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September 09, 2026
FERLACH GUNMAKER – STILL HUNTING AT 90
Johann “Hans” Fanzoj’s life shows strength thru adverse times.
What a generous gesture of Safari Club International Magazin, editor Steve Comus, to feature our father’s life story as one of the early members of that powerful hunter’s organization with over 50.000 members that today spans over 180 chapters worldwide.
Thank you very much.
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