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Which African animal calls your name?
04 August 2012, 08:46
HarrisWhich African animal calls your name?
I have been reading this forum for years and have noticed that there are many dedicated hunters going after a specific animal year after year. We have dedicated elephant hunters, hardcore buffalo slayers and serious cat hunters.
My question addresses both the veterans of African safari and dreamers like me.
Which animal calls you to Africa?
Although I enjoy reading DG hunt reports, oddly enough none of the DG animals calls me to Africa as passionately as the lowly Kudu does.
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04 August 2012, 08:48
pagosawingnutI haven't taken a sable yet but the cape buffalo is addictive for me.
04 August 2012, 08:49
Todd WilliamsElephant!
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04 August 2012, 09:00
NavalukSpiral Horns, especially Bushbuck and Eland.
04 August 2012, 09:04
pinotguyRoan, and it's not even close.
04 August 2012, 09:12
shotgun46Sable
04 August 2012, 09:15
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by pinotguy:
Roan, and it's not even close.
You're right!! It's about 10,000 miles away!!
Not close at all!!
04 August 2012, 09:23
hvrhunterTip my hat to Mt zebra
04 August 2012, 09:29
lavacaBuffalo keeps me coming back. Elephant next time. But I do love the plains game too. Especially what I don't have -- Sable, Roan, Bushbuck, lesser kudu, and the list goes on. But I'll be back for buffalo again, and again ...
04 August 2012, 09:30
DmitriyElephant
04 August 2012, 09:36
HarrisI thought I was odd for having more attraction towards a "common" animal than big ticket DG animals.
Seems like I am not alone.
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04 August 2012, 09:42
lavacaHarris,
There is nothing "lowly" about a Kudu. Read Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa" -- it's true -- they are the grey ghosts. Love to hunt them anywhere, especially during the rut. Incredible animal. Not particularly hardy once shot, but a worthy quarry and a great trophy. If that's what floats your boat, go to Namibia.
04 August 2012, 09:48
Carlsen HighwayThe Elephant.
04 August 2012, 09:49
Harrisquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
Harris,
There is nothing "lowly" about a Kudu. Read Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa" -- it's true -- they are the grey ghosts. Love to hunt them anywhere, especially during the rut. Incredible animal. Not particularly hardy once shot, but a worthy quarry and a great trophy. If that's what floats your boat, go to Namibia.
Someday I would like to experience all hunts Africa has to offer, but always found kudu to be extra special. He is Mr. Africa to me with nyala as a close second.
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04 August 2012, 10:04
lavacaKudu in the rut is truly awesome. A bull can hide in virtualy nothing, but during the rut, I've seen bull fights, and I've seen bulls exhibit a "swagger" when approaching cows or other bulls that is truly incredible to watch. It's definitely worth the price of admission.
04 August 2012, 10:19
drewhenrytntIf I win the lotto.....BONGO.
Otherwise, there is a Cape Buff out there whispering in my dreams as I sleep.
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04 August 2012, 10:25
cal pappasWarthog. Reminds me of my ex.
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04 August 2012, 10:52
muzzaYep - mine would be the warthog. I would like to shoot a selection of plains game species , but the only one I would do a full mount of would be a warthog.
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04 August 2012, 12:09
Matt GrahamTragelaphus
04 August 2012, 12:16
Scriptusquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Warthog. Reminds me of my ex.
Cal
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04 August 2012, 15:53
bwana cecilMy 1st trip, kudu was the object of my affection.
2nd trip, both species of zebra in Namibia.
3rd trip, buffalo.
Upcoming 4th trip, 2 buffalo.
Not yet planned 5th trip, buffalo.
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04 August 2012, 16:38
Die Ou JagterDo I need to answer this.
04 August 2012, 16:42
fujotupuMy African Grey - he also whistled the first verse of 'God Save the Queen"
04 August 2012, 17:00
BNagelKudu, in Amharic ("agazain"), saying; "Barrry. Barrry. Temeles beh rrutcheh!"
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04 August 2012, 17:54
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04 August 2012, 18:03
bwanamrmI thoroughly enjoy elephant...
but find I always manage to hunt buff every time I head back!
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04 August 2012, 18:04
BenKKKudu.
04 August 2012, 18:04
Caracalbig elephants!
04 August 2012, 18:56
SvinejaktI have only been to a short africa hunt and shoot Impala and warthog. But the my realistic dream hunt is eland, kudu and bushbuck. My dream is buffalo. That said, I would enjoy hunting almost every game there is in Africa. The hunt itself is my prize
04 August 2012, 19:28
MARK H. YOUNGThe variety and the lure of new adventures rather than a specific species is what drives me. With enough financial resources Africa can provide many safari with none being quite the same.
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Caracalquote:
Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
The variety and the lure of new adventures rather than a specific species is what drives me. With enough financial resources Africa can provide many safari with none being quite the same.
Mark
Very well said, Mark!
05 August 2012, 00:36
DivernhunterFor along time I have wanted a nice Gemsbuck. Well next May is my first and only trip to Africa and the Gemsbuck is at the top of my list. Next is a nice Kudu, then a Warthog. Also planned are Impala,Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest and Springbuck. If I have the money and see one a nice Waterbuck.
But mostly a Gemsbuck
05 August 2012, 02:01
lavacaquote:
May is my first and only trip to Africa
Good luck with that plan.
As Boddington said -- I think it was at an HSC dinner -- some years ago, "If you only want to try it once, try something less addictive, like whiskey, heroin or cocaine." I think he's pretty much right.
You'll be back.
05 August 2012, 02:20
Von GruffNyala and Sable would be top of my list.
05 August 2012, 02:22
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
quote:
May is my first and only trip to Africa
Good luck with that plan.
As Boddington said -- I think it was at an HSC dinner -- some years ago, "If you only want to try it once, try something less addictive, like whiskey, heroin or cocaine." I think he's pretty much right.
You'll be back.
Yep. Good luck with that "first and ONLY trip" thing. Not a chance!!
05 August 2012, 02:48
bwana cecilI was planning my 2nd one before my 1st one.
LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard
Buffalo called out to me for over 40 years, until I finally answered. I planned on the one trip, but now that seems silly...
Elephant have a huge appeal, but I'm not sure how I would feel if I shot one. I know how my wife would feel, and that's not good...
Warthog, kudu, and zebra were all on my hit list all my life, and none of them disappointed me...
But after experiencing the hunt for one (Cape) eland, I would have to say that a Lord Derby is now officially my Dream Animal.
05 August 2012, 03:34
D. Nelson
I'm sure that was a Buffalo calling my name?