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• Hunt elephant at a great price in Botswana!

  by SAHunter September 3, 2009
  I have a package available in Botswana. It MUST be a hunting party of 3 hunters. Each package includes :- Elephant bull Burchell's Zebra Kudu Bull Warthog Ostrich 10 x Impala Price per hunter :- USD25,000 (was USD39,000). Hunters must arrive in South Africa...
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• Donation hunts – mostly a great loss to outfitters

  by SAHunter August 20, 2009
  At some stage donation hunts were very popular with outfitters. But that was during a better economic climate. The outfitter would donate a 5-7 day hunt with a few animals thrown into the pot. As a rule the buyer of the donation hunt would upgrade to 10-14 days, and hunt a few more animals not inclu...
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• New Associate

  by SAHunter August 14, 2009
  I found myself a "partner in crime"  on Hunters Networks. Recently I looked at some pics of Peet and decided to give him a call. Good thing I did. We made an appointment, and yesterday we met. We had a great chat, and decided to throw our efforts together. I am convinced that Peet ...
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• Buffalo, Leopard & sable hunts - Zimbabwe - Excellent deals

  by SAHunter August 7, 2009
  I have some excellent deals on sable, buffalo & leopard in Zimbabwe for 2009. * 7 day Sable hunt. Day fees & trophy fee included - USD8,000 * 7 day Buffalo hunt. Day fees & trophy fee included - USD8,750 * 12 day Buffalo & Sable hunt. Day fees & trophy fees included - USD16,...

• A soft word ....

  by SAHunter August 3, 2009
  Recently one of our younger members were scolded terribly because of the hunting pics he posted. I also commented, and in hind-sight I must say that I think some of the comments, even including my own, might have been way too harsh. Especially those of us who are seasoned hunters, or professional...
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• Executive Hunt

  by SAHunter July 17, 2009
  I just booked an executive hunt with 3 Aussies. Each one will do Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo, Croc, Sable & other plains game. Although the hunt did not come directly from Hunters Networks, HN did play an indirect role in this booking. Someone whom I met on HN, and became a very good friend, ...
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• Leopard - all permits in Namibia withdrawn!

  by SAHunter July 7, 2009
  I just had news that all permits for leopard hunting in Namibia has been withdrawn. This could have some very bad consequences for those outfitters in Namibia who have sold leopard hunts. I know of one outfitter who booked 16 hunts, have done 4 so far, but stand to loose thousands because of the oth...
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• Help from members required please!

  by SAHunter July 1, 2009
  I really need some help from the members of Hunters Networks.   I’m doing research and need as much input as I can get. I hope to get at least 1,000 members to complete a questionnaire for me. I will not be using anyone’s details, but rather will be combining info in order t...
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• "Canned" lion hunts

  by SAHunter June 18, 2009
  The High Court in South Africa has just ruled that the hunting of canned lions can no longer take place. Canned lions in this court decision are clasified as being captive bred lions. An appeal will be lodged against the court decision on Friday, June 19th, 2009. If the appeal is lost it will effect...
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• Executive hunt

  by SAHunter June 11, 2009
  If all goes well, we'll land an executive hunt for 3 hunters within the next 7-14 days - Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino, Hippo, Croc - one of each for each of the hunters! Plus some plains game inbetween! May God help to make this dream hunt come true!
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• Taxidermy in South Africa

  by SAHunter June 9, 2009
  I was introduced to a taxidermy by Eric Nysse (enysse on HN) that I thought was worth looking at. They are called Splitting Image Taxidermy. I had a long telephone conversation with Doug Cockcroft, the owner of Splitting Image. Doug is a great guy, and I'm going to make an effort to get down...
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• Super 14 Champions!

  by SAHunter May 30, 2009
  What an awesome game played by the Bulls! It was both clinical, exhilirating and entertaining. 61-17! The biggest score ever in a Super final and biggest winning margin ever. They made me so proud to be a Blue Bull supporter! BULLS! BULLS! BULLS! Super 14 CHAMPIONS 2009!
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• Big final today - Bulls (SA) vs Chiefs (NZ) for Super 14 title

  by SAHunter May 30, 2009
  Today is D-day in the Super 14 rugby competition. Afrter 98 games in the round robin stages the Chiefs from NZ played their fellow countrymen the Hurricanes in the first semi-final playoff last weekend, beating them by 14-10. The Bulls from SA played the defending champions, the Crusaders from NZ in...
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• Tsessebe - an underestimated trophy animal

  by SAHunter May 28, 2009
  The Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus) is one of the stepchildren when it comes to African plains game. This is Africa's fastest antelope, and can only be beaten for speed by the cheetah. However, it very rarely falls prey to the cheetah as it can hold top speed for much longer distances than...
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• Hunting - a never ending learning curve

  by SAHunter May 26, 2009
  When the hunting bug bit me at the tender age of seven, when I hunted a common duiker north of the Soutpansberg in Limpopo, I gave my first steps in the school of hunting. Now 40 years later I'm still learning. And not just about hunting per sé. The "university of life and huntin...
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• Eric Nysse - 2009 hunt

  by SAHunter May 23, 2009
  I just got back from a 7-day hunt with Eric Nysse from Wisconsin (HN member - enysse). Eric was picked up by me on 16.05.2009 at OR Tambo Airport, JHB. I ran into some last minute problems with my concession owner, who had hunters on the property until May 18th, 2009 (not the info I had, and hunt...
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• Polititians - its all about themselves

  by SAHunter May 14, 2009
  On CNN today the story broke regarding British MP's who has lodged bogus claims. One claimed 16,000 pound sterling for a mortage that does not exists. Other MP's claimed for all sorts of other BS, and they are now offering to pay back these monies to "restore confidence".  T...
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• Swine Flu - please beware

  by SAHunter May 11, 2009
  Everyone is already aware of the outbreak of Swine Flu and the caution required over next few months of flu season… In order that you may be on the alert for indications that you or members of your family may have contracted the Swine Flu Virus, you should be aware of the symptoms asso...
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• Hunt with a twist

  by SAHunter May 9, 2009
  Now this is not quite meant to be in a blog, but the fact is that it gives me more space to say what I want to say. I would firstly like to thank Tony (WyomingHunter) who put the idea in my head, and I think he raised some seriously valid issues. I'm prepared to work for my money, and this i...
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• Hunting in South Africa/Africa - How much will it cost

  by SAHunter May 9, 2009
  I have seen this many times - a client prepares a budget to hunt in South Africa/Africa, only to find out that there were costs never conveyed to him. What should you be on the lookout for? Animal prices - In South Africa we do not have government conservation fees etc as most of the huntin...

• Outfitters & Ph's

  by SAHunter May 8, 2009
  This is a topic that has been hotly debated here on HN. I've thought long and hard whether I should drop my pennie's worth, and decided that if I don't, things might be distorted to one side, without giving thought to the other. How do you choose your outfitter and/or PH? That is e...
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• "America" - where does the name come from?

  by SAHunter May 6, 2009
  This one is for our American friends, but the others can join in if the want. Where does the word "America" come from? Any guesses?
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• Lions - hunters can help

  by SAHunter May 1, 2009
  This is something hunters can help with to show we do not just kill, but also help with conservation. If you choose to make a donation, please make sure that you tell them you are a hunter, and that you read about this on Hunters Networks. These people are against hunting, and support from hunters m...
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• When greed takes over

  by SAHunter April 29, 2009
  Recently I was called by a game farm owner. He had two buffalo bulls that had to be hunted urgently. The buffs broke through from an adjacent game park, and they were quite aggressive, endangering the lives of his workers. He obtained permits from nature conservation to have them hunted. When he...
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• PH's in Botswana

  by SAHunter April 16, 2009
  I'm looking for PH's registered to hunt in Botswana. Please contact me on mhimbibs@telkomsa.net

• Wild lion to hunt

  by SAHunter April 16, 2009
  I'm negotiating a deal on wild lion in Botswana. Keep watching this space. It might be at prices last seen by Teddy Roosevelt
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• Buffalo in SA

  by SAHunter April 15, 2009
  Keep watching this space. I might have some buffalo to hunt at seriously good prices IN South Africa in the very near future
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• Hunting organisations - have they lost the plot?

  by SAHunter April 15, 2009
  This is meant to be a little controversial. The reason is to get members to interact about this issue. Different people have different viewpoints on matters, but sometimes a lot of good can also come from a heated discussion. So, please take part. Not all of what I'll be saying is actually my p...
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• Still he walked

  by SAHunter April 9, 2009
  It being Easter, I thought I'd share this with everyone Still He Walked Author Unknown Apr 7, 2009 "Still He Walked" He could hear the crowds screaming "crucify" "crucify"... He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were his chosen people...
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• Gentleman, their rifles and hunting

  by SAHunter April 9, 2009
  Bunch a group of firearm enthusiasts together, and pick hunting rifles as a topic. If there are 20 of them, you will probably hear 20 different opinions. Hunting rifles are almost like religion and politics, don't start on this topic unless you know everyone agrees. It is bound to become heated...
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• More of the same

  by SAHunter April 6, 2009
  Today I had a chat to someone in the hunting industry whom I admire a lot. He tells me that one of the big outfitters came back from the USA a week ago after exhibiting at most of the shows. Not one hunt booked! This outfitter employs 8 PH's, and he now says that he will have to let them all go...
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• Day fees

  by SAHunter April 6, 2009
  When I read the blog of another member, complaining about the cost of day fees, I knew that I had to respond. The fee for accommodation in a hotel and day fees for hunting is as far removed from each other as is heaven and earth. In a hotel/resort you purely pay for the "privilege" to...
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• Will I survive?

  by SAHunter April 5, 2009
  I chose to be full-time in the hunting/nature industry, because this is what I love most. Combining a burning passion with your everyday job must be heaven on earth. However, little did I know when I made the move that finances will be a serious issue. I've never had it financially as bad as I ...
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• I am a game farmer ... I think

  by SAHunter April 5, 2009
  I am a game farmer … I think   It is funny how you can spot a farmer. Many moons ago you could go to the local co-op, and you’ll find them there, conversing with their counterparts and catching up on anything from farming to how the family is doing. But that was easy, because the...
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• Hunting industry under (economic) siege

  by SAHunter April 5, 2009
  Hunting industry under (economic) siege The global economic recession has also sunk its claws into the hunting industry. The industry should be in survival mode, although one could easily think that this is not the case. Looking at prices charged it seems that hunting concession owners are doing ve...
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• Hallo Blog ;-)

  by SAHunter November 20, 2008
  It has been some time since my blog and I had a chat. The last week or two has been quite busy with all sorts of things. I have enjoyed some of the contributions some of the members has made. Some are comical. Some are very interesting, and some are heart warming. I have made some good friends he...
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• Kudu

  by SAHunter November 12, 2008
  During the winter months in South Africa I was talking to a game farmer. Something was causing his kudu to die, and he was awaiting reports from the vet. At that point he had already lost 8 bulls, and even more cows. I suggested to him that we get together some local hunters, and hunt the kudu at...
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• The economy is biting ... what should I do?

  by SAHunter November 10, 2008
  The current world economy is biting all of us. And hunting, being a "luxury", is getting the bad end of the stick. Outfitters are already feeling the tightening of spending amongst clients. And the clients are not booking as many hunts they used to, and if they do, the wish lists has becom...

• To all the South African girls ...

  by SAHunter November 6, 2008
  It has come to my attention that hate mail with regards to this site comes almost exclusively from South African women. It is truly a sad day for me to know that women from Africa still don't understand the value and importance of hunting as a tool in the bigger picture of conservation. Havi...
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• Some days ...

  by SAHunter November 4, 2008
  Some days things just don't want to go right. I just had one of those days. But somehow I'm sure the sun will shine again tomorrow.
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• Can I make a difference? Part II

  by SAHunter November 3, 2008
  I have been thinking a lot with regards to the disabled hunter I wish to help to come and hunt in South Africa. It turns out that his medical situation is a little more serious than what I initially thought. Not so that he cannot hunt in SA, but enough to cause him to have a very limited income. Som...

• Being a friend ....

  by SAHunter November 1, 2008
  It s so easy to just use the word "friend". How often do we say : "The other day a friend of mine ....", whilst it is someone we know, but we are not really friends. We talk to each other, and we might stop to exchange a few pleasantries in the street, but we're not really f...
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• Should I hunt? Or not?

  by SAHunter November 1, 2008
  After 40 years of hunting I can truly say that no two hunts are the same. Everyone brings its own highs ... or lows. A day or two ago a sweet lady friend of mine (from HN) took a whitetail/mule deer doe. (how would I know the difference?) The doe was still alive, and a second shot was needed. The...
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• Booking of a hunt from HuntersNetworks

  by SAHunter October 31, 2008
  From the day I joined this site I felt at home. It almost felt as if Arjun has created a cyber home just for me. I was amongst "family". I've made some great friends, and I'm sure that in time to come I will hunt with a lot of them, either here on my home turf, or with them where...
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• Can I make a difference?

  by SAHunter October 30, 2008
  Somehow I've always had the need to be able to make a positive difference in other people's lives. And although I do not get the opportunity to do so often enough, such opportunities present themselves from time to time. When the opportunity arose to help a fellow disabled hunter realiz...
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• To save ... or not to save?

  by SAHunter October 28, 2008
  During the past two weeks the share markets have bled like a wounded buck. Some made some money in the volatile financial markets, and some lost big time. In South Africa the currency got a hiding against major currencies, and at one stage the ZAR was trading at way over ZAR11.00 to the USD1. Tod...

• Monster Waterbuck

  by SAHunter October 23, 2008
  I went out to one of my hunting concessions today to scout for a good sable trophy to be hunted next year. The only sable we saw was a very old bull with a broken horn, and two promising youngsters. As my son and I was driving along, we spotted this waterbuck bull standing about 50 yards away. We...
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• Winter vs Summer

  by SAHunter October 23, 2008
  Summer has been with us in sunny South Africa for a month and a bit now. It has been very dry, but at long last the rains has started. Today is overcast, and temperatures are bearable, at least up to now. Summer makes the bush go all green, and there is a new energy. Soon the impalas, and a lot of o...
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• I need to hunt

  by SAHunter October 22, 2008
  As a professional hunter you hunt with clients for six to seven months a year. But you seldom get the opportunity to hunt for yourself. Sure, sometimes you get to take down an animal which has been wounded by a client. But its just not the same. By the end of the season you get that little niggli...
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• To blog, or not to blog ... that is the question

  by SAHunter October 21, 2008
  I've contemplated this blogging thing for some time now. Did not know whether I should ... or should not. Hamlet's words "To be, or not to be. That is the question" came up so many times. Eventually I decided - why not? This is a hunting/outdoor site, and it offers me the opportu...
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