John,

Though I have no experience with African game(until next April), I'm in my 33rd season as a bear hunter and, while I've taken numerous other North American species, I just know when a bear is about. Can't really explain it as it doesn't happen with the other species. I think a lot of it has to do with the experience I have with the bears and their habits but some days I just know...........it's strange......I just know when one is around and usually where he'll be. Even after taking numerous bear myself and watching many others taken by clients, the hair still stands up on the back of my neck when I get "that feeling".
Wouldn't trade it for anything. Good post.

Joe

P.S.
Saw a cow moose with last years calf in tow the day before yesterday and the calf had big claw marks the length of its whole right side. One of the lucky ones...........