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Off To Namibia with Karl Stumpf
27 July 2009, 21:52
eyedocOff To Namibia with Karl Stumpf
Tomorrow morning I will be leaving to hunt leopard with Karl Stumpf in Namibia. To all of you who have taken the time to send words of advice, words of encouragement, or words of concern, I want to offer my sincere thanks.
I am looking forward to a great hunting experience in a land that I truly love. I will be seeing a new part of the country and look forward to this opportunity.
My guns are shooting straight and my bags are packed.I am anticipating that I will have a great time, an exciting hunt and that I will be posting pictures and a report when I get home.
Once again, my thanks to all of you for your kind words and concern.
Hunt hard and keep the wind in your face...mike
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
Have a fantastic trip! Let us all know how it goes, with lots of good pictures, please.
27 July 2009, 22:10
Lorenzo
Have fun and good luck with your hunt.
L
27 July 2009, 22:13
NavalukYou lucky dog. You are going to have the most attentive PH in africa after the latest dust up. I would also expect an extra large leopard is in your near future so your report will be a glowing endorsement of KS.
Enjoy it.
27 July 2009, 22:42
Equinsu OchaI sure hope he takes your safari seriously.
Sounds like he may have learned his lesson on that one...albiet at the expense of Tim.
Good luck, my man and lets hope for a great report when ya make it back.
27 July 2009, 23:37
TerryRGood luck and good hunting. Bring back pictures>
I can't wait for the report when you get back and the pictures. I bet you could talk me into cooking you a steak and providing an adult beverage as I listen to the stories. You have been training really hard for this hunt, I just hope the dogs can keep pace with you! We all wish you the best and are wishing we were under the same stars, the southern cross and around the mopane fire with you. Godspeed and see ya when you get back. drwes
you can make more money, you can not make more time
27 July 2009, 23:44
NitroXGood luck and have fun.
Will provide an interesting hunt report when you get back no doubt.
27 July 2009, 23:46
sharpsguyeyedoc--good luck, and hold hard and shoot straight. I think you are going to have one of your best trips ever.
27 July 2009, 23:53
dogcatGood luck. I suspect your hunt report will be the most read report published on AR.
Have fun..
28 July 2009, 00:04
VanderhoefHopefully the last few days have been filled with the customary excitement and anticipation, instead of fear and trepidation after hearing the latest...
Good luck and please know that we're all pulling for ya!!
Regards,
Scott
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28 July 2009, 00:29
Tim HeraldGood luck Mike. Kill a 180 pounder!!!
Good Hunting,
Tim Herald
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28 July 2009, 00:37
safari-lawyerI expect you are about to have the most highly attentive PH in the history of Namibia. Please take pictures of Karl doing backflips and running circles around you. Good luck and good hunting to the hunter and the PH.
Will J. Parks, III
28 July 2009, 00:38
matt ugood luck eyedoc.have a fun and safe trip
Best of luck, have a great time.
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29 July 2009, 00:21
eyedocTrip started off a bit shaky. Got to the airport two hours early and checked in only to watch the weather deteriate to the point that nothing was getting in or out.
Forecast was saying that it is not going to get better so my wife and I jumped in the truck and started the drive to Houston where I will connect with Air France for the flight across the big pond.
Contenental says a big old F-U and don't expect credit for the flight either in the form of a refund or even the mileage credit for the miles I drove instead of flying. Oh well, ain't gonna let them folks rain on my parade. A great big thank you to my wife for driving me here.
Another hour and I am out of here. You guys wish me the best. Will report in as often as I can....mike
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
29 July 2009, 00:23
Charles_HelmBest of luck to you.
29 July 2009, 01:01
BrettAKSCIGood luck!!! Knock em dead!
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29 July 2009, 04:08
Larry Sellerseyedoc- All African trips are a great adventure. Sounds like yours started off with just that?? Good luck, have a great hunt and will be watching for your update reports.
Larry Sellers
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quote:
Originally posted by eyedoc:
Trip started off a bit shaky. Got to the airport two hours early and checked in only to watch the weather deteriate to the point that nothing was getting in or out.
Forecast was saying that it is not going to get better so my wife and I jumped in the truck and started the drive to Houston where I will connect with Air France for the flight across the big pond.
Contenental says a big old F-U and don't expect credit for the flight either in the form of a refund or even the mileage credit for the miles I drove instead of flying. Oh well, ain't gonna let them folks rain on my parade. A great big thank you to my wife for driving me here.
Another hour and I am out of here. You guys wish me the best. Will report in as often as I can....mike
quote:
My guns are shooting straight
Hey, Eyedoc, I thought you hunted with 'sharpened sticks'!
Are the guns for backup? Do you have a rotator cuff issue?
Have you gone back to the dark side?
Dave
29 July 2009, 08:41
L. David KeithHave a great hunt Mike
Cheers,
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29 July 2009, 08:59
kudu4uMike I'm sure our paths will cross again and will want to hear your stories. I sure do want a leopard too sometime.
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29 July 2009, 20:00
spinedocIf Dr. Wes is cooking, I'm in too. Good luck Mike.
eyedoc has his 375 H&H mag with him and a 300 win mag as well. I am not sure what bullets he finally decided on but was watching the posts on AR to help him decide. His Bow will be waiting on him when he returns and will take it to Australia next summer to add an Asiatic Buff to the mix,,,, I will have the 416 rigby with me for back up! He loves the sticks more than I do. If they would let him use a bow on leopard in Namibia, that is the way he would do it,,, He did make the flight over and is in transit now, last word I got he was drinkin a heineken in the Air France lounge. If he has access he will post reports or try and send me text updates for me to post until he gets back and files a full report.
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30 July 2009, 02:49
spinedocThanks for the updates Wes, keep us informed.
Thanks for the clarification, DrWes. He had me worried for a while. I took a couple of Buff in Oz with Simon Kyle-Little...that was a lot of fun!
Dave
30 July 2009, 14:09
eyedocMade it as far as the terminal in Joberg now with one more flight to go. Air France has been very, very good to me. Comfortable seating , good food, pleasant hosts, and on time. Now if my bags just make it I will be fine.
Not shooting the bow this trip because Namibia does not allow it for any Dangerous Game. Maybe next time.
Should be in Windhoek in a couple hours and then it is time to get this party kicked off. Will report back if I am able.If not,as soon as I get back.
Ya'll hold the fort down while I am gone...mike
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
quote:
Originally posted by eyedoc:
Made it as far as the terminal in Joberg now with one more flight to go. Air France has been very, very good to me. Comfortable seating , good food, pleasant hosts, and on time.
I keep telling people that Air France ain't that bad. Glad your's has been a good experience so far.
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Have a great hunt eyedoc.
I hope have an enjoyable safari, come back home safe, and tell us all about it.
Eyedoc made it to Namibia and the first major hurdle,,,, all his gear made it to Namibia as well.... now he is ready for the real adventure, the hunt,,,
you can make more money, you can not make more time
31 July 2009, 03:17
BigBoreManquote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
I expect you are about to have the most highly attentive PH in the history of Namibia. Please take pictures of Karl doing backflips and running circles around you. Good luck and good hunting to the hunter and the PH.
My thoughts exactly!
=> Look at Karl go!
01 August 2009, 21:04
Karl SDay one had us checking baits and refreshing them.I took a nice old bull from 250 yards with my 300 Win Mag. He went down after a short sprint of about 15 yards. We got him skinned and butchered and hung six baits.
This morning a leopard had walked past one of our baits but did not feed. The pug mark suggests he is a male but not a giant. We sweetened up the bait and will be ready to check our baits again in the morning.
Will try to keep posting as often as I can. Stay tuned for more.....eyedoc posting from KS computer
Karl Stumpfe
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P.O. Box 1667, Katima Mulilo, Namibia
Cell: +264 81 1285 416
Fax: +264 61 254 328
Sat. phone: +88 163 166 9264
02 August 2009, 07:01
Big Bore Boar Hunterquote:
Originally posted by Karl S:
Day one had us checking baits and refreshing them.I took a nice old bull from 250 yards with my 300 Win Mag. He went down after a short sprint of about 15 yards. We got him skinned and butchered and hung six baits.
This morning a leopard had walked past one of our baits but did not feed. The pug mark suggests he is a male but not a giant. We sweetened up the bait and will be ready to check our baits again in the morning.
Will try to keep posting as often as I can. Stay tuned for more.....eyedoc posting from KS computer
Good luck Eyedoc! Looking forward to pics of the kitty!
John
05 August 2009, 19:36
drwesNo details yet but we did get a text message from eyedoc yesterday, short and sweet,,,, "Big cat down" details when I get to a computer,,, off to chase elephants...
you can make more money, you can not make more time
06 August 2009, 19:12
NitroXquote:
Originally posted by drwes:
No details yet but we did get a text message from eyedoc yesterday, short and sweet,,,, "Big cat down" details when I get to a computer,,, off to chase elephants...
Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing it and the elephants!
06 August 2009, 23:53
drwesIf anyone has time to post his pictures of his leopard on AR I will e-mail them to you
you can make more money, you can not make more time
07 August 2009, 07:06
safari-lawyerGlad to post them. E-mail to wparks@scottsborolawyer.com or willparks@scottsboro.org
Will J. Parks, III
07 August 2009, 17:45
spinedocWes, you're killing me. Let's see some pics!!
07 August 2009, 19:26
drwesI have sent the pictures to a couple of our buddies who post on line here. I was going to do it myself but I have to get permission from the administrator on AR to post albums which takes time. I thought it would be quicker to send it to someone already approved. Hopefully that will happen soon.. drwes
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07 August 2009, 19:46
drwesPictures and report posted by safari lawyer under "eyedoc's leopard",,, Thanks, for the help, drwes
you can make more money, you can not make more time
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