Finding time for a safari this year was tricky, between work pressures and other hunting commitments, but I was determined to get back to South Africa for a hunt. After some planning with my friend Juan Stander of @LJ SAFARIS, we decided that, in order to hunt all the animals I was after in a free-range setting, within my available time-frame, I would book two 5-day hunts, one in April and one in September. With my September hunt coming up in about three weeks, I thought now was the...

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We normally read about the horror stories that happen with taxidermy, whether in the US or abroad. This is one of those horror stories with a "happy ending". This was a true test of the reputation, integrity and backing from this one South African taxidermy. Completely change my mood and I realized and was great to know that there are still businesses out there who do care about the customer and go out of their way to make things right.

This post is about Lauriston Taxidermy, in the...

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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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I’m torn. And I don’t care for the look of both on a rifle. I’m a year away from purchasing a bespoke heirloom rig and working with a gunmaker to build it. I’m trying to make my mind up ahead of time.

What have any of you guys done before, and could you share some pictures please.

Thanks, as always, for anyone taking time to share.