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    Moose

    Calif. Hunter, the tags were over the counter so all you had to do is pay your money to the outfitter when you get there and he takes you down to get the tags. Pretty simple procedure actually. Some of the guys had shots at 55" or better moose, but most of the bulls we saw taken were in the mid...
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    Moose

    There are some very reasonable moose hunts in British Columbia and Alberta and you can drive up. No hassles with shipping meat that way. My son and I went to Northern Alberta last year for a moose hunt and took 2 moose. His was small, about 24" and mine wasn't a trophy, about 44", but man are...
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    Talking about African hunt....

    Moosie, Using an outfitter to set up your hunt is a good idea for a lot of reasons. The guys who own their own land and guide, or just guide part time and sell hunts may or may not put on a good hunt, but it may be a crap shoot. Some of the advantages to using a good outfitter (such as Ray...
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    Simba! Nice Photo

    Ann, you're killing me here! - What a tremendous picture, what were the circumstances? Story, Story, we need details. I'm a little surprised the PH would let lions get that close to a client. Must have been a tense moment, at the minimum. That is the one experience I missed by going to RSA for...
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    Wacking a giraffe... ????

    Ouch, that hurts for blue collar workers like me. Along this vein, I've noticed many people I've talked to who are planning trips to Africa (not their first) have decided to not bring their trophies home unless they get an exceptional one, and use the money saved on shipping and taxidermy for...
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    Wacking a giraffe... ????

    Moosie, I'd love to have a giraffe mount, but the logistics get in the way for me as with most people. First, you have a trophy fee of upwards of $2500-3000. Then it takes extra skinners to handle the skin in time so it won't lose the hair. I've heard it takes about 6 additional hands to handle...
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    Safari Photos!!!!!!!!

    Black Lightning, hope I'm not butting in here, but I guess you have a fair question and each of us has a different take on these things. Your question about taking a Giraffe is about the same question I get from some people about shooting a Zebra. "After all," they reason, "isn't it just a...
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    Bcat,About Something You Brought Up Below

    I went into the Portland Sportsmens' Show a couple of weeks ago like I always do, to check out the outfitters, equipment, etc... I also wanted to stop by and talk to the outfitter that I had booked a moose hunt with in Alberta in October. I bought this hunt at the Oregon Hunters Assoc. banquet...
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    What lengths will a fella go to

    You guys are looking at this all wrong! What you need to do is eliminate the competition. I would think this is why you keep a wild skunk in a cage somewhere, hopefully sleeping. Just slip into their camp and leave them a present at night. Better yet, slip into their camp and slip some exlax...
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    Great News, Yippy yeah hoo!!!

    A couple of things I didn't notice in your first post that I should have addressed. I am no expert but I can help out a little. First, get your passport application in as soon as possible, in case something comes up and you have to reapply or take care of some glitch in paperwork. Second, before...
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    Great News, Yippy yeah hoo!!!

    Well guys, I know you will have a great time in Africa- especially with your wives if you have the right outfitter. I went in April last year and thought it was great, but I have heard from different people that May through August are the best times to go. The leaves are pretty much off the...
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    Bobcats without dogs?

    Grim reaper, which tapes do you use for bobcats and cougars. I just bought a Johnny Stewart caller (or should I say, I told my wife she bought me one for Christmas) and am negotiating on ebay for a remote for it. The area in Central Oregon where I am having a house built is supposed to have a...
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    What makes you salivate at the thought of Africa?

    One little bit of input I wanted to put in here- hope it helps someone. I was warned about this before my trip and now I see the wisdom in it. If you want to go to Africa on a budget, don't do it by shaving days off the trip. The 5 and 7 day trips may sound great because of the prices, but by...
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    What makes you salivate at the thought of Africa?

    Terry, you might be surprised how affordable Africa can be if you play your cards right and watch for bargains that come up once in awhile. I've seen packages as cheap as $4500 for 5-7 animals- all inclusive except airfare, which runs about $1200-1300 around here. Taxidermy is the extra cost...
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    AFRICA, LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!!

    All I can say is just GO! I finally let JJHack talk me into going with his outfit in South Africa and had the time of my life. I can't say I took as good of notes as JBFLorida, but we had a great time and took some great trophies. If I get a chance, I will try to find a way to post some of the...
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