Episode 731: Planning An International Hunt – Travel, Firearms, Budget, Gear and More

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My old friend Philip Glass is a veteran of 20 African Safaris on top of many other international hunting adventures. On this episode we discuss anything and everything related to planning and executing a successful overseas hunt. Philip is a West Texas sheep rancher who actually brought the Dorper Sheep back to Texas after coming across them on an African safari back in the mid 1990s. He has a deep connection with the dark continent and has taken the Big 5 during his hunting career. We take advantage of his expertise, knowledge and tips he’s picked up over 25 plus years traveling the globe to hunt.

Highlights Include:

Our upcoming Safaris (Philip to Zimbabwe and myself to South Africa)
What do you want to hunt and where?
Vetting an outfitter
Should you use a travel agent?
Do you want to take your own rifle where possible?
How to legally import your rifle
Best way to travel with a firearm (legally and most protective of the gun itself during transit)
What’s in your carry-on?
Locks
Business class or not?
What airline should you fly and what route should you take?
What about your ammunition?
What specific hunt was Philip’s all time favorite?
Where does the meat go?
Getting your trophy home
How much should you budget?
Miscellaneous costs