Thanks for that Jim. For one, when the question was asked about my budget, I just mentioned the pricing I had seen online when I gave the range of 8 to 12k. My budget is certainly open ended if I found a place that checked the boxes and had positive reviews. Although I will say I wasnt going into it thinking $20k+. I suppose I could spend that much but it wasn't really my intention either.

I concur that I think Newfoundland may be a better choice. It's more important to me to get A BULL rather than holding out for some ginormous record book trophy.

This will be a 2024 hunt for me. Already going to Africa in 2023 for cape buffalo, eland, kudu, gemsbok, and zebra. If I want to stay married, I need to space my excursions out...