Africa Hunting Articles
Setting Goals for Hunters
It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone. 2011 is long gone ...we're well into 2012. And with a new year comes hopes of better days ahead. It is a time when the slate is wiped clean, and we have the opportunity to make the new year better than the last. Many of us began 2012 with resolutions. For some, those included plans to eat healthier, exercise more, and hopefully to weigh less. For others, it may have included a promotion, a career change, or maybe the beginning of a new business venture. Very rarely, though, do you hear any of us diehard hunters talking about our hunting resolutions for the new year.
For the Traveling Sportsman
Every year thousands of hunters across the continent book outfitted hunts. Some are booked in their home state or province; others require considerable travel by air. For those with the means, exotic trips abroad are a unique privilege. But regardless of where a hunter goes, the research, booking and travel aspects are imminent. Simple or complex, logistics are a part of the game. I've seen it more than once with first time traveling sportsmen.
Capture Your Memories: Tips for Photographing Your Hunts
Every now and then I find a quiet place, plunk myself down, and leaf through my photo albums. Each holds a library of cherished memories. These sacred books are treasured diaries of my most personal hunting experiences and accomplishments. With today's digital technology, it's easier now than ever before, to capture and file those memories in perpetuity.
Affording Africa
"Africa," "The Dark Continent." Both are names that conjure up visions of giant elephants, lions, thatch huts, comfortable tents camps, and all of the dangers and excitements that go along with them. For some, those visions are more than just passing images; they are a fantasy or a burning desire to experience all that Africa has to offer in the form of an African Safari. Unfortunately, many hunters don't get to experience what Africa has to offer- not because it is financially out of reach, but because they THINK it's financially out of reach.
Kudu Magic
Sitting in the scant shade of a thorn acacia while a hot African sun burned down on an arid land, I wondered idly if Bruce Truter really would return. Barely an hour has passed since the professional hunter set off downhill on foot to fetch the Landrover and, by my best calculation, another hour will pass before I expect to see him again. Maybe. Nevertheless, I scanned the wide plain that unfolds like a giant's apron below me, hoping to see a distant, nearing plume of dust. The plain is lifeless, except for a small band of zebra feeding lazily among a stand of tall bitter aloe a quarter mile away; watching them, my mind wandered.
Beginner's Guide to Big Game Handgun Hunting
If you desire to hunt with a handgun, without doubt, you need to do your homework. Many hunters who carry a rifle are not comfortable shooting with a handgun. Indeed, there are many reasons why one should hunt with a rifle but once mastered, a change of venue may be just what you are looking for. That's not to say hunting with a rifle is a cakewalk, it can be very challenging and in the favor of the game sought. When you pick up a handgun and decide to hunt big game, the bar is placed even higher.
Planning an African Safari - Part 2
4:00 AM at Gomo Gomo Game Reserve - It is pitch dark and I can’t see anything, not even my hand in front of my face. The deep rumbling and bellowing that woke us is as much felt as it is heard. Robert and I are sitting bolt upright in bed, wondering what in the world is happening just outside the thin canvas walls of our African safari tent. Every hair is standing up on the back of my neck as I whisper to my husband “Whatever you do, just stay in the tent!”
Planning an African Safari - Part 1
The undulating hills and rugged rock koppies made for a beautiful setting under the warm South African sun. Feathery umbrella-shaped acacia trees and thorn bushes dotted the landscape, relieving the vast grassy plain. We enjoyed perfect weather, while scoping the herds of long-faced, red hartebeest. After two days combing the bushveld for the perfect trophy, Piet and I spotted a bachelor herd of about 20 bulls spread out against the base of a rocky hill.
How To Select a Guide and Outfitter
We get many questions by email. The one we receive most frequently is how to locate a good outfitter in a specific state or country. We ourselves are located in northwest Colorado, so its impossible for us to be familiar with all guides & outfitters in all areas. However, we have compiled some tips that might help you in locating an outfitter in your area.