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I have one 7-day hunt that can be scheduled during the last 10 days or so of July. This is for a non-trophy, non-exportable Bull Elephant. It is in the Caprivi Strip of Namibia.

7-day hunt package cost - $8900

Includes:
Trophy fee on Elephant
7-days daily rate
15% Namibian VAT
Flight from Windhoek to Caprivi and return

Additional days can be added for plainsgame for $350/day.

Additional trophies available in Caprivi:
Impala - 300
Warthog - 300
Zebra - 650

Additional animals available on game ranches:
Kudu - $850
Gemsbuck/Oryx - $400
Springbuck - $350
Hartmann's Zebra - $700
Burchell’s Zebra - $650
Hartebeest - $450
Blue Wildebeest - $800
Common Impala - $400
Blesbok - $400
Warthog - $300
Eland - $1100
Steenbok - $275
Duiker - $275
 
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That's a real good deal Wendell, as it even includes the airfare to Katima. For anybody not familiar with the area, typical mature Caprivi [Botswana] bulls are very large-bodied as compared to the ele's found in the Zambezi, Luangua, Selous and elsewhere. I hunted West Caprivi twice for other game, and saw a lot of elephant both trips.
 
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Is it open ground, thick brush, mix, other?


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Wendell

Why are they shooting non-trophy bull elephants in Namibia?

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The reason for this hunt is to provide an Elephant for the councils annual feast. They have not approved the trophy for export, thus the lower price.
 
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The reason for this hunt is to provide an Elephant for the councils annual feast. They have not approved the trophy for export, thus the lower price.


Non-hunter cost?

What type (age or tusk size) of elephant are they looking for or is it whatever get in the way first?

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The ph is Vaughan Fulton, in his Salambala Conservancy.

Since it is a non-trophy Elephant, it can vary. Since it is in the same area that Vaughan does his trophy Elephant, he is not looking to take one of his trophy Elephant under a non-trophy permit.

You should expect a Bull with one broken tusk, one that will never make a trophy, a smaller tusked Bull. Weight could vary, but do not expect a big Bull. It is a 7-day hunt, so in reality the first suitable contestant should not be passed up. 20-30 lbs is a reasonable expectation, but it could be less!

This hunt is a good chance for someone who can not hunt a trophy Bull to experience an Elephant Bull hunt, at a reasonable cost.
 
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Wendell -- I explained to my wife at great length last night what a great deal this was. However, I must report that she was not moved by my rhetoric.

Out of curiosity, since this is a non-exportable bull, do you get anything but pictures (elephant hair bracelet, any hide, etc.)? I am guessing not since you likely need a CITES export/import permit set for those.
 
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Sorry you were unsuccessful.

The law says you may not take anything out.
 
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Non-hunter cost $50/day
 
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Wendell, question, What is the cost of a Trophy Bull in Namibia and what weight of Ivory can you realisticly expect. Is it long and thin like Tanz, short and thick like Bots or in between like Zim?


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Wendell,

This really is a great deal, however I am in bufflo mode at the moment.

Would it be possible to add a Caprivi buffalo hunt to the package? If so, at what cost?

Thanks.
 
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Tony Short thick ivory. Expect a Bull in the 50's.

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Oops, what I meant was, expect a Bull in the 50's on his trophy hunt, not on this hunt!
 
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Damn, Wendell, you got me excited there for a minute. Eeker I was just picking up the phone to call my bank and wire you the money.

THEN you made the second post! Frowner

But it's still a great deal. cheers
 
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I can not believe this hunt has not sold. The opportunity to hunt Jumbo for less than a buffalo! Does the cheif like buffalo...I might be willing to help him with a few meat bulls come june!


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Wendell, I am still working on it. Will call soon as I have a couple things worked out. Wife not to impressed with my side either but not the only hold up.


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Originally posted by invader66:
Wife not to impressed with my side either but not the only hold up.


Good luck!
 
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There is the opportunity to shoot a Buffalo on this hunt. Unfortunately, the community is not going to allow the export of the trophy. And the trophy fee is $2700.

If it appeals to you to shoot a non-trophy Buff for $2700, on top of the Elephant hunt cost, then, you can do it. I just wasn't sure there was much of a market for it, since you can not take it home ... maybe I am wrong???

GAHUNTER, I can guarantee you an Elephant over 50lbs on this hunt.

I mean the weight of the entire Elephant ... not just the tusks Big Grin
 
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