AFRICA HUNT Q&A

[@NELLY-jg2rx]

I'd bring my own rifle just for sentimental reasons, that's why we buy the gun! To take big game and make memories Couldn't imagine using a rental gun on a once in a lifetime hunt

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I agree

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

I have never been to Africa and probably won't ever go. That said, I have lived my African adventures vicariously through good people like DDO. Thanks for posting this video and sharing DDO!

[@jonathandavis7810]

If you go to Texas you can harvest some African game. It's just a taste of what the real thing is though.

[@kuduazpper]

Well Dog...Between 1987 and 2016 I did an even dozen safaris to africa, split evenly between ranch and wilderness hunts. Gotta say, you have pretty much hit the proverbial nail on the head with your analysis. Good work.

[@philippevanwelbergen8654]

In South Africa, a .375 H&H is the MINIMUM Calibre allowed to take dangerous game. It is also a very useful all-round calibre. I have a .308 Win and .223Rem as well. The .375 destroyed less meat than the .308. I use it often, as I support the "use enough gun" mantra. The .375 H&H has not proven to be adequate in stopping a charge close up of a big 5 animal. Hence, a back up rifle is a heavier calibre, as it needs to stop a deadly charge close up. We often use a 416, a 458 Lott or heavier to do this. As you said, the .375 can TAKE anything, stop a charge, NOT so much. I have hunted in SA for decades, and like you, support "fair chase". I applaud you for your deliberate extreme effort on your hunt. True Hunter. Many of your countrymen use "canned hunt" style "efforts", where animals are in a tight space and are tame. They are not deserving of being called a hunter. But you are, you earned the privilege! Respect!

[@Aaron-by6ey]

Thanks! from all the way from Australia! I'm headed over for my first SA Hunt in March 2023! Can't tell you how helpful i have found all your videos! Thanks again!

[@sticksnstones5407]

When you get back tell us how it went.

[@mississippichris]

You look so much like my late and much beloved brother it makes me simultaneously lonesome and happy. He never made it to Africa, but was he ever a hunter. Whitetail, Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, and Bear...he lived it. And, he was a passionate turkey hunter, and spoke their language. My family operated a commercial hunting lodge for twenty-five years. We retired after my brother passed in 2019. I enjoy the videos of your experiences, and the memories they stir of my brother. Best regards from Mississippi. PS-I never enjoyed deer hunting, and can't (according to my brother) be nearly still enough to turkey hunt, but I sure enjoy hunting feral hogs.

[@mackellyman5642]

Your description of a native Sable being a top animal to hunt was awesome....

[@harrisonjones6988]

Best hunting podcast anywhere by miles!

[@Redevil667]

Love the $20 billion bill. That's awesome.

[@JD-kz1wg]

Hats off to you for going "Free Range Hunt".

[@jonathandavis7810]

I absolutely Swear by darn tough socks. They go with me on every hunt no matter where I'm hunting!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

It's all I wear for work or hunting these days.

[@roman11051983]

I always enjoy listening to your videos. It creates the feeling of sitting by a fireside and listening to someone with a lot more life and outdoor experience who is willing to share this valuable experience while having a great time. Greetings from Germany!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Another great video with plenty of useful information - Travel with Guns, complete idiots… Gotcha, LOL! You know, DD, a bunch of us live vicariously through your videos, thanks for posting all these fantastic videos! Take care!

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

That stuff about the spirit medium is extremely interesting and what a wonderful souvenir that axe is!!

[@MichaelJones-be2ke]

Thank you. Well put together. Can't wait for my hunt in Africa in 2024!!! This provided a lot of great information.

[@jerrydaley4678]

James should go to settings, playback, and pick a speed that suits his attention span. I often change speed to adjust for slow talkers or to slow down speedy speakers.

[@jake9705]

30:50 -- Thank you for calling out by name the travel company that tried to screw you over. That could have easily been $25K or so down the drain if you were refused by Qatar Airways at the desk. That's a lot of money to a lot of people.

[@loumain5265]

Thank you very much, great information in all your videos…really appreciate the time and effort you make in passing on your knowledge and expertise. Cheers and good hunting!

[@leeadams5941]

That was excellent, thanks, Ill never hunt Africa but I love the thought of it and your videos are very informative.

[@CFurnace-72]

Never say Never.

[@frankmccarthy2624]

Good to know that story about travel with guns. Travel is always the very worst part of far away hunts. It really has become a nightmare as I found out with a Canadian hunt in 2019.

[@danielbeach4855]

Thank you for the work you put in sharing your experience.

[@southernrat9639]

I would bring my own rifle. There is something about taking game with your own rifle. Wouldn’t be the same with someone else’s rifle.

[@borkwoof696]

Hey babe, wake up! New DDO video online!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I love it!

[@panzer5033]

Your packing videos helped tremendously for my first trip to Africa in 2019. Thank you

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I posted a new one this summer.

[@tommycoogler3416]

Thanks again for another great video!

[@bjcoveney5306]

Thank you again! Don’t change a thing!

[@shaneboyle9982]

Ur movie on Africa was great just like this vid glad u had a good time an we’re successful 🤟🍺🍺

[@irenelevina]

you did a great video of your hunt. I am strongly disagree with a critique of your video. Daniel Levin from Boston

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Great video as usual desert Dog ! I was thinking, one route one can consider if you're thinking about renting a rifle on site instead of transporting your own, would be to reserve an acceptable one (proven by your guide) which would be available to rent, and practicing with the same model back home. This could address some of the risk provided the rental was in perfect shape (which you could test/verify on site on arrival).

[@neelsmuller3716]

The real reason why game farm game reserve sable antelope ( swartwitpens) is bigger on game farms then in the wild is; farmers buy the best genetics at game auctions to breed into their stock , that is the only reason

[@williamfeldner9356]

Thanks for the Video!

[@nicholassteel5529]

Nice Q&A…..✌️👍

[@YellowHammer26]

Love the video DD thanks 👍👍

[@CFurnace-72]

Regarding iron sights: What ere your thoughts on peep sights . They’re faster than open sights and should get a longer sight radius than open sights. To be used on a 460 weatherby.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Peep sights do have advantages over Express Sights, especially accuracy for older eyes. But Express sights are also very fast, great for tracking moving targets, and have more visibility of the threat over the bore. The main reason for their use though, is to allow an optic to be used as the primary aiming device. For a peep sight to work properly and rapidly, it needs to be mounted far back on the reciever (which eliminates the ability to properly use an optic). But, if you plan on using Iron-sights only, a good ghost-ring sight is a great option. For a 460wby, I'd take a good red dot sight over anything.

[@ThemantleofElijah]

Desert Dog, I have been watching your videos to learn more as I’m interested and possibly planning to go on safari next few years, I am wondering if you are a member or not the website Africa Hunting if you are I want to follow you on it. I’m located in Missouri

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I am not on any forums right now and haven't been in years. I found a home on KZbin, lol.

[@ThemantleofElijah]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 that’s awesome I like watching your videos I may never go to Africa but it’s fun to dream but never know

[@Out2theIndoors]

Can you link the Garmin tracking instrument in your description? Thank you ahead of time.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Ohhh gosh darn. Valencia Ca I used to live next door you own the car wash and oil change place there.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Sorry man. Wrong person.

[@jackbuendgen389]

Pretty sure DD works in metallurgy

[@ram_bam]

The issues caused by the travel agency had to have been extremely stressful and frustrating.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I work through very stressful situations for a living, so it didn't rattle me. It just pissed me off that I paid so much money for incompetence.

[@ram_bam]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 Glad it didn't rattle you. At least others can learn from you and not suffer the same fate. That company appears to be permanently closed now, according to Google. Incompetence indeed.

[@jonathandavis7810]

So for me I'm a big reptile lover and when I go on my spare time I wanna look for reptiles. Did you see any reptiles other than crocodiles on your trip??

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Yes. A python and many different types of lizards and geckos.

[@jonathandavis7810]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 that's awesome!! I can't wait to go!!

[@marcuspierantozzi]

One of the best feelings in the world is being away from cell network/wifi etc.