february 2nd 2020


The Matador (as published in Man Magnum Magazine - March 2017




"Mr Troskie, Mr Troskie!" I heard Sammy's voice calling. Then Again: "Mr Troskie!!!" I looked around and at first could not see him. "MR TROSKIE!!!" (This time there was more urgency in his voice). Then I finally saw him - about two metres up in a knob thorn tree… "You are a matador now?" "Sammy, what on earth are you talking about? I can see you are high in a tree - but are you high on drugs now also? Get out of that tree!" "A matador Mr Troskie, like in the Spanish bullfights!"


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February 2nd, 2020


His and Hers (as published in Man Magnum Magazine - October 2007




​You've all seen it "His and Hers" coffee mugs, "His and Hers" towels, "His and Hers" dressing gowns, etc. etc...


Well, my future wife and I didn't really have any of the typical "his and hers" stuff although...

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august 17th 2019


The Difference between Private Safaris and "Safaris"




CT Safaris has prided itself from day one on producing exclusive and private safaris but what does this mean and what is the difference between "safaris" and "private safaris"?


Which one is better for you?

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September 16th 2019


“Canned” or "Put-and-Take" Hunting




I’ve spent considerable time these last few few weeks capturing and relocating Buffalo and it got me thinking about the above topic...


South Africa has had its fair share of negative publicity for some of the hunting practices followed by unscrupulous Operators. Unfortunately many of these practices take place under the “guise” of “sustainable use” and I find this regrettable as in my opinion there is a big difference between


(1) sustainable utilization of wildlife resources through hunting and;


(2) releasing animals in a small camp for the sole purpose of killing them (i.e. canned hunting).

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3 February 2020


"Little Warrior" as published in Man Magnum Magazine - March 2016


There's an unwritten rule in the South African PH community as far as hunting dogs are concerned... You never, ever, buy a dog from anyone other than a proper breeder! The mere thought of buying one from a Pet Shop is in fact severely frowned upon...


That's right... if you want to get yourself a "real" hunting dog, you find the finest breeder and pay an extravagant amount of money to make sure you get the dog with the best temperament and best nose possible... That's a "real" hunting dog!

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21 December 2018


Letter from the Tourism Business Council of South Africa


Herewith a letter sent to the PHASA President from the Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) regarding Land Expropriation in South Africa Date: 19 December 2018 Subject: Land Expropriation in South Africa

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9 March 2020


Updated - USA Marketing Trip 2020


I exhibited at the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show in 2019 and returned home with mixed feelings. The oil price certainly didn't help to install confidence in a Canadian Province with so many folks making a living out of the oil business but within weeks after my return the dividends started showing with many of those whom I had met in Edmonton contacting me and booking their hunts. So I decided to return to Edmonton in 2020.


If only we knew what the next two weeks had in store for us...

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17 April 2019


Revised pricing on Kudu Trophy Fees for 2020


Over the past 16 years, we've built up an incredible reputation for the exceptional quality Kudu trophies our areas consistently produce. Examples of these can be found in our trophy gallery (Cody Slapak - 62.5", Mike Bauer - 58.5", Mark Sievert - 58.5", Karen Seginak - 56" to name but a few). It's noteworthy to mention that we've never charged by the inch.


However; it was also remarkable how many visitors to my booths this past show season stated that they wanted a chance at a minimum 55" Kudu bull during their hunt...

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