I don't dwell on or generally acknowledge things that could be called regrets. But, here are a couple things related to outdoor pursuits that I wish I had done earlier in life..

1. Acted on my thoughts about going to Africa. I am now 60 and making my first trip in June. I had opportunities through the years but I never made them a priority or a goal. Often when you're young, you have neither time nor money but as you get older, that equation seems to change. Better late than never I suppose...

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Recently in the tread about discontinued products Wyatt smith , Bob Nelson , myself and a few other gentleman were discussing the merits of several brands of chainsaw including some of which that are no longer in production. I thought given that most of us on the forum likely use chainsaws at some point be it commercially as land owners or lease holders clearing shooting lanes and food plot areas ect. We should have a thread discussing them.

Myself I collect jonsereds specifically but not...

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Can South Sudan’s great antelope migration be saved? | National Geographic https://share.google/X8iGiCHn8qO8xCY4E

We have 2 elephant left for 2026 (18-22lbs)

Inclusive
Ph fees
Daily fees
Trophy fees
Daily fees
All government fees
Accommodation
Food and local drinks
Laundry done daily
Airport transfers

Does not include
Tips
Dip n pack
Taxidermy fees
Air tickets
Observer fee $300 per day.

This hunt is in the Mucheni conservancy in the Binga district
these are Zambezi valley elephants so they are not big elephants.

We also have hippo , croc tags left for this year
$5000 trophy fee...

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