Granted, animals don't shoot back, but where I am going there are plenty of animals that consider me as prey!!!

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

"I'll forgive Jane Fonda when the Jews forgive Hitler".

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Dawg,you can go to New Orleans and have the same situation,....you would be open game.....

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

Update: I leave in the AM. I'll stop in Dakar, Senegal for a couple days, then down to Johannesburg, South Africa. I'll hunt a couple days in SA, then drive to Namibia, and hunt a couple more days. I should be home on the 10th. I'll try to keep this updated as much as possible while I am gone.

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

Bin Laden: putting the Fun back in Fundamentalism.

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

good luck with your hunt

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ATV SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
91 WARRIOR
2004 Z400
325 TRAIL BOSS
250 TRAILBLAZER
2004 LTZ 250

25 years in the Army Reserves
1 tour in Iraq ,serving proudly

Thanks dean!!!! I have to admit I'm as giddy as fat man in a candy store!!!

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

Bin Laden: putting the Fun back in Fundamentalism.

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

remember what the Marines taught you,about sight picture and squeezing the trigger .

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ATV SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
91 WARRIOR
2004 Z400
325 TRAIL BOSS
250 TRAILBLAZER
2004 LTZ 250

25 years in the Army Reserves
1 tour in Iraq ,serving proudly

I'll remember that, thanks!!!

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

Bin Laden: putting the Fun back in Fundamentalism.

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Dawg,just put the bullet in the base of the neck.......Good luck pal!

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

Thanks!!! I'm in Dakar right now; just doing some sight seeing.

Sorry; no quote today as I have then all stored on my computer and I am using the hotel's!!!

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

DeeDawg hasn't reconoirtered! I wonder if a" Muslim Gnu" got him?

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

I'm back!!!! Had a great trip!!! Dakar was interesting, I even had a chance to ride a Polaris, but the cost was just too high: $25 for a taxi each way, and $50 for a two hour ride. Hunted in South Africa for a week, and Namibia for five days. Also entered Botwana, so now I can say I have visited 55 countries!! I shot a total of 13 animals. The one I am most excited about is a 57 inch Kudu. That one took a HUGE amount of work; three days of running up and down mountains, and late on the third day I got him. First shot was mid section, and then a two hour chase up and down hills and thru thick brush and trees, 95% of which have thorns. My tracker is a short little guy that was like chasing a rabbit. Second shot was over some cattle and in the neck. Another 45 minutes of running in the hills, and the third shot finished him. All of the rest of the animals were one shot kills. My PH and the trackers said they were impressed with my shooting; they said the average client needs three shots per animal. My PH also said that less than 5% of their clients could have physically done what I did to get the kudu. I credit that to my MC training with the rifle and physical fitness. I also got a 29 inch blue wildebeest, and 41 inch oryx. I intend to load some pictures when I get a chance. Everything I got was SCI Gold, which is an internationally recognized rating system.

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

If I Wanted Your Opinion, I'd Read Your Entrails

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Sounds like a great hunt!Sure want to see some pics..

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

Question: How do I submit a photo that exceeds the size limit?

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

If I Wanted Your Opinion, I'd Read Your Entrails

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

I have never figured away to send any pics...

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

OK, I figured it out, and now I have a few pics on my photo page.

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Dee! What rifle did you use to take the Steenbok?

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

I used a .300 win mag. I used that rifle for all the game in Namibia, and a 7mm rem mag in South Africa. I didn't bring my own rifle as I knew I would be traveling around to other countries. I took a total of 13 animals on this trip, and the first one I shot (kudu) took three hits to bring down. The next 12 were one shot, one kill. The outfitter told me that their average hunter uses 3 shots per animal.

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

"You're Pro-Choice and Your Child Will Never Vote"

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

300 is a good round.. I like the Weatherby for personal use,round that is.

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2006 Rhino
2005 Ford FX4

I like it as well. In open territory a flat shooting rifle is a must. I currently shoot a Rem 700 in 7mm mag. I could go for something that shoots a little flatter, but it suits my needs for now....

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

Save the Whales, Kill Babies, Raise Taxes, Vote Democrat

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Hey ya'll; I've added some more photos for anyone still interested.

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I am on active duty with the Marine Corps; 25 plus years and counting. Returned home from Habbaniyah, Iraq, in July 06 and am back out on the left coast where I am stationed. My ATV riding is mostly in NW Minnesota on a 2004 AC 500 4X4 auto. Out on the left coast I ride a Hawg.

"And I; I took the road less traveled by..."

Dee, Loved your pics. How did you get to take that many animals? I no nothing about safaris, but I guess I just assumed that you paid by how many days you were there and how many animal permits you got. I probably could have afforded the flight over and back. No, guide, no permits. Wow, some fine animals for sure. To get one of those would be awesome. all of them, well you'd have to explain how that feels. I did get a 357 like the one in your pic, for Christmas. I have wanted one of those for years and years. Congrats on the fine hunt of a lifetime. Ed

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