So.. anyone here big into or knowledgeable about GSP?

My wife and I have owned a few different breeds of hunting dogs.. mostly golden retrievers and labrador retrievers.. and know those breeds very well.. we lost our lab recently (very aggressive lymphoma).. and are ready to settle in with a new puppy.. and are considering GSP..

There is a breeder not too far away (less than 2 hours) that specializes in true german blood lines.. all of his dogs are VDH certified (German version of AKC)...

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Let me preface this by saying that I'm not planning to have a fist fight here I tend to sometimes think and act differently to conventional wisdons - Carry enough gun, Bigger is always better ...

The Canon Myth: Precision over power.​

Let’s talk about the biggest flaw in dangerous game hunting: the "bigger is always better" mentality. We’ve all seen it a hunter turns up with a massive, shoulder-bruising canon 577, 600, Overkill ..only to develop a terminal case of the...

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Dear Forum members, I know this is a long shot but it never hurts to check.
I have recently purchased a Mauser M03 rifle and it came with the wrong magazine. I also have some other parts I would like to trade. All parts I am offering are in pristine, like new condition. Not even the smallest blemishes I can find.
What I need.
Mauser M03 Type C magazine for 30-06 type rounds (mine is a 9.3x62)
Mauser M03 quick release mount (if you know where I can buy one, please share!)

What I have...

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This goes back to the topic of selecting outfitters, cancellation hunts, and asking for references after a hunt is booked.

This might be a little controversial and I think it’s up to each of us to decide where the line is, but in the last 24 Hours I’ve seen multiple examples of what I’d consider shady practices. I’m not picking on anyone, I don’t have the full story from all sides, but I think this is going to be eye opening for some. I’m sure I can find another dozen examples if I look...

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Hunting Safari Preparation Timeline

One year or more - book your African hunting safari
Choose your hunting outfitter and book your African hunting safari. The better hunting outfitters typically book most, if not all, of their openings at least a year in advance, even several years in advance depending upon the species availability and rarity. Be...

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