Zimmermann Ltd. was the largest dermoplasty workshop on the African continent. Not much has been reported about him, nor is there much information available. I have done some research, and I do not want this man to be forgotten.
Here is his story:

Paul Zimmermann

The story of the German taxidermist in Nairobi is fascinating, as it is inextricably linked with Kenya’s colonial history, the era of big-game hunting, and the emergence of a modern-day Nairobi district. The subject in...

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The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Dear AH Members

We are putting together a different kind of safari one that takes you back to the roots of African hunting and we believe it will be the adventure of a lifetime.

EXPERIENCE SOUTH AFRICA LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN 2027​

OLD SCHOOL SAFARI​

This is not the Africa you see from the deck of a luxury lodge.

This is the Africa of old.

The Africa of dusty boots, campfire smoke, and long tracks disappearing into the bush. The Africa where the day starts before sunrise and ends...

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For me, handloading/reloading used to be such a nitpicky and laborious effort. I tried to eek out every last bit of accuracy. But then I had an ah-ha moment: a properly bedded action into a stable stock, a free floating barrel, and a properly mounted scope will be accurate enough for any big game hunting with just about any consistent ammo out to 300 yards, sometimes 400.

So now, reloading is purely to use the bullets I want at a lower price compared to factory ammo. I don’t have the time...

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I'm vetting a prospective outfitter in Mozambique. The outfitter's name is That's Africa Safaris Company.

I'm planning on a 10 day hunt in 2027 for: Buffalo, Hippo, and Croc.

I would like to hear : The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from forum members who have recently, within the last 1-3 years, whom have actually hunted with this outfitter, the animal(s) hunted, trophy quality, quality of your hunt experience, your overall experiences, and would you hunt with. them again?; why or why not...

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