I hear what you are saying Doug. Heck, Africa seven years ago wasn't my cup of tea either. Since then I've been three times and will be there for a fourth trip this June. Not unlike hunting white-tailed deer here at home, Africa gets under your skin and into your blood! It's fun, it's exciting, but it costs money and takes time. It's not something you do over the weekend.

Whatcalls you toCanada, may I ask? Honestly, some of the hunts in Africa are less expensive than those north of the US border. Is there something so different there thatdraws you which cannot be foundelsewhere? They have fishing in Africa too... Is it the plane ride?

Certainly your choice of weapon will inflence your decision as towhich animals you have the confidencein killing. I personally havenever run up against something I felt I couldn't kill quickly or humanely with my archery gear. Moreover, there have been many that have gone before me who have proven it can be done.Just recently, a young lady drilled a bull elephantfrom 12 yards with a single arrow. A good friend of mine, Ricardo Longloria has killed elephant and hippos with bow and arrow(he green darted a rhino). He had the time of his life!

Quickly answer me this. If I pay all of your expensives for a ten day/ eight animalsafari, would you go?
Is it about the animals/adventure, or is it about the money?