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DPhillips
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Swanepoel and Scandrol
#10314 - 28/02/04 06:40 AM

Anyone have opinions about this outfit? I spoke with them briefly at SCI Reno and am considering a Zim Buff hunt with them.

First, I know nothing about them, other than what I've read in magazines and what is on THEIR website (plus talking with them).

Any opinions or comments are greatly appreciated.

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Dark_Helmet
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Re: Swanepoel and Scandrol [Re: DPhillips]
#10317 - 28/02/04 08:28 AM

let me just consult the crystal ball here.....

I've heard of them, but not enough to draw any conclusions.

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mickey
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Re: Swanepoel and Scandrol [Re: Dark_Helmet]
#10333 - 28/02/04 01:15 PM

They may be the biggest Safari Operators in Africa. Doug Scandrol is an American and a top notch PH his partner is from Zambia and even better (IMHO) and a Double rifle affecionado. They hunt all over Africa with a number of conscessions and PHs working for them. I've never heard a complaint about them and know a few stories that you would have a hard time believing.

I have booked one hunt with them that didn't come off, I was supposed to leave on September 12, 2001. I have been given multiple chances to take it and can not get the timing right. My problem not theirs.

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mikeh416Rigby
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Re: Swanepoel and Scandrol [Re: DPhillips]
#10334 - 28/02/04 01:35 PM

I've had a hunting video for several years that features them. It's called "Pure Africa" , and was released by ACTIVE Video Productions Inc. P.O.Box 801, Mancelona, MI 49659.

The hunt is a 21 day safari throught Maasailand. It's not a bad video except for one part. In that part, the video shows a "hunter" taking the #1 SCI Lion with a bow-in South Africa.

Aside from that, it's a pretty good video if you can get ahold of it.

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DPhillips
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Re: Swanepoel and Scandrol [Re: mickey]
#10348 - 28/02/04 02:30 PM

Thanks guys.

The PH I was speaking with was Bruce Watson (Zim born and current resident).

The 500 Jeff needs to stretch its legs. Sounds like a good hunt for Buff, Sable, and other plainsgame.

I'd sure appreciate any follow-up comments or to hear from anyone else.

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