africa

[dockedwages]

hi anyone hunted africa besides me? i went in 2004 had a ball:D

[Ron Redington]

hi anyone hunted africa besides me? i went in 2004 had a ball:D

Sounds good! Got any pics?

[ihunt49]

Yeah post some pics. I always wanted to go to Africa to hunt lion and leopard. Seen some pretty tense videos of charging lions! Must be one hell of an adrenaline rush!:eek::D

[dockedwages]

here we go my first attempt to post pics hope it works
i took these on the eastern cape of south africa

[dockedwages]

opps forgot the impala:eek:

[WILL137]

Nice pics

[skmag357]

that impala and kudo are huge!

[dockedwages]

the kudu is only 45" but verry wide i think he was silver sci book if i ever send him in

[dockedwages]

took this in zambia just outside vic falls in a new park(so new the local minister from livingston did not know abt it). note the guy in foreground
(bob viden from bobs little sportshop in glassboro)were backing up and the rino are walking. the game guard told us to get out for pics.:thup: btw this isnt zoomed rino is abt 50 ft from bob
.

[onthehunt]

Does all the meat get donated to the villages? How well do they care for the kills, as far as food not caping/mounting? Looks like that may be on the"Bucket list":). Africa, here I come.

[dockedwages]

they were verry careful of the mounts and took great care when skinning. as for the meat it belonged to the property owners where i was .they had walk in coolers for the meat .some was used for food the rest was sold for wild game.
in others camp meat was shot for food as well as given to viligers .depends on what country you are in and the setup.i know most places if u shoot an elephant you get the hide,hooves,tuscs and such and all the meat goes to the viligers who come out to butcher it.

[RUSS0079]

I hunted in South Africa this year in the Limpopo region. I agree best hunt I have ever been on. Going back in the future. We hunted with Motsomi Safaris and everything was tops. Went in early April. Saw 3 black mambas, very nasty snakes.. Killed exceptional animals, 52in Kudo, 17 in Blesbuck and I got a 36in Gemsbuck. If you hunt, you have to make it there at least once in your lifetime. I'm hooked. Price was cheaper than a trophy elk hunt in Colorado during the bugle!!!!

[dockedwages]

when i go back im leaning tword a buff hunt in tanzina

[RUSS0079]

Guy I hunted with is doing a Buff hunt when he gets back from "The Sandbox". Good Buff in the Limpopo River Valley. Prices were alittle more reasonable than other Countries..

I still have to get my zebra, black and blue wildebeast and springbuck.Your bushbuck looked very nice..
PS. how do I put my picks on this post..

[dockedwages]

click on reply then go to manage attachments just below where u type ijn
hit the brouse button and find the pics in your computer when done hit upload then when done uploading hit submit reply to post hope that helps

[dockedwages]

i actuall had 2 bushbuck to choose from itwes a very windy day and spotted them abt 1/2 mile out up a valles surrounded by kudu and waterbuck. verry slow stalk as no to spook anything got into 400 yds and because of the wind crawled in to 300 and took the shot.verry nice last day of the hunt.brian

[RUSS0079]

Here goes! This is a pic of the Kudo I got this year.

[dockedwages]

verry nice kudu :) what cal were u using?

[RUSS0079]

Thanks. I was using a 1943 Mauser Action with the original barrel, chambered in 8X57 JS or 8MM Mauser for Americans. Handloaded 180 grn Barnes Triple Shock X bullets they did the trick.... Heres a pic of the Gemsbuck, impala, blesbuck and warthog. I made Rowland Ward with the Blesbuck I shot.. Like I Said I'm hooked.

[BarnesX.308]

Very nice. My neighbor just got back and showed me all the pictures of his trip. He had a blast. I would like to go. Maybe when the kids are older and the wallet is a little fatter. :D

[dockedwages]

heres the wall in my office at christmas wife puts on santa hats!!!!!:eek:
i kid u not

[Robbo65]

Great pics! Love the hats lol

[dockedwages]

my wife actually used the pic fo a christmas e card that year. :D she got a lot of replys on that one. brian

[RUSS0079]

Can't wait for my mounts to come in.. Last I heard they were putting them on the forms.... The shipping is a B--CH!!!

[dockedwages]

#1 kudu in the bush
#2 headwaters of victoria falls
#3 victoria falls from a bi plane(cool:D:D:thup:)
#4 us at a small school giving the kids there first sneakers

[RUSS0079]

Nice photo of the sign of the Crocs. Fished the Limpopo River and the PH brought his 375 for the crocs and the hippo's.. Nothing like fishing for dinner, when you could become dinner.

[Bud8Fan]

Great Pics! gotta buddy who went to a bow hunt only in nambibia in july 08, he got the fever cause he is going back in 09.

[RUSS0079]

They say once you go, its all over! They are absolutely right.. I enjoy bowhunting and still hunting for deer, but when you stalk across a plain, with about 40 sets of eyes looking for you, thats tough... If you get the chance, do it!!!!

[bigolebuck]

Are you guys hunting at Motsomi Safaris?
Just wondering because my brother in law went there last year. Kill 7 animals with a bow.

Great photos!

[bigolebuck]

Here is my brother in law and sister in africa... Motsomi Safaris
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee54/xhunter_911/wayne_1.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee54/xhunter_911/wayne_2.jpg

[ACEarcher]

Gentlemen- Thank you for those awsome pics. One of my dream hunts is male lion with a bow (yes, I am crazy incase your wondering). I don't really think I'm ever going to be able to afford a big 5 hunt, but just the lion will do. Kudo, and Gims buck are the others I really want to get. Some day I'll get there!

[RUSS0079]

I hunted with Motsomi Safaris. Pieter and Ria were tops. You will not find a better hunt for the money they get. You will shoot all mature animals and its still cheaper than a guided elk hunt, plus better food and drinks.
Russ

[RUSS0079]

Gentlemen- Thank you for those awsome pics. One of my dream hunts is male lion with a bow (yes, I am crazy incase your wondering). I don't really think I'm ever going to be able to afford a big 5 hunt, but just the lion will do. Kudo, and Gims buck are the others I really want to get. Some day I'll get there!


Adam,
I would suggest Mostomi, but they will not take you on a dangerous game hunt until they see you are able to shoot really well. You may have to book a plains game safari first, which I suggest anyway... Get your kudo and gemsbuck and some other trophies, then go for a cat. You may want to take a cape with a bow first. its about 20 g's cheaper... 10,000 for a cape buff hunt.... it gets really expensive...

[bigolebuck]

Adam,
I would suggest Mostomi, but they will not take you on a dangerous game hunt until they see you are able to shoot really well. You may have to book a plains game safari first, which I suggest anyway... Get your kudo and gemsbuck and some other trophies, then go for a cat. You may want to take a cape with a bow first. its about 20 g's cheaper... 10,000 for a cape buff hunt.... it gets really expensive...

My brother-in-law and I have booked a trip for 2012 to go back and hunt with peter @ Motsomi! He had such a good time last year and has referred so many people to Motsomi that both him and I are getting a great deal! That is awesome of them...
I also had the pleasure of meeting peter last year at the harrisburg show and the year before that, very nice to speak with and seems to be a top of the line PH...:thup::thup::thup:

[ACEarcher]

RUSS,

Yeah I was thinking about do the plains safari first. LOL yeah thats some buko bucks there. I figured it was going to be that much. Cape buffalo?? I dunno. I really don't have a disire to take one though. Time may change this thought. This is a life long dream hunt so I guess I'll be saving for years to come before this can become a reality. Thanks for the info though it is greatly appreciated.

[RUSS0079]

Adam,
I spread my trip out over two years, to save... I had it all paid up by the time I went.. Now I'm putting away for the taxidermy and shipping... That's going to hurt..... Still cheaper than doing it in the states even with the shipping costs...

[RUSS0079]

My brother-in-law and I have booked a trip for 2012 to go back and hunt with peter @ Motsomi! He had such a good time last year and has refered so many people to Motsomi that both him and I are getting discounted trips! That is awesome of them...
I also had the pleasure of meeting peter last year at the harrisburg show and the year before that, very nice to speak with and seems to be a top of the line PH...:thup::thup::thup:

Don't tell to many people about your discount... You'll shoot yourself in the foot... Pieter knows alot of folks, may be on this forum.. Ya know what I mean.....

[ACEarcher]

I saw one time on a hunting show that it was cheaper and easier to get your mounts done there at africa and then have the mount shipped back to you. Verses taking home the cape and having it all done here. I wonder if that is true?

This dream hunt is going to be a long time from now. Just out of college, got a lil lady (oh I know what she wants, hint it sparkles), need a home, basicly need to start my life. So yeah that dream hunt lol is far far far from anytime near soon, awhile, or in distant future. But time will tell.

[bigolebuck]

Don't tell to many people about your discount... You'll shoot yourself in the foot... Pieter knows alot of folks, may be on this forum.. Ya know what I mean.....

never thought about that! thanx for the heads up:thup:

[colorado charlie]

just wondering being a guide and a resident of colorado what cheaper is compared to one of our hunts here in the United States

[RUSS0079]

Charlie,
I paid 4250.00 for an 8 day safari, I shot 6 "trophy" animals, food, full service bar, a Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners and house keeping staff. Unlike Bigolebuck, I didn't get a discount:mad: The camp was beautiful, private rooms, swimming pool. Given the chance to hunt 6 trophy animals for the price of one elk that I may not even get, I'll take the safari every time. A plus too about Africa that folks in the states might like is, if you don't get a shot at a specific animal, you don't pay for that animal (no trophy fee). Never heard of that with a hunt in the states. You should check it out:thup:
Russ

[RUSS0079]

Well,
See guides in the US know they can't compare to AFRICA, WHY? Because they don't have enough faith in their capabilities, thus they charge the SH_T out of us, some treat us like SH_T and expect a TIP. I'll spend my money in AFRICA until the WEST and the FAR NORTH understands there is alot of big game out there for less money then what they have to offer. I'm not the only one! I got a neighbor who has spend over 200,000.00 in hunts over the years, put him self in the book more than a few times and he just said the same to me. Think what do you spend on a hunt for moose, elk, hell what does a sheep hunt cost now a days? Where I hunt you can hunt a free ranging Male Lion for 15,000.00. How much is a sheep hunt? Like I said. Someday they will learn, if not, I'll spend my cash where they treat me like a king, not a pay check... You all keep hunting out here! You'll keep my next safari bill cheaper.
Russ

[swab1985]

Wow, thats crazy, 15,000 bucks for a lion. Thats some serious dough...:bow:

[RUSS0079]

If you look into a moose hunt or sheep hunt you'll pay more than that, with a reputable outfitter! So why not hunt ONE OF THE BIG FIVE, where you have a chance of catching a bad one, instead of just hunting an animal. I guess to each his own. Cape Buff is about 8 grand where I hunt. Isn't huntin up in the great north that much now adays for a "DEER"! Like I said Africa is a great spot to hunt for the money and what you get...

[swab1985]

If you look into a moose hunt or sheep hunt you'll pay more than that, with a reputable outfitter! So why not hunt ONE OF THE BIG FIVE, where you have a chance of catching a bad one, instead of just hunting an animal. I guess to each his own. Cape Buff is about 8 grand where I hunt. Isn't huntin up in the great north that much now adays for a "DEER"! Like I said Africa is a great spot to hunt for the money and what you get...


I gotcha, I would prolly do the same if the prices were in range of eachother:eek:

[RUSS0079]

Swab,
My trophies are coming in from Africa in a month. I still paid 30% less then I would have if I had shipped them here to get them done. That was with a 3100.00 shipping bill, split in half... Serious dough, but spread out over 2 years. I'm going back!!!!!!!! ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! Hell, I'm thinkin of buying a home out there and renting it to the folks in Germany, that come to South Africa to gamble. Anyone who has been there want to go in on it??????

[erhino]

hey dockedwages,what kind of money did your trip to africa set you back ? :eek:

[dockedwages]

if i remembewr right including all it was abt 15,000 for everything i was there for 2 extra weeks turing also up in zambia and around south africa brian that was in 2004

[RUSS0079]

Erhino,
I was just at the greater Reading Expo center and my guy has packages rangeing from 5 day safaris for 3700 to 10 day 2 person packages for 8700.00. My package was 8 days for 4400.00 this year. That's all trophy quality animals. That is least your airfare.
Russ

[RUSS0079]

Trophies are here and they came out great. I did have one animal damaged in the trip on the plane, but I had insurance on the crate so everything was taken care of. My only problem now is deciding how I'm going to get back!! How many of you guys are going in the up coming year??

[dockedwages]

the post is worthless without pics:D:D:D

[RUSS0079]

What did you think that the damn things shrunk on the way over the ocean?:D They are just as big as they were when I shot them in April 08!:cool:

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

Russ, doesnt own a camera !

[RUSS0079]

Ej,
I already regret telling you about this forum. I should have left you at PA Hunters.:nuts: Stop busting my balls, or I'll bring an airhorn to the damn banquet and blow it everytime you get up to talk!:D
Russ

[ACEarcher]

RUSS-
Post pics of your African mounts.

[RUSS0079]

NO! You make the trip from east bumble F--K to West Bumble F--K and see them for yourself! When you come you better bring a bottle of my favorite Burbon! Gentlemen Jack, If you please!:cheers:

[ACEarcher]

NO! You make the trip from east bumble F--K to West Bumble F--K and see them for yourself! When you come you better bring a bottle of my favorite Burbon! Gentlemen Jack, If you please!:cheers:

HMMM we have the same tastes!

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

What no Cigars ? Bourbon without a cigar is like a rifle without ammo !

[RUSS0079]

Ej brings the cigars! That settles it:). I perfer Aston Crystal No1's in a Pinch I'll settle for Partagus Perfecto's. Good luck finding those. I smoked my last Davidoff months ago and I can't spring for the box since I spent all my money for my hotel and dinner tickets for the banquet:eek:
Russ

Here are some pics of the mounts Adam. There is a African Safari on auction at the banquet! You too could have some impressive mounts from the dark continent, sooner than you think! Kudo 52inch, Blesbuck 17inch Rowland/Ward record book, Impala 21 3/4, not big but the largest ram in a herd of 40 rutting rams after a 45 min chase.

[RUSS0079]

Here are some more pics of my animals. My jackal was a wonderful additon, as I love Coyote hunting. Unfortuately, I didn't have my normal flat shooting 223 to take him, so I found out what a 180 grn, .32 cal bullet does to a yote or a distant cousin. My gemsbuck hangs in the master suite of our home. My wife loves it. My warthog mount I felt was very unique, as I wouldn't want the skin mount, they are damn ugly.

Russ

Ej if you look close at the warthog mount you will see my favorite beverages along with my humidor in the back ground. Los Tonos Tequila, Louie the 13th and some of Mr. Daniel's special batch!

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

Dude ,
you are 1 high maint. puppy.
good looking trophys , saved me a visit LOL !
Cheers
btw cigars after our return from RSA.

[ACEarcher]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! Man I gotta get there! I really want to get a huuge gemsbuck. I dunno what it is about them I just think they are soo cool lookin. I wanna get a huge one! After the plains game hunt a few years down the line I'll do the Male Lion with a bow. My ultimate trophy!

[RUSS0079]

Adam,
Safari shouldn't be about the size of the animal, it should be about the experience. I crawled and stalked 600 yards, to get a shot and the damn one I was looking at, it was only 32 inches (male). Not a bad animal but the operator, said he could do better. After we sat there for another 20 mins, my female came out, she was 36 inches, still not huge, but the biggest in the herd and a good repesentative of the species. Same with my impala, great stalk, tons of rams around us, rutting and roaring and fighting, 21 3/4 was the biggest. I was happy. It is about the total package. The time, the PH, the trackers, the whole thing. If I had the money, I'd book today, this time I would make my wife come with. Live like a king and hunt like a mad man for 6 to 31 days. What a blast!
Russ

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

Russ is correct it is about the journey not the destination ! , our first trip was with a less than stellar operator.
bowhunted and took Kudu,Gemsbuk,warthog and vervet monkey.
Monkey mounted lifesize and the gemsbuk being done now as a pedestal.
We then spent 4 great days in Kruger park with a tour guide couple that made us part of their family. way made up for hunting with a greedy,no service outfitter.
Going back in 50 some days to hunt Mr. Spots with a rifle and some PG.
Was to be with bow but surgery prevented that.
Needless to say Africa is a drug and once you go you will always be trying to figure out how to get back.

[RUSS0079]

Adam,
It just so happens that EJ is going with my Professional Hunter. You can't beat Motsomi for the total package. Wonderful accomidations, food, staff and most importantly, a large population of trophy class animals, for an appropriate price. I think you and the fiance' should split the honeymoon. Half on an island retreat and half in the RSA. Tell her that's what its all about! LOL.
Russ

[RUSS0079]

http://www.thebuckbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1376&d=1248373382 (http://www.thebuckbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1376&d=1248373382)

Ej,
I love my pedistal mount. I never did get to send you a pic of it when we spoke about them. I had to cut it down alot when the Kudo came home, because it was too damn big! Guess that's a good problem to have.

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

small ceilings eh ? us too!
wondering now if my 40 " gemsbuck is gonna fit LOL :)

[RUSS0079]

Down in the bar area, the ceilings are about 7 1/2 tall. It would have fit if I kept it upstairs or opposite the stove, but I had a spot where I wanted it, so out came the saw and braid gun. The mount from top to bottom was 70 inches:eek:. Alot bigger then I anticipated!
Russ

[ridgerunnerron]

Needless to say Africa is a drug and once you go you will always be trying to figure out how to get back.
This is what happened to me with North America hunting and still haven't got all of 'em yet, but almost there.

Maybe I should not try to sample Africa?? :huh:

Anyone's thoughts shared on this would be appreciated

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

You need to run , hide ,avoid these type of posts.
You will be hopelessly lost if you continue !!!!!
The horror !!
1st trip so -so , Wife insisted on trip # 2 , PH sweetens deal with " oh by the way I have a Leopard permit , would you like to hunt him ?, He also says " I have a place in Moz. now want to get a buff and sable ?
3rd trip in planning stages now 4 stops in Namibia , 3 in RSA and 1 in Mozambique.
We havent even gone a 2nd time yet trip 3 is planned.
I Am telling you it is a drug , we are but moths to the flame !
There is no escape ! your soul is lost ! you will become like me or worse like Russ.
email me if you would like a list of GOOD dealers in Africa , we can get you a supplier.

[ridgerunnerron]

Oh boy.....I'm just a harmless moth flying around with very limited $$$.....
;)

[RUSS0079]

Ron,
It aint bad at all. Me and EJ have the PH for you. Our PH can set you up on a 8 day 6 days of hunting for 4400.00. You'll hunt a kudo, gemsbuck,impala, blesbuck and a warthog. Then you can go fishing for nothing! Or you can be like Bwana EJ and kill ever damn thing on the continent! :)Ej, I got some news today that may make my return trip to the Dark Continent really soon. Me and Shannon just fell into an investment opertunity. I just made 1700.00 with a swoop of the pen. Bring on the Cape Buff and everything else Shannon and the kids want to kill. Email me and I'll give you the info if you got some scratch sitting around. It hits the NASDAC soon.

Russ

[Hunt of a Lifetime]

Dude going to take me 2 trips to catch up to you!
so far only a Kudu, Gemsbuck, Wartie and Vervet Monkey !
of course they are all bow kills :).