You Can Have Charcoal or Birds, But Not Both
Amazing, breath-taking, beyond beautiful; the animal before us deserved each of those descriptors, and more.
Losing by Conserving?
OK, so I’ll admit being a bit skeptical about Nyalas causing declines in Coutada 11’s Chobe Bushbuck populations.
The Cheetah Whisperer
The scrabbling of the Cheetah’s non-retractable claws on the floor of the transport crate and the thumping of the animal’s heavy body into the sides of the container made me wince.
The #1 Killer and its Sidekicks Take a Holiday
Just the day before, we had visited the local clinic, a tidy, clean, white stucco building run by the clinician, Mr. Quisito.
Lunch at Zak's
As we wandered into and around the wooden cooking shelter, we skirted plates and bowls heaped with the cooked, unpolished rice.
My First Ever TEDx Talk is Live!!!
The first of my two TEDx presentations is now available. The topic discussed is conservation-through-trophy hunting.
Of Poachers and Hunters
As we slowly made our way in the old, rattly Land Cruiser, I glanced at our guide for the morning.
Tiny Blue Blur
The tiny fuzzball, looked at us with its mouse-like eyes, framed by its round, even more mouse-like ears.
Catching a Leopard by the Tail
Entering the forested area required shoving through a dense hedge of thorn-laden bushes. The further I went toward the din of howling hounds, whistling handlers, and roaring leopards, the denser it became.
I Love Maven Optics, and so does Frances!!
Man, is this review of Maven’s B.1 binocular overdue. It was originally planned for December 2020 after a trip to Mozambique…and then there was some crap about a virus.
[KEEPING] The Family Tradition
I realize Hank Williams, Jr. was singing about something totally different in his raucous lyrics about ‘The Family Tradition’.
Mark Haldane - Much more than a PH
Mark Haldane’s South African diction came across clearly through the WhatsApp link.
Trader Keith’s Rifle Strap, Culling Belt and Cartridge Slide
Take a look at my most recent review on TheTruthAboutGuns to see some of the cool Trader Keith products we will be using in Coutada 11!
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 Rifle Scope
I found what I consider to be a great riflescope for my .35 Whelen Improved and its upcoming use on a Cape Buffalo hunt.
Use Enough Bullet: .35 Whelen Improved and Swift A-Frame Bullets for Cape Buffalo
This ‘hunting’ story or more accurately, ‘preparation for hunting’ story, was very enjoyable to write.
Two Birds With One Stone!
I had a ton of fun using Lilian Camelet's (4StableSticks) newest model.
Mark Haldane of Zambeze Delta Safaris on Hunting and Conservation in Africa – Dallas Safari Club
Mark isn't just a Professional Hunter, he is a conservationist par excellence, and a humanitarian. He believes that to conserve ecosystems you MUST involve the local people.
Dallas Safari Club's Annual Convention
Frances and I are in Dallas for the Dallas Safari Club's annual Convention. We are here to compile video interviews with many of the top names in the hunting and shooting sports.