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An Open Letter from Mark Sullivan
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To members of AR, friends, and clients:

It gives me great pleasure to have this opportunity to write you. To the surprise of many, I have not purposely avoided this day. I am not as well versed in the computer arena as many of you, nor do I wish to be. I live a simple life. I have never tried or wanted to be a disruptive influence. I go about my business one day at a time. I infringe upon no one. I expect the same from others. I suppose this is why I am misunderstood. People believe I am aloof; and perhaps even arrogant. I am none of the above. My intentions are honorable, I assure you. For my critics on this forum I now answer your allegations against me.

I began my professional hunting career in Tanzania in 1990 at the age of 40. Then as now; I go about my business one day at a time. I offend no one. I am professional to everyone. I have no ax to grind and; no dog in the fight. As I did 20 years ago, I still, in my view, hunt for all of the right reasons and none of the bad as I have so often been accused. I do not hunt for the camera or to show off. I do not brag or boast. I instruct. I answer questions. I also write books. I make documentary hunting films that are responsible for thousands of hunters going on safari each year.

My movies evoke great emotion. Either you like them or you do not. Regardless of your emotions so invoked, they are true. The charges are real. If you watch them with an unbiased eye, you will notice no edits ever occur moments before or during a charge. In all cases, my clients shoot first. My shot always follows theirs. The footage is unaltered. It is authentic as it happens footage. Whether you like what you see or not is a different matter. The life and death events depicted on the screen cannot be denied. In the wild, everyday is kill or be killed, eat or be eaten. My films simply show this raw side of nature.

I suppose the reason why a great many people hate me and my movies, for lack of a better description, is I do what I do because it is who I am. Just as it may be your nature not to take chances, which makes you who and what you are. I love the confrontation. I seek it. I enjoy a fight to the death. I relish the idea that if I perform poorly I die a horrible death. I’m attracted to the cycle of life and death. I often try and get as close to death as I can, crossing the line if I choose, just to get a good whiff. Last season I enjoyed four outstanding life and death charges with as many clients. No cameraman was present. Each client came away with a life defining experience. Each one would do it again if given the opportunity.

I know my manner and method of hunting is controversial. Yet, in my opinion, it represents the finest hunting there is. I honor the life I am about to take by offering my life in return. I can offer no more and therefore give hunting my all. If I fail to kill, I die. It is as simple as that. If we are to believe in the sport we call “dangerous game hunting,” then why do so many do everything in their power to remove as much danger as possible? Why call it dangerous game? Why not call it “least dangerous” if the object is to remove all danger? Why criticize me for accepting the danger in our sport? I do not like killing. I do like hunting—there is a difference. Anyone can kill a wounded Cape buffalo standing his ground 40 yards away. In my opinion, to do so is killing. On the other hand, to walk up and let that magnificent animal decide how he is to die in battle is great hunting. If you lack courage that is something I cannot help you with. But to condemn me because I have the courage you lack is unfair and unjust.

For example, a client shoots and wounds a buffalo. Then the buffalo is allowed to run. The client and professional hunter sit down for 30 to 45 minutes to let the buffalo “stiffen.” Is the buffalo not suffering during this time? The buffalo is allowed to “stiffen” which is code word to die. Is that “dangerous game” hunting to you? I pursue my buffalo immediately, every time. I do not want to find him dead. I want him alive. I want him to charge to his death or mine should I fail to stop him. Killing is boring. Great hunting never is. This is who I am. While I am on this point of clients wounding dangerous game and how quickly I go after it, let me address the often-mentioned criticism that I not only risk my own life, but that of my client. Over the past 20 years I have been a professional hunter I have never had a client (or tracker) harmed by an animal being hunted. In every instance, I first obtain express permission from the client. More often than not, a client chooses me to hunt with because of the unique hunting experience I offer. A client knows I have the proven experience to close with dangerous game and correctly books his safari. If the truth be known, I make a pretty good insurance policy.

Mr. Kim Petersen posted a letter addressed to me. I wish to answer his allegations.

The first is I intentionally wound buffalo so as to prompt them into charging. This is not true. I instruct my clients to always make the best possible shot. The indisputable fact is clients shoot poorly and nothing will ever change that reality. Coupled with the fact buffalo are notoriously difficult to kill, these two conditions make hunting them a challenge. I know many of you have killed buffalo with one shot. That is not the norm. Buffalo take a great deal of killing. I know. I have the experience to prove it. The notion that I use a .22 to shoot buffalo in the balls is not worth the effort I am about to make to dispute it, but here it goes anyway. I do not know where you hunt your buffalo. Where I hunt my buffalo the grass, bush, trees, and every other obstacle God created obscures most parts of a buffalo anyhow. In 20 years I do not recall ever seeing the testicles of a buffalo before he was shot nor have I ever had any inclination to try and shoot them. What is the point? For those who have no penchant for ever doing what I do, I can only imagine their minds race wild with things that don’t matter. If you want a buffalo to charge, put yourself in front of him, let him see you, then walk directly at him. The notion that I would waste my time using a .22 should embarrass those spreading the rumor.

The second question is more of a statement than a question. After a client takes his shot on dangerous game, I determine whether or not a backup shot is necessary or even possible. The last thing I want is for a wounded animal to get away. Contrary to what I have been accused of, I do fire backup shots quickly. More often than not, I have been blamed for firing too quickly, too often. I shoot as a backup for a number of reasons. Clients demand that I do. I determine they need help by observing their skills or lack thereof. If I am filming I believe more gun shots are better than fewer gun shots. I remember purchasing a hunting movie where I waited 45 minutes to hear the first gun shot. That may be the kind of movie you like to watch, but not me.

The second part of this is I “taunt my prey…for the purpose of filming a charge.” While this statement seems logical to the inexperienced, it is precisely for that reason why it is not true. Let me explain. An inexperienced client, or equally inexperienced professional hunter, wrongly believes that in order to get a wounded buffalo to charge, you must first “taunt” him. The very fact that someone says this tells me he has limited dangerous game experience and does not know what he says. His knowledge of wounded buffalo behavior is incomplete or simply nonexistent. Let me set the record straight. There are two kinds of buffalo; those that run and those that charge. Ninety-five percent of all wounded buffalo fall into the first category. Those that run will never charge. They are cowards and no amount of campfire story telling will change that fact. The five percent that charge do not have to be taunted at all. The moment it sees you they charge. The idea that it must be taunted into charging is simply untrue. The mere fact that you have violated their personal space by being there is enough to set them off. What is not known beforehand is which kind of buffalo you are confronting. I have never had a buffalo that first runs away, later turn and charge. In my new book “Fear No Death” I go into great detail about this and much more. Anyone interested in knowing what I know should obtain a copy.

The third item, “my clients must sign a non-disclosure agreement” is a new one. I marvel at the creativity of the Mark Sullivan haters of the world. It reminds me when people say my cajones are the size of grapefruit. While I am sure they are trying to flatter me, I later set the record straight and confessed they are the size of watermelons. Directing a client not to talk about his safari with Mark Sullivan would be like trying to tell your wife she can’t go shopping. My clients are highly educated professional people and would never sign such a document. I could no more tell them what to do than they could tell me.

The fourth question conflicts with question #2. On the one hand I am accused of not “firing backup shots to kill a buffalo” at the first opportunity and now I am accused of firing shots “on top of my clients.” Let me tell you this story. In 1997 I did not have a cameraman. Sensitive to the criticism that I shoot clients game “on their dime” I decided to experiment. I would not help a single client shoot his buffalo, except if one charged, and none did. The next three clients wounded five buffalo and all were lost. Each bull had an outside horn measurement greater than 40 inches with one I was sure would exceed 45 inches. All shots were standing broadside shots under 100 yards. The animals seemingly there for the taking and yet they were lost to die a horrible death in the bush. I ask you, “Is that what you want?” Do you wish me not to shoot so the animal runs off never to be found? I cannot believe any hunter wants that. I certainly do not. I believe we have an obligation to kill the animal as quickly and as humanely as possible.

In my movie Death by the TON, the young man’s statement deserves an explanation. I was perturbed you may say, but not for the reasons you state. This is where the way I hunt differs from how you hunt. The reason why I was disappointed is because the charging hippo was too far away to be shot. He was 21 feet away. In my opinion that is too far for a certain killing shot. My instructions to my client (before we entered the arena) were to wait until the hippo breaks the 10 foot barrier before shooting. He did not do that. I do not believe in shooting early. Twenty one feet is much too far. Why is it too far? It goes to the core of how I hunt dangerous game. I believe 10 feet is the correct distance to begin shooting; not 21 feet. It is all about the hunt, not the kill. At 10 feet it is hunting. At 21 feet it is killing. This is how I hunt. By the way, for those of you who have never stood just ten feet in front of a charging animal, there is not a lot of time to shoot. This is why it appears I am shooting “on top of my client” to the inexperienced. If you disagree that is fine. However, your disagreeing with me does not make you right. Conversely, these are solely my views. They do not make me correct either. I prefer to let my clients determine if my hunting method is right for them.

Tomorrow, Saturday, I leave for Tanzania to begin my 21st season. I will not be present to respond to your comments. If I have insulted any of you, please accept my full and complete apology. My intention is not to irritate. My writing manner is direct much like my manner and method of hunting. This is how I am made. It is what makes me—me. I have no trouble with those who disagree. But until you hunt with me you will never know me. I have more clients this year than I have ever had. I do not hold a gun to their heads to get them to sign up. They come to me willingly and leave as life-long friends. I welcome each and everyone one of you to do the same. Remember, shoot straight and let them come close!

In closing, I wish to personally thank those in support of my SCI situation. I know many of you have written SCI on my behalf. I cannot begin to thank you enough. I am humbled by your generosity. I am honored with your friendship. Recently I renewed my membership for an additional three years. Regardless of their treatment of me, I will continue to support SCI at every opportunity.

Great Hunting and Best Wishes,

Mark Sullivan
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Let me be the 1st to welcome you to AR Mark


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Well there ya go...

Mark,
thank you for joining.
 
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Mark:

Let me be among the first to welcome you to Accurate Reloading. Your post will help to answer many of the questions that have been raised by members on this forum.

Good luck on your safari in Tanzania and I hope we can look forward to you becoming a regular participant on AR.


Kim

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Welcome to the forum. Good luck wIth your upcoming season.

Looks like Idaho Shitshooter will be dining on crow tonight.
 
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Welcome.

Great letter. Deliberate, well reasoned, and passionate with a splash of humor thrown in. My first impression is that a safari with Mark Sullivan would be good hunting and good fun.

God speed and good hunting in TZ. Shoot straight and get back to Bama in one piece.


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Yep, I'm still jealous.


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Thanks Mark for an outstanding post and welcome to AR. I certainly appreciate the insight you have provided us about yourself, your way of life and doing things your way. Good luck with your season in Tanz and give us an update whenever you get a chance.

ISS, I hope you have a lot of salt and pepper to go along with the crow. I heard it makes it easier to swallow!!

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I appreciate your candor and approach in responding to the "rumors and innuendo" surrounding your style of hunting. Thanks for taking the time to reply and for expressing your philosophy of DG hunting. You will be welcomed on AR, I am certain.

Best of luck for your 2010 season, and yes, SCI definitely has done you a wrong.


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As a relatively new poster, lurker for a good while, welcome!!!
If a client wishes to go in the tall grass and throw stones at a wounded buff, it is a rush, if he wishes you to finish it while he waits, so be it!
Personally, I like the Boys way back of us throwing sticks and stones whilst my PH and I stand shoulder to shoulder...and advance...
 
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Welcome. I really enjoyed your open letter though I may not agree with some of the content. I respect your position. I may never hunt with you unless I win a big lottery ticket.

Good luck & God bless.


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Good to hear from you Mark, I enjoy your videos and books. Welcome!!! I would love to hunt with you some day but I'll warn you that I shoot a lady's double, a .470. Big Grin
 
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Happy hunting Mark and welcome to AR. Hope to hear more from you in the future.
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Mark,

Welcome to the forum and good hunting.

I look forward to meeting you some day.

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Welcome to the forum, Mr. Sullivan. Thank you for taking the time to address the members of this forum. Have a safe, yet exciting season.



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I love AR.


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Welcome aboard. I hope someday we'll be able to hunt together.

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Mark:
Great to have you put the truth in the face of the transitory specks who were not worth your time in writing your magnificent reply.

Idaho and all the rest: I hope this is enough for you.

Best wishes, Mark, for a safe and successful season. Thanks for your price list you sent three hours ago. I hope we can hunt together someday.

Cheers,
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1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
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ISS has not posted yet! Naah!!! he wont post now! stir

He has probably gone to see the lady psychiatrist..... Eeker


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Godspeed, Mark Sullivan...
 
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ISS has not posted yet! Naah!!! he wont post now! stir

He has probably gone to see the lady psychiatrist..... Eeker


I don't think he ever expected that Mark would actually come on here, I almost feel sorry for him in a way as now he has really shit in his nest and is in quite a tight spot.
 
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Welcome aboard Mark. Hope your season is wildly successful and that you come back and tell us about it!
 
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I like M16s moniker...Idaho Shitshooter. Made me smile.
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1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
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2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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Welcome to AR Mark, hope all of your posts are as thoughtful as the first.

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ISS has not posted yet! Naah!!! he wont post now! stir

He has probably gone to see the lady psychiatrist..... Eeker


I don't think he ever expected that Mark would actually come on here, I almost feel sorry for him in a way as now he has really shit in his nest and is in quite a tight spot.



Oh, make no mistake gentleman, ISS WILL stroll back onto the Forum and belly up to the gourmet cracker-barrel and deliver his laid-back wisdom with the serenity of a down-home Buddha who has discovered that stool softeners really work. Wink


Mr. Sullivan, welcome to AR. I look forward to your participation on the board.
 
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck wIth your upcoming season.

Looks like Idaho Shitshooter will be dining on crow tonight.


On thing is for sure, ISS has absolutely nothing to crow about.

He listed his so called achievments somewhere in a recent post. None were particularly impressive. rotflmo
 
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I hope those that have read Mark's post and agree that SCI should state their case against him or reverse their action will visit the "SCI Contact Info" thread and encourage SCI to do so.

They should also go here:
Marc Watts Thread Endorsement & Letter to SCI


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I stand corrected. On at least two points.

I have no reason to doubt what you have posted.

If you say there have been no non-disclosure statements, I will believe you. I still have issues with the tone of your videos.

My personal opinion is that the sensationalism is at the expense of the animal.

I will send a letter to SCI encouraging them to make the issues they have with you a matter of public disclosure.

regards,

Rich
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Welcome.

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I stand corrected. On at least two points.

I have no reason to doubt what you have posted.

If you say there have been no non-disclosure statements, I will believe you. I still have issues with the tone of your videos.

My personal opinion is that the sensationalism is at the expense of the animal.

I will send a letter to SCI encouraging them to make the issues they have with you a matter of public disclosure.

regards,

Rich
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A gracious response and fairly reasoned. I am impressed. I learned that crow can be eaten with class.


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Mark, Welcome to AR.

I hoppe to see you as a Regular here as your schedule allows.

I will address a few of your comments in your post.

On the first, and later times I have talked to you in person, I did not fine you to be Aloof or Arrogant.

I found you to be a person that has a great deal of passion for Hunting. As I like to get close to the game I your Tehnique to honor the Animal.

I have talked to a few of your clients, NONE have ever said anything negative about their Safari, and NONE ever indicated that "wounding" was done on purpose.

I have watched most all of Marks videos and I cannot see ANY indications of intentional wounding.

Good luck on you upcomming season.


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Welcome! Great letter. Just a thought but you might want to include something similar with each video. It might eliminate some criticism up front and encourage a few of us to take a second look.
 
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I stand corrected. On at least two points.

I have no reason to doubt what you have posted.

If you say there have been no non-disclosure statements, I will believe you. I still have issues with the tone of your videos.

My personal opinion is that the sensationalism is at the expense of the animal.

I will send a letter to SCI encouraging them to make the issues they have with you a matter of public disclosure.

regards,

Rich
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A gracious response and fairly reasoned. I am impressed. I learned that crow can be eaten with class.


I've eaten my share of it.
 
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Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
I stand corrected. On at least two points.

I have no reason to doubt what you have posted.

If you say there have been no non-disclosure statements, I will believe you. I still have issues with the tone of your videos.

My personal opinion is that the sensationalism is at the expense of the animal.

I will send a letter to SCI encouraging them to make the issues they have with you a matter of public disclosure.

regards,

Rich
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A gracious response and fairly reasoned. I am impressed. I learned that crow can be eaten with class.


I've eaten my share of it.


I like mine with chili and of course, no feathers. beer
 
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Good reply from ISS. I hope (but doubt) most of the others will do so.
Cal


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1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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So, where are you in Alabama?

NW corner, I hope.
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Hunting: Exercising dominion over creation at 2800 fps.
 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Southern US | Registered: 21 July 2002Reply With Quote
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Welcome to this great hunting community on AR!!!

I wish all great hunting success and memories!!


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Posts: 321 | Location: Dallas | Registered: 18 June 2006Reply With Quote
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Mark, welcome to AR. I enjoy watching your videos and it is good to have you here.


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Sensitive to the criticism that I shoot clients game “on their dime” I decided to experiment. I would not help a single client shoot his buffalo, except if one charged, and none did. The next three clients wounded five buffalo and all were lost. Each bull had an outside horn measurement greater than 40 inches with one I was sure would exceed 45 inches. All shots were standing broadside shots under 100 yards.


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