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I enjoy hunting the little guys just as much as the bigger species but I am no authority on horn length. The PH's in camp were more excited about this Steinbok than anything killed all week, so I thought I'd let the experts take a look and give their opinion.   Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | ||
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Indeed, looks like a very nice one, did you measure it? ~Ann   | |||
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Looks to be around 5+/- inches? Whats the measurement on each horn? Congrats. Mink and Wall Tents don't go together. Especially when you are sleeping in the Wall Tent. DRSS .470 & .500 | |||
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Jerry, I don't claim to be an expert, but I would have shared the excitement of the PH's in camp. That is one really nice steenbok! Congratulations! Where was it taken? Outfitter? How did you hunt it? Hunt report? In good hunting. Andrew McLaren | |||
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That is definitely a huge one. It looks like it would easily make the min. for Rowland & Ward and SCI. The min. I think is 4 1/8" and 11" respectively or close to that, I do not have the numbers infront of me that sounds pretty close. The small antelope can be very fun to hunt. On my first safari I did not intend to hunt one but had the chance to go after a steenbok myself and had a great time. Now when I go there is allways on of the small antelope on my wish list. | |||
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I believe he said it was 11.5cm which would make it about 4.5 inches. Andrew, I was in Namibia, and we found him with a group of warthogs while stalking through the bush. Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | |||
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They make excellent refridgerator magnets!!! Mark Jackson  | |||
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Considering the large ration of grief I took for not shooting this guy below from everyone in camp. I can see that yours is definately bigger. Very well done.  Likewise for me the duiker I shot caused the biggest stir in camp. I managed a quick before shot of this guy. Honestly probably the biggest ranking trophy of my trip. I didn't plan on a duiker but my PH was about to come out of his skin for me to shoot him. I'm glad I did. I'm waiting on the final score on him still.  | |||
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I do not know if it is huge, but it is bigger than mine and I would have shot it. Good on you.... | |||
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Very nice, like TheBigGuy, my common Duiker was the best trophy book wise. The small antelope are definetly fun to hunt & many hunter going to Africa overlook these little guys.  LIFE IS NOT A SPECTATOR'S SPORT! | |||
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Minimum for Rowland Ward is 4 1/2 inches for Steenbok and Duiker. | |||
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TJ is correct, just checked my Rowland Ward book, but I was close in my guess. | |||
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The little guys are great to hunt, probably the best plains game. I am hoping to get back next year to Natal for Suni and Red Duiker. | |||
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Our very own StuC took a monster Steenbok this year in Namibia, but is probably too modest to re-post the picture. I have no such inhibitions...   - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Jerry, Very nice! Anything over 4" is impressive. Congratulations. Do you know any good taxidermists that might do a full body mount of him! On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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I know a good one but he's too busy to mount his own stuff.  Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | |||
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Jerry, If your interested in Rowland Ward, I'd remeasure him. I'm certainly not an expert, but I think he will go over 4.5 inches. I've got 2 that measure around 4"+ and yours is considerable longer. Don't matter really, he's a dandy. | |||
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bwanamrm, I have been telling my wife this ever since our wedding night!  | |||
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I'm fond of pedestal mounts for the little ones.  LIFE IS NOT A SPECTATOR'S SPORT! | |||
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That's very nice Fredj338!! Thanks for the suggestion! | |||
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 On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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.....and here I thought you were back in Abilene waiting to do my buffalo. | |||
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Dang it!I can't get away with anything without getting caught.  Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | |||
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