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They told me this Steinbok is huge
21 September 2006, 20:52
Jerry HuffakerThey told me this Steinbok is huge
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
21 September 2006, 20:55
Aspen Hill AdventuresIndeed, looks like a very nice one, did you measure it?
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21 September 2006, 20:59
sierrabravo45Looks to be around 5+/- inches? Whats the measurement on each horn?
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21 September 2006, 21:31
Andrew McLarenJerry,
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
21 September 2006, 21:51
David CulpepperThat 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.
21 September 2006, 22:07
Jerry HuffakerI 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
21 September 2006, 22:15
N'gagiThey make excellent refridgerator magnets!!!
Mark Jackson
21 September 2006, 22:18
TheBigGuyConsidering 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.
21 September 2006, 23:30
dogcatI do not know if it is huge, but it is bigger than mine and I would have shot it. Good on you....
22 September 2006, 00:04
fredj338Very 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.
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22 September 2006, 00:26
TJMinimum for Rowland Ward is 4 1/2 inches for Steenbok and Duiker.
22 September 2006, 00:42
David Culpepperquote:
Originally posted by TJ:
Minimum for Rowland Ward is 4 1/2 inches for Steenbok and Duiker.
TJ is correct, just checked my Rowland Ward book, but I was close in my guess.
22 September 2006, 00:57
Die Ou JagterThe 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.
22 September 2006, 01:31
mhoOur 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
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22 September 2006, 05:55
bwanamrmJerry,
Very nice! Anything over 4" is impressive. Congratulations. Do you know any good taxidermists that might do a full body mount of him!
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22 September 2006, 07:20
Jerry HuffakerI know a good one but he's too busy to mount his own stuff.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
22 September 2006, 07:26
TJJerry, 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.
22 September 2006, 08:44
Shumbaquote:
Originally posted by bwanamrm:
Anything over 4" is impressive.
bwanamrm,
I have been telling my wife this ever since our wedding night!
22 September 2006, 10:33
fredj338I'm fond of pedestal mounts for the little ones.
LIFE IS NOT A SPECTATOR'S SPORT!
22 September 2006, 18:58
TheBigGuyThat's very nice Fredj338!!
Thanks for the suggestion!
23 September 2006, 01:26
bwanamrmquote:
I have been telling my wife this ever since our wedding night!
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.
23 September 2006, 18:43
Kensco.....and here I thought you were back in Abilene waiting to do my buffalo.
24 September 2006, 00:31
Jerry HuffakerDang it!I can't get away with anything without getting caught.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist