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lunes 20 agosto

With Andre On Cape Buffalo

“Shoot the one on the right!” Andr e whispered. Only one problem: I could only see one Cape buffalo. Then I saw the other… By R. Bruce Moon … a large bull facing us only 30 yards away in heavy brush. His head was up as he stared in our direction. A limb covered his vitals, ...

lunes 6 agosto

A 2010 Hundred-Pounder

Without a doubt, an African elephant bull is the mightiest game animal on earth. Amidst the vastness of an unspoiled landscape, he is incomparably impressive.

miércoles 18 julio

Hunting the Spotted Hyena

When it comes to collecting “Crocuta crocuta,” or what the Shonas call “bere,” most hunters say, “I’ll shoot one, if I see one.”

martes 5 junio

A First Timer in South Africa

I had no idea what to expect on my very first African safari. Sure, I’d done months of research, surfing the Internet, speaking to both very experienced and several novice safari hunters, and reading many of the recommended ‘How-To’ books. By Carlton Yearwood Just getting to my destination created a set of issues. Do I use ...

miércoles 23 mayo

What Seemed Like a Great Idea in Reno – Sitatunga in the Swamp

While planning my lion and leopard safari in Zambia with my PH, he suggested that if we had time, we could swing north for sitatunga in the swamp.

miércoles 9 mayo

The Lure of Africa

By Brian ‘Wato’ Watson It’s wonderful how circumstances sometimes evolve for the best of outcomes.

miércoles 2 mayo

The Legend of Butch Cassidy Lives On…

While building safari camps and opening hunting trails in May and June, the Tanzanian government usually gives me permission to shoot a buffalo for staff rations, which last until the safari season opens in July. By PH Craig Middleton We were busy opening a road 100 km north of camp in an area we call Norway ...

martes 14 febrero

Huntress Diana - Zambia

For as far back as I can remember I have loved fishing. I was Daddy’s girl and the open water on the Gulf of Mexico or the peaceful lake

miércoles 8 febrero

Would I Do It Again? Yes – In a Heartbeat

There I was – back in Africa for my fourth safari, this time to Mozambique in pursuit of ‘chui.’

lunes 12 diciembre

He’s Coming!– Encounters with Hippo

As we followed the tracks of the huge hippo bull, the excitement and anticipation was palpable. When we fi rst spotted him, he was courting a large female. When we spotted the second bull, the situation became even more interesting. By Jack Brittingham I was busy filming the action while our PH, Leon Lamprecht, tried to ...

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