One of the best things an outfitter can do, is to ensure he provides the best experience possible for his clients. Being part of my Endorsed Outfitter Program, ensures that outfitters are continuing to enhance and maintain that quality. One way an outfitter maintains the metric of quality is by engaging with other outfitters and combining the strengths of the peers in the industry. Collectively we must maintain a …how do we improve mindset. This is how we improve the client experience.

Clay Johnson, of the 5 J Ranch has incorporated those excellent practices into his program. The guest services, hunting opportunities and game management practices of his hunting and guest operation in Central Texas will not let you down. His game management program proves that an out of the box approach can lead to exceptional results. He reminds me a lot of Hunter Ross, in the way he has implemented his unique management programs through the trials of getting it right. The success of this approach is evident in the many great outfitters that I have visited in my lifetime. Clay will tell you a ranch has a mind of its own, in every regard, whether you are a guest or a steward of the land, “…what you put into it is what you get out of it!...” Clay has worked for many years to produce, what I consider to be, a fantastic hunting destination in the heart of Texas. The lodge and facilities are amazing with incredible views. The processing facilities are substantial and spotless. They have created a truly great operation with a very thoughtful approach to hunting and entertaining their guests. Hunting with the 5 J Ranch will be an experience that will make you feel like you are a part of their family.

• We offer native whitetail trophy hunting with zero outside genetic enhancement.
• Our deer thrive on natural hybrid vigor,proper nutrition and protein supplement.
• We offer only a very limited number of trophy hunts per year and have been for 15 years.
• Our lodging and facilities are first class luxury.
• We tailor the hunt for the conditions that exist when you are here, and we try to adapt to pattern changes on the fly to provide a successful hunt.

In the swiftly changing world of big game hunting there is a great deal to be said of the advantages of a small, adaptable concierge style outfit. Glaeser Conradie, the owner of African Echo Safaris is just such an outfitter. Glaeser is an experienced professional hunter operating successfully in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. He does his homework and maintains important relationships to ensure access to the right places during the right times. In addition to being a qualified and licensed dangerous game hunter he has a background as a field guide. This means you'll learn a great deal about the ecological context in which you're hunting. If you're looking for an intelligent and informative as well as successful hunt African Echo Safaris is for you.

"For millions of years we survived as hunters. In the few short millennia since our divorce from that necessity there has been no time for significant biological change - anatomical, physiological, behavioral. Today we have small hope of comprehending ourselves and our world unless we understand that man still, in his inmost being, remains a hunter."  (Anthony Jay)

• Extensive game and trophy options.
• Qualified and licensed for dangerous game.
• Offering tailor-made safaris.
• Fluent in English and French.

Have you been looking for a combined hunting and fishing trip? Alaska Blacktail and Bear Adventures is the place to go. You can harvest your bear, deer or elk along with excellent halibut, salmon, ling cod and rock fish.

All hunting and fishing trips are vessel based, and you can also book a fully customizable trips for 2-12 passengers offering endless variations. Fishing-hunting-kayaking, paddle boarding, beachcombing, bear viewing, volcano and fjord tours, clamming and flightseeing. 

• Hunting and fishing Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Archipelago for three decades.
• Vessel Based Hunting for many of Alaska’s over the counter big game animals. Black Bear, Sitka Blacktail Deer and Elk.
• Alaska’s first and longest tenured long range fishing charter. Trophy Halibut, Ling Cod, Rockfish, and Salmon.
• All inclusive trips take the hassle out of the typical piecemeal Alaska Hunt or Fishing trip. Airfare, arrival/departure night hotel and fish/game processing is all that is not included.

Benin: The huntable area of 27,000 hectare, is located in northern Benin border with the park La Pendjari in the west and the mountain range of Atacora in the east. Bordered by the Pendjari River on its western flank, which borders the National Park, this geographical location makes it a mandatory passage area for game and especially for buffaloes that are here in abundance. More than fifty kilometers of track run along the Atacora hills. There are twelve permanent springs at the bottom of the canyons. These water points are bordered by a small gallery forest consisting of large caïlcédrat, sausage trees, and palm trees. This is the landmark of lions and leopards. Indeed a multitude of herbivores and monkeys come to drink all day. As you can imagine, monotony is not part of the landscape. This diversity of the biotope attracts many herbivores, carnivores and a variety of amazing birds.

Congo: In the Congo the Tala Tala hunting area covers 150,000 hectares of tropical rainforest, and is prime bongo habitat. Within the rainforest many charismatic and unusual species can be encountered such as the western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, leopards and giant forest hogs all of which are protected species in Congo. Besides these species there are also plenty of iconic huntable species such as the western bongo, forest sitatunga, dwarf forest buffalo, yellow backed duiker and several other duiker species.

Conservation is not a faint word nowadays. We strongly believe in sustainable hunting as an essential conservation tool for the future of the African wildlife. We work in close relationship with the wildlife department in both countries. We manage and finance an anti-poaching unit to protect the areas.

• At Atacora Safaris, we offer safaris dedicated to buffalo and roan.
• At Congo Forest Safaris, we offer safaris dedicated to bongo.
• Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, that will make your nights comfortable and memorable.
• Atacora Safaris & Congo Forest Safaris will let you live an African Dream.

I first hunted with Arthur Rudman in 1985. Back then, if you wanted an Eastern Cape kudu or southern bushbuck his Blaauwkrantz farm north of Port Elizabeth was almost the only place. Today it's still one of the great places! Blaauwkrantz is a lot bigger today, and still a family operation, with sons Francois and Eardley Rudman managing the hunting. Between Blaauwkrantz and other concessions they offer 40 (!) species, Pioneers in South African hunting and still at the top of their game!

• Family owned & operated.
• Hosting international clients for 36 years.
• Chosen by numerous Wetherby award winners.
• We offer over 44 species.
• Clients enjoy fine South Africa wines and local venison, lamb and beef.

As my friend Jim Rough likes to say, “you don’t fish for big salmon, you hunt them.” That’s good, because I’m much more of a hunter than a fisherman…but almost on an annual basis I’ve enjoyed salmon fishing at Jim’s Black Gold lodge for a number of years. Jim is himself a serious hunter with tremendous experience, but his business is salmon fishing, and Black Gold is fantastic. Located at Rivers Inlet northeast of Vancouver Island, Black Gold is a floating city that he moves into place from safe winter anchorage during the summer season. Cabins are comfortable, the lodge is fantastic, the area is gorgeous, and the fishing for both silver (Coho) and king (Chinook) salmon is great.

• 28 Years in operation.
• We are the ONLY fishing lodge in the central coast of B.C. offering two different packages, to suit every budget.
• Located in the calm water of Goose Bay, at the mouth of Rivers Inlet. We have never missed a day of fishing due to rough sea conditions.
• We are the ONLY Sports fishing lodge on the central coast of B.C. that charges in Canadian Funds This means big savings for our U.S. clients.
• Rivers Inlet is one of the few areas that consistently produces King (Chinook) Salmon over 50 lbs. in the salt water each year. Our record Chinook (King) is 85 lbs.

You will hunt on the roof of Europe in the midst of the most popular and famous mountains of Switzerland up to 15,091 feet (4,600 meters) above sea level. The pictures of your hunting trip will be magnificent.  We will personally accompany all our clients who book an ALPINE IBEX or CHAMOIS hunt with us.  It is our aim to fulfill our hunting guests every wish and to show them the beauty of Switzerland and our culture.  We will do everything we can to insure that your hunting trip is a success.

• Free range hunting in the beauty of the most famous Swiss mountains

• Experienced hunting guides

• 100% success rate

• Hunting and touring experts since 2009

• Actively committed to wildlife conservation & worldwide hunting