Tipping during a hunting safari is a delicate question that is often a subject of heated discussions. Having been a client myself, been present during tipping in other outfitters operations, as well as the outfitter and PH in charge of the safaris, I have compiled a baseline overview of the discussion which may help you during your upcoming safari in Africa
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This post answers the most common questions that prospective hunters may have about elk hunting in Colorado, including but not limited to OTC elk tag options, best elk units, best time for hunting, choosing an outfitter and and other tips.
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Peter Ruddle gives a comprehensive list of what to pack for your African safari – and where to keep each item, during travel and while hunting.
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“What should I pack for my hunt?” This question may challenge even experienced hunters who are planning to break into new territories, to say nothing of those who are only making their first steps afield. To help answer it, here is a generic list of hunting gear for a North American mountain hunt, composed by James Reed.
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Do silencers have a place in the hunting field? Peter Ruddle answers the most common questions about hunting with a sound moderated rifle.
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The cradle of the Maya civilization, the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, is full of exotic plants, big, brightly colored birds and small, secretive animals that dwell under the canopy of the rainforest. A trip to the Yucatan is more than a hunt, it’s an adventure!
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In the final part of the series on planning your first hunt in Africa, Peter Ruddle covers perhaps the most important aspect of preparation: the hunter. What are the basic requirements to physical shape and rifle shooting skills?
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Brocket deer inhabit North and South America from Mexico southwards, and are perhaps the most numerous family of American deer (and important for local hunters). However, this family is relatively unknown even to biologists. Here are a few facts about brocket deer and brocket deer hunting.
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Hunting over pointing dogs probably originated in the Renaissance Europe. No wonder it is considered by many affictionaldos a form of art!
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If trophy pics at BookYourHunt.com are any indication, about 40% of hunters choose a bow over a rifle or shotgun to hunt black bear. What is the lure of archery hunting for black bears, how does the preference to bow change from East to West, and whether it works best for black bear hunting over bait, with hounds, or spot-and-stalk?
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Compact action, instant second shot, and choice of different chokes or loads, over/under shotguns seem to be tailor made for turkey hunting. Why do American hunters prefer repeaters?
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The skin of the zebra is one of the most popular trophies that hunters bring home from African safaris. Whether you use it as a carpet on the wall or a rug on the floor, or make a more original taxidermy out of it, the striking black-and-white skin can’t help but stir your curiosity. The old question “Is zebra white with black stripes or black with white stripes?” has been positively answered. Zebra embryos start out black (or brown), and the white color appears later, so zebra is black with white stripes. But why do they need the stripes in the first place?
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