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Back from Zimbabwe - Pictures
06 July 2006, 04:11
BwannaBack from Zimbabwe - Pictures
I returned from Zimbabwe on the 27th of June. Below these are the pictures of my labors there. We hunted elephant for 15 days - looking for something over the magical 50# mark, didn't get it. We did shoot one cheeky cow that charged from 11 yards and gave us little option in the matter. Along the way I shot leopard, buffalo, bushbuck and warthog. I hunted with Tshabezi safaris (PH Kirk Mason, whom I highly recommend). We were mainly in the Gokwe area. Great trip!
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BwannaSorry, I fouled those photos up. Guess I don't know how to post multiple pictures . . . HELP!
06 July 2006, 04:33
GeorgeSHere you go:
George
06 July 2006, 04:40
SpringLooks like a great hunt!
06 July 2006, 04:45
BigFiveJack
Sir it looks like you had a wonderful 15 days! It is quite a "bag" you have there.
Very nice photo's, I'd like to see more of the "She" ellie if you have more angles.
I know a guy who has done 5 trophy bulls with
www.tshabezisafaris.comCheck his site
www.rangemasteroutfitters.comI'd be VERY, VERY happy to have 15 days like you have just had, for sure!!!!!!!
Jack
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06 July 2006, 04:52
Charles_HelmNice kitty -- congratulations!
06 July 2006, 05:08
bwanamrmBwanna,
Excellent trophies...congratulations on three of the "Big 5" in one safari!
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06 July 2006, 05:13
BwannaBigfive - I know of Brain and his accomplishments. We discussed them often during the hunt. He killed two very big bulls in the Mehenye area. I can only aspire to that accomplishment.
06 July 2006, 05:47
BwannaBigFive - I don't have other angles. At the time, I fully anticipated shooting a big bull, so I wasn't overly concerned with photos. I'll tell you though, it's quite an experience when an elephant squares off and starts to come at you! She was very good eating though.
06 July 2006, 05:48
BwannaGeorgeS - Thank you for fixing my photographic challenges.
06 July 2006, 05:59
ShumbaGreat hunt and photos. I wouldn't want to mess with you. From the photos, that leopard doesn't even look dead. It looks like you punched him in the nose and knocked him silly.
06 July 2006, 06:14
BwannaShumba - it looked plenty dead to me! I hope it was! It had ridden in the back of the cruiser for about a mile before we took pictures of it. The bait tree was right in the middle of a water pan where a herd of elephant cows had been feeding, and we didn't fancy being there when they showed up in the dark!
What a wonderful trip! was kirk carring his 505?
thanks for the photo's
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06 July 2006, 06:28
BwannaHis .500 Jeffery. It's a HUGE rifle. Jan, PM me your phone number and I'll call you to discuss Kirk's stories.
Ryan
06 July 2006, 07:27
retreeverBwana,
Did that 06 take Mr. Spots??? Hope to see you in Dallas in January...Dudley will be there..
Mike
17 days till the Selous
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What the hell happened to that leopard's leg? It looks like it is cut off.
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Maybe you didn't get that big bull you wanted but you sure got some nice trophies any one would be proud of and you got in some practice bringing down that cow.
CFA
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06 July 2006, 08:35
boom sticklove the wartie!
06 July 2006, 08:52
tsibindiHey there Bwanna, good on ya'
You've got a PM
tsibindi
06 July 2006, 09:12
ForrestBquote:
Originally posted by Will:
What the hell happened to that leopard's leg? It looks like it is cut off.
Both of the front legs look that way from the photo??
Bwanna, It looks like you had a terrific safari. Thanks for sharing with us.
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06 July 2006, 18:29
BwannaJust the angle on the leopard. Both legs are there. They were dragging the leopard carcass around just before the shot from the 06. 165 grain Barnes X did the job. Dead under the tree.
06 July 2006, 21:02
hamdeniBwanna,
Congratulation on the hunt and nice trophies.
Thanks for sharing.
Hamdeni
Great stuff and many congrats on an excellent adventure.
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07 July 2006, 02:00
30ott6Well done Bwanna! Looks like a great time.
John
