I've always wanted to hunt both & one day WILL hunt in AK but given the global political climate, ESPECIALLY in Africa, I just don't feel it safe for Americans to travel in Africa anymore! I likewise don't care for 20 some odd hour flights nor the extreme remoteness & 3rd world conditions (medical) you are stuck with while in the bush. I have a few food allergies that would require medical attention within minutes of an attack or I'd be dead within 10mins (anaphalectic shock). So those reasons alone will likely prevent me from a true safari. That's a shame as well because with foreign exchange rates many African hunts are in some cases cheaper than the quality trophy hunts in the top areas of North America.

I've shot plenty of game in my life including excellent trophies in NM & WY, I can see myself going along with a camera on hunts while actually letting my sons & one day, grandkids actually pulling the triggers on western hunts.