t have anyone yet and haven’t even given much thought to what I’d have made, if anything. I won’t have my stuff back for 6-9 months, so will ponder that after my stuff gets home. I’ve just figured I’d probably have the croc tanned and made into a flat rug, but who knows what I’ll...

Yes, you can. They’re CITES listed, so a permit is required and it’s more complicated and difficult than before but still doable.

Nearly Everything gets eaten, one way or another. Almost every dinner is some type of game meat that we shot, though we did have chicken once and ahi tuna a couple times. Buffalo and all the plains game are generally good to excellent. We try to only shoot old buffalo bulls so they’re often...

My friend Jim’s hippo. He also shot a 42” buffalo but I don’t have a picture to share.

It was a fantastic hunt in every respect. Alan is fully booked for 2024 and now taking bookings for 2025. If anyone is interested in contacting him about a hunt I’ll be happy to connect you. He does not use agents, pretty much just repeat clients and word of mouth. He’s widely regarded as...