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The Lion is Dead!

The Deed has been done...while enjoying morning coffee Jim & Andrew heard the snorts of a lion. They hurried down the camp road and encountered 3 old lions and a lioness in the tall grass not 100 yds from camp. Jim nailed a big black maned lion under the chin at 20 yds. (I'll leave the details for Jim to tell, but he wanted me to post their success!) Andrew said this is the biggest lion (and done properly without bait) he has taken in a long time!Needless to say after 2 hours of photos they had to walk 100 yds back to camp for their celebration!

Only the leopard left and 7 days of hunting to go!!!!!

I personally can't wait for the photos!!!!!



Day 14

Joyce: 2 more Impala...one for pot, one for leopard bait.

Jim: Lion on bait, but 4 yr. old.



Day 9 Reedbuck

Joyce took a Reedbuck and is now after Puku. No lion or leopard fixed on bait yet.


Day 7 Sable & Joyce's Impala

Joyce got her first "blood" today, a 200 yard shot on an impala. This will be cat bait. She made a fantastic shot with her 7x57 and broke both shoulders and took out top of heart.

Jim, of course, "Bwana F....g Lucky" took a 43" sable. It was simply resting under the shade of a tree (after the hunters midday nap and tea).

Jim said he could authenticate the pose of Nganga's sable! This is exactly what Jim's sable did upon his shot.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...681088131#5681088131

This is day 7 with 14 days to go!!!! Jim is "bagged" out except for the cats. They have 2 leopards on bait and spour of a big lion in the area.

I can't wait to find out what happes next!!!



Day 6--Sitatunga

In 2010 John DuPlooy named Jim (Frostbit) Bwana "F.....g" Lucky. According to Jim via satellite phone today, Andrew Baldry (Fairgame) has become a believer and now calls Jim the same!!! After only 1-1/2 hours in the Sitatunga blind, Jim dropped his Sitatunga at 200 yds. According to Jim, Andrew has never had a client take both Roan and Sitatunga on the same safari, needless to say, within the first 6 days of his safari.

Score so far: Lichtenstein Hartebeest, Defassa Waterbuck, Roan, Buffalo, Sitatunga.


Day 4--Big Buffalo "in the salt"...no details yet.



For all;

I had a sat phone update from Jim and Joyce. They wanted me to provide a report:

They spent the morning on several blown stalks for hartebeest, roan and reedbuck.

After their field lunch, Jim took a huge hartebeest. Dropped him on the spot. They hung bait and headed back to camp. The tracker spotted some roan. After a long stalk it was determined they were all female...then behind a termite mound Andrew spotted the bull. Once Jim got on him, he dropped him on the spot too. Jim said he was a monster.

Jim's comment, "It's just day 3"!

Tomorrow is Joyce's turn. They'll be after impala and/or puku for more bait.

To say, I wish I were there, is an understatement!!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson
 
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Tell Jim his neighbor Matt is back home cheering him and Joyce on.

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Three very desireable trophies in as many days. Excellent!

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Tell Jim his neighbor Matt is back home cheering him and Joyce on.

Cheers,

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Day 4--Big Buffalo in the salt! No details yet.
 
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Awesone!


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Very good. Tel Jim if he;s coming through Seattle for a bit on the way home I'll buy him the first round as a toast on his hunt.

Look forward to more...
 
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Frsotbit sends his report to AR...Day 6 Sitatunga.

BaxterB...Will do.

To all...They are still baiting for lion. They have a herd of about 80 Buffalo enter Fairgame's hunting area...the lion will follow.
 
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Awesome!
 
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So glad he is having a successful trip...


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So glad he is having a successful trip...


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Makes us smile alot.

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Friggin Roan..is there anything more ruggedly beautiful than a Roan? Can't wait for the stories and pics...
 
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Day 7 with Joyce's first blood, and Impala and Jim's 43" Sable.

I'm beginning to think this is all going too easy! All but one animal taken after a nap and tea!!! 7 days and 14 to go! See initial post.
 
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This cruel and relentless slaughter of helpless animals has to stop. Wink

Sounds like a fantastic Safari even if they quit now.


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I hate it when you get all of your animals and still have hunting days left nilly
Time to get out the checkbook and see what else Jim can find Big Grin
Either that or start hunting with a spear to give the game a chance.


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Sable and Roan? And Sitatunga?? Tell Jim I wish him good luck when he gets back home and they have to extract that lucky horseshoe from his bum.

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Time to get out the checkbook and see what else Jim can find


Oh, I bet there have been many conversations that included ..."Well, we're already here, have most of what we wanted and many more days to go, or...I could always work an extra shift or two...or three...what do I need TWO kidneys for?...that TV is too big anyway...we'll have to add on the living room...I hear HUffaker is having a two for one special...

Glad he's have an excellent time...but I hope he squirts pickle juice in his shooting eye at dinner...just because...

...especially glad Joyce is in the game, that'll make this trip all the more special.
 
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Sable and Roan? And Sitatunga?? Tell Jim I wish him good luck when he gets back home and they have to extract that lucky horseshoe from his bum.

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Time to get out the checkbook and see what else Jim can find


Oh, I bet there have been many conversations that included ..."Well, we're already here, have most of what we wanted and many more days to go, or...I could always work an extra shift or two...or three...what do I need TWO kidneys for?...that TV is too big anyway...we'll have to add on the living room...I hear HUffaker is having a two for one special...

Glad he's have an excellent time...but I hope he squirts pickle juice in his shooting eye at dinner...just because...

...especially glad Joyce is in the game, that'll make this trip all the more special.


From what Jim quoted the conversations are going something like, "We've had a midday nap and tea, let's spend an hour and a half and go get a Sitatunga...(or Roan or 43" Sable)"!
 
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I think since Jim already knew he had a full bag and could shoot basically anything he saw that provisions were made to cover any eventuality. Let's remember he has the really expensive stuff yet to come.

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This cruel and relentless slaughter of helpless animals has to stop. Wink

HEAR! HEAR! This is turning toooo many people green [with envy.] Roll Eyes Big Grin

Sounds like a fantastic Safari even if they quit now.
 
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Day 9 with Fairgame & Frostbit

Joyce takes a Reedbuck and is now after Puku. No Lion or Leopard fixed on bait yet, but lots of spoor and lots of time left!
 
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Thanks for the updates, great being able to follow this safari close to real time. Wish I was there...
 
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I'm glad both are having a good hunt. Send my regards to them pls.

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This update thread is awesome! Best of luck the rest of the trip!
 
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Come on big cats!!!!!!

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I think sundown on July 2 would mark 15 days down and 6 to go.

Any reports on the cats?


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Just had voice mail this AM....

Lion on bait was less than 5...but Jim & Joyce really enjoyed the experience.

Joyce shot 2 more impala. One for pot and one for leopard bait!

Still lots of time for kitties!
 
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The Lion is Dead!

The Deed has been done...while enjoying morning coffee Jim & Andrew heard the snorts of a lion. They hurried down the camp road and encountered 3 old lions and a lioness in the tall grass not 100 yds from camp. Jim nailed a big black maned lion under the chin at 20 yds. (I'll leave the details for Jim to tell, but he wanted me to post their success!) Andrew said this is the biggest lion (and done properly without bait) he has taken in a long time!Needless to say after 2 hours of photos they had to walk 100 yds back to camp for their celebration!

Only the leopard left and 7 days of hunting to go!!!!!
 
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Amazing trip!Way to go Jim an Joyce
 
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beer Cheers to Lion!
 
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Been waiting on this post! HUGE CONGRATS!!!


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Man some great cats are being shot this year, can't wait for the report and congrats.


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Fairgame has the luck. Way to go.

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Shooting a lion is a different and special thing.

Congratulations to Jim, Joyce, and Andrew.


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