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I was mulling over what are the biggest threats to hunting. There are actual threats and perceived threats. As this is a poll, it focuses on perceived threats (some may or may not be the actual worst). So I was curious what this group, hunters, believes to be true.

I opted for allowing up to 3 choices to get a sense of folk’s view of the top3.

I never thought that I would ever think this way, but my Safari days might me coming to a close. It's getting to the point where I can't afford it anymore.

Airfare has almost doubled in the last 5? years. The prices that outfitters are charging, outside of RSA and Namibia have skyrocketed.
For example, I shot a Leopard in Zambia 5 years ago for $20,000 total, and now the same PH is charging $40,000. And that's before baits, tips, govt fees, then dip and pack, shipping, customs broker, etc...

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I recently acquired a full custom Al Biesen in .458WM

It's on a Mauser FN acton with a Biesen two digit Ser#.

Fully jeweled bolt

22" ported bull barrel with integrated barrel band

French walnut stock with an Ivory grip cap and cross grip checking

Steel trap door butt plate

Leupold !.5-5 Vari-Xiii.

And a Lawrence leather sling.

The bore looks pristine as does the bolt face. It does not appear to have been shot much at all.

I took it to the range today with some HSM 500g round soft...

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So this may be a more controversial question in this group which makes it all the more interesting to where the chips land. By climate change for definition, I am referring to over the last 100years.

I give 2 choices so if you think it is real, you can assess whether you see an impact or not on hunting and nature.

On this thread many times people have stated there is zero evidence for UAPs / UFOs or alien sentient life.

I've previously cited high ranking military officials, expert testimony to congress, and videos provided by the US military along with eyewitness testimony from naval pilots.

None of this was sufficient.

This week several well known pastors have confirmed US Intelligence called them to a meeting asking for them to prepare to address crisis of faith that will come from a pending...

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