The evenings were fascinating – for there, too, I was in the presence of giants. Not only Robin, the legendary PH, but also Ade, who runs Karamojong Overland Safaris on the ground, and Prince Albrecht, whose vision and passion has been instrumental in the project. It was fascinating to hear […]
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Uganda: In Bell’s footsteps — Part 1
The tracks we drove and the paths we walked were ones that had been used for eons – and likely the very same ones used by one of the most iconic hunters of all time, Karamojo Bell. I was in Karamoja, north eastern Uganda, to hunt with a very special […]
Read MoreIbex hunt in the Austrian Alps.
From the brink of extinction to near-eradication – the fate of the Alpine ibex has taken twists and turns worthy of a true king of the Alps. In Austria, we enjoy the privilege of being able to hunt this game species, whose market value has not diminished over the centuries. […]
Read MoreAmerican speed goats
You don’t come to Wyoming looking for an easy hunt. You come for the grit of it, the challenge of testing yourself against a creature that can vanish faster than a ghost in a gale. The sun was just spilling over the horizon, slashing streaks of orange and red across […]
Read MoreWhite manes and black bristles
The Rhone Delta is a crucial “rest stop” for migratory birds from the Western Palearctic, and not only for them. Between the arms of the river, in the endless expanse of reeds, wild boar have found a first-class refuge. Welcome to the Camargue region, for a hunt between land and […]
Read MoreA snowball’s chance in Hell Part 2
Simon K. Barr travels due North in search of the largest land mammals in Iceland’s lava fields. Part 2 of 2. As we drew closer, the enormity of the herd became apparent. Spread out before us were indeed 50 to 60 reindeer, grazing contentedly in a small valley. Among them, […]
Read MoreA snowball’s chance in Hell Part 1
Simon K. Barr travels due North in search of the largest land mammals in Iceland’s lava fields. Part 1 of 2. As the crisp Icelandic air filled my lungs, I couldn’t help but marvel at the stark beauty of the volcanic and glacial landscape before me. It is easy to […]
Read MoreShared Experiences in South Africa
Prologue In this day and age, we’re quick to call somebody “friend”. And a hunting friendship is sworn even more quickly. But friendships today are more fragile than ever – we no longer give them enough time to grow naturally and steadily. A friendship starts with getting to know each […]
Read MoreThe Christmas Hare
In German-speaking countries, Christmas is a special holiday for hunters, who use the occasion to celebrate a culinary tradition. Whether they hunt in the forest or in the lowlands, in the week before the longest night of the year, passionate hunters have a date with the “Christmas hare”. Due to […]
Read MoreJura: Island of the Red Deer
Off the northwest coast of Scotland lies Jura, famous for its whisky and its population of strong red stags. On this island, hunters also need a good awareness of the sea. Come along! After several hours of driving, crossing Scotland from east to west, we finally arrive – quite literally […]
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