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last three huge bulls from Botswana
25 October 2012, 00:32
ivan carterlast three huge bulls from Botswana
These were my last three elephants in bots this year …as you may know they have extended the hunting for one more year …after that , who knows ..
We had a very solemn farewell to the Okavango delta this year –
On this hunt we saw 480 bulls , simply the very best elephant hunting you can imagine !!
It was a tough hunt , we had over 4 million acres to hunt with VERY limited roads due to the delta but with a very very fit client who was prepared to do what it takes we succeeded – each day we tracked and walked for over 6 hours –
Possibly one of the very best hunts I have ever guided – certainly worthy of a detailed report that I will get out soon ….
Our first bull on day nine at 73 and 71
Our second bull , possibly the largest bull I have ever taken , look at his head … I misjudged him , or should I say overjudged him , a big nerve and very oval ivory put him at 61.5 when I thought he would be over 70 –
No shrink on this bull , our third of day 12 of the safari at 83 and 76.
25 October 2012, 00:40
ScriptusWords would just spoil the pictures.

25 October 2012, 00:44
CaracalBIG BULLS!!

25 October 2012, 00:47
Tim HeraldFantastic Ivan
Good Hunting,
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25 October 2012, 00:48
Safari2Ivan...Magnificent!!
Question...were the Okavango Concessions extended as well?
25 October 2012, 00:49
TrophyShotPrintsWow!!!
Awesome

25 October 2012, 01:04
Greg BrownleeGreat bulls Ivan, well done to you and the client!
25 October 2012, 01:12
Rich-Impressive bulls!
25 October 2012, 01:15
ivan cartersadly no ...delta was not extended - thanks for the compliments people ....
25 October 2012, 01:17
bwanajayMagnificent. Very well done Ivan. That second bull is whooo.. what a Monster!
25 October 2012, 01:32
Use Enough GunIvan, who is the client and what double rifle and caliber was he shooting? Thanks! Magnificent bulls!

25 October 2012, 01:37
Aaron NeilsonIvan, nice job my friend!
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geoffIvan,
Three bulls on one hunt!!? Can't wait for your detailed report.
Geoff
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25 October 2012, 01:53
MikeEWow...just... Wow...
Report please, eagerly anticipated now.
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25 October 2012, 01:59
DLSFantastic! Congratulations very much.
25 October 2012, 02:17
Safari2Ivan or anyone else who wishes to comment:
Do you think the situation in Botswana will push hunting in Angola along a little faster?
Got to be alot of elephants moving up into the Luiana region these days?
25 October 2012, 02:28
safari-lawyerI know the hunter.
In January we had a nice talk where he told me that he thought he would like to go hunting in Africa.
I encouraged him to go.
When I saw him a few days later in Vegas, Ivan Carter was leading him around the show floor and getting him property outfitted.
Now I know why Ivan had goo-goo eyes.
Congrats to RA and IC.
Ivan, where do I collect my commish?

Will J. Parks, III
25 October 2012, 02:39
OrvarAwesome bulls Ivan - look forward to reading stories!
25 October 2012, 03:15
bwanamrmUnbelievable set of bulls Ivan! Well done, my friend.
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25 October 2012, 03:32
Use Enough GunWill: Maybe's there's a free ele hunt with Ivan in it for you! LOL!

25 October 2012, 03:55
TerryRwOW nothing but WOW
25 October 2012, 04:29
Eland SlayerSeeing that many elephants (especially bulls) in one hunt sounds absolutely incredible!! It seems the Good Lord smiled down on you and your clients this season....and blessed you with some fine trophies.
Congratulations to everyone involved!!
25 October 2012, 05:16
Peter AndersenCongratulations to you and your client Ivan. It must have been a very bittersweet for you...
25 October 2012, 05:59
MJinesThree outstanding bulls properly hunted. Well done.
Mike
25 October 2012, 06:08
ivan carterquote:
Ivan, who is the client and what double rifle and caliber was he shooting? Thanks! Magnificent bulls!
ueg - he was using a heym 450 3.25 - with hornady DGS -
thanks for the compliments people - yes we were very very blessed
25 October 2012, 06:44
mohanAWESOME TROPHIES !!! Congrats to Both of you
25 October 2012, 08:41
BaxterBThat pic of the 'big headed' elephant reminds me of the pic of Wally Johnson in Capstick's "Last Ivory HUnter"...the caption, if I remember right was "...with a whacking big jumbo." that applies in spades to that bugger...
nice ele
25 October 2012, 10:22
470EDDYHOLY SMOKE!!...doubles rule here!!
Fantastic and Well Done!!
Ivan, those cartirdges in your culling belt are almost as big as one of those tusks!! Are they 600's, 700's or a Bore rifle??
Cheers
470EDDY
25 October 2012, 11:56
Scriptusquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Will: Maybe's there's a free ele hunt with Ivan in it for you! LOL!
Yup! Next year in the Delta?

25 October 2012, 15:43
ivan carter470EDDY- they are 600NE- everyone knows that for a Ph to carry anything smaller is madness

- yes i am compensating

25 October 2012, 16:55
ivan carterjust posted the report -
25 October 2012, 18:17
infinitoquote:
Originally posted by ivan carter:
470EDDY- they are 600NE- everyone knows that for a Ph to carry anything smaller is madness

- yes i am compensating
One of these days they will have to come up with a belt feeding meganism for them.......that your tracker can carry of course!
Well done Ivan, I tribute to a fantastic Elephant hunting area!

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25 October 2012, 18:47
470EDDYThat's enough to intimidate any herd into submission!!
Impressive...again, Well Done!!
Cheers
470EDDY
25 October 2012, 19:09
BriceOnly a450? It looks like the client is carrying braatwursts in his belt.
25 October 2012, 19:12
pagosawingnutVery Nice trophies, Maybe after a year or so the Regime in Bots will come to their senses.
25 October 2012, 19:54
chilcotin hillbillyIncredible, bulls Ivan. top notch foresure.
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25 October 2012, 21:18
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by Brice:
Only a450? It looks like the client is carrying braatwursts in his belt.
The man carrying the culling belt is the PH Ivan Carter, the client is not pictured with a belt of any kind! You are correct though, the cartridges do look like braats!
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25 October 2012, 23:18
retreeverWhat wonderful bulls to a fitting end with a double rifle. Great pics Ivan.
Congrats to a hunter who was ready to do the work and earn his ivories.
Mike

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25 October 2012, 23:33
Peter BarnardVery nice,well done Ivan
26 October 2012, 01:09
ivan carterthanks pete, i hope that you are well ....