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Offline Bob33

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South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« on: June 05, 2016, 12:21:21 PM »
(NOTE: this thread is split in two due to size limitations. This is part 1. Part 2 may be found here: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=196480.msg2605842#msg2605842)

My son and I were in South Africa last month for 12 days; ten of them in the Limpopo province and two in the Free State province. All told we saw thousands of animals consisting of 45 different species. My son shot nine animals, and I shot one (a black springbok). South Africa is a charming place for those who love the outdoors and wildlife. Here are a few photos from the trip:

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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2016, 12:37:58 PM »
What an incredible trip Bob. Thanks for sharing. Definitely on my bucket list.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2016, 01:14:31 PM »
Wow. Thanks for sharing, Bob.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2016, 01:47:29 PM »
Beautiful trophies and some amazing pics!!!
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2016, 01:54:11 PM »
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on June 05, 2016, 01:47:29 PM
Beautiful trophies and some amazing pics!!!
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2016, 02:37:14 PM »
Bob those are amazing photos, looks like an absolute awesome time!  :tup:
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2016, 03:13:48 PM »
Thank you for sharing these, what a great set of photos and time with your son :tup:
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2016, 03:19:50 PM »
Outstanding!!

Where did you see the Caracal? Is he eating an impala? Great shot of one!  Nice Lion too.

That is a monster Black Wildebeest.  love the funky horn.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2016, 03:28:38 PM »
Quote from: Rob on June 05, 2016, 03:19:50 PM
Outstanding!!

Where did you see the Caracal? Is he eating an impala? Great shot of one!  Nice Lion too.

That is a monster Black Wildebeest.  love the funky horn.
The caracal photo was taken in the Free State province. He is eating a springbok.

We chased the black wildebeests half a day to get a shot at that one.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2016, 03:30:30 PM »
Beautiful animals and pics! Looks like a great time spent with your son.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2016, 08:12:52 PM »
Outstanding.  Springbok...  Thats what i meant. 

That is a great sighting.  Congrats!
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2016, 09:22:39 PM »
Amazing photos, what a great adventure that looks like it was.  Africa is quickly bubbling up to the top of the list.  Threads like this do not help any I can say that.
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Re: South Africa, 2016 (part 1 of 2)
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2016, 10:28:50 PM »
Wow, very cool trip and great pics!! Good on you for taking the boy. Thanks for sharin!!
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