Chris’ Rambling Thoughts
A few thought pieces written by Ourano Pointers and our affiliates.
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The world is vast and huge. Big doesn’t really do it any justice in truly describing it. It’s almost an insult to call it big. I started grasping just how vast it is in my own personal travels. And I think that is key when you start to truly understand
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If you walk far enough you meet a new version of yourself most times. Or maybe it’s just a new way of thinking and seeing things that aren’t really that new, they were just covered up by your usual thought patterns and the cobwebs of routine. I’ve always said that
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When you commit to this, and you feel it stir something deep inside of you, you just know it. And sometimes only you need to know and comprehend it, because thats all that truly matters. I’m still left in awe by the connection between myself and a dog, any dog
A Philosophy
The vision was never to create a ‘brand’. As much as that’s what it becomes and starts taking shape as, it was never about that. I always wanted to honour a passion, a boyhood dream and spirit that broke free from the shackles of corporate culture and the empty ‘dream’
The Adventure is in the Journey
As I have always stated, what I take great pride in doing and putting together, is vastly more than the mere trigger pulling experience. Almost anyone can throw a hunting trip together, but I derive immense enjoyment and satisfaction from not only curating extraordinary experiences, but doing so genuinely and
Pointers in Africa
See original article here. Walk-up hunting in the South African Highlands The Milky Way paints itself overhead, and satellites streak across the southern constellations, their paths lit like comets. A tail drums rhythmically against the dog box as Chris picks sandspurs by flashlight from the feet of his pointers. The
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My dream has always been to be a professional trainer in Europe. And it came close to happening a couple of times now. But life happens in such a way that the best things befall you, exactly how they are meant to. I know I’d cut it, I know I’d
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One of my favourite moments from the year that was with Aera and Bianca of Ourano Pointers. Aera had just found the biggest covey of Greywing Francolin I have still ever seen, and I managed to take a few birds with my dogs for a change. Hunting the king of
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The days start early and calm. Watch the sun rise over the mountains from my veranda. Sip some coffee. Let the dogs test the icy grass outside for their toilet duties after keeping vigil at the fireplace through the night. No food for me or them. We both work fasted,