This hunt report relates to my recently completed hunt in Uganda with KOS Safaris. Health warning: I do go on, so put away the Ambien and settle in.

My goal for 2026 was to finish the bushbuck species. This presented a problem since, according to Carten-Barber (2017), “[t]here are few, if any, species that have created as much controversy, at the subspecies level, as the Bushbuck. As recently as 2007, they were being divided into as many as 23 subspecies, but incredibly into two separate...

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Excitement for a monumental level hunt for me is all but overwhelming as the date closes in. And likely late for the moment, my mind shifted to a proper hat for the occasion.

I see all these cool action and adventure photos folks share, and of course trophy pics, with cool hats and I want that. I just can’t ever seem to sort what feels right for me, and when I do, then it looks funny.

I don’t often wear hats much any more despite growing up wearing a cowboy hat about 90% of the time...

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Reflecting on my life, I realize that I have been on quite a journey with firearms. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to use a variety of pistols, rifles, shotguns, and even archery tackle, and I've truly enjoyed each and every one of them. These experiences have shaped my perspective and appreciation for the different types of arms I've encountered.

For those who know me well, it's no secret that my approach to hunting arms has always been practical and unsentimental. I've typically...

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If you were to pick just one animal that you could hunt, outside of common PG, what would it be? This would likely be a high ticket item, to include DG and some of the more majestic and less commonly taken animals, or just difficult to hunt.

I always appreciate the reports about Bongo, Lord Derby Eland, Big 5, and Dry Land Hippo, I know there are a bunch more and that’s what I want to hear from you about.

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