PH Journals Podcast

What makes the ultimate hunting package? Is it the country, the species, the terrain, the rifle… or the feeling the hunt leaves behind? In this solo episode of PH Journals, I break down what my dream African hunting experience would look like. From mountain hunts in the Eastern Cape to open country safaris and thick bushveld tracking, we discuss the environments, animals and weapon setups that create unforgettable hunts. This episode is less about price tags and more about experience. The kind of hunts that stay with you long after camp has packed up. Honey Badger Blue Duiker Nyala Komga Bushbuck Vaal Reedbuck Red Lechwe Kudu We also dive into: Choosing the right hunting destination Rifle and calibre combinations Terrain and hunting style Why some species mean more than others The atmosphere that makes a safari special The animals that define wild Africa Sometimes the ultimate hunting package is not the biggest trophy… but the story behind it.

What makes the ultimate hunting package? Is it the country, the species, the terrain, the rifle… or the feeling the hunt leaves behind?

In this solo episode of PH Journals, I break down what my dream African hunting experience would look like. From mountain hunts in the Eastern Cape to open country safaris and thick bushveld tracking, we discuss the environments, animals and weapon setups that create unforgettable hunts.

This episode is less about price tags and more about experience. The kind of hunts that stay with you long after camp has packed up.

Honey Badger

Blue Duiker

Nyala

Komga Bushbuck

Vaal Reedbuck

Red Lechwe

Kudu

We also dive into:

Choosing the right hunting destination

Rifle and calibre combinations

Terrain and hunting style

Why some species mean more than others

The atmosphere that makes a safari special

The animals that define wild Africa

Sometimes the ultimate hunting package is not the biggest trophy… but the story behind it.

There’s a question I’ve been sitting with lately… Do I still enjoy hunting the way I used to, or has it slowly just become work? When your passion becomes your profession, things change. The pressure, the responsibility, the expectations—it all starts to shape the experience differently. In this solo episode of PH Journals, I unpack that internal conflict. The balance between gratitude and honesty, between loving what you do and feeling the weight of it. This isn’t about losing the passion—it’s about understanding how it evolves. If you’ve ever turned something you love into your livelihood, this one will hit home.

In this episode of PH Journals, I dive into what truly makes a great professional hunter—and it’s not what most people think.

We often measure a PH by their ability to shoot, their knowledge of species, or the size of the trophies they produce. But the truth is, those are just the basics.

The real difference lies in the traits no one talks about.

From handling pressure in high-stakes moments, to reading clients, managing expectations, and knowing when not to take the shot—this episode breaks down the unseen skills that separate good PHs from great ones.

I also reflect on personal experiences in the field—both the wins and the mistakes—and what they’ve taught me over the years.

Because at the end of the day, a client won’t remember your best shot…

They’ll remember how you made them feel.

And maybe the bigger question is—

Who is the next generation of great professional hunters?

Hey guys, welcome back to the PH Journals Podcast. I apologize for missing last week, but it was for a good reason as I was really "stuck in a rut." This episode focuses on "how to get out of a rut" and the steps I'm taking for "self improvement." I'll share my journey of "getting out of a rut" and some "self help" tips that might resonate with you.

In this episode of PH Journals, I dive into what truly makes a great professional hunter—and it’s not what most people think.

We often measure a PH by their ability to shoot, their knowledge of species, or the size of the trophies they produce. But the truth is, those are just the basics.

The real difference lies in the traits no one talks about.

From handling pressure in high-stakes moments, to reading clients, managing expectations, and knowing when not to take the shot—this episode breaks down the unseen skills that separate good PHs from great ones.

I also reflect on personal experiences in the field—both the wins and the mistakes—and what they’ve taught me over the years.

Because at the end of the day, a client won’t remember your best shot…
They’ll remember how you made them feel.

And maybe the bigger question is—
Who is the next generation of great professional hunters?

Trophy hunting is one of the most misunderstood topics in the world today.

In this episode of PH Journals, I break down what trophy hunting actually means—from the perspective of someone living it every day here in Africa.

This isn’t about social media opinions or headlines.
It’s about the reality behind the word “trophy.”

We dive into:

• What a “trophy” really represents
• The role hunting plays in conservation
• Ethics, responsibility, and respect for wildlife
• The difference between perception and reality
• And why hunting means more than what ends up on the wall

If you’ve ever had questions about trophy hunting—or thought you understood it—this episode might challenge that.

Trophy hunting is one of the most misunderstood topics in the world today.

In this episode of PH Journals, I break down what trophy hunting actually means—from the perspective of someone living it every day here in Africa.

This isn’t about social media opinions or headlines.

It’s about the reality behind the word “trophy.”

We dive into:

What a “trophy” really represents

The role hunting plays in conservation

Ethics, responsibility, and respect for wildlife

The difference between perception and reality

And why hunting means more than what ends up on the wall

If you’ve ever had questions about trophy hunting—or thought you understood it—this episode might challenge that.

Camerastuff link: https://www.camerastuff.co.za/?a_aid=9006305027086

In this episode of PH Journals, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hunting world—high fence vs low fence hunting in South Africa.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding around what these terms actually mean, especially from an international perspective. Is low fence really “free range”? Does high fence make a hunt unethical? And where does fair chase fit into all of this?

In this episode, we unpack:

The real difference between high fence and low fence

Why “free range” isn’t always accurate in South Africa

What fair chase actually means

The role of conservancies

How hunting quotas work

And why fence height doesn’t define the quality of a hunt

This is an honest, grounded conversation from someone in the field—cutting through the noise and focusing on what really matters: ethical hunting and sustainable conservation.

In this episode of PH Journals, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hunting world—high fence vs low fence hunting in South Africa.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding around what these terms actually mean, especially from an international perspective. Is low fence really “free range”? Does high fence make a hunt unethical? And where does fair chase fit into all of this?

In this episode, we unpack:

The real difference between high fence and low fence

Why “free range” isn’t always accurate in South Africa

What fair chase actually means

The role of conservancies

How hunting quotas work

And why fence height doesn’t define the quality of a hunt

This is an honest, grounded conversation from someone in the field—cutting through the noise and focusing on what really matters: ethical hunting and sustainable conservation.

This weeks sponsor: https://sci-core.co.za/

In this episode of PH Journals, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hunting world—high fence vs low fence hunting in South Africa.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding around what these terms actually mean, especially from an international perspective. Is low fence really “free range”? Does high fence make a hunt unethical? And where does fair chase fit into all of this?

In this episode, we unpack:

• The real difference between high fence and low fence
• Why “free range” isn’t always accurate in South Africa
• What fair chase actually means
• The role of conservancies
• How hunting quotas work
• And why fence height doesn’t define the quality of a hunt

This is an honest, grounded conversation from someone in the field—cutting through the noise and focusing on what really matters: ethical hunting and sustainable conservation.