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I have some questions about what might be an odd/different type of hunt. I am a 61year old teacher who is not in the best of shape, 20yrs ago I went on a 20 day two country (Zimbabwe/Namibia) hunt. FWIW, I used black powder and with the exception of a kudu in Namibia don’t believe that it cost me any animals. The kudu, which was a little larger than the one I shot in Zimbabwe, was 150yds away and I decided not to shoot. I want to go back! I live in a smallish condo. Most of my trophies are scattered among friends’ houses. I don’t care about bringing back a bunch of trophies. There are three animals that I would like to take: an eland cow, a zebra and a bushbuck. If I can get a better ‘deal’ in Namibia I might give up a chance for a bushbuck. But I would like to shoot more animals. I have read about cull hunts, but I believe these are basically night hunts where you shoot does in the head. I’m not interested in that! What I would like to find is somewhere there are one horned kudus or crippled bontebucks or maybe some kind of older buck that will never make a trophy. I don’t mind shooting some cows/does, but want horns also, although I plan on leaving them in Africa. I would prefer to hunt hides. Because I’m a teacher I have more time than money, but would also prefer to stay as long as possible. I want to stay in a clean comfortable place, but it doesn’t have to be a super luxurious one. I have around $4k to $5k (max) to spend +tip. I could possibly go this June or July 2009, but I am planning on 2010. I might say that, because I am a teacher, during most most of June all and all of July plus a week in August I could leave on very little notice. The cost of airline tickets might nix this though. What suggestions might you have? Thanks, capt david "It's not how hard you hit 'em, it's where you hit 'em." The 30-06 will, with the right bullet, successfully take any game animal in North America up to 300yds. Get closer! | ||
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The biggest problem I see is that it is going to cost you $2,000-$2,500 just to fly there. $300 per day would be pretty cheap for daily rates. So on a 7 day hunt you are in for $4,100-$4,500 already without a single trophy fee. You would need a super cheap flight special and a super cheap cull/cancelation hunt to try and squeeze this. Possible but very difficult in my opinion. | |||
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I'm sorry, I didn't make myself clear the $4K -$5K was for thropies and daily rate. I'm not counting the airfare. capt david "It's not how hard you hit 'em, it's where you hit 'em." The 30-06 will, with the right bullet, successfully take any game animal in North America up to 300yds. Get closer! | |||
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You need to go to your local SCI yearly banquet/auction and what you want to do is well within the realm of possibility. Also, short notice hunts appear on this and other forums at quite reasonable prices. Actually, I know a very amiable PH in RSA that does cull hunts that I think would fall within your price range though it would only be 7 to 10 days and not 2 or 3 weeks. | |||
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captdavid, Roger Whittall Safaris is your answer. I am very busy right now, but will PM you some options when I get in from work. I know that we will be able to put together a satisfactory and affordable safari for you. Dave | |||
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captdavid, give John La Sala a call. He is a square shooter who I think can help you out. Jim "Bwana Umfundi" NRA | |||
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Capt, Come to SA and befriend a few hunting locals and join them on their "biltong" safaris (as a local)  BTW Please attend my funeral after I'm lynched by all the outfitters and PHs who read this suggestion.....  http://www.bigbore.org/ http://www.chasa.co.za Addicted to Recoil ! I hunt because I am human. Hunting is the expression of my humanity... | |||
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Sir, We offer these hunts, and can get you what you want plus little more for that budget. I send you a PM. Please correspond to charl@infinito-safaris.com if you are interested. I promise you a VERY good time in Africa, and will give you the ref. of some of the folks on this forum to proof it! We look forward to hear from you. Regards, Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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PM sent  Harris Safaris PO Box 853 Gillitts RSA 3603 www.southernafricansafaris.co.za https://www.facebook.com/pages...=aymt_homepage_panel "There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne." - Karen Blixen, | |||
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That can be done. That is not a huge budget, but it is definitely doable. Find a friend and bring him for a 2x1 hunt. You are not picky on trophy quality, so a 7-day hunt is enough time to do this. Here are two packages with the Gras Ranch that are close to your budget. Package #1 - 7 day hunt 1X1 Trophies: 6 Trophies - Gemsbok, Blesbok, Red Hartebeest, Springbok (male), Springbok (female), Blue wildebeest. Total Cost of Package per hunter - $4680 Package # 2 - 7 day hunt 2X1 Trophies: 6 Trophies - Gemsbok, Blesbok, Red Hartebeest, Springbok (male), Springbok (female), Blue wildebeest. Total Cost of Package per hunter - $3980 | |||
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One word....Mafigeni $3650.00 7 day hunt in SA. Claude & Jill are GREAT people http://www.mafigeni.co.za/ their hunting site: http://guwelahuntingsafaris.com/ Mtoto wa mwindaji alifuatana na baba yake mpaka mawindoni [The hunter's child followed his father to the hunting grounds] | |||
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Look up Andrew McLaren on this site and send him a PM or email. He's got some real nice value-based hunted opportunities that might fit in with your wishes. I had a fine hunt with him a couple years ago and would happily return. _____________________ A successful man is one who earns more money than his wife can spend. | |||
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+1  Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark | |||
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+1 Andrew McLaren. | |||
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