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My Nuanetsi Leopard airs this week on Dark and Dangerous
07 May 2014, 21:01
Dave FulsonMy Nuanetsi Leopard airs this week on Dark and Dangerous
Hi Guys, I did a report in July on my leopard safari at Chifuti Safaris Nuanetsi Conservancy.
This week the final episode airs with the exciting conclusion to the hunt. Sometimes it all goes PERFECT, and this was one of those times. D&D is on Outdoor Channel Sun 5:30 EST. Hope you catch it!
Cheers
Dave
Dave Fulson
07 May 2014, 23:03
Tim Heraldhave been following it Dave and look forward to the conclusion...
Good Hunting,
Tim Herald
Worldwide Trophy Adventures
tim@trophyadventures.com
Dave -
I have enjoyed the portions of the hunt shown thus far. Heather is doing a super job on her first safari. Of course she has a good coach ... in Mark! Cheers
08 May 2014, 00:18
pagosawingnutI won't be here but the DVR is set!
08 May 2014, 00:19
Dave FulsonThanks guys. I was really proud of her on that trip, and she really fell into the flow of safari. Not all girls do. But she added so much fun to it for me. I think you will really like the leopard conclusion next week!
Dave Fulson
Looking forward to it Dave...Thanks
08 May 2014, 00:43
Use Enough GunSame as Tim.

08 May 2014, 03:15
bwanajay
Great show and looking forward to your leopard segment as well.
Hey Dave,
Would love to watch it, but we don't get it on Wild TV
09 May 2014, 08:29
boarkillerDave, tell the TV. Network to start numbering the episodes or give us an idea what's in every episode
It's really inexcusable how they run it if you ask me
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09 May 2014, 19:43
Dave FulsonWe provide ( I write them myself) detailed show descriptions for each episode, as to who, what, and where. The turnover in personnel at Outdoor Channel is problematic as one guy uses it, the next guy does not. Frustrating for you, and for us! Thanks for watching in any case.
Dave Fulson
10 May 2014, 05:37
Texas Blue DevilDave,
I have your leopard hunt on the DVR, and plan to watch it tonight.
I have really liked the recent episodes. Splitting the show between 3 countries has been entertaining for me. I have especially enjoyed the dangerous game hunts in Namibia. Most hunting shows in Namibia are based on plains game hunts.
Again great job on Dark and Dangerous.
Thanks!!!
Go Duke!!
12 May 2014, 20:00
Dave FulsonThanks man!
Dave Fulson
12 May 2014, 21:49
Gale JohnsonI watched the first part but haven't caught the second yet. Great show, i too am not getting any descriptions or #'s on the DVR, makes it hard to keep things sorted out.
thanks for the great show
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Originally posted by boarkiller:
Dave, tell the TV. Network to start numbering the episodes or give us an idea what's in every episode
It's really inexcusable how they run it if you ask me
+1. I rarely have an episode actually record on my DVR because they all show up as re-runs and I don't want to record them all then spend the time to cull through them.
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13 May 2014, 07:51
Full Roarquote:
Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Hi Guys, I did a report in July on my leopard safari at Chifuti Safaris Nuanetsi Conservancy.
This week the final episode airs with the exciting conclusion to the hunt. Sometimes it all goes PERFECT, and this was one of those times. D&D is on Outdoor Channel Sun 5:30 EST. Hope you catch it!
Cheers
Dave
rich and famous, yadda yadda exciting leopard, blah blah blah
I did not watch the first two and I did not watch the last one.
I recorded them all so I can watch 1 thru 3 without any commercial interruptions tonight!
14 May 2014, 02:00
Gale JohnsonFinally got it recorded and am watching it right now, Vallaro is a super stud, maybe someday I will be able to go with Chifuti!
14 May 2014, 16:40
Tim HeraldGreat hunt Dave. I know how hard it is to get that kind of footage in daylight, especially a 2nd chance! Cheers and good work!
Good Hunting,
Tim Herald
Worldwide Trophy Adventures
tim@trophyadventures.com
14 May 2014, 17:25
subsailor74Great footage, and nice shot too! I know your agony as you watched that big tom walk away from the bait and back into the brush. Time seems to stand still between then and when the cat returns to the bait. I am glad it worked out so well for you. BZ!
14 May 2014, 21:15
SDSpinkDave, I am just 17 days away from departing for Zim and my first leopard hunt. Watching the conclusion of your leopard hunt just about killed me.

14 May 2014, 21:20
Dave FulsonWe must have been daft, as my first view of the cats head screamed BIG MALE. Mark knew it too, but mistakes are very expensive and hard to live with. We had cut a branch that was not in play from the first blind , but blocked the shot from thr tree set up. He had laid under the branch twice, as we saw from spoor, and he damn sure noticed"something' had changed and reacted to it. We both felt he was not too spooked, but those minutes before he returned were very uneasy for us. But all is well and he will be at The Wildlife Gallery within 48 hours! Thanks for watching guys.
Dave Fulson
14 May 2014, 21:23
Highlander7Dave,
My wife and I watched the episode last night. Congrats on a great cat!
MSG, USA (Ret.) Armor
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Oh well thanks a lot y'all. Now I know how the story turns out!
In Birmingham on Sunday we got the episode where Heather shot a giraffe and another guy shot an elephant in Botswana. We just got a teaser for Dave's leopard.
Paul Smith
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NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"
"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck
15 May 2014, 02:08
Dave FulsonWhat, did you think I missed?! You know the ending already, thats why you booked the same hunt!!!
Dave Fulson
15 May 2014, 02:15
Use Enough GunGood show!

quote:
Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
What, did you think I missed?! You know the ending already, thats why you booked the same hunt!!!
Yes Sensei, I model my life after your teachings.
Yours truly, Grasshopper Smith
Paul Smith
SCI Life Member
NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"
"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck
15 May 2014, 04:43
pagosawingnutJust watched it on the DVR. Nice Cat! Congrats.
Saw the episode finally. Nice shootin' Tex!
Paul Smith
SCI Life Member
NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"
"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck
I enjoyed the show too. That leopard was a toad.
Mike
19 May 2014, 20:28
bwanajaySon!!!

19 May 2014, 22:53
Wildlife GalleryLoved the show and the D&D format. What a great Mr. Spots buddy. We are looking forward to making him look alive again! And not like some of those "spoof" photos you and Danklif sent me... LOL
19 May 2014, 23:21
larryshoresI like the show as well. I completely agree with the comments about numbering the episodes. Every single episode has the exact same description on our local cable network.
20 May 2014, 00:11
AnotherAZWriterGood show Dave. Watched both last night.
I watched it last night and really enjoyed it. Gorgeous cat and an excellent shot!
20 May 2014, 02:44
Dave FulsonThanks so much guys. A really special hunt for both Heather and I. God knows I love hunting leopard, with both rifle and video, but this might be my last one with a rifle. Hard to improve on either the trophy or memory. If he's my last, I can say it with a honest smile.
Dave Fulson
21 May 2014, 00:25
John WeaverHello Dave, Really enjoyed the episodes and what a fine leopard. What caliber and bullet did you use? I have booked a leopard hunt in Nuanetsi for May 2015 and have been having a blast trying to decide which rifle and bullet combination I want to take. I have just about decided on the .340 Weatherby and 200 grain Nosler Accubond running 3200 FPS for the leopard. This load is as accurate as this perticular rifle gets at 1.25" 3 shot groups at 100 meters. I will be stepping up to a 250 grain Barnes TSX for the Eland and Giraffe. What do you think about my load selection for the leopard?
John, please leave a big leopard for me, okay?
Paul Smith
SCI Life Member
NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"
"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck
21 May 2014, 03:50
John WeaverPaul, I was told by Mark Vallaro there are 2 twin brother leopard in the 200 pound class slinking around Nuanetsi waiting for 2015 to pop around the corner. Their names are John and Paul. John is coming home with me.
14 April 2015, 22:36
PSmithJohn you must be getting close now; please don't forget to leave a good cat for me. I think I have 87 days to departure.
Best of luck and safe travels.
Paul Smith
SCI Life Member
NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"
"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck