Anyone hunting Africa this year?

track said:
Likewise for me. Awesome hunting here in Canada, especially in Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Territories. I'll give money to Canadians over Africans.
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Meh, things are changing. In 37 years of putting in for moose draws I've received 4 tags. It used to be that you did have some regular open season opportunities if you were willing to travel, but I'd guess that 90% of moose opportunities are draw here now. Remote places that I have been to have now become draw only - for example in the far Northwest, where it was open a couple of years ago if you were willing to make the 1600km (each way) drive, is now draw with 23:1 odds with only 2 tags available, so good luck ever getting that one.

Places where I hunted sheep in my 20's on a general open season is now draw only with +100:1 odds. Kamloops Lake sheep? 3369:1 odds.

Mule deer is limited to one in region 3, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B and 8 combined - that is basically all of BC, with rut closures and short seasons.

The management of wildlife in BC is an absolute disgrace. I mean, I could go moose hunting every year in my back yard if I am willing to pay a guide +$14,000 for an 8 day hunt.

Haven't even touched on what is coming down the pipe with aboriginal title....
 
1899 said:
Hard to compare the two when you haven’t done both.
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Lol, even harder when you have. More species in most African hunting countries...in much closer proximity to one another...available to hunt simultaneously in one area...sometimes in vast numbers...at prices that are often far better despite the need to fly halfway around the world to get there.

And that's ignoring the exotic thrill of knowing...that you are in Africa!
 
1899 said:
The management of wildlife in BC is an absolute disgrace.
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You got that right. More Deer are killed on the roads than by Hunters. And why are they on the road? To get away from Wolves.

It's not an accident that Moose numbers have plummeted since Grizzly went first LEH, then banned.

6 point Elk and 4 point Muley during the Rut, what stupid seasons, hunt the biggest and best exclusively when they are most vulnerable. While leaving the most expendable, and best tasting, calves, as a Sacred Cow.

And it's almost like they want Caribou to go extinct or rather be extirpated.

Anyways, back to Africa, hope guys have good trips and post photos.
 
jjohnwm said:
Lol, even harder when you have. More species in most African hunting countries...in much closer proximity to one another...available to hunt simultaneously in one area...sometimes in vast numbers...at prices that are often far better despite the need to fly halfway around the world to get there.

And that's ignoring the exotic thrill of knowing...that you are in Africa!
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You got that right...

These two rifles are heading to Africa in April, the 6.5 & .350 Rem Mags, make an excellent African pairing for PG. The .350 is loaded with 250 grain Partitions for Kudu, Blue & Black Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gemsbuck and the 6.5 with 140 grain Accubonds for everything else... two weeks in the Highlands and a week in the Kalahari... can't wait, particularly now that hunting is over here. I timed this trip so that I can be back for spring turkey and bear. Lol.

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Slickshooter said:
I went to the Selous this year for the first time and am going to post a pic because it was an amazing trip. The ultimate hunting experience lies in Africa IMHO. The amount and quality of game is second to none and they are tough. An adventure of a lifetime.
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That looks like an awesome trip... nice to share it with family... memories your son will never forget!
 
hoytcanon said:
You got that right...

These two rifles are heading to Africa in April, the 6.5 & .350 Rem Mags, make an excellent African pairing for PG. The .350 is loaded with 250 grain Partitions for Kudu, Blue & Black Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gemsbuck and the 6.5 with 140 grain Accubonds for everything else... two weeks in the Highlands and a week in the Kalahari... can't wait, particularly now that hunting is over here. I timed this trip so that I can be back for spring turkey and bear. Lol.

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Fellow grey laminate and stainless steel enjoyer, love that look.
 
Longwalker said:
Just booked a 10 day hunt August '26 in Mozambique, Buffalo and plains game with CMS in the Magoe region, Tete province along lake Cahora Bassa. Something wonderful to anticipate!
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That will be a terrific hunt... McCallum does it right. Other than Buffalo, do you have a priority species?
 
Longwalker said:
Just booked a 10 day hunt August '26 in Mozambique, Buffalo and plains game with CMS in the Magoe region, Tete province along lake Cahora Bassa. Something wonderful to anticipate!
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Boy, that sounds like a great adventure man. I bet there is a boat load of Hippos and cranky buff around 💪
 
There are plenty of both Hippos and Buff in that concession. If a hippo tag is available I'll probably try to stalk one on land. Or maybe a crocodile. There definitely are many large crocs in that lake. I'll take a "tracked, stalked and shot unaware" buff over a cranky one any day, but sometimes you don't get to choose. That's when the adventure part kicks in! My priority besides buff is any species I haven't had the fortune to bag before, so I'd also be happy with waterbuck, bush pig, hyena, or even a duiker.
 
Mulletard, Your 8x57 will be received with a hearty "Waidmannsheil"! in Namibia. As a former German colony, the traditions of hunting with German cartridges run deep there. And the 8x57 is very proven and well liked.
One of my fond memories of Namibia is a table full of German hunters singing "Horrido" to me during their Oktoberfest celebration in Kamanjab on the occasion of my hunting a nice Kudu with another German cartridge, the 9.3x62.
 
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