Quotes of Note: Don't Wound Lions!
This may be the understatement of the century from W.D.M. ‘Karamojo’ Bell.
Rifle Review: Verney-Carron Azur .450/.400 3" Nitro Express
Hey, Guys. My review of a beautiful and accurate Verney-Carron Double Rifle in .450/400 3" Nitro Express appeared on the digital site of Africa's Sportsman magazine.
Quotes of Note: Wildlife Photographers
J.A. Hunter was a Professional Hunter that worked as an animal control officer, Hunting Guide and also a Guide for those folks who might not care to hunt, but instead wanted pretty photos of wild species.
Quotes of Note - How Times Have Changed
During the latter decades of the 19th Century, Frenchman Édouard Foa traveled, and hunted extensively, from one end of Africa to another.
Quotes of Note: Lawyers and Cape Buffalo
My lovely wife, Frances, suggested that I start a Blog series on quotes that have caught my attention and imagination.
Dreams of Small Boys
Growing up reading the wonderful books on hunting in Africa, I dreamed of shooting an ‘elephant rifle’.
Duiker Love Whistle
On a recent Safari to South Africa’s Eastern Cape, I was introduced to a hunting technique reflecting an unusual skill of my Blaauwkrantz Safaris PH, Arnold Claassen.
And, they're up...to stay!!!
I thought it might be interesting and useful to focus on the installation of only one of my trophies from the South African Safari, plus the final results from the installation of all the trophies.
To Read, Or Not To Read…Not Even a Question
My wife, Frances, suggested that I Google titles for my newly-formed, and hopefully recurring, category of posts highlighting favorite books.
They're Heeeerrr!!!
As mentioned previously, I am putting together articles for a series titled ‘From Field to Wall’.
Job Failure
“You had one job, just one job!” hissed Arnold. I suspect I looked a bit embarrassed, but apparently not enough for my young PH’s taste, because he followed his declaration with a disgusted shake of his head.
Inside Box #1
A boyhood dream, generated by exposure to the books of Taylor, Ruark, Roosevelt and Hunter, was to go on an African Safari.