Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 22, 2013, 12:45:35 AM
Say you got 1 chance to hunt anywhere in Africa you wanted. Money was no object. The catch is you were limited to 5 animals. What would they be?
I would have to go with;
1. Male Lion
2. Nyala
3. Zebra
4. Kudu
5. Impala
Post by: RadSav on April 22, 2013, 01:17:34 AM
#1 - Giant Timber hog
#2 - Eland
#3 - Kudu
#4 - Bongo
#5 - Cape Buffalo
Post by: Ironhead on April 22, 2013, 03:49:03 AM
2) Leopard
3) Lion
4) Sable
5) Kudu
Post by: Bob Williams1 on April 22, 2013, 05:13:13 AM
2. Sable
3. Kudu
4. Male Lion
5. Big ole Crocodile 6+ meters mate!
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 22, 2013, 05:26:03 AM
2) cape Buffalo
3) leopard
4)elephant
5)hipo
Post by: MLBowhunting on April 22, 2013, 07:37:05 AM
2. Kudo
3. Eland
4. Sable
5. Waterbuck
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 22, 2013, 07:38:55 AM
2. Leopard
3. Kudu
4. Gimsbuck
5. Croc
Post by: runamuk on April 22, 2013, 07:43:50 AM
dikdik
gazelle
wildebeest
reedbuck
Post by: hunting4sanity on April 22, 2013, 07:52:15 AM
Kudu
Gemsbok
Nyala
Blue Wildebeest
I'm planning on going to Africa with my brother next year, first time for either of us to go there, outside of the cape buffalo ($ issue) that's my dream list for this hunt.
Post by: PolarBear on April 22, 2013, 07:52:33 AM
#2 Cape Buffalo
#3 Gemsbok
#4 Greater Kudu
#5 Nyala
All with a bow and only if is was spot and stalk, no blinds sitting on water holes! :bash: Not really a big fan of African game.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on April 22, 2013, 07:55:46 AM
Buffalo
Sable
kudu
gemsbok
Post by: bucklucky on April 22, 2013, 07:56:12 AM
Cape Buffalo
Leopard
Crocodile
Elephant
Post by: no1waterdog on April 22, 2013, 09:22:19 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 22, 2013, 09:24:29 AM
1. Gembok
2. Kudo
3. Eland
4. Sable
5. Waterbuck
:yeah:
For some reason I have no interest in elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, or buffalo.
Post by: thegamejr on April 22, 2013, 10:13:53 AM
-impala
-kudu
-hyena
-leopard
Post by: Bigshooter on April 22, 2013, 10:19:21 AM
Post by: yote on April 22, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
2.) Rhino
3.) Kudu
4.) Gemsbok
5.) Cape Buffalo
Post by: 6x6in6 on April 22, 2013, 11:23:51 AM
1.) Male Lion
2.) Rhino
3.) Kudu
4.) Gemsbok
5.) Cape Buffalo
A little different order for me (invert 3, 4 and 5), but :yeah:
Post by: Atroxus on April 22, 2013, 12:15:56 PM
2) leopard
3) cheetah
4) zebra
5) sable
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Post by: uplandhunter870 on April 22, 2013, 01:05:04 PM
Leopard
Baboon
after those three, i know this is a hunting deal but i would want to go down to south africa and go reel in a great white
Post by: arees on April 22, 2013, 01:36:11 PM
Elephant
Leopard
Crocodile
Eland
For a more likely budget, the collection of African pigs fascinates me.
Post by: bucklucky on April 22, 2013, 08:14:08 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 22, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
I wonder how many people ut would take to pack out one backstrap? :yike:
Post by: KFhunter on April 22, 2013, 08:30:15 PM
Post by: kentrek on April 22, 2013, 08:55:41 PM
i thinking watching the trackers do their thing would be rad tho..
i will have to tag along someday tho just to see for my self what kind of hunting it is & hang with the trackers..everything i see on tv/hear from the few people i know that has been makes it look too easy and kinda boring :dunno:
Post by: Hyde on April 22, 2013, 09:14:49 PM
Leopard
Hippo
Kudu
Zebra
Post by: Rob on April 22, 2013, 10:06:49 PM
1. Bull Elephant
2. Buffalo
3. Leopard
4. Lord Derby Eland
5. Croc
Honerable Mentions in no particular order include:
-Hippo
-Zebra
-Warthog
-Sable
-Kudu
-Black Wildebeest
-Nyala
-Gemsbok
I would LOVE to get a Giraffe. But after 21 years of marriage that is the only thing my wife really does not want me to do. She would not stop me, but I have to honor that request...
Post by: snowpack on April 22, 2013, 10:09:51 PM
Leopard
Cheetah
Buffalo
Wolf
Post by: huntnnw on April 22, 2013, 10:18:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 22, 2013, 11:08:45 PM
I thnk Bobcat is afraid of the stuff that will kill you LOL
Well, no, I don't think that's it. I'm not sure why but it probably has something to do with me being more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter. If that makes sense.
Africa has never been high on my list of things to do. I have a lot more hunting to do in North America before I'd have any interest in going to Africa. Just mule deer and elk in various western states every year is plenty "exotic" for me. And throw in a moose hunt or two in Alaska or Canada, and perhaps Caribou once or twice, and I'd be happy. Oh, and lots and lots of antelope hunting in Montana and Wyoming. I don't see myself getting bored with North American hunting anytime soon.
Post by: Critter Ritter on April 25, 2013, 11:50:30 AM
2:Bongo
3:GemsBok
4:Eland
5:Cape Buffalo
Post by: DoubleJ on April 25, 2013, 11:53:56 AM
I thnk Bobcat is afraid of the stuff that will kill you LOL
Well, no, I don't think that's it. I'm not sure why but it probably has something to do with me being more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter. If that makes sense.
Africa has never been high on my list of things to do. I have a lot more hunting to do in North America before I'd have any interest in going to Africa. Just mule deer and elk in various western states every year is plenty "exotic" for me. And throw in a moose hunt or two in Alaska or Canada, and perhaps Caribou once or twice, and I'd be happy. Oh, and lots and lots of antelope hunting in Montana and Wyoming. I don't see myself getting bored with North American hunting anytime soon.
My sentiments exactly.
Post by: lhrbull on April 27, 2013, 06:24:26 AM
sable
nyala
bongo
lord derby eland
Post by: couesbitten on April 27, 2013, 06:44:34 AM
1. Cape Buffalo
2. Bongo
3. Kudu
4. Lord Derby Eland
5. Nyala
Post by: arees on April 27, 2013, 07:33:59 AM
I thnk Bobcat is afraid of the stuff that will kill you LOL
Well, no, I don't think that's it. I'm not sure why but it probably has something to do with me being more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter. If that makes sense.
Africa has never been high on my list of things to do. I have a lot more hunting to do in North America before I'd have any interest in going to Africa. Just mule deer and elk in various western states every year is plenty "exotic" for me. And throw in a moose hunt or two in Alaska or Canada, and perhaps Caribou once or twice, and I'd be happy. Oh, and lots and lots of antelope hunting in Montana and Wyoming. I don't see myself getting bored with North American hunting anytime soon.
My sentiments exactly.
I suppose it is a matter of taste. All those North American hunts sound like fun too. I hope to do them as well.
If you are a meat hunter, I guess I am an experience hunter (who also likes the meat). I go on hunts to enjoy the experience of it. Sometimes it is experiencing my son trying to kill his first animal. Sometimes it is experiencing the annual elk trip with good friends (there is always a lot of laughing on that trip than there is elk). Sometimes it is experiencing a different culture and different environment on the far side of the world where the animals, plants and people are all different.
As for the meat in Africa, it all gets eaten. While you are there hunting you are either eating meat from animals you shot or from animals shot by the previous hunter. Whatever you don't eat goes to feed the camp staff. If there is meat beyond that the locals show up to haul it off. I have always heard that when an elephant is shot the locals appear out of nowhere and strip the carcass clean (another scene I would like to experience). The meat is certainly never wasted.
While I love the taste of game meat and keep a well stocked freezer, I don't hunt efficiently enough to make it cheap meat. Even a local deer hunt costs me more per pound than just buying at the grocery store. Hunting in Africa costs much more in dollars per mouthful of meat eaten, but either way I make up the costs in the value of the experience.
Post by: bobcat on April 27, 2013, 07:53:50 AM
Post by: lhrbull on April 27, 2013, 04:37:15 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 27, 2013, 04:41:16 PM
Kudu
Leopard
Lion
Buffalo
Post by: lokidog on April 27, 2013, 05:23:48 PM
nyala
bongo
flexible on the others, but the cats don't really interest me. I have a ceiling that might fit a giraffe rug... :chuckle:
I'd like to try to use my bow or ML.
Post by: sirmissalot on April 27, 2013, 05:50:14 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 27, 2013, 05:54:54 PM
Now that I have been there, my perspective has changed. It can truly be a wonderful experience unlike anything you will see or do in North America.
As for animals: one I have not seen on anyone's list is a zebra. Perhaps it's not a top five, but it is a far more challenging animal to hunt than you might think.
Meat: it stays in Africa and supports families on very limited budgets. make sure you eat some while you're there. Trophies: take as many or as few as you wish. A picture album is a great alternative.
I would really encourage anyone on the fence about going to just do it.
Post by: Jellymon on April 27, 2013, 06:00:07 PM
Post by: couesbitten on April 27, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
one I have not seen on anyone's list is a zebra.
Reply #12, no1waterdog, had zebra on his list
Post by: Bob33 on April 27, 2013, 06:43:46 PM
:tup:one I have not seen on anyone's list is a zebra.
Reply #12, no1waterdog, had zebra on his list
Post by: trophyhunt on April 27, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: steen on April 27, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
Gemsbok
kudu
Impala
Nyala
For starters. If I took a cat which I probably don't feel the need to, it would be a leopard.
Post by: PAW66 on April 27, 2013, 08:08:24 PM
Eland
Waterbuck
Zebra
Leopard
In reality, my next safari (2014 or 2015) will be for Eland, Waterbuck, Zebra, Red Hartabeast, Blesbuck, White Blesbuck, Black Springbuck, and Copper Springbuck
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 27, 2013, 08:42:10 PM
I have never gotten the opertunity to work on any African animals. That is something else I'd really like to do.
Post by: Ingwe on April 27, 2013, 09:14:10 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on April 27, 2013, 10:53:53 PM
leopard (with hounds)
Desert Lynx (with hounds)
Sable (archery)
Lord Derby Eland (rifle)
Nile lechwe (archery)
Post by: Upton O. Good on April 29, 2013, 06:45:07 AM
Cape buffalo
leopard over bait
red diker
blue diker
I started reading Robert Ruark when I was 11 years old and then the rest of the famous hunting "names'" books, I never thought I would get there myself. Well, I've been twice in two years and I encourage anyone who has the interest to go, it is an incredible place.
A couple of items: I hunted South Africa and worked my butt off for my trophies. It was high fence hunting, never saw the fences and the game was wild as hell. You just try sneaking up on a herd of gemsbok or a trophy kudu, you'll see what I mean. And you had better be in shape, you are going to walk your ass off unless you are bow hunting. No sitting in trees over a waterhole with a rifle or shooting from the truck, very bad form, that.
As for cost, it never amazes me how folks who think they can't afford Africa hunting but will climb on one of those cattle car cruise ships with 3,000 other folks and go someplace tame. The hunting is very doable and the experience is life changing, at least it was for me. And you want adventure? Stumble into a rhino and her calf sometime, that will give you a campfire story. Or see the puff adders, all of the incredible birds, monkeys, bushes that grab you when you walk near them. Adventure is adventure, don't miss it.
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Post by: TwoSixFourWins on April 29, 2013, 07:11:56 AM
2. Eland
3. Buffalo
4. Hippo
5. Dik Dik
Post by: Rob on April 30, 2013, 09:36:54 AM
I also had a Zebra on my list as #3. I'd love to go one day but do not see it in my near future. The $$ is just not there.
I have never gotten the opertunity to work on any African animals. That is something else I'd really like to do.
Hey, I have an ostrich cape that you could have a go at! It is tanned and ready to go. I ran out of cash after my last round of taxidermy and really did not have a place to put it so it had to wait. Maybe we could work out some kind of an arrangement!
Post by: Rob on April 30, 2013, 09:46:19 AM
As for cost, it never amazes me how folks who think they can't afford Africa hunting but will climb on one of those cattle car cruise ships with 3,000 other folks and go someplace tame. The hunting is very doable and the experience is life changing, at least it was for me. And you want adventure? Stumble into a rhino and her calf sometime, that will give you a campfire story. Or see the puff adders, all of the incredible birds, monkeys, bushes that grab you when you walk near them. Adventure is adventure, don't miss it.
Nice monster Steenbok there!
Bingo and bingo.
Value for the dollar is amazing.
I am not wealthy and I was able to put together a savings plan for 2 years to pay for my hunts. In October of last year I shot 18 animals on a 10 day hunt including cape Buffalo. The total cost of the trip -doorstep to doorstep except for shipping the trophies home and taxidermy - was less than the cost of a modest car, and perhaps 20-30% more than a 5 day trophy Elk hunt in New Mexico where you may or may not harvest one animal. Great deal in my book.
If it calls to you, do it while you are in good health! Life changes quickly.
Post by: Elkstuffer on April 30, 2013, 06:59:59 PM
Post by: BNAElkhntr on April 30, 2013, 07:27:33 PM
As for cost, it never amazes me how folks who think they can't afford Africa hunting but will climb on one of those cattle car cruise ships with 3,000 other folks and go someplace tame. The hunting is very doable and the experience is life changing, at least it was for me. And you want adventure? Stumble into a rhino and her calf sometime, that will give you a campfire story. Or see the puff adders, all of the incredible birds, monkeys, bushes that grab you when you walk near them. Adventure is adventure, don't miss it.
Nice monster Steenbok there!
Bingo and bingo.
Value for the dollar is amazing.
I am not wealthy and I was able to put together a savings plan for 2 years to pay for my hunts. In October of last year I shot 18 animals on a 10 day hunt including cape Buffalo. The total cost of the trip -doorstep to doorstep except for shipping the trophies home and taxidermy - was less than the cost of a modest car, and perhaps 20-30% more than a 5 day trophy Elk hunt in New Mexico where you may or may not harvest one animal. Great deal in my book.
If it calls to you, do it while you are in good health! Life changes quickly.
SHHHHH! Don't let everyone know what a great deal Africa is!
Seriously though I encourage everyone to go Its a Hunter's Disneyland!!
Went in '08 Going in August with my Daughter This Time 2n'd level hunt
Eland, Nyala, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Hartebeest, Steenbok
But My Ultimate got have no problem with money Bucket List animals
Lion, Leopard, Cape Buff, Bongo, Sable, Roan,
Post by: sakoshooter on April 30, 2013, 09:16:32 PM
2) Sable
3) Wildebeast
4) Impala
5) Warthog(big old knarly one)
Post by: Mudman on April 30, 2013, 09:28:49 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 30, 2013, 09:50:07 PM
One of the best black mane lions ever taken spot and stalk too!
Post by: Upton O. Good on May 01, 2013, 07:36:42 AM
Nice monster Steenbok there!
Bingo and bingo.
Value for the dollar is amazing.
I am not wealthy and I was able to put together a savings plan for 2 years to pay for my hunts. In October of last year I shot 18 animals on a 10 day hunt including cape Buffalo. The total cost of the trip -doorstep to doorstep except for shipping the trophies home and taxidermy - was less than the cost of a modest car, and perhaps 20-30% more than a 5 day trophy Elk hunt in New Mexico where you may or may not harvest one animal. Great deal in my book.
If it calls to you, do it while you are in good health! Life changes quickly.
Rob, thanks for the comment on the steenbok, he is my best trophy to date. They are really neat little antelope, closely resembling the famous Jack-a-lops of our western states. :chuckle:
You are right about doing Africa while the health is still good. I'm in my mid-sixties and am working on setting up my next trip, one never knows when the health will head south. I've taken 15 animals in two trips and still need my Cape buff, a zebra, a warthog, and a couple of baboons. Then there is klipspringer, dik dik, leopard, blue duiker, red duiker...the list just goes on and on. It's interesting that no one mentioned lion as a desired species unless I missed it.
Post by: Rob on May 01, 2013, 09:26:11 AM
I have two so far. Steenbok and klipie. was going to get a common Duiker last year but everytime we saw one we were on the trail of something higher on the priority list.
(nice hippo and lion photos too!)
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 01, 2013, 10:50:20 AM
Post by: Upton O. Good on May 02, 2013, 07:36:08 AM
I shot a decent common duiker on my last trip, shot him shooting down from a hillside very early one morning as he was sunning himself, so I have two of the little guys. That was the first time I ever had a chance to see one that wasn't running full out. The taxidermist is mounting my bush buck, common duiker, and steenbok in a tower arrangement I've titled "Eastern Cape Trilogy". Love the little guys.
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Post by: BNAElkhntr on May 02, 2013, 07:46:37 AM
Islamic terrorist! 1 thru 5.:chuckle:
Post by: Rob on May 02, 2013, 09:12:41 AM
I picked the Klipie up in Zim last October. Thinking a full body mount. Both the Klipie and the Bushbuck were taken right along the Zimbabwe side of the Limpopo river.
They are fun. kinda like rabbit hunting only cooler.
Here is what I had done with my steenbok...
Post by: Rob on May 02, 2013, 09:13:57 AM
Another want is all 4 color variations of Springbok.
I have seen a few of those mounts and they look really cool. the chocolate springbok are neat looking.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 02, 2013, 11:23:15 AM
Post by: lhrbull on May 02, 2013, 07:12:00 PM
Post by: Upton O. Good on May 03, 2013, 06:39:24 AM
Nice mounts Rob, I've got limited room to display trophies so full body mounts are out. Ugh. And I just read your hunting report thread you posted in Dec. That sounds like an excellent hunt and you really did a nice job documenting the experience. Very well done, sir.
Post by: Rob on May 03, 2013, 08:29:42 AM
Thanks Upton, I enjoyed that thread. I am in the process of covnerting it to a journal. I have pretty much finished the first draft of the trip portion of the journal. I just need to do the pre-trip part. Our hides and horns should ship to Texas in the next month or so.
The nice thing about full body mounts, is they go onthe floor. not an area that is filled with existing mounts. I live in a crackerbox house (too many hunting trips I guess) so I know about space issues. Mine are allcrammed in two very small rooms. The wife has just about agreed (resigned herself is the term she uses) that the animals are going to start migrating out of my two dead rooms to other parts of the house. (About time this house gets some class in my opinion!).
Someday we will move and when we do I'll make sure there is a large game room for taxidermy!
Here is my dad's warthog. it really fits nicley on the floor out of the way (again, my mom would disagree with the "out of the way" comment)
Post by: Rob on May 03, 2013, 08:31:26 AM
the next trip to Africa if all goes as planned
See, thats the problem with Africa.... There is always a "next trip" in the works.
Post by: PolarBear on May 03, 2013, 04:25:23 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 03, 2013, 10:59:12 PM
Post by: Rob on May 04, 2013, 10:20:56 AM
The reason we shot so many Impala was three fold:
1. We shot several to be used for camp meat for the trackers, villagers, and hutners
2. We shot a few as mercy kills (i.e. lots caught in a poachers snare, miserable animal, etc
3. I hunted Leopard as an afterthought and needed 10 or so for bait.
I did not bring any Impala home. I think Ray and Kirk are bringing two home each.
Post by: Upton O. Good on May 05, 2013, 07:56:04 AM
The most interesting or, maybe I should say, surprising part is the number of baboons you all shot. I don't think people realize that baboons are incredibly intelligent and, one they're shot at, you aren't likely to get another chance unless they are many hundreds of yards distant and they haven't seen you. The closest I got to one (I wanted to take two for the skulls) was 500 yards and I'm not experienced with shooting at that distance.
I have a significant professional background in biology and I had some courses in primate behavior including baboons. I've got to say, I think baboons are the one animal in the world I do not like one bit. I know of their importance in the scheme of things but I still really dislike them. I should have put them on my "5 animals I most want to shoot" list, I guess.
Post by: MidgetIdjit on May 20, 2013, 11:15:03 PM
1. Kudu
2. Impala
3. Warthog
4. Bushbuck
5. Zebra
The trip last year took care of the Kuda, Impala, and Zebra.
After the trip, the new list consists of:
1. Cape Buffalo
2. Warthog
3. Gemsbok
4. Crocodile
5. Any other plainsgame that wanders by. :)
Don't have the desire to shoot any of the cats. Like cats too much. Elephant doesn't do much for me either.
Post by: youngbull on May 27, 2013, 08:04:26 AM
Post by: youngbull on May 27, 2013, 08:12:02 AM
5 yr old daighter and wife . it can be done if you put money aside
I am definetly not rich. a great kudu bull is a beautiful sight. also game munumbers are staggering. many types of hunting can be done. if anyone has qiestions on price.feel free to call me or pm me. it could be cheaper than you think and there are bad outfitters so beware
Post by: Rob on May 27, 2013, 09:17:46 PM
I agree, you don't have to be rich to go to Africa, just disiplined to put a savings plan together. I did a 3 year plan to pay for my trip. Worth every sacrifice.
Agree on vetting outfitters in advance. accurate reloading.com is a great place to do that.
Youngbull, I think you owe us a thread with photos!! you are holding out on us!
Post by: youngbull on May 28, 2013, 08:18:28 PM
Post by: Scrotus on May 28, 2013, 08:37:47 PM
Bongo
Black Wildebeast
Sable
Aardvark
Post by: Rob on May 28, 2013, 09:14:06 PM
If the car ride to camp does not kill you, the jungle does not get you, and the silverbacks don't get you, the ants will probably carry you away!
honestly it sounds like a real adventure, one I'd like to do someday!
here is a great report with some outstanding photos:
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/8761043671?r=9161083671#9161083671 (http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/8761043671?r=9161083671#9161083671)
Another outstanding report that mentions the three enemies of the hunt.
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/4031092061/p/1 (http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/4031092061/p/1)
Post by: furbearer365 on June 01, 2013, 10:57:36 PM
Lion
Buffalo
Kudu
Gemsbok
Post by: MidgetIdjit on June 14, 2013, 02:07:24 PM
His Bush Pig was a real trophy! I was jealous! As was his Hyena... Also jealous!
A: The bush pig was the only thing left after your shooting spree. :P
B: You had your chance(s) at hyena. :chuckle:
C: Besides, you stole my bushbuck and warthog!
Post by: Rob on June 17, 2013, 09:11:18 PM
A: The bush pig was the only thing left after your shooting spree. :P
B: You had your chance(s) at hyena. :chuckle:
C: Besides, you stole my bushbuck and warthog!
Hey now!
I did miss two shots hyena, but in my (limited) defense, it was at night, with no lights or illuminated reticle, and slinking in and around the shadows of the trees at the time! I wonder if I was the ONLY one to miss a shot on a hyena? Hmm... Might have to check the pivot table...
But, as you said, it made stealing your bushbuck all that much sweeter!
Post by: KelseyH on June 29, 2013, 08:33:12 AM