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Three weeks in RSA: Lion pic added
17 June 2007, 22:57
L. David KeithThree weeks in RSA: Lion pic added
I'm home, I'm tired, but I enjoyed myself each day as usual. I traveled to the North West Province in the Kalahari for Lion and took an animal I always had dreamed of hunting. And no: he didn't come out of a can! In fact, Lion's must have it in for me, as again I was sorted out in sort order and chosen for elimination. I stopped his intentions at 45 yards with three shots from a .375 H&H, and I'm glad I listened to reason and left my .300 RUM at home. Following this I traveled to Mpumalanga to visit Life-form Taxidermy and decided to leave my Lion in their care for mounting. Returning to Groblersdal, I resumed hunting for a few days then drove down to Jo'berg to meet my friends. We continued on to Port Elizabeth and hunted PG for 13 days from coastal plains to Suur Veldt bush, then up to the mountians for Vaal Rhebok. I managed to squeeze in some duck and goose hunting, as well as collecting a total of 26 animals, from Lion to Oribi. As soon as I get some much needed rest I'll post the hunt report and pics in the proper forum. Good hunting, LDK
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Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
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Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson
Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
17 June 2007, 23:42
GraftonWelcome back. Sounds like a great trip. Get some sleep and then get working on those photos!
18 June 2007, 03:06
thornellWelcome back David. Can't wait to hear from you.
Sounds like a fantastic trip! Can't wait for photos and a hunt report. Congrats on the cat of a lifetime.
18 June 2007, 04:59
Use Enough GunSounds like a great adventure! 26 animals in three weeks is quite a number! You won't be sorry with LifeForm Taxidermy on your cat. My full body mount lion was done by them and they are experts in cats. I will be having them do my leopard this year as well. We will be looking forward to the pics and your stories.
19 June 2007, 19:51
L. David KeithWhile I go through my pics and wait for film to be developed, I thought I would post a sneak peek of my Lion. I'm on the left with Charl Van Rooyen of Infinito Safari's (PH) on the right.
His track we found early in the morning in the Kalahari sand
Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson
Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
19 June 2007, 21:23
Woodrow SThat is a great looking Lion and it sounds like you had a hell of a good time for 3 weeks. I'm looking forward to the report.
Woody
21 June 2007, 01:17
eyedocThat is one beautiful lion .I am sure it will make a great mount.I look forward to hearing the story (narative) of the entire trip.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
21 June 2007, 01:50
Use Enough GunVery nice lion. We are awaiting the story. It's sad when you shoot a free range lion and have to defend yourself right off, in even posting the pics or the hunt itself.
21 June 2007, 03:56
475GuyThat's a beautiful lion. Looks like it's mane was brushed up before the pic.
Lo do they call to me,
They bid me take my place
among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.
21 June 2007, 04:07
Aspen Hill AdventuresGreat lion, looks like he was a ruffian, lots of character!
~Ann
21 June 2007, 05:22
BigFiveJack
Jack
OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}
21 June 2007, 07:47
Bwana MojaWOW-that's a nice cat. Would have have hated to hear how it turned out with the .300. The .375 was definitely the right choice. Congrats David!
Moja
22 June 2007, 06:57
scruffy
Wow ! I just read this post as my computer seemed to be down for a few days !!! What a freakin' lion !!! I salute you, David !!! By the way ... how was the wart hog hunting ???
We had the wager on the finest hog ... I am sure glad that we didn't bet on lions !!! Once again, congratulations !!!
22 June 2007, 08:03
L. David KeithThank you fella's. I appreciate your kind words. scruffy, I PM'd you and will post the two hogs on my hunt report in the forum. I started it tonight but it will take a while for me to complete the report. I was only able to measure one hog's tusk (11 inches) so I wouldn't worry about it
If the Taxidermist that is doing my dip/pack measures my larger hog and emails me a pic, I'll post it but most likely you should win this one. I didn't see but one giant Wart-Zilla and he was too far to bust. Good hunting, David
Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson
Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
22 June 2007, 11:20
Blair338/378Dave,
Bloody good on you mate! What a lion...........he's a hairy bastard
Look forward to the report
Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!!
Blair.
24 June 2007, 23:44
L. David KeithThank you Ann. He does have a number of scars on his face. Blair, that's why I like this Lion so much. His mane reminds me of a girl I once dated in the 80's
Once I get all of my pics I hope we have a side view to show it all.
Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson
Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."