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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 15, 2013, 10:28:42 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 15, 2013, 10:35:23 PM
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 15, 2013, 10:44:33 PM
I didn’t originally plan on taking this many animals but when your already there, and your not sure when you’re going to be back, well.. it was hard to say no. One thing I liked about my PH was that he was into walking a lot. We didn’t drive up and shoot any of these guys and we spent most of the day on foot in awesome country (after getting to the spot). Actually I take that back, the wart hog ran in front of the rig on our way back to camp. I jumped out an ran after him and got a shot off.
Post by: Natures Way on October 15, 2013, 10:45:11 PM
Post by: pashok23 on October 17, 2013, 08:51:09 AM
Post by: lhrbull on October 17, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on October 17, 2013, 09:28:03 PM
I'm going crazy for March to get here, first trip to Africa coming up.
Post by: Forrestrover.02 on October 17, 2013, 10:05:06 PM
Post by: borntoslay on October 17, 2013, 10:53:38 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 17, 2013, 11:11:37 PM
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 18, 2013, 12:48:58 PM
Post by: lhrbull on October 18, 2013, 01:06:14 PM
Post by: headshot5 on October 18, 2013, 01:08:11 PM
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 18, 2013, 02:12:50 PM
Both are lesser kudu, and within two inches of each other. The one that looks smaller had a tighter spiral and measured well, and I’m sitting back a decent ways on the “bigger” one.
Post by: Upton O. Good on October 19, 2013, 07:24:28 AM
Pretty sure I’m hooked for life and already planning a return trip.
That is the biggest problem with hunting in Africa, glad you caught the "bug". Thanks for posting all of the photos, there is no shortage of animals, is there? Well done.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 19, 2013, 07:32:01 AM
african hunting just doesn't interest me for some reason
And yet you opened the thread and took the time to comment.
Nice animals and great pictures. Thanks so much for sharing. Hunting Africa will probably always remain a dream of mine. Well done.
Post by: runningboard on October 19, 2013, 08:25:50 AM
Post by: cedarriver on October 19, 2013, 08:27:52 AM
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 19, 2013, 07:40:40 PM
Post by: Rob on October 22, 2013, 08:57:55 AM
When are you headed back? it gets in your blood...
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 22, 2013, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: Rob on October 23, 2013, 06:00:19 AM
my dad has been wondering how he should mount his baboons. I sent him that photo as an idea to consider.
look into Namibia for your next trip. Great place with good price. Be leery of Zim. Probably ok but read "when the crocodile ate the sun" before you book anything. Botswana would be great if they keep hunting open.
Post by: headshot5 on October 23, 2013, 06:33:07 AM
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Knife is actually a $20 Mora, I always have one or two handy. I’d lose a Gene Ingram if I had one.
Frost/Mora are the same company now... I've used them plenty on elk.
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 23, 2013, 08:59:59 AM
Rob, we were looking into hunts in Nambia. Planning on going to the SCI convention and will have a better idea after that. There are to many choices and not enough time or money to hunt them all!
Post by: Rob on October 23, 2013, 12:56:08 PM
Just a suggestion, might want to consider doing the DCS show in Dallas instead. Cost is way less, and the same exhibitors are present. A little quieter and easier to get time with outfitters to talk.
DSC admission is 20-50 dollars
SCI admission is 110 to 270 (plus a required membership to SCI which starts at 65 per year)
Post by: bearpaw on October 23, 2013, 12:59:43 PM
Post by: gaddy on October 23, 2013, 01:06:51 PM
Post by: lhrbull on October 23, 2013, 05:27:10 PM
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 23, 2013, 11:35:26 PM
Post by: lhrbull on October 24, 2013, 06:16:13 AM
Post by: Upton O. Good on October 24, 2013, 06:20:40 AM
Hunting Africa will also affect your friendships, your buddies are going to get tired of you constantly checking the photos on your phone and your re-telling the stories of your hunts. You owe it to them to go again so they can see new photos and hear new stories.
And when somebody shows you his photo of a really nice mule deer buck or his elk and then asks what have you shot, well, that is when you either let the air out of his balloon or you are kind and say "Oh, nothing like that." and leave him unblemished by those photos that phone.
Most folks start their Africa hunting in South Africa or Namibia then move on to Zimbabwe or Mozambique for dangerous game. Given the political and economical issues of both of those countries, I think it would be a good idea to go there soon before things go bad and the hunting stops. And those are the more affordable two countries, now, for dangerous game like Cape buffalo, lion, elephant, and leopard, not that it is cheap by any means. Botswana has stopped sport hunting on their government owned lands and they had some of the best elephant and Cape buffalo hunting in Africa.
And don't be afraid to travel alone to hunt, you know the routine and procedures now so you can manage on your own. Your PH and/or outfitter can also assist with any unusual situations that may arise.
Again, congrats on your hunt and welcome to the addicted Africa hunters group.
Post by: Rob on October 24, 2013, 07:11:04 AM
Hunting Africa will also affect your friendships, your buddies are going to get tired of you constantly checking the photos on your phone and your re-telling the stories of your hunts. You owe it to them to go again so they can see new photos and hear new stories.
now that is one of the best reasons to go I have heard.
That reminds me, did I tell you the story about my zebra hunt?...
Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 24, 2013, 08:25:36 AM
I started my Africa adventures just planning on shooting birds, and now with three trips under my belt, I've taken 20 plains game animals plus birds like Guinea fowl, rock pigeons, geese, ducks, and sandgrouse. It really is addictive. Then you have the decisions of whether spend money to mount the animals or just get the skulls and hides so you can save money for another trip.
Hunting Africa will also affect your friendships, your buddies are going to get tired of you constantly checking the photos on your phone and your re-telling the stories of your hunts. You owe it to them to go again so they can see new photos and hear new stories.
And when somebody shows you his photo of a really nice mule deer buck or his elk and then asks what have you shot, well, that is when you either let the air out of his balloon or you are kind and say "Oh, nothing like that." and leave him unblemished by those photos that phone.
Most folks start their Africa hunting in South Africa or Namibia then move on to Zimbabwe or Mozambique for dangerous game. Given the political and economical issues of both of those countries, I think it would be a good idea to go there soon before things go bad and the hunting stops. And those are the more affordable two countries, now, for dangerous game like Cape buffalo, lion, elephant, and leopard, not that it is cheap by any means. Botswana has stopped sport hunting on their government owned lands and they had some of the best elephant and Cape buffalo hunting in Africa.
And don't be afraid to travel alone to hunt, you know the routine and procedures now so you can manage on your own. Your PH and/or outfitter can also assist with any unusual situations that may arise.
Again, congrats on your hunt and welcome to the addicted Africa hunters group.
Thank you, well said!! The traveling part all went smoothly, actually easier then I imagined. The worst was the 16 hour plane ride for me.. I’m 6’5” so that was tough, but theres ways to help that!