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I would bet that most who go after African DG have at least a 6 figure income to have the disposable income to afford the other associated costs of such a hunt-rifles, hunting gear, plane tickets etc.

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I disagree.

A Zimbabwe tuskless or cow hunt costs between US$5000 to US$10,000 for one or two cow elephants. No taxidermy costs. Pay for airfares and hotel before and maybe after plus some taxes. Use a drive in with PH option rather than a charter flight. That cost me US$200 last hunt rather than probably $2000 for a charter. I prefer driving anyway.

Sometimes there are cape buffalo hunts at similar prices too. Add taxidermy/dip and packing costs. Save on taxidermy but doing skull mounts.

End of season specials. The weather is not as comfortable, but sometimes a whole bunch of extras are available on quota and cheaper than usual, without a whole bunch of additional days needing to be purchased.

Attend some safari shows, some auctions have some hunts which are good, with good operators and at very good prices.

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While realizing that things are changing--sometimes its human nature to look at the bad versus the good--I don't feel it is priced out of reach yet in all areas--"YET".. I agree with NITROX----there are still lots of deals to be had currently--HOWEVER, the time is probably now or within the next year or two--as it is definitely heading north..

Ripp

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