Folks,

The thread on carrying a knife on safari reminded me that I hadn't seen a post on what you personally need to carry once you leave the Cruiser to make a stalk or follow tracks.

After hunting 9 different African countries over 30 years, I've come to the conclusion that less is more.

All you need is:

Rifle
Ammo in a buttstock carrier. You can't forget your extra ammo that way.
Binos. Small
Toilet paper (can be very important just ask me)
Pocket camera but these days your phone will...

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I am left handed. Every time I buy a knife, the sheath provided is always for a right handed person, so yes I need one. The belt loop is on the wrong side unless I want the knife facing backwards! If I use it as is, I have to draw the knife with my right hand and place it in my left.

But this is only the beginning...what if I would like a cross draw sheath? Or a sheath that carries at an angle? Same problem.

Also, may I ask your favorite tricks to get the sheath onto your belt....do you...

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All of us are at different points in life with different priorities. Earlier on I wanted many different DRs so I bought 8 from Westley richards to Rigby etc. and enjoyed and learned from them all. At this stage of my life I know several things about myself:
1. I only need two calibers to take any animal on this earth, a 275 and a 404.
2. I prefer a Rigby Brand.
3. I now put my money in future hunts after spending decades also putting money in different calibers and brands.

I believe all of...

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While the Internet offers convenience, it can also enable scam operators to defraud buyers and sellers. Fraudsters can use the Internet to scam individuals looking to buy or sell products and services. Like many sites AfricaHunting.com has no verification or screening process for transactions.

Share your tips in the thread below as well. Here are some of the best ones that I could come up with but I am sure the community has some good ones to add.

Tip: Make payment via an escrow...

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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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