Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris
Round The Fire is all about Hunting, Wildlife & Conservation here in beautiful South Africa. We chat with past and future clients of Kingsview Safaris plus industry role players to give you the listener the inside scoop on what it is like coming on a hunting safari here in South Africa. There will even be a couple cool episodes where we sit round a fire after a long day hunting and just let the stories flow. Enjoy and thanks for listening!!
Episodes
Ep 125: Pre-Plan Your Taxidermy Before The Hunt With Stuart Dill - Hunting South Africa
Stuart Dill returns to the podcast for another episode and this time he has some valuable information to share.
We discuss the importance of having your taxidermist and taxidermy logistics all lined up BEFORE you leave for that once in a lifetime hunting safari.
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Ep 124: From Hunting South Africa To Argentina with Cody Schwartz
Cody from episode 100 returns to the podcast to share some stories from his latest hunting trip to Argentina. Cody shares some insight into hunting South America, as well as a comparison between what its like to hunt South Africa and Argentina.
This is a great episode, that I know many listeners will enjoy!
If you would like more of these podcasts, you can find them on Apple Podcasts, YouTube an
Ep 123: My Worst Client Part 2 - Hunting Africa
Here it is everybody, the final installment for the story of the worst client I had during my time as a hunting outfitter in South Africa.
Enjoy! And remember to rate and review this podcast.
Ep 123: My Worst Client - Part 1 - Hunting Africa
The YouTube channel @RTFPodcast is up and running folks, so if you would like to enjoy this latest episode in video form, then head on over to the YouTube channel, subscribe and enjoy!
I thought, what better way to launch the new video episodes than by talking about a topic that has been requested by many listeners. The story about my worst hunting client.
So, here it is! Hope you enjoy it, if
Ep 122: Round The Fire Album
Well, here you have it folks!! The World's first and only album dedicated to hunting in Africa. Each song specific to an animal, event or region within the Dark Continent.
I wrote the lyrics to each song and used AI to assist with the vocals and instruments. After many late nights, at least 10 - 15 versions of each track, tweaking the beats and finding the right rhythms to go with each song, I f
Ep 121: Are The Days Of Legendary PHs Over?
Selby, Percivil, Selous, Downey, Pondoro and many more PHs from the past are considered to be legends of the industry.
But in today's day and age are we going to see any more "Legendary PHs?" I try to answer this question and share my thoughts in the latest episode of the Round The Fire Podcast.
If you agree or disagree with my thoughts, then leave some comments on our facebook page or on the
Ep 120: Wounded Animal - Your Role As Hunter
It's the one thing every hunter and PH dreads on a hunting safari, a wounded animal! Tensions begin to rise, panic sets in, everyone becomes to come up with different theories as to what happened and before you know it, a bad vibe sets in that can ruin the entire trip.
When it comes to a wounded animal, everyone has their job. The trackers get to work following the animal and the PH keeps his ey
Ep 119: The Same But Different
When it comes to hunting in South Africa, a zebra isn't just a zebra and not all bushbucks are created equal.
In today's episode, I discuss some of the different similarities that you would come across during a hunting safari in South Africa. Plus, I break down the difference in vegetation, climate and topography for each of South Africa's provinces.
You may also hear a little something unique
Ep 118: Outfitter vs PH Loyalty
Now here is a real pickle that is often faced by hunters that are returning to Africa for their 2nd, 3rd or 4th trip.
The dilemma of having to choose between hunting with the outfitter again, heading off on a separate with your best bud the PH or maybe even going to hunt with a completely new hunting operation altogether!
It's a tough decision to make, and in this episode I will do my best to pro
Ep 117: My First Client + Bonus
Well you have been requesting it and I can hold off no longer, it's time to share a few personal stories from my time as a Professional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter.
To kick things off I will share the story of my very first foreign client as a Hunting Outfitter. But that's not all, if you listen to the very end of the episode I have thrown in something unique, something a little special and hop
Ep 116: Julius Fortuna - Big Doubles & Big Buffalo
There is a lot of fire power in this episode folks. Couple it with some hair raising experiences, wisdom and decades of knowledge from my guest Julius Fortuna, means it is one you do not want to miss out on.
Julius share his experiences of hunting dangerous game, what he has learnt over the years, why he switched over to a double rifle and never looked back. This episode is a great one for those
Ep 115: Trackers & Skinners Etiquette
Don't be fooled into thinking that the PH and Outfitter are the only role players in you having a successful hunting safari. While they are extremely important, the real people in the engine room driving the success of the trip is the trackers and skinners.
These are the men we call on when the brown stuff hits the fan, they are the ones we rely on to find those valuable animals, they are the on
Ep 114: Joshua Bailey: Buffalo Are Hard To Kill
On this episode, I get to hear stories from Joshua Bailey a gunsmith from Indiana in the US as he shares his experience of hunting twice in the Limpopo region of South Africa.
Joshua also recalls a few hair raising moments that he and his step-father had while hunting buffalo. This is a great episode, so tune in, get comfortable and enjoy the stories.
If you are liking these episodes, then do
Ep 113: Wild & Interesting Facts
The spectacle and wow factor of Africa is all around you while you hunt. It's not just in the trophy, it's not in the challenge, it's not round the fire at night and it's certainly not in the skinning shed.
The real beauty of hunting Africa lies in the weird and wonderful facts that every plant, mammal, bird, insect and reptile has within that you didn't even know about.
In this episode, I wil
Ep 112: Warrior Trophies
When it comes to hunting trophies in Africa, as hunters we often get hung up on size, inches, length or even a "good representative" of the species.
However, have you considered hunting those real warriors of a species? The old battle axes, the ones way past their prime, the ones that defended their ladies, drove off the threats and put their bodies on the line to remain top dog for as long as the
Ep 111: Hal Rose - Hunted South Africa 3 Times And Going Back For More
My guest on this episode is just down the Texan road from me, Hal Rose.
Hal first hunted South Africa back in 1994 and only returned some twenty years later. Well, as Hal will re-tell, the African bug bit him harder on his second trip and since then he has planned on returning to hunt this beautiful land every year since.
Hal shares some great stories across his 3 trips to South Africa, from Kwa
Ep 110: Samir Suleiman - Hunting Mozambique
For many hunters the country of Mozambique is usually reserved for their 5th, 6th or 7th hunting trip to Africa...and for good reason! Mozambique is without a doubt a wild wild place, and to be called truly wild in Africa is saying a lot. The hunting is hard, the animals are fierce and if they don't kill you, then either the malaria or Tsetse flies will.....or the land mines will. You get my point
Ep 109: Returning Guest Aaron Lassila - Hunting The Free State of South Africa
Back in the hot seat this week, is returning guest Aaron Lassila from all the way back on Episode 61.
Aaron first came on the podcast to talk about how he was planning his first African hunting trip to South Africa. Well, it has been over a year now and Aaron is back with some special hunting stories to share from his time hunting in South Africa.
Enjoy!
Ep 108: 2 Buffalo Hunting Stories
I put out a call on social media for some hunting stories and by goodness did the hunting community respond.
This weeks episode I give a brief bit of advice for those heading to the hunting shows in the US and frankly, anyone else that may be planning a trip to Africa. Then I jump straight into two fantastic hunting stories shared by Ron and Michael from the US, who so kindly took up the call fo
Ep 107: Peyton & Roan - My First Deer
This past hunting season here in Texas has been extra special for the family, for many different reasons. The most significant for me was achieving a life long dream of helping my kids hunt their first animals.
I thought what a fitting way to celebrate their first success and official designation as hunters, than to bring them onto the podcast as guests and have them share their story of how they
Ep 106: SA vs Texas - Prepping For A Hunt
I have run hunts in Africa and I have run hunts in Texas. One would assume they are the same, but in reality they are vastly different.
In this episode, I share some insight into what it was like prepping for a hunt here in Texas versus how we would prepare for a hunt back in South Africa. I talk about the new aspects of hunting in Texas I had to learn, such as blind and feeder placement, the co
Ep 105: Guest On The Lone Star Outdoor Podcast
A little different episode today for you folks, but one I am sure you will enjoy none the less.
I was recently a guest on Cable Smith's podcast The Lone Star Outdoor Show, where talked of course everything hunting related, but also a small project I had been working on with a few buddies of mine.
Enjoy and remember to rate and review the podcast.
Cheers!
Ep 104: Travis Barnes - Taking My Daughters To Hunt In Africa
I really enjoyed having a chat with Travis from Georgia on this episode, for two reasons. The first being, he hunted in the same area of South Africa where I had hunted many times with clients and also a youngster. So it was great hearing the perspective of another hunter about an area I hold closely.
The second reason being, Travis took his two daughters with him on his first African safari and
Ep 103: Complain The Right Way
**NOTE** The audio is a little fuzzy at the start of the episode, give it some time as it does come right. I was using my mobile speaker on the ranch and got a little static from it.
Everyone hopes and expects their dream hunting safari to run smoothly. The client expects it, the outfitter hopes for it and the PH does his best to make it happen...but things don't always go according to plan out
Ep 102: Tai Emery - The Real Benefits Of Hunting In Africa
My guest on today's podcast is Tai Emery, is a current bare knuckle fighter, power slap competitor and former Legends Football League player. Tai may not fit the mould of your traditional trophy hunter, but a recent trip to the Eastern Cape of South Africa opened her eyes to real benefits that hunting can bring to local communities.
Tai and I had a great chat, and she shared some stories from he
Ep 101: Buffalo Scrum Cap Story
You often hear from people that going on a hunting safari is a trip of a lifetime, and it certainly is, but what you rarely hear from people is that they got a once in a lifetime trophy!
This story recaps that exact trophy, a true once in a lifetime trophy.
**NOTE**
I did mention in the intro of episode that there is a video of this particular hunt, well I was unaware at the time that the video
Ep 100: Cody Schwartz - Hunting South Africa 3 Years In A Row
There really is no right time to hunt Africa, if you want to go you will find a way, if you do not then you will find an excuse.
My guest on today's episode is Cody Schwartz from Roswell NM, and after deciding to book a hunt in South Africa at an SCI show, he enjoyed it so much he made plans to go back every year, each time bringing one of his family members.
Cody shares some great stories abo
Ep 99: Pesky Agents
If you are a hunting Outfitter that operates not only in South Africa, but anywhere in Africa, then you will agree with this statement. "There is always someone out their looking to take their slice of your cake"
In this episode, I talk about some of my experiences with agents, reps, wanna be agents and some just down right sneaky dirty lying agents.
If you want to hear more of these stories,
Ep 98: Devin Trimarchi - Hunting In Limpopo, South Africa
My guest on the latest episode is Devin from Kansas City and we had a great chat, covering all sorts of topics from how he chose his outfitter, bringing over your own rifle, the importance of not sticking to a list, trusting yourself to pull of a quick 'hail Mary' shot, plus Devin gave some fantastic advice for those planning their first trip to Africa.
If you are enjoying these episodes and get
Ep 97: Stuart & Kayla - Hunting Together In South Africa
Easily one of the more frequent questions I was asked when booking hunts for clients, was "Can I bring my spouse and what will they do?" It is a fair question and while I would list off numerous non-hunting activities they could do, I knew deep down that 95% of the time the significant other would tag along on the hunts and have the time of their life.
In this episode we get to dive in a little
Ep 96: Trevor Oertel - Pushing Back Against The Misinformation
Trevor Oertel is a man that we as hunters should be throwing our full support behind and sharing his messages far and wide. I have been following Trevor for a good few years now and I have always enjoyed reading his articles, opinion pieces and his push back against the misinformation, lies and false accusations that are published against hunters in main stream media.
I had a good chat with Trev
Ep 95: Herb Atkinson - The Love Of Hunting Africa
In this episode I am joined by longtime hunter Herb Atkinson as he recounts the beauty and intensity of hunting in Africa over many years.
Herb shares life-changing moments: leopard and buffalo on foot, charging lions, elephant hunts, and the importance of forming a good bond with your PH. He also reflects on conservation, the people he met, and the deep rewards beyond the shot.
Listen for vivid s
Ep 94: The Misguided Mob
This episode will simply be a reading from a post made on facebook about the tragic loss of a fellow hunter, that was tragically killed while on safari in South Africa and how the misguided mob that is the anti-hunters responded in the most sickening of ways.
Ep 93: Evil High Fence Hunters
Ok folks, the time has come to finally put this debate to bed. Hunting behind high fences, is it right or wrong? Does it have a place in the hunting industry? Should we feel bad about hunting high fence ranches or should we be promoting more free range properties?
Well, it's about time I throw my 2 cents into the mix and I have a couple of points to make that will have you second guessing the nex
Ep 92: Hunting Safari Etiquette
this episode dives into the often-overlooked but essential topic of Hunting Safari Etiquette. Discover the unwritten rules and cultural nuances that truly enhance an African hunting adventure. From respecting local traditions and PH expertise to understanding the unique social dynamics of the bush, this discussion offers light-hearted yet practical advice to help international hunters prepare for
Ep 91: Bushveld Communists
This episode delivers a wild and humorous dive into why the baboon is the African bushveld's ultimate communist. We'll explore their chaotic social structures and how their "Great Leap Forward" foraging habits devastate bird populations and crucial plant life, alongside causing millions in damage to industries like timber and agriculture. We'll also expose their cunning "victim" PR campaigns—inclu
Ep 90: Cory Orr - Q & A Session About Hunting In Africa
Cory is deep into the final phases of planning his first trip to Africa. He reached out to me with a couple questions on Africa and specifically how to judge the trophy quality of certain animals. I offered for him to jump onto the pod and we could discuss his trip in detail and that I would be happy to answer any questions he had about hunting in South Africa. Long story short.....he is that Q &a
Ep 89: Dr Christiaan Winterbach - Researching Lions In The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta of Northern Botswana is an absolute wildlife mecca and without a doubt one of the most naturally wild places on Earth. Elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, crocs, cheetah, kudu, lechwe, giraffe, the Okavango has it all.
Dr Christiaan Winterbach has spent well over 25 years of his life researching the lions of this wonderful area, from gathering data to determining populat
Ep 88: Chance Eubanks - Africa Hunt Paid For By Taco Bell
Here is a remarkable story of focusing on your dreams, being willing to roll up your sleeves, put in the hard work and let nothing get in your way until you are literally in Africa, standing over a Kudu bull you just hunted.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Chance Eubanks, who got to live out his dream of hunting in Africa by doing exactly that, getting to work, saving his money and earning i
Ep 87: Stephen Palos - Defending The Freedom To Hunt
Stephen Palos is the CEO of the Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa (CHASA) and the Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Use Coalition of Southern Africa (SuCo), this man is literally on the front lines defending hunters freedom to hunt and protecting the outdoorsman and the industry as a whole from unfair legislation and regulations that are designed to put an end to hunting.
Stephen
Ep 86: Why The Eastern Cape?
Well, I have had enough and I cannot contain it anymore... it's time to brag about my home province!
The Eastern Cape of South Africa is without a doubt a hunter's dream playground, it's a wildlife mecca. But there is more to this beautiful province than just the hunting opportunities, it is (in my opinion) the most diverse and varied province in all of South Africa.
For those of you consideri
Ep 85: It's All About Inches & Colour In Game Breeding
The breeding of animals, the crossing of DNA, the choosing of certain characteristics and tinkering with specific traits, is a complex task. It's like trying to make the perfect meal, while following an extremely difficult recipe. A little too much of this, means you have to take away some of this, and not getting the right balance between all the ingredients could ruin the whole meal.
In this e
Ep 84: Rob McCanna - CEO of Dallas Safari Club
Rob McCanna recently took over the hot seat at the DSC organization and to say he hit the ground the running and was instantly met with an array of challenges would be under statement.
I was intrigued about Rob's leadership qualities when I listened to a podcast he did with Robbie Kroger from Blood Origins. I appreciated his acceptance of the negatives and his willingness to make things right an
Ep 83: Afrikaner Refugees In America - My Thoughts
A very brief episode this week, but one I feel holds a level of importance that many of us will find interesting.
I share my thoughts and opinions on the arrival of the 49 South African refugees that landed in the United States on Monday 12th May.
REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST
Ep 82: Hunting Fugitives In Africa - Conscious Caracal Podcast
Something slightly different, but equally entertaining. Today's episode is one I borrowed from a fellow South African podcast called Conscious Caracal hosted by Ernst van Zyl.
This episode may not specifically be about hunting game in Africa but it still revolves around some form of hunting in Africa. I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you to Ernst van Zyl, the host of the Conscious Caracal podcast, f
Ep 81: Challenge Yourself In Africa
** Rant Warning!**
Hunting in Africa is not meant to be easy, it's not meant to be a "holiday", it's not an all you can shoot buffet. Hunting in Africa is a privilege and an experience like no other. You should come away from your hunting trip a better hunter, better person and have a greater understanding of what the word "Trophy" really means to you.
Take this episode as your reminder that whi
And The Africa Hunting Quiz Winner Is....
Well, after 10 rounds of our inaugural Africa Hunting Quiz, the time has come to crown a champion.
Firstly, thank you to all of those that took part in the quiz. Most stuck it out till the very end, some gave up after round 4 and 5 but for the most part it was encouraging to see how many people knew about the various aspects of hunting in Africa.
If anyone has some interesting hunting stories
Ep 80: Joey LeBlanc - Handgun Hunting In South Africa
In this episode I had a really cool and interesting chat with Joey LeBlanc from Louisiana. Joey went on his first African safari back in 2024 and decided to opt for the unconventional way of hunting by taking his handgun on the trip.
Although not new to the industry, handgun hunting in South Africa is still relatively uncommon amongst first time hunters to Africa. Joey is a really cool guy and h
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 10
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 10 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 79: Robbie Kroger - Blood Origins & The Truth About Hunting
Robbie Kroger, founder of Blood Origins, is on the front lines when it comes to defending the practice of hunting, counteracting misinformation proposed by ARA's, and in my opinion leading the way in portraying the real meaning behind what it means to be a hunter and the benefits hunting can provide to the greater community.
Join Robbie and myself as we discuss his latest projects with Blood Ori
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 9
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 9 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 78: Cameron Mitchell - Double Rifles & A Love For Africa
Cameron Mitchell is a great guy, and I honestly could have made this episode 3 hours long. He has been on some cool hunting adventures and bow hunted on all 5 continents.
Cameron and I chatted about his fascination with double rifles, his love for Africa, his work with the Sheep Foundation, and the Grand Slam Club/Ovis. It was a cool episode and an honor to have him on as a guest.
If you have
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 8
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 8 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 77: Bill Davis - Helping Fellow Hunters & The Hunt South Africa Facebook Group
Here is probably my main advice for those guys considering a hunting safari to Africa and who aren't quite sure where to start. Here it is, talk with other hunters that have been to Africa and ask a lot of questions.
I have a returning guest from episode 12 back on the podcast, Bill Davis.
Bill has a real passion for hunting in Africa and he is always open with his time and willing to answer any
Ep 76: Hunters Can Save The Rhino
**Edit: At 01:08:10 I mention "6 females de-horned, 6 males hunted." I meant 3 females and 6 males hunted. The income generated from 9 rhinos.
The Rhino poaching pandemic rages on and seems to be a losing battle. Those on the frontlines and fighting every day for the survival of these incredible animals are heroes and everyday warriors who deserve the utmost support and praise.
But the battle
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 7
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 7 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 75: Jesse VanKoughnett - Forming A Bond With Your PH & Enjoying The Smaller Experiences
You're going to enjoy this episode!
My guest for episode 75 is Jesse VanKoughnett from Ontario, Canada.
This is a great episode as Jesse shares his experiences of his hunting safari in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.
We talk about the importance of forming a good bond with your PH, how going after buffalo cows can be just as dangerous as bulls, enjoying the smaller simpler moments of th
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 6
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 6 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 74: Trophies You CANNOT Pass On!
We have all heard the saying "Take What Africa Gives You?", in essence, it really means do not pass up on a great opportunity to hunt an animal you didn't consider before.
Well, in this episode I have put together a list of the trophies you simply CANNOT pass on and shouldn't pass while hunting in South Africa.
Enjoy!
Remember to RAte & Review
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 5
Happy Late-Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 5 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 73: Colonel Chris Wyatt - Talking Politics In South Africa
To start, yes I know the audio on my side sucks once again and I promise to fix it and buy a decent mic....so again, I apologize.
My guest on today's episode is Colonel Chris Wyatt who is a wealth of knowledge and analysis when it comes to politics on the African continent.
Colonel Wyatt's YouTube channel (Link Below) is very popular amongst South Africans and Americans who all have a keen inter
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 4
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 4 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Ep 72: Get In The Salt....Shed
Opening that crate full of your African trophies is like Christmas for hunters. A flood of memories of good times and happiness comes rushing in. But that could all be blown away instantly when you find your trophies bald, patchy, peeling, and cracked because they were not handled correctly after you hunted them.
Whose fault is it? Who is going to repay you for the trophies? Why are they like this
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 3
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 3 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Good luck!
Ep 71: How To Read Packages
It's not rocket science figuring out what most African hunting outfitters have on offer, you simply go on their website, maybe visit their social media pages, or even visit them at the shows and have a look at the hunting packages they have on offer. Simple.
You pick a package that has the animals you want to hunt, the number of days and a price that works within your budget, again simple! But d
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 2
Happy Friday hunters!
That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.
Listen to Round 2 of the quiz, put your answers down in an email, and send it through to me: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
There is a prize to be won for the person who gets the most correct answers after 10 rounds, so don't miss out on this cool opportunity.
Good luck!
Ep 70: Hunt These Animals In These Areas ONLY
One of South Africa's biggest draw cards is its diversity in landscape, vegetation, and especially game species. What is interesting about each species is its adaptability to its surroundings, especially the areas where it naturally occurs.
By hunting animals in their natural environments, makes the hunt even more exciting and challenging.
Today's episode I go over which animals you should be foc
Africa Hunting Quiz Round 1
I promised a few new features to the podcast for 2025, and here is the first one: an Africa Hunting Quiz to test the mental skills of the Round The Fire listeners.
Here is how it's going to work:
- Each week, 10 questions will be released (most likely on a Friday)
- Respond via email with your answers to the 10 questions
- There will be 10 rounds of questions, so 100 questions in total for the yea
Ep 69: Should PHs Unionize?
Always a hot topic. Labor Unions, you're either a supporter or do everything you can to avoid them.
Currently, there are no registered Unions in South Africa that directly represent Professional Hunters. Should there be? And will they be beneficial to PHs and the industry? Or will they simply cause division amongst Outfitters and those they rely on to guide their clients.
In today's topic, I t
Ep 68: John Richardson - Hunting The Eastern Cape
Firstly, I apologize for the poor audio quality on my side. It seems I forgot to change some settings, but hey, this is what you get from a PH trying to be a Podcaster.
Last year, John Richardson emailed me for a hunting outfitter recommendation. I passed him on to my good friend in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. A few months later, John, along with his brother-in-law, was on a plane heading
Ep 67: My "3 Birds 1 Stone" Solution To Young PHs & South African Meat Hunters
There is a dilemma facing the general hunting industry in South Africa. The first is the large number of young, experienced PHs being churned out by schools, and the industry is not able to accommodate them. The second is the dwindling farms and properties available to the everyday South African citizen hunter who is simply looking to fill their freezer for the year.
Well, I may have a solution to
Ep 66: Alan Franklin - Hunting The Northern Cape & Mpumalanga of South Africa
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I can honestly say that one of the things I am most grateful for is being a hunter and the incredible community that comes with it.
As hunters we all share a connection and love for the outdoors and an appreciation for one another, we enjoy swapping stories, meeting new hunters, seeing trophy photos and sitting round a fire talking absolute rubbish with a few cold ones
Ep 65: Surprises To Lookout For!
It takes a lot of planning when putting together your dream African hunting safari, and as much as we all like to believe that we have the bases covered, there will still be those unforeseen surprises that will throw a spanner in the works.
In this episode, I discuss a few surprises that you may not have accounted for, and hopefully, they will help you with the planning of your trip.
If you ar
Ep 64: Wounded Animals, Who Gets The Final Shot?
Oh boy is this a tough discussion to have around the fire, when your dream animal ends up with a few unwanted bullet holes in it!
No one enjoys going after wounded animals, its every hunter's nightmare and when on a paid hunting safari it can certainly increase the pressure levels.
But who actually gets the final shot on a wounded animal? The hunter or the PH?
Remember to Rate & Review, plus
Ep 63: Signs Of A Sh**y Client
It's all said in jest fellas so let's not take it too personally, however, should you tick many of the boxes that show you to be a Sh**ty client, then I suggest you go book another African Safari hunting trip and do better! ;)
I hope you all enjoy the latest episode!
Jono
Ep 62: My Response To PHASA
Today's episode is a little different from the usual content that I post on this podcast, but it is still one that I know will make for interesting listening.
If you have any thoughts on the podcast, opinions or suggestions, then feel free to reach out to me via email: Jonomchugh@gmail.com
It would also be great if you could take a few seconds to leave a Review & Rating of the podcast on S
Ep 61: Aaron Lassila: Planning My First African Safari
This was an interview I really enjoyed recording. I was joined by Aaron Lassila, who recently picked up an African Hunting trip through an auction at a local Ducks Unlimited banquet.
Aaron and I discussed the process he is going through for planning the trip, his expectations and the preparations to ensure he has a great time.
I am sure many of you listening that have been to Africa can relate to
Ep 60: Small Outfitters Are In Danger!!
The growth of the Hunting Industry in South Africa is fantastic, it generates a good income, creates jobs, adds towards conservation and everyone benefits in the long run.....or do they?
I have a different take on the future of small outfitters within the hunting industry of South Africa and it does not look good!
Do you agree with my points of view in the podcast? If you are on Spotify, you can c
Ep 59: How a PH Sets Up For The Shot
A PH has a lot to consider when setting their client up for a shot. From the species they are targeting, setting the sticks up correctly, how will the animal react after the shot? Is the client looking at the right bull? How many animals are in the herd and what is unique about the animal to tell it apart from the herd?
For the client, the train of thought of simple is simple, focus on the animal
Ep 58: Signs You Have a Sh**ty PH
A Professional Hunter is the glue between you and a successful safari. No matter how fancy the lodge, how big your budget is, or how many quality animals are on display, if you have a sh**ty PH.....then you will have a sh**ty time.
Thankfully, in this episode I will highlight a few signs to look for that may help you determine whether or not you got paired with a sh**ty PH.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you
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