**NOTE** The audio is a little fuzzy at the start of the episode, give it some time as it does come right. I was using my mobile speaker on the ranch and got a little static from it.

Everyone hopes and expects their dream hunting safari to run smoothly. The client expects it, the outfitter hopes for it and the PH does his best to make it happen...but things don't always go according to plan out in the African bush. For some, their dream trip turns into a nightmare and they have legitimate complaints and issues they want to raise about their safari and rightly so. However, there is a correct way to complain, and in this impromptu episode where I record while out on the ranch, I discuss the right way to complain about your hunting safari.

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My guest on today's podcast is Tai Emery, is a current bare knuckle fighter, power slap competitor and former Legends Football League player. Tai may not fit the mould of your traditional trophy hunter, but a recent trip to the Eastern Cape of South Africa opened her eyes to real benefits that hunting can bring to local communities.

Tai and I had a great chat, and she shared some stories from her time in South Africa as well as the importance of educating some of her fellow fighters in just how beneficial hunting can really be.

Hope you enjoy the episode, make sure to give Tai a follow on her social media platforms, she is doing a great job in getting the good word about hunting out to the masses.

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You often hear from people that going on a hunting safari is a trip of a lifetime, and it certainly is, but what you rarely hear from people is that they got a once in a lifetime trophy!

This story recaps that exact trophy, a true once in a lifetime trophy.

**NOTE** 

I did mention in the intro of episode that there is a video of this particular hunt, well I was unaware at the time that the video has not yet been released. So, I would suggest following the link to the This Is Africa TV YouTube channel and I am sure they will release the video soon.

Link below

https://www.youtube.com/@ThisisAfricaTVshow

There really is no right time to hunt Africa, if you want to go you will find a way, if you do not then you will find an excuse.

My guest on today's episode is Cody Schwartz from Roswell NM, and after deciding to book a hunt in South Africa at an SCI show, he enjoyed it so much he made plans to go back every year, each time bringing one of his family members.

Cody shares some great stories about the animals he was targeting, as well as some valuable info for anyone considering booking their first trip.

If you would like to reach out to Cody and ask him a few questions or just chat about hunting in Africa, you can do so by sending him an email below:

If you are a hunting Outfitter that operates not only in South Africa, but anywhere in Africa, then you will agree with this statement. "There is always someone out their looking to take their slice of your cake"

In this episode, I talk about some of my experiences with agents, reps, wanna be agents and some just down right sneaky dirty lying agents.

If you want to hear more of these stories, then reach out to me or leave your request as a comment on Spotify or a rating on Apple Podcasts.

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My guest on the latest episode is Devin from Kansas City and we had a great chat, covering all sorts of topics from how he chose his outfitter, bringing over your own rifle, the importance of not sticking to a list, trusting yourself to pull of a quick 'hail Mary' shot, plus Devin gave some fantastic advice for those planning their first trip to Africa.

If you are enjoying these episodes and getting some value out of them, then do me a massive favour and take a few seconds to leave a review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!

Get in touch with Devin or follow along on his hunting journeys on his instagram:

@celebratory_gunfire

Easily one of the more frequent questions I was asked when booking hunts for clients, was "Can I bring my spouse and what will they do?" It is a fair question and while I would list off numerous non-hunting activities they could do, I knew deep down that 95% of the time the significant other would tag along on the hunts and have the time of their life.

In this episode we get to dive in a little deeper to this scenario as I am joined by Stuart and Kayla from Missouri, who recently returned from a hunting trip to South Africa. Now while Kayla didn't hunt on this trip...she did admit that she wouldn't be missing out on the chance to pull the trigger on their next safari.

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Trevor Oertel is a man that we as hunters should be throwing our full support behind and sharing his messages far and wide. I have been following Trevor for a good few years now and I have always enjoyed reading his articles, opinion pieces and his push back against the misinformation, lies and false accusations that are published against hunters in main stream media.

I had a good chat with Trevor as he shared in his insights into the research his does for his articles, the support people like him and many others need from the greater hunting community and most importantly that we as outdoorsman no longer need to roll over and take the BS that animal-rights slacktivists publish about hunting, it's time to push back.

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Links to Trevors articles articles below:

1. Ten Years After Cecil. The Lion, the Lies, and the Exploitation of Wildlife and the Public

2. The Exploitation of “Blondie” to Ignite Another Global Misinformation Campaign Against African Conservation.

3. Conservation and Conspiracies

In this episode I am joined by longtime hunter Herb Atkinson as he recounts the beauty and intensity of hunting in Africa over many years.

Herb shares life-changing moments: leopard and buffalo on foot, charging lions, elephant hunts, and the importance of forming a good bond with your PH. He also reflects on conservation, the people he met, and the deep rewards beyond the shot.

Listen for vivid stories, practical hunting insight, and a heartfelt tribute to Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities.

Hope you enjoy and please remember to leave a review and rating.

This episode will simply be a reading from a post made on facebook about the tragic loss of a fellow hunter, that was tragically killed while on safari in South Africa and how the misguided mob that is the anti-hunters responded in the most sickening of ways.