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Why shoot a croc in Africa?
12 June 2008, 02:37
bluefinWhy shoot a croc in Africa?
Why shoot a croc in Africa when, as a US citizen, you can easily go to Louisiana or Florida and take one. No CITES permits, much cheaper to transport and tanning should be better.
Just curious why you guys go to Africa to take one.
ummm, because there are no Nile Crocs in Florida? that might be a clue. Or the Salt Water Croc in South Florida's heavily protected and gators are an entirely different animal. There's some food for thought for you...jorge
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12 June 2008, 02:42
David CulpepperWhy not? It is a totally different experience, not all about getting the hide.
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12 June 2008, 02:45
NorthwayWhy not? Yes I would want a croc. And yes I would want to shoot a gator. Different creatures for sure.
12 June 2008, 02:51
JefffiveWhy go to Africa for a kudu when there are deer in Georgia??
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12 June 2008, 02:58
B WatsonDuhhhhhhhh hears your SIGN !!!!!!
12 June 2008, 03:02
B WatsonI apologise that was uncalled for and rude But jorge is right you cannot hunt croc in the US well you could but the USFG will come to take you away!!!!
12 June 2008, 03:18
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
ummm, because there are no Nile Crocs in Florida? that might be a clue. Or the Salt Water Croc in South Florida's heavily protected and gators are an entirely different animal. There's some food for thought for you...jorge
...........and to top that off the American crocs are totally protected! Now! Gators, that's something else again!
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12 June 2008, 03:33
SGraves155Crocs in Africa are very hard to hunt--and it can be very exciting.
Crocs (or gators) that are accustomed to humans and to NOT being shot, just photographed or watched, lose their fear after several years and appear to be dumb lizards. They are not.
And the locals are usually very happy to be rid of things that eat their goats, cows, and wives.
12 June 2008, 05:42
retreeverHey bluefin... The big big crocs and more than hard to get... They have survived over 80 years of hunting pressure. To get a monstrous lizard like I shot is hard to believe they are that large... 16 feet long and 14 men to carry him, 66 horendous teeth, and claws on his feet as thick as a finger.. Gators are not that big. Cheaper to hunt yes.. But no comparision in size..
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12 June 2008, 06:32
MikeBurkequote:
Originally posted by retreever:
Hey bluefin... The big big crocs and more than hard to get... They have survived over 80 years of hunting pressure. To get a monstrous lizard like I shot is hard to believe they are that large... 16 feet long and 14 men to carry him, 66 horendous teeth, and claws on his feet as thick as a finger.. Gators are not that big. Cheaper to hunt yes.. But no comparision in size..
In September I will begin my 30th year hunting gators in South Louisiana. If I ever hooked one that big it will be time for a new boat.
Nice croc.
12 June 2008, 07:09
Michael RobinsonIt is too much like sniping to suit my tastes. But I have no problem whatsoever with anyone who wants to do it. The damned things give me the creeps.
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12 June 2008, 08:00
retreeverMike, I agree it is like sniping.. no more no less...
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12 June 2008, 08:21
bluefinMy apologies to my hunting Brethren (even Jorge
). I didn't realize we couldn't hunt crocs here or that there was that much difference. I brought this up b/c I was in Venice, LA several yrs ago and a guy there had a 14 ft gator hanging. I know in FL you can hunt gators and even here in TX you can. In TX you have to do it thru the draw and I'm told the odds are pretty good and the local papers seem to have stories of big ones taken every year.
What I didn't realize was you all were going after a species that can't be hunted here. That's cool. I had read several reports of guys hunting for them and how excited the guys were.
Now I know. Thanks
BTW Retreever, that is one huge croc. Congrats.
12 June 2008, 09:23
infinitomike, that's very nice croc. Did you guys notice he fits right in? That can be an eerie thought lying there!?
Well done on a good shot and trophy, they can be VERY hard to get.....
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I specificaly want to take one on my next trip because to my understanding going after a specific large croc in an extreme exersise in patience and precise shooting. Basicaly right up my alley.
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12 June 2008, 18:07
butchlocthat is one huge croc, but i can't help but wonder whose canines are bigger??
Retreever,
Does your wife know you frequently visit that croc on the porch and make love to it? The picture tells all, just look at the smile on your face. The croc doesn't look like he is enjoying it.
Sorry bluefin, I thought you were being tongue in cheek...
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12 June 2008, 18:40
yukon deltaMike has a bad habit of showing things that put the rest of us into fits...giant croc skins, huge matched ivory tusks, etc. etc.
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Retreever....
I think I'd stick to a bear skin rug for that kind of work.
Congrats again on that monster.
13 June 2008, 02:50
Duckearquote:
Originally posted by B Watson:
Duhhhhhhhh hears your SIGN !!!!!!
I am the only one that found the irony?
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13 June 2008, 03:14
Wendell ReichI wanted to go my entire life without seeing Retreever stretched out on any kind of animal rug.
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13 June 2008, 06:27
SGraves155quote:
Originally posted by mrlexma:
It is too much like sniping to suit my tastes.
MR, only if they are shot in the water. Where you have to get them on the bank(deep, wide and fast water--like places on the Zambezi), they can be worse than stalking most plains game. If you're in a boat, and they're on the bank, it can really get interesting.
Their brain is golf-ball sized, and a close miss is gonna cost a pretty penny or two.
13 June 2008, 07:01
MARK H. YOUNGWhy shoot a croc in Africa? I guess because it is one of the most unigue hunting experiences out there or at least it was for me. Stalking a switched on crocodile is no slam dunk and if your shot is not perfect goodbye croc and trophy fee. I highly recommend to everyone that has the chance offered to take a big "Dile". The experience it is well worth it.
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Michael Robinsonquote:
Originally posted by SGraves155:
quote:
Originally posted by mrlexma:
It is too much like sniping to suit my tastes.
MR, only if they are shot in the water. Where you have to get them on the bank(deep, wide and fast water--like places on the Zambezi), they can be worse than stalking most plains game. If you're in a boat, and they're on the bank, it can really get interesting.
Their brain is golf-ball sized, and a close miss is gonna cost a pretty penny or two.
Steve, you're right. I was thinking only of shooting them from a blind over bait at the water's edge. I agree that stalking them would be a lot more fun and I would jump at the chance to do that.
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