Yesterday, someone was in my office and saw some of my Africa trip photos. Later in the day, the same person introduced me to someone as "an African Hunter". When does one become worthy of that title? Is is a state of mind? A certain level of expertise and/or experience?? A documented level of accomplishment? Just curious as to when one can consider themselves "an African Hunter" in the company of others who have earned the title.

I don't think "African Hunter" is considered an honorary distinction or title yet. Obviously your acquaintances think you have earned it. For all of us who have been, even if just once, it does tend to be the hunting we prefer compared to all others. Perhaps that should be enough.

An "African Hunter" to me would be someone who has wandered off into the bush without a guide, taken game, and found his way back without being eaten.

Some here qualify, most of us had to have a Bwana-sitter.

Cross your arms over your chest and swear and affirm "QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATI"


That is all it takes to become an official member of the African Hunter Fraternity.


To be inducted into the inner circle of the brotherhood you must actually be present at an african safari. A witch doctor with bad teeth and a killer toenail will conduct the camp fire initiation.

Once you have spent time in the bars of Jo'burg or conducted anti-poaching patrols in the Zambezi Valley you are fully qualified to the title.

Perry

Do anti-poaching patrols in Limpopo count? What about game catching?

Cewe,

Only if you have hunted Africans. Either the Wire Haired Snare Setter, the Velcro Crested Ivory Retriever or the lovely, shapely, sexy, fair haired, blue eyed South African bar stool bunny variety.

Perry

What qualifies you is to buy one of the magazines shirts that says "African Hunter" on it.

But I bet you don't know what qualifies you to be a member of the "Dugga Boys Club."

Ok Will, where do I get the Dugga Boys Club shirt???

If we are going to hold this initiation ceremony in an appropriate locale, I suggest the distinguished pub here below, located near Hoedspruit.

Then of course there is the 600 NE Club. But that is invitation only I believe.

I also think most of the members are dead.

The crazy warthog has satellite!!

Dan

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Originally posted by Muletrain:
Cross your arms over your chest and swear and affirm "QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATI"

"When all else fails, play dead!"

But.... is the Crazy Warthog "programmed" for Buffalo like the Crazy Walterhog....

Now there is an appropriate name for a bar to hold AR induction meetings in!!



FB

1115:

I'll be darned if I know if I'm an "African Hunter", but since you've hunted in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and RSA in Limpopo Provence and Natal, I'd say you are pretty much on the way. The best part about it is that you hit what you shoot at... PH's (who are certainly "African Hunters"), LIKE that!

I'll go with you anytime I can afford it, for sure!

Isn't "dugga" Shona for mud? Let me guess -- you gotta be a mud-wrestling bachelor to be a "dugga boy"? or do you have to mud-wrastle a buff?

Dan

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Originally posted by DanEP:
The crazy warthog has satellite!!

Dan

It is only used for watching Rugby and fashion TV when no woman are not present.(most PH's have very jelous wifes)

Wimpie

Whew!! That's a relief: I was afraid they'd be watching "Survivor" reruns!

Dan

Gentlemen,

Do I count as an African hunter? I brought back the best trophy I could find in all of Southern Africa..She's about 5'6", blonde hair, blue eyes....

Joel,

By the power vested in me, which is none at all really, I hereby proclaim you an African Hunter. You probably brought the most sensible trophy of all back. A reuseable one.

We will not discuss the associated trophy fee...

1115 and Charles,

I must say that the trophy fee has been fairly steep...the green card alone has set me back better than $3000 by the time attorney fees, lost work, application fees, etc...

But, it's an excuse to have to go back to Africa every year "to visit"

Quote from an 80s movie with Al Pacino:

"I cut him *real* nice for a green card."

Exchange the word 'cut' for...aw forget it.

The devil made me do it.

Way to go, Muletrain! Now let's all recite the Man Prayer!
Ima man.......but I can change.......if I have to........I guess!

Dave

Along the same lines of thought, I did a slide show recently for a group of hunters. The guy who did the introduction refered to me as "A world traveler and big game hunter." I darned near fell over. Never thought of myself as one, but what the heck.

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Originally posted by patrkyhntr:
Along the same lines of thought, I did a slide show recently for a group of hunters. The guy who did the introduction refered to me as "A world traveler and big game hunter." I darned near fell over. Never thought of myself as one, but what the heck.

It always seems funny to me when I am with someone and they say "Wow you hunted Africa!" and then get with some of the safari bunch and someone says "You didn't get to Africa this year?"

What I consider an African hunter is, a hunter from Africa!

I'm just an old American hunter who has hunted big game in Africa with a rifle,and came back alive, eek:

I think you are an African hunter if a poacher shoots a Sable Cow 75 yards in front of you as you are videoing it. The poacher had a Klashnikov (sp).

Sprig

This question was posed to my freind Basil Steyn at a bar in Boulawayu recently. The gentleman who queried us was a bit tipsy to start with when my freind Basil advised him that #1 he had to down a hefty dose of some locally produced 'neck lube' whose name I cannot recall, then he had to kill a cape buffalo and then kiss a girl from one of the indigeneous tribes.After downing a goodly dose of 'courage in a glass' Our intrepid African Hunter wannabe headed out into the night and returned several hours later looking as though he had been run over by a train. Very badly beat up, he stumbled up to our table and inquired as to where the best place might be to shoot a girl from one of the indigenous tribes...oops