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Finally took my big leopard. (Pictures added)
Finally took my big leopard. (Pictures added)
After two unsuccesful hunts I finally took a very nice leopard. He weighed in at 175lbs, 7ft 4 inches and the skull measured 16 1/8. Note the scars on this old boys face, he had been in a hell of a fight. Took him with hounds in the Mkosi area East of Bulawayo with Mark Element with Matupula Hunters. I was prepared for many days of hunting but after 8 miles of tracking I shot this one the morning of the first day. We had a great "leopard party" that night.
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02 July 2009, 05:53
Tim HeraldBig congrats for a big cat...can't wait to see him!
Good Hunting,
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02 July 2009, 07:02
mstarlingCFA,
Congratulations!!! DAMN fine lookin' Spots.
Mike
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http://www.mstarling.com 02 July 2009, 07:39
retreeverCongratulations on a fine cat...It only gets sweeter after all the trying...
Mike
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114-R10David
02 July 2009, 08:16
Charles_HelmPost or email the URL and maybe we can figure it out.
And Congrats!
quote:
Originally posted by TWL:
Toxicology?
114-R10David
02 July 2009, 08:34
daniel77nice pack of hounds you have there. Nice cat as well.
Thanks Charles, finally got it to work.
Fred
*If you are not hunting in Africa you are planning to hunt in Africa*
quote:
Originally posted by daniel77:
nice pack of hounds you have there. Nice cat as well.
The leopard hounds were just a wee bit bigger but that little Jack Russell was a great tracker on the plains game.
CFA
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02 July 2009, 08:57
Charles_HelmVery nice colors on that kitty.
02 July 2009, 09:06
BigChev4x4Congratulations on a great looking leopard, I really like the colors and the scars give it character.
Greg
Nice, very nice. I love the scared up face of that old warrior!
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Beautiful¡¡ Congratulations.
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02 July 2009, 09:47
Michael RobinsonLovely leopard, Fred.
Big, bad, beautiful - and dangerous - what a beast!
Congratulations!
Mike
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02 July 2009, 09:50
BrettAKSCICongratulations sir! I think I'd still be partying over that one!
Brett
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May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
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Nice cat for sure! Congrats
John
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02 July 2009, 10:27
James CardwellWOW!! Great kitty. I'm planning a buff hunt in 10 or '11. I was going for sable & buff, but then maybe buff & tuskless, but seeing all these nice cats here on AR I've just about talked myself into a buff & leopard hunt.
JC
02 July 2009, 11:57
mboga biga bwanaCongrats.
This is a Big Tom
Seloushunter
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Great leopard, congratulations. After those earlier hunts, taking such a nice tom has to be all the more special.
02 July 2009, 14:43
remington270huge tom
you must be proud. congrats
02 July 2009, 15:29
TorbjørnCongratulations on a very, very nice leopard.
02 July 2009, 16:06
AndersThat's an impressive tom!
Efforts pay off!
Congratulations!
Scarred and battered adds character IMHO..
02 July 2009, 16:28
Tim HeraldHe is gorgeous!!!
Good Hunting,
Tim Herald
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02 July 2009, 16:54
onefunzr2I'd have the tracker heft my 175 pound chui, too! Congrats.
02 July 2009, 17:45
Aaron NeilsonBeautiful Leopard, and nice pics!
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www.huntghr.com Congratulations, you got yourself an outstanding leopard.
Regards
Aziz
CONGRATULATIONS!!!Fantastic leopard.
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02 July 2009, 18:45
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SGraves155Very impressive cat!
Good job Fred. He's beautiful.
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02 July 2009, 20:09
LeopardtrackCongrats!
Post some more pics of him.
02 July 2009, 21:08
Use Enough GunFantastic!
02 July 2009, 21:11
GeorgeSEXCELLENT leopard!
George
02 July 2009, 21:24
RedbugThat is a nice one!
Just wondering...If looking at spoor, can you tell the difference male vs female in leopard tracks, (other than size)?
Dave
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02 July 2009, 21:51
River JordanCongratulations. What an outstanding cat.
02 July 2009, 22:08
TerryRCongratulations, great trophy.
02 July 2009, 22:53
Sevenxbjtwell done! How was the rest of the hunt?
03 July 2009, 04:33
Wendell ReichWow, that is a big cat. Very nice.
Thanks for sharing!
"Hunting Haiku" to CFA:
The leopard is great
And trophy picture perfect
With good old dog too.
Congratulations!
