I returned to SDudla Safaris to go and pick up my biltong (Jerky) and droe wors (dried sausage) the guys that have hunted Africa will have tasted it.


I did not plan to go hunting this time just to spend a last day on the location and to enjoy the bushveld.

Ryno asked that I take the bow with because he needed a Impala ewe and Bluewildebeest cow for meat.

I did not need a seconded invitation and early Wednesday morning found I was in the elevated hide that I planned to hunt out off.

I was barely in the hide for 20 minutes when I heard animals coming in and drinking.

I thought that it might be Bluewildebeest but got a nice surprise to see a sounder of young bush pigs at the water.

Those of you who have hunted in Africa for bush pigs will know how elusive they can be and to even see them during day time is a rare occurrence.

As luck would have it I once again had the video camera set up at the other shooting port where I expected the action to take place.

Having all the pigs with in 15 yards from me I did not want to take the chance of spooking them by moving the camera....

Here is the shooting port with the camera...



and here is the 2nd shooting port where I had the pigs come in....



I had 4 young pigs probably from this year's litter and another sow probably from last year's litter at the water.

I heard more noise just behind the hide and decided to wait and 3 minutes later the piglets move from the water and another sow moved in.

This one was beautiful with white back and red brown sides.

I decided that the moment she gave me a proper shot oppertunaty I would take it.

I had to wait for another 2 minutes before I got a good shot angle and the 125gr Slick Trick standard broad head shot by the 05 Allegiance did a perfect job and the pig went 30 yards before falling....



I was very fortunate to shoot my 1st bush pig during day light and I hope to have the oppertunaty to hunt more of them in future.

Later in the morning I also harvested a good impala ewe with the bow.

I have her on video and will add it later...

Once again SDudla safaris provided the magic moments....

congrats on a unique and rare bowhunting trophy Gerhard.

troy

Sounds like a grand time for sure. The equipment was definitely up to the job at hand.

I used one of the Razor tricks a couple of weeks back to get my first hog with a bow. It went through so quick I never heard the impact. If you haven't given them a try they might do very well for hunting like your doing. Especially if you chisel the tip a bit.

Thanks for sharing.

Hunting Bush pig Has got to be one of the most exciting hunts I have ever done. I will never get tired of hunting pigs they just always give me so much pleasure.

I'm going up to Zimbabwe in a few weeks time just to hunt them. what we usually do is bate them with fermented milies (corn). They can't resist it.

I can't wait to be hunting them again.

Gerhard

jou gelukkige vark!!!! very nice, i cant wait to see the video

Aubs,

Weet jy hoeveel mense het my uit geskel???

"JOU VARK!!!!"

LOL

Gerhard, that's a fine looking hog you go there. I've fascinated by those critters since I first started thinking of Africa. Of course, as you know, the pig gods don't shine on me in Africa - I've yet to kill a warthog in two trips... At least I can live vicariously through your success. Good job!

Thanks Troy.

Let me know when you are heading this way and I might line a few up for you.

Thanks! It'll be next year at the earliest though, and more likely 2011 before I can court the idea of a return. 'Til then, keep those arrows flying!

Great Hog and during day light hours, not bad at all

Sweet and Large looking bush pig. Day light even makes it Better! Congrats.