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Don't know where how or when but it gotta hurt!  | ||
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Absolutely! How would one kill a giraffe with an aeroplane then? Perfect neck shot. | |||
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Obviously he needed a tougher projectile. Too much expansion. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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You guys are too funny! I would love to see a video of that. | |||
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Yes, I see nothing wrong with this, very sporting in fact! | |||
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Very tough shot, after all very limited chance for a follow up. The main vice of capitalism is the uneven distribution of prosperity. The main vice of socialism is the even distribution of misery. -- Winston Churchill | |||
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Did the hunter have to pay a trophy fee for the giraffe AND the airplane?? I am surprised the plane is not more seriously damaged. Any details on where and when this happened? | |||
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I'd be curious when the pilot last had an eye exam. How do you miss seeing a giraffe? ____________________________ If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ... 2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris 2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris | |||
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Not very reliable weapon! If the first wing had not put him down, there was no chance of useing the other wing for follow-up! In this case the giraffe was indeed a member of the dangerous game of Africa!  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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I call it negligence should have buzzed the airstrip and the airplane was trespassing on the giraffes domain so he should be charged with homicide by motor vehicle..  Mike | |||
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This guy is called the air traffic controller at Mseguni airstrip in the Selous... He hs a nasty habit of chasing airplanes.. The pilots know of him and buzz the strip before landing.. An up close photo so you can identify him by sight...  | |||
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Once, about twenty years ago, a section manager on Nuanetsi Ranch was killed by a giraffe. He was driving home from the pub at night and he hit the giraffe from behind. The giraffe collapsed on the roof of his pick-up and that was that. | |||
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that was Mark Sullivans plane! ------and that was how the Giraffe "chose " to die nothin sweeter than the smell of fresh blood on your hunting boots | |||
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 First prize to you sir! | |||
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Flying out of the Okavango once, the Lechwe scared the crap out of me. As soon as we started our takeoff roll, every Lechwe in the Okavango decided that they needed to run beside the plane, crossing in front of it as we gained speed. I was seriously puckered, the pilot did not seem concerned. After we were airborne, he turned to me and calmly said, "They always do that." | |||
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+1 DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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Was the method ethical? Who knows. Was the method effective? Absolutely! Dropped in his tracks! Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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It isn't that he missed seeing him. The pilot was actually Oddjob from Goldfinger, and he just temporarily misplaced his hat. | |||
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Pilot: Tico McNutt; Location: Santawani Airstrip, Botswana; Aircraft: C172; Moral: Beware giraffes on takeoff! From the Lee Ouzman Gallery at http://www.jacanaent.com/Old%2...x/!Pages/OldMaun.htm An old man sleeps with his conscience, a young man sleeps with his dreams. | |||
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Here's another amazing photo frm the same site. It's a big lion killed by Dougie Wright after it was wounded by a client before coming through the wind screen! Site (again) http://www.jacanaent.com/Old%2...x/!Pages/OldMaun.htm ADMINISTRATORS - Since this is a photo linked from someone else's site can you please re-size it?  An old man sleeps with his conscience, a young man sleeps with his dreams. | |||
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I agree with those who pointed out that the hunter didn't allow himself a second shot. Shoulda used a biplane... "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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Talk about a lion encounter of the close kind!!!  Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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Well, I rated this thread as five stars! Never done that before. The comment about Mark Sullivan might have made it by itself, but the other comments made it a sure thing! Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!! Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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But could it have been done with a smaller plane? | |||
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I think Walter should give you a prize for that comment  | |||
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Since we are all agreed that the giraffe chose to die, it can be confidently deduced that its next of kin are liable for the damages. | |||
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No, the giraffe was to blame. If anyone has to pay for anything, it should be the giraffe's relatives. The giraffe family are accountable! | |||
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Well said and now that is African Lodgic 100%  | |||
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Talking about expensive projectiles.. I won't feel so bad next time I fork out the $$ for Swift's or Woodleigh's.  | |||
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Only if it was launched at Mach 4 and was of sturdy construction. "Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult." | |||
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The use a airplane as hunting gun as it has been done in the photo? it is expensive, too much expensive for me. I'll continue to use rifle. bye Stefano Waidmannsheil | |||
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Sorry David, but his family's assets were recently siezed and realocated by Uncle Bob! DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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Just goes to prove that big and slow is just as deadly as small and fast…depending on placement. | |||
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I also love the MS comment by quickshot. Bullseye!  As usual, the guy had constant videos of his "exploits" rolling on multiple monitors in his booth at the SCI convention. I was delighted to see - as I walked past - that hardly anyone was paying attention to them. One can only hope that people are wising up. Now the lion, on the other hand . . . who says hunting from a vehicle is safe? Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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This thread was not short on clever comments. I am still laughing. | |||
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I should've added that the giraffe was wounded prior and that it was charging! glad everyone got a laugh out of my sarcasm nothin sweeter than the smell of fresh blood on your hunting boots | |||
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when I was boarding the shuttle bus at Reno SCI, I noticed a guy next to me was carrying the complete video Sullivan DVD set---bundle of 6-8 DVDs I think. I stated some comment like-wow thats quite the bundle of DVDs--- something like that. He responded by saying, " ya, if I am going to hunt with him I better watch how he hunts". I was tempted to ask him if he intends to watch MS shoot his trophies for him.---but I kept my mouth shut and figured he has 6-8 DVDS to watch and he should be able to figure it out on his own. nothin sweeter than the smell of fresh blood on your hunting boots | |||
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Always use enough airplane. | |||
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And always remember...........
It's the dead ones that kill you! | |||
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