NEWS FROM PH ARNAUD MERMET

25 February 2010, 22:09

Our friend Arnaud, PH of Tawisa in Tanzania is back and can be proud of his achievements.

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They have opened new areas in their tremendous zone in Tanzania.
So many elephants that it’s hard to believe
The last month, in 30 days, Arnaud approached 63 serious bull and among them, between 6 and 10 were top end trophies.
Here are the pics and the circumstances.

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Selous, September 2009
The first day during the afternoon, they saw the back of the bull and decided to approach.
Perfect move, the bull has 84lbs, 82.7 inches, and 22.5 inches at the lip.

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Selous October 2009, to the 15th of the safari.
This bull’s tusks, 73lbs, 81 inches, and a dramatic video was made.

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Selous, moutainous terrain, very first day of the safari.
51 and 47.4 inches, length 72 inches

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Selous,
This lion was seen the previous season and Arnaud decided to bait him after seeing his tracks. Just at sunrise the lion appeared and was shot under 50m. An old fighter.

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During the day they hot saw fresh tracks of this lion.
They opted for calling him in the end of the afternoon, the American hunter and Arnaud each behind a black umbrella. The lion rushed and was shot at 20m. The blast made Arnaud’s umbrella fly and followed a period of uncertainty for Arnaud, but the shot was perfect.
A magnificent old warrior.

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South Selous.
This lion was heard during the night and early morning they were approaching after finding fresh tracks. 2 hours of approach and then Arnaud called and the lion burst in and was shot at 20m.

25 February 2010, 22:36

twoseventy

Very nice trophies! Congrats to the PH and the client.

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26 February 2010, 00:22

retreever

Outstanding elephant bull and a fine lion...

Mike

26 February 2010, 13:45

Wink

I see Arnaud every year at the Rambouillet Game Fair. He is great person, and as you can see, a very good PH. After I win the lottery I'm goin' huntin' with him in Tanzania.

27 February 2010, 00:41

Mario

wonderful lions and big tuskers

27 February 2010, 01:50

BrettAKSCI

7 feet of tusks!!! Extraordinary as usual!!!

Brett

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