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Aleksei Agafonov, Jim Shockey, and Catherine McConnel: the BookYourHunt.com team at the hunting convention

BookYourHunt.com at SCI Annual Hunters’ Convention

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For decades, Safari Club International has been on the forefront of what we often express today with the hashtag #huntingisconservation. The SCI annual convention is an opportunity for the hunters and industry stakeholders to meet, communicate, and make sure we’re on the same bandwidth regarding hunting, conservation, and hunting advocacy. BookYourHunt.com team were thrilled to see so many people come to Booth 3434, so many people interested in BookYourHunt.com, and willing to learn firsthand what makes our service special.

One Shot, One Memorable Experience in Kansas Turkey Hunting with a Vintage Shotgun

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Michael G. Sabbeth tells about his experience of hunting turkey in Kansas with a vintage shotgun.

“Karamojo” Bell on Rifles: In His Own Words

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W.D.M. “Karamojo” Bell was an early XX century ivory hunter with unorthodox views on rifles. His name is often mentioned in “big rifle vs. small rifle” arguments. Did he REALLY mean that a 6.5 mm. Mannlicher was better for elephant hunting than a .577 Nitro Express? Let’s look in his books.

For Whom the Horn Blows? Hunting African Leopards with Hounds

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Hunting leopard over hounds is a seldom practiced and often misunderstood pursuit. The trainer of perhaps the only leopard hunting pack in Africa speaks about why hunting over hounds is better than hunting over bait, and reveals secrets of the hunt, the choice of breed, and their training.

James Reed, Aleksei Agafonov and Jim Shockey - the BookYourHunt.com team at the show booth

Show Time!

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BookYourHunt.com comes to Wild Sheep Foundation and Safari Club International Annual Conventions. Why are these events so important for the hunting industry

The Quiet Call of the Biggest Grouse

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Capercaillie cocks go temporarily mute during their mating song, and various predators, including humans, take advantage of this trait and stalk the bird, moving when it sings, and freezing when it stops. This is a traditional East European hunt, loved equally by the peasant and the emperor.

Season’s Greetings

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It’s this time of year again, when we count the blessings of the year past, and look forward into the

Karen Seginak takes photo of her own shadow

Ever Wondered Why Hunters Want to Wander?

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Karen Seginak, a wildlife biologist from Egeland, North Dacota, speaks of how her first hunt in Africa sparkled an interest in hunting in other countries, why hunters are drawn to other lands, and how can you hunt in Africa, Argentina, etc. on a limited budget.

12 and One Best Blogs, Forums, and Websites for a Hunter

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There are many hunting-related pages on the Internet – too many, perhaps. It may be hard to choose where to go to for reliable information and high-quality entertainment. That’s why we made this list of hunting blogs, forums and websites that we think are the tops. The list is a bit subjective, and obviously incomplete – there’s many more than 12 great hunting pages out there. But BookYourHunt.com is ever for quality over quantity, so we didn’t even try to go for “100 best”, or even “25 best”

The Spotted Houdini

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There was once a leopard in Namibia who got a proper name – Houdini – because of his miraculous escapes from hunters. Can James Reed put an end to this artist’s carreer?

Your Trophy Is Your Memory: Wise Taxidermy Choices for an African Hunt

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Hunters cherish the trophies as material memories of their adventure. How to make the right choice of the taxidermy studio that won’t break your bank account? Should you choose a Euro mount, a shoulder mount, a pedestal mount, a full mount, or something creative? Is it better to “dip and ship” your trophies to a taxidermist near your home, or to use an African taxidermy studio? What can you do during the hunt to improve the quality of your trophies? These and other tips for taxidermy in our blog post.

Primorye Sika deer was once heavily hunted

Do Tigers Call Deer? 7 Facts a Hunter Must Know About Primorye.

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How much do you know about Primorye, the south-eastern part of Russia on the Pacific cost. Do tigers imitate bugle of Manchurian wapiti? Where does the biggest wild pig on the planet live? Do sika deer antlers have healing power? Is Amur Brown bear as big as Kamchatka bear? Where can you hunt a Himalayan bear? What are your chances to see a tiger in Primorye? 7 amazing facts about amazing part of Russia.