Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris

This is a re-launch of Episode 11, where I had the great opportunity to have Jim Shockey on my podcast and chat with him about hunting in Africa. I decided to clean up the audio and rework the episode a little bit for anyone that was new to the podcast. Jim Shockey needs no introduction to fellow hunters and his wealth of knowledge and experiences on hunting was really enjoyable to listen to.

Every Man MUST Hunt, not because we need higher numbers of hunters or to create some kind of movement, but rather every man must hunt because the values that hunting teaches you can be used in everyday life. As men, there is a lot expected of us and it seems the weight on our shoulders never stops growing, but just like packing out an elk or loading a kudu bull, you push through the tough times because you know in the end it will be worth it. Hope you enjoy the episode.

Well, social media threw us a big curve ball and as a small business operator, this one sucks. Facebook banned me and the effects it has are not good. We need your support and assistance to help get the word out there with regards to this podcast and help make it even bigger and better so we don't have to rely on social media platforms. Give the episode a listen and remember to share it with family and friends.

I couldn't imagine a hunting trip without my dog Utah tagging along. But it wasn't always that way and I went many hunting seasons without a tracking dog. After a few failed recoveries of wounded animals, I knew it was time to have a tracking dog of my own. In this episode, I talk about what qualities I looked for in a tracking dog, how I trained Utah, the things he taught me, and the number of times he saved us from losing any more animals. Thank you once again to our main sponsor: www.RoyalKaroo.co.za

As hunters we work tirelessly to ensure every aspect of our rifles, bows, optics and level of fitness are all perfectly tuned in for a successful hunt, but what about our mental performance? Do we need to focus more on how we are going to perform mentally under pressure? I share some advice on why it is important to improve our mental skills so we can hunt like high performers. Thanks again to our sponsors, Royal Karoo Safaris for keeping this podcast going. www.RoyalKaroo.co.za

Andy and Daniel Horner joined me for a father/son hunting trip here in South Africa. There was one particular day when the heavy rain moved in and we had no choice but so sit tight in the lodge. We decided to record this podcast and share some insight into how the trip was going so far. Daniel is a Sig Sauer ambassador and one of the best competition shooters in the world, so it was great to hear some advice from him on how to prep for a hunting safari in Africa. Enjoy the show and please visit our sponsors Royal Karoo Safaris, who make these recordings possible. www.royalkaroo.co.za

After an action packed hunting safari, myself and Andrew sat round the fire at camp and reflected on his hunt. We shared insights into the hunting industry as a whole, talk about the benefits of hunting, breakdown each one of his hunts and share some good laughs. Enjoy it!

In this episode I have a good chat with Sue Tidwell, the author of Cries Of The Savanna. A fascinating book that I believe every hunter and even non-hunter should read. Sue gives details about the book and the reasons behind her writing it. Hope you enjoy. And please support the sponsor for the episode Royal Karoo Safaris at www.royalkaroo.co.za

Note: Sorry about the bad audio on this episode, tried my best to fix it, was a mistake on my part....need to remember I am a hunting and not an uadio geek. Trying my best! In this episode I was joined by Philip Glass who has a number of African safaris under his belt. He helps a lot of people with planning their first African safari trip, he was also highlighted in the documentary movie: Trophy. We chat about that and what sort of discussions and reactions the documentary brought into the hunting industry. Enjoy the show!

Duck hunting in Africa? Is it even possible? Can it be done? Yes, it can and the art of duck hunting is picking up in Africa with some incredible species on offer. I had Ramsey Russell from GotDucks.com on the show and he shares his vast experience in duck hunting plus the time he went to Africa specifically for wingshooting. This is a great episode and I hope you enjoy it. These podcasts could not be possible without the great support from our sponsors so please head on over to RoyalKaroo.co.za and give the guys that side a big word of thanks!

I had Angie Kokes on the show, an avid hunter that took up Spear hunting and never looked back. Angie shares some great insight into how she got into spear hunting, why it is important, as well a few adventures she had in Africa with her spear. Enjoy the show and please remember to rate and share this podcast! Thanks again to our sponsor Royal Karoo Safaris. www.royalkaroo.co.za

Matt Dubber is probably the foremost hunter and content producer in South Africa when it comes to hunting with air guns. I invited Matt out to our coastal area for some Impala hunting and to sit round the fire while we braaied and get a little more insight into the dynamics of hunting with air rifles. Hope you enjoy the episode and remember there is a video of this podcast up on our Kingsview Safaris Youtube channel. Big shout out to Royal Karoo Safaris for being a great sponsor of the show. I highly suggest you check them out if you are ever interested in a hunting safari. www.RoyalKaroo.co.za Like, Share, Review and Subscribe, we really appreciate it and it helps us to produce more content for you guys!!

Its no walk in the park hunting Africa with a bow, but what can be more difficult is booking with the right outfitter. In this episode I discuss what you should look for in the ideal outfitter that will provide you with a successful bow hunting trip. Thanks again to the sponsor of the show, Royal Karoo Safaris. rob and his team are perfectly setup for bow hunters and have incredible facilities. Check them out! www.royalkaroo.co.za

It was fascinating to have Jacques Spamer, Owner and PH for JKO Hunting Safaris on the podcast. The areas and quality of animals that JKO has to offer are phenomenal and they are doing a great job of giving their clients a real hunting experience in many parts of Africa. Their website is www.jkosafaris.com Get in touch with Jacques about a hunting trip!

Handrie Van Bergen is a South African Professional Hunter, bull rider, barrel racer and fantastic hunter. We discuss a variety of things from Jackal hunting, what its like being a female PH in a male dominated industry to the overall future of hunting in South Africa. This was a great podcast and I really enjoyed chatting with Handrie. Thanks to Royal Karoo Safaris for sponsoring today's episode.

In this episode I discuss the process for booking a hunting safari and I break it down into 6 easy steps. There is also a really handy Booking Safari Checklist that you can download which makes the process a little more manageable. Head on over to Huntafricashop.com find the blogs section, go into the 6 Steps blog and you can find the checklist there. Want to thank our sponsor for this episode Royal Karoo Safaris, their support and backing is much appreciated. They run a fantastic operation go check them out at www.royalkaroo.co.za Enjoy the show.

I can't imagine there is a hunter out there that has hunted more Buffalo than Rick Warren, with almost 90 to his name and over 40 African safaris he surely has the experience and knowledge to chat about all things hunting in Africa. But apart from his hunting exploits, Rick also does a lot behind the scenes for conservation in Africa and has been involved in many fund raisers to assist anti-poaching programs. Hope you enjoy the show and remember to support the sponsor of today's show, HuntAfricaShop.com. If you would like to be featured on this hunting podcast, get in touch today at info@kingsviewsafaris.co.za.

Payne shares his cool experiences of hunting in Africa, from building a lasting friendship with his PH, getting seriously close to a Kudu and going on a last minute road trip to find an elusive red Nyala. Payne also shares his thoughts and lessons about managing a large hunting profile on social media. Hope you enjoy the show and please visit our sponsor of today's episode, Hunt Africa Shop to get the coolest Africa hunting t-shirts. Visit their shop at www.huntafricashop.com

You worked hard hunting your animals and your time in Africa has been a once in a lifetime trip. So getting your valuable trophies home safely and through the channels is exactly what Coppersmith Logistics does. I had a great chat with Michael Coppersmith who heads up the hunting trophy division and he shared some great insight into what his company does and how they can help you. info@kingsviewsafaris.co.za PLEASE remember to review, rate and comment on this podcast

"Fresh back from safari!" those were Patrick's words when he contacted me and I thought what a cool opportunity to get him onto the Podcast and have him share his experiences of hunting in South Africa. Patrick talks about planning his trip while navigating the ever changing Covid restrictions, how his PH was adaptive and flexible to their needs and how each animal hunted was unique in their own way. I hope you enjoy this episode, Patrick is a great guy and I enjoyed chatted with him. info@kingsviewsafaris.co.za