This concession is 148,000 acres and is as fair chase as it gets. We saw dozens of Kudu every day, but no way could I judge them. Just like with elk or mule deer, you may see a lot of animals but the big ones get big for a reason. These plains animals are constantly moving through thick brush. I was warned that I may never see a clean shot and that I'd probably have to shoot through some brush.
This bull was sneaking through brush and surrounded by cows. My PH said, "you'll never see another bull like this. If he clears the cows before he's gone, take the shot." He cleared the last cow a moment before I would not see him and I hit him broadside with a 230gr .338 Win Mag. When the scope settled I managed to see the bull leap and kick. All of these antelope are remarkably tough. He ran at least a hundred yards like I'd missed.
The Wildebeest took three perfect shots to go down.
