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I was somewhat taken back when I received a message that my client, a Danish gent, could take an elephant at cost if he wanted it. He wanted it, trouble was we had but a few days to fill the tag. I remember thinking at what point do I tell him that I had never hunted elephant nor really knew much about them apart from they were big, sort of greyish color and often liked to chase cars.

It must be like hunting Puku, you just drove around a bit and looked for a good one? We did find plenty of tracks but did not really know if they were coming or going. The Elephant all looked pretty big to me and then one morning we came across one with really big teeth and we shot the old boy and he died on his knees. Which was handy for photographs.

I was not really sure what to do next so had to get onto the sat phone and called 'Elephants R us' who very kindly sent someone who really did know what they were doing.

Note that elephant hunting has just been reintroduced to Zambia (under a limited quota)after a twenty five year ban and this is the first to be taken in the Kafue in recent times.


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Well done Andrew!


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Well done Andrew!


And you sir.


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Damn I wish I were Danish. Well Done.

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When I saw the banner "VIRGINS", I pictured young maidens about to be tossed into the Zambezi to appease the spirits, but instead it was ..... Big Grin
Well done, and like everything, one must start somewhere. Cool
 
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I was somewhat taken back when I received a message that my client, a Danish gent, could take an elephant at cost if he wanted it. He wanted it, trouble was we had but a few days to fill the tag. I remember thinking at what point do I tell him that I had never hunted elephant nor really knew much about them apart from they were big, sort of greyish color and often liked to chase cars.

Note that elephant hunting has just been reintroduced to Zambia (under a limited quota)after a twenty five year ban and this is the first to be taken in the Kafue in recent times.


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Andrew, it looks like it pays to not know anything about elephant hunting, judging from the result of that first hunt!
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Well done Andrew. That one is definitly big and sort of greyish color Big Grin .


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Great first Bull. Now your clients will have big expectations.


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But did he chase your car?


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Well done! Not bad for a virgin (probably the only time you have heard that).


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Well done! Not bad for a virgin (probably the only time you have heard that).


I'm guessing maybe the second time.


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What a beauty! tu2


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That's one hell of a way to lose your virginity! Sorta like getting to enjoy Sharon Stone for your very first time...

Well done, sir.
 
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Nice tusker Andrew. Was that on your Kafue property or elsewhere?

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ahhhh nice, how long ivory?
 
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Congrats, Andrew. So what did this virgin's ele tusk weigh????

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That is one super cool photo!!!!

Nice ele and not bad for a virgin.

You must have read lots of books on it. Big Grin
 
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Andrew - PLEASE post a photo of your new double rifle??


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Hmmm, nice bull, but!

Most people (99%) DON'T admit to when they lost their virginity.

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I never lost mine. I know exactly where it is, so to speak.



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I never lost mine. I know exactly where it is, so to speak.



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Very very nice and Andrew you are now an experienced elephant hunter.

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Congrats, Andrew. So what did this virgin's ele tusk weigh????

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Awesome Andrew!!! tu2

Didn't Capstick have a similar elephant 'story' to yours??


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Great stuff Andrew. Now you are forced to become an elephant guru in short time!


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Good on ya...You know...I kick myself in the arse everyday for not taking you up on the offer to come and work for you last year. Look what I could have been a part of!

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Well done, Andrew. (and your Danish client)

And yes, it was most convenient for him to die in a nice upright position for your photos.

But where IS the new Double?


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Andrew,

Very glad to hear Zambia has opened Ele hunting again. In my experience, the Ele there have become quite cheeky over the years of the ban. They do need some sorting out. Looks like you're off to a good start.


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Awesome Andrew!!! tu2

Didn't Capstick have a similar elephant 'story' to yours??

Some folk are too busy to read and rather make their own stories. Cool
 
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Ok Andrew just how big is it? Contratulations!!!

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PS. We evaluate tusk size by weight! Wink Just helping the rookie out!


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Congrats mate.
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Big'un! holycow Congrats to both you virgins.
That old bull was not a virgin!
Photoshopping my head onto the Danish hunter's shoulders will likely be the closest I ever get to posing with something like that!
 
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Ann,

July of 1964. I spent two weeks that summer at one of my Aunt & Uncle's farm, and they went to some weird speak in tongues and flail about the tent revival meetings to chase Satan out of the believers. The traveling holy roller preacher had a tall green eyed daughter named Amanda who took me up in the church choir loft and showed me the real reason God created Eve. It was my first true deeply religious experience. All I could say was "oh my God. Oh my God. OH MY G-O-D!!!!!!!!!!!"

Guys remember that stuff. Most can even tell you what kind of car.

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July of 1964. I spent two weeks that summer at one of my Aunt & Uncle's farm, and they went to some weird speak in tongues and flail about the tent revival meetings to chase Satan out of the believers. The traveling holy roller preacher had a tall green eyed daughter named Amanda who took me up in the church choir loft and showed me the real reason God created Eve. It was my first true deeply religious experience. All I could say was "oh my God. Oh my God. OH MY G-O-D!!!!!!!!!!!"

Guys remember that stuff. Most can even tell you what kind of car.

regards,

Rich


TMI, but to keep the thread on track she wasn't built like an Elephant was she?


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tall, slender, very shapely. A gazelle more likely.

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Great bull Andrew! Any news on the weight of the ivory?


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Incredible!
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