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Best time to hunt Buffalo - Poll
12 June 2005, 06:45
MinkmanBest time to hunt Buffalo - Poll
Scanning the two other African hunting threads here at AR, I've noticed that people are always going hunting in Africa. Only possible exception is December. Hence my question:<BR><BR>When is the best time to hunt buffalo?<BR><BR>Please feel free to add any justification for your favorite time. Such as places, weather, greenery, etc.<BR><BR>Thanks <BR><BR>MinkmanFeb- AprMay - JuneJuly - AugustSept. - OctNov. - Jan
12 June 2005, 06:56
bwanamrmI think the answer to the question is "whenever you get the chance!"
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12 June 2005, 06:58
T.CarrIf you can stand the heat, I vote for September-October. The pans have dried up, concentrating the game around the few available water sources (hopefully the rains haven't started). Buffalo have to drink at least once a day.
Regards,
Terry
Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns]
12 June 2005, 18:08
KenscoT. Carr, I like your answer. I'm going Sept. '06.
12 June 2005, 21:10
AtkinsonI like July in Tanzania, its cooler and priettier that time of year...
Aug, Sept. Oct is fine but progressivel warmer...Season is from July 1, until it rains in Nov. usually in the later part of Nov...
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
Just depends on where you are going and how much it has rained. Early in Zim duing a wet year can be a problem because the foliage is so darn dense that you can't see buff but they can see you. Better off late than early, if you have the choice.
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12 June 2005, 22:13
Widowmaker416July - August Only because I shot mine in August! But I would say the later the better, early, you have alot follage yet. Later, less water holes and not too much follage
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13 June 2005, 03:32
AtkinsonMInkman,
You need to identify where you are hunting because mostly its different in every area...
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
13 June 2005, 21:19
MinkmanRay,
Chewore or Save
Here's my list of animals:
Buffalo
Hyena
Genet
Wildcat
Civet
Porcupine
Honey Badger
Serval
Jackal
Caracal
I really wanted to trap some of these, but I don't think it will happen.
Thanks
Minkman
13 June 2005, 22:06
AtkinsonIn which case later is better, but thats a hot SOB!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
13 June 2005, 22:16
ShumbaI hunted Chewore the first time in late October and the 2nd time in August.
August was warm, but nice. October was HOT!!!!!
Had a great hunt both times and shot/saw alot of animals both times. Hunting may have been slightly better in October, but be prepared to do a lot of hiking/walking in 105+ degree heat.
Tim
13 June 2005, 23:51
Nevsteris it feasible to hunt in the Zambezi valley in december or early january??