Kinessa Johnson is much more than just a lady with a gun. She is a U.S. Army Veteran, diesel mechanic, weapons instructor and anti-poaching advisor who has a passion for the outdoors as well as wildlife conservation. She is also a part of the VETPAW (Veterans Empowered To Protect African Wildlife) team that is currently…

By Edu Van Staden I often reminisce about the rich history of my Pre 64 Winchester M70 chambered in 7×57 Mauser. This usually happens when I am cleaning it or when I am walking with it over my shoulder, somewhere in the African bush. Conversations around the campfire usually end up on the subject of…

Now in South Africa we are known for a lot of things, but rivers aren’t really one of them. Though we are blessed with two big rivers, namely the Orange and the Vaal River, most of our rivers (as we call them) might be referred to as streams or creeks by Americans or Europeans. Rivers…

There are many worthy causes that can be supported these days and amongst the most popular are pet adoption organizations. There are many pets who are given up for adoption or merely just left to fend for themselves. The right thing to do is to adopt one of these creatures and to give them a…

Every year my wife asks me what I would like for my birthday, and I never know what to tell her. Obviously anything fly fishing related makes me happy but I must say, this year she has truly outdone herself… She ordered me a custom smallstream Japanese curved net by Mario Geldenhuys from www.customflyrods.co.za who…