Looking at a leopard hunt here anyone hunting here before. Looking for some references on area
Thanks in advance

I have. If my aging memory serves me correctly, I hunted there in 2009 and 2010.

I took a number of excellent animals including a 46 1/2 inch buff.

I tried for leopard there in 2009. I failed. There are plenty of leopards there. One of the issues was that it was so HOT. Baits did not last long. 3 days max.

Would I go again? Absolutely. I do not think that I would try it again on October. In 2009, it was brutally hot.

ARDA I think its small area ? It get hot later, so July/Aug would be my option

Just looking at the reports so would ZH other area Sango be a cat heaven! But that area is another price and probably fully booked.

I think it is 35,000 acres.

oh man - some of my best memories are there. jumbo moore --8' 17 15/16 leopard, followed by 10'4"lion in gohnarezinga, + 55# ele plus plus plus, many good friends, great times. wish i was there now

Thanks guys!!!

Was there almost exactly 2 years ago. We had a leopard coughing every night just down the river from our camp. Never saw one but was not hunting them either.
Like has was mentioned, some exceptional buffalo in there. I shot a real nice deep drop old 40" bull the second day and over the course of a 10 day hunt saw 6 larger. 3 WAY larger. Mature bulls! Saw 2 old bulls with there horns broken off. I know some consider them great trophies.

EZ

one of the places for leopard - one hunt we had 9 cats hitting baits

Looks like I made right decision. Leave Aug 26th. Delta wanted 10 grand for BC so I will be in the back. Leopard and Buff on the plate

How is this Area for Buffalo nowdays ?

Hunter Arda for Buff and Tuskless in late August "22" with Whittall Safaris had a great hunt

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Originally posted by mboga biga bwana:
How is this Area for Buffalo nowdays ?

I hunted right next door, on Hammond, in May. The only thing separating Hammond & ARDA is a dirt road. Fantastic buffalo area! Tons of buffalo and elephants, good quality.

I was hunting a non-trophy, non-export buffalo and shot a very old bull that was exactly what I wanted. My 81 year old friend shot a 42” bull that carried 16” bosses. I’d love to go back there again.

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Originally posted by jeff h:
Looking at a leopard hunt here anyone hunting here before. Looking for some references on area
Thanks in advance

Nice to see you back Jeff. Hope all is well.

J&J

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Originally posted by DLS:

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Originally posted by mboga biga bwana:
How is this Area for Buffalo nowdays ?

I hunted right next door, on Hammond, in May. The only thing separating Hammond & ARDA is a dirt road. Fantastic buffalo area! Tons of buffalo and elephants, good quality.

I was hunting a non-trophy, non-export buffalo and shot a very old bull that was exactly what I wanted. My 81 year old friend shot a 42” bull that carried 16” bosses. I’d love to go back there again.

What does a non-trophy non-exportable Bull consist of ??? and is the tag less than a exportable Bull

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Originally posted by Zephyr:

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Originally posted by DLS:

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Originally posted by mboga biga bwana:
How is this Area for Buffalo nowdays ?

I hunted right next door, on Hammond, in May. The only thing separating Hammond & ARDA is a dirt road. Fantastic buffalo area! Tons of buffalo and elephants, good quality.

I was hunting a non-trophy, non-export buffalo and shot a very old bull that was exactly what I wanted. My 81 year old friend shot a 42” bull that carried 16” bosses. I’d love to go back there again.

What does a non-trophy non-exportable Bull consist of ??? and is the tag less than a exportable Bull

The Savé holds a lot of buffalo and some (most?) of the properties have quota for trophy buffalo and also non-trophy/non-export buffalo. Basically, a non-trophy buffalo is one with a narrow spread, less than 35-36” and which carries that genetic trait so is good to remove from the population. Non-export simply refers to the fact you can’t take any part of the buffalo home. Trophy fee is somewhat lower as well. There are a lot of buffalo running around the Savé that fit this category.

Here’s a good example of a non-trophy buffalo, spread about 33”, bosses broken and not large to begin with, basically an old, worn down bull that never was big; but provided a very enjoyable hunt nonetheless. All I brought home is memories and pictures.

That's perfect. I've got several that I've not exported yet and may not in the future. I'm all about the hunt now days and less about bringing anything home.