“That is an enormous Impala ram!” exclaimed my PH, Arnold Claassen. I responded, “I’m really not excited about taking an Impala.”

I realize Hank Williams, Jr. was singing about something totally different in his raucous lyrics about ‘The Family Tradition’.

Mark Haldane’s South African diction came across clearly through the WhatsApp link.

Over pre-dinner beverages, Francois Rudman asked “So, how many times have you hunted Africa?” “This is my first time”, I replied.

It started out as such a wonderful day. Bright azure sky, light breeze, and, best of all, we were traveling back into the mountains that formed one boundary of the 100,000+ acres of the Blaauwkrantz Safaris property.

I had the opportunity to hunt with Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris for a leopard and various plains game species.

Carol and Kerry O'Day have sent me quite a few rifles to review. Their firearms work really well.

I found what I consider to be a great riflescope for my .35 Whelen Improved and its upcoming use on a Cape Buffalo hunt.

Man, I use to really hate writing book reviews in school. That's why I am so surprised by the enjoyment I get from writing them now.

This ‘hunting’ story or more accurately, ‘preparation for hunting’ story, was very enjoyable to write.

The continuing story of our wonderful day with Jérôme Lanoue and all the other artisans at L’Atelier Verney-Carron just appeared in the Houston Safaris Club publication, Hunter’s Horn.

A bit of the article that will appear in TheTruthAboutGuns.com in the ‘Things That Don’t Suck’ category.

My latest book review, this one on Taylor's African Rifles and Cartridges, just appeared.

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.

“Let’s go hunting.” It was as simple, and complex, as that. My brother, Randy, and I had been chatting on the phone.

Hey Guys. Hope you will check out my latest product review of the Nightforce SHV 4-14×56 Riflescope that sits atop my Model 700 in 7mm Remington Magnum.

You can find my latest Book Review of Edouard Foà's, After Big Game in Central Africa at TheTruthAboutGuns.com using this link.

My newest, newest ‘Things That Don't Suck’ article from TheTruthAboutGuns.com.