Join me, the three podcast listeners I just hunted with in Africa, and our entire crew of PHs for an informal "campfire style" discussion of the highlights of our July 2025 safari in South Africa's Free State & Limpopo Provinces!
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In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams sits down with three podcast listeners, their PHs, our lead tracker Philemon, and our video guy Izaak to discuss some of the highlights of their recent hunt in South Africa.
They discuss some of the most memorable moments of this hunt, a few lessons they all learned along the way, and their advice for other hunters dreaming of a hunt like this.
Their takeaway? This hunt was the fulfillment of years of dreaming that exceeded expectations in every way and this safari turned into an experience they'll all treasure forever.
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Resources
Ep 261: Live from South Africa (2023) – Episode referenced in podcast
Ep 294: First Africa Hunting Safari With Scott Spanton – Episode referenced in podcast
Ep 381: A Cape Buffalo Hunt 30 Years In the Making – Episode referenced in podcast
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