 South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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My taxidermy mounts have arrived from South Africa. Feels like Christmas in August!
Last edited by billa; 08/25/2015 7:07 PM.
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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I have photos posted on the bragging board.
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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They turned out great Bill, congrats!!! Great looking man cave!
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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08/25/2015 2:52 PM
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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08/25/2015 3:30 PM
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impressive... great warthog
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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The taxidermy was done in South Africa by Glen Boyd taxidermy. On site at my outfitter. Kubusi safaris. The shipment came via South African Airways. The details and coloration of the mounts are excellent. I have seen a lot of Kudu horns painted shiny black. Mine are a beautiful natural brown. The Warthog looks like he could jump off the wall!
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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08/25/2015 6:19 PM
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If I went to Africa I would be happy to hunt Warthogs the whole time.Your Warthog makes one dream.
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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The 2 animals I dreamed of the most were the Kudu and Impala. My Kudu stalk and shot was truly an awesome priceless experience. That being said, I agree that hunting Warthog is very exciting. About 1/2 of my time afield was spent in pursuit of the 2 Warthogs. Both were initially spotted then lost in the bush before reappearing within 50 yards calling for a quick shot. Very much like my Eastern woods hunting for Whitetail. If I get to return. I will definitely have Warthog high on my trophy list.
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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Check out my Warthog article in the handgun hunting article section. http://www.handgunhunt.com/promo/members...%20-%20Warthogs
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08/25/2015 11:13 PM
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Impressive trophies Bill!
Thanks for sharing the experiences via the articles, and your keepsakes.
And I love chasing hogs, whether on American soil or abroad - my PH had to redirect me MANY times...
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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Wow, that looks really nice!
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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Congrats once again Bill!
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I finally got around to having my animals scored for SCI. The Blesbok and Warthog both made the book. Coincidentally, each one's score currently ranks 31st in the handgun category.
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Re: South African safari 2014 update - Mounts
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That is an outstanding warthog!
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Very nice trophies, Bill!
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Nice animals. Bet you can't go just once!!
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Pretty damn nice Bill! you ought to be proud!
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Bill, some of the nicest I've ever seen. Luv that Hog!
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That is an outstanding warthog! Size wise this Warthog is huge. Both my PH and tracker were extremely excited when we first spotted the hog. The tracker said more about that than he spoke all week! Themba (my PH). Called it a hog and a half. He was pretty cool and somber all week but he talked, smiled and giggled for an hour once the pig was down. He sent texts of him with the pig to his friends and the other PHs. He called it the greatest trophy of our safari!
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