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31 January 2012, 18:51
Die Ou JagterGhana Hunt
Contract signed and mailed, now the count down starts 95 days. On license - Royal antelope, Maxwells Duiker, Black Duiker, Harnessed Bushbuck, Genet, Palm civit, Brushtailed Porcupine, Giant pouched rat and birds. Not your typical hunt. If sucesssful I guess we will have roasted rat one evening - waste not want not.
31 January 2012, 18:57
graybirdSounds like a great time! Looking forward to the hunting report!
Good luck and enjoy the adventure!!!
Graybird
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31 January 2012, 20:05
MikelravyLooking forward to report. Don't know anybody that has hunted in Ghana
31 January 2012, 20:11
GeorgeS
Ugh!
George
31 January 2012, 20:16
Die Ou JagterWe eat Squirels don't we. These guys are just bigger and don't have a bushy tail.
You then know if you are a real red neck, eh.
31 January 2012, 21:56
GeorgeSHaving grown up in NYC, I've seen enough rats to last me two lifetimes.
Having eaten in Chinese restaurants, I've probably eaten enough rats to last me two lifetimes.
Bring some chile peppers and satay sauce.
George
31 January 2012, 22:07
MikelravyYea but they are a nice change of pace from cat
31 January 2012, 22:36
OrvarWho's outfitting?
31 January 2012, 22:58
Die Ou JagterI don't know about a change of pace as Leopard and Lion are good eating and I would hope these rats would be good also. Their diet would be a bit different than their city cousins, but if they are living in the rubber plantations they may be a bit chewy.
The outfitter is Steve Korbine Safaris.
01 February 2012, 02:00
Use Enough GunGood luck in your hunt and enjoy the anticipation! 95 days will fly by!
01 February 2012, 02:46
GeorgeSDOJ,
Is this a shotgun hunt, or does Ghana permit importation of rifles?
George
01 February 2012, 03:47
retreeverGeorge, maybe he will take his 470 and finally shoot the rust out of it.
Mike
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01 February 2012, 03:50
NavalukGeorge,
That rat is called a "Grasscutter" in the local lingo and it is a favorite of the bushmeat trade. Double yummy!
01 February 2012, 03:55
Aspen Hill AdventuresI am of the belief that any freshly killed carcass, properly dressed, cared for and aged, will delectable no matter the species!
Good luck Ed!
~Ann
01 February 2012, 04:33
bwanamrmSound like a cool hunt... I look forward to a hunt report when you return and your perspective on Ghana as a hunting destination.
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01 February 2012, 07:15
ravenri would agree with Ann
except for the north american porcupine.
they taste like pine needles
this is one of thoose "trust me" moments.
Good luck Die Ou Jagter
and let us know
01 February 2012, 16:05
Die Ou JagterThe hunt is basically a shot gun hunt, no weapons allowed to be brought in by the hunter. Steve has the shotguns in camp and I think he is working on getting a rifle or two into country also. The largest game animial is the Bushbuck which can be taken with a 12 ga buck. Mike not so funny as I took my Sharpes Grysbok with my 416 Taylor, besides I haven't owned my 470 long enough for it to get any cobwebs let alone rust!
01 February 2012, 19:07
BiebsGoing for the "Tiny 27", or 31, or ? :-)
01 February 2012, 19:11
Biebsquote:
I am of the belief that any freshly killed carcass, properly dressed, cared for and aged, will delectable no matter the species! Cool
Ann, love your Tse-Tse Fly pie!!! :-)
01 February 2012, 19:20
Rich ElliottKobrine? Just saw him yesterday.
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01 February 2012, 19:23
Die Ou JagterTiny what ever or until the walet runs dry.
I spoke with Steve before he left the east for Vagas.
01 February 2012, 21:56
adamhunterSounds like a cool hunt. Good luck. I had no idea that that country was open to hunting. I wrote a final paper in college about Ghana's former president; Flight Lt. Jerry John Rawlings..interesting guy to say the least and an interesting country.
Look forward to your report.
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02 February 2012, 01:37
zhabaWow sounds really intresting can wait to see how you go,goodluck, BUT holly shit that a big rat
that one might have to be classified as dangerous game,don't miss they might get real angry
02 February 2012, 02:25
kevin hendersonI look forward to a charging rat video
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02 February 2012, 09:00
AntlersI look forward to the hunt report!
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02 February 2012, 10:55
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by adamhunter:
Sounds like a cool hunt. Good luck. I had no idea that that country was open to hunting. I wrote a final paper in college about Ghana's former president; Flight Lt. Jerry John Rawlings..interesting guy to say the least and an interesting country.
Please PM me if you might be able to send me a copy. For whatever reason I have become interested in JJR. Quite an interesting fellow.
Jason
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Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
02 February 2012, 12:14
Bwana MojaWill you be using the glue trap or the Victor for the big rat?
02 February 2012, 19:49
joesterBoddington had a fairly recent article on hunting the dimunutive royal antelope (can't remember which publication) May want to use a .410!
02 February 2012, 20:01
Die Ou JagterNo joester, will be using a 12 ga a/k/a "big glue trap"
just like Craig did, will be in same camp with same PH.
02 February 2012, 21:55
joesterHave a great hunt, DOJ, I do plan to hunt Ghana in the future...BTW, I'm across the state from you in Kutztown...
02 February 2012, 22:06
L. David KeithSounds like a cool hunt Ed, rat on a stick is just a bonus
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02 February 2012, 22:27
prof242Hmmm. Rat-on-a-Stick. Might not want to let the caterer at DSC hear about this. It will be on the menu next year!
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02 February 2012, 23:25
butchlocgood luck ed - hey - you'll be the only kid on your block with some of those
02 February 2012, 23:43
Die Ou Jagterprof, as I am not doing Fri nite next year maybe the strong soul that has taken the "privilage" of doing so, well maybe he will take the sugestion under advisement.
03 February 2012, 00:43
Big Game HunterI good friend of mine is going on that same hunt next summer.
Good luck!
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06 February 2012, 14:55
Matt GrahamSteve is good fun if nothing else!!
06 February 2012, 15:07
We Are Sparta!Mr. Die,
It is a unique place. You will have an experience that few can share. Please post a detailed report with lots of pics.
