Big Buffalo and Elephant

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10 July 2014, 20:36

Jan Dumon

Big Buffalo and Elephant

On a recent trip to Kruger we spotted these boys.

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The Buffalo's still a little young but that spread was a show stopper. He was part of a Bull herd of around 12 animals , all of the others older than him.

The Elephant , well , what can I say...

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10 July 2014, 22:36

Neil-PH

Both magnificent. Remember though, judging an elephant when he's walking away from you is a mistake, and you are liable to over judge him.

10 July 2014, 22:43

Bwana338

Nice couple of photo's.

That is a very nice Cape Buffalo.

While the elephant will be a great trophy. I just hope the poachers do not take him soon...

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11 July 2014, 00:30

cal pappas

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Originally posted by shootaway:
If you cant hunt there then why go there?

I cant' believe the sperm that made you was the fastest of the bunch.
What an asinine question.
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11 July 2014, 01:30

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
If you cant hunt there then why go there?

I cant' believe the sperm that made you was the fastest of the bunch.
What an asinine question.
Cal

It was a fast and mean sperm no doubt.

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11 July 2014, 06:04

Chuck Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
If you cant hunt there then why go there?

If you are a hunter why in the world do you live in Montreal?

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11 July 2014, 08:47

Nakihunter

Great pohotos of fine animals.

BTW, why do we hunt? because we love the wilderness, the animals and the chase.

Why do we visit wildlife sanctuaries - same reasons, we love the wilderness, the animals and the chase - without a gun!

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11 July 2014, 09:51

AR MAN

With a protruding tail/spine he sure looks to be an ancient old bull however, with a rear view does he have another equal tusk? Honestly who cares he's awesome regardless and that buffalo although young in the face has superior genetics!

Thanks for the inspiring pictures!

11 July 2014, 10:56

georgeld

Most hunters enjoy just looking animals over whether they'll ever get to hunt them or not.
At least that's the way it seems to me.
I know I'll never get to Africa but, I sure do enjoy looking at the pics and reading the stories all you other guys share with us. That's the reason I'm on here at all.
Thanks for sharing, they look like impressive animals.
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11 July 2014, 18:20

Jan Dumon

quote:
Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:
Cool pics Jan!!!

I'm withholding the Lion pictures till later ......

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12 July 2014, 07:02

chuck375

quote:
Originally posted by Neil-PH:
Both magnificent. Remember though, judging an elephant when he's walking away from you is a mistake, and you are liable to over judge him.

Same with women ...

Regards,

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12 July 2014, 17:21

Aaron Neilson

quote:
Originally posted by Jan Dumon:
quote:
Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:
Cool pics Jan!!!

I'm withholding the Lion pictures till later ......

Ya, I bet you are!!!

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15 July 2014, 20:50

Fury01

Great Pictures thanks for sharing! Question: Could you hit the Brain on that bull from that camera angle? Every time I see a picture like that, it is my first thought and then I think of Bell describing how he would run up far enough to get the bull to look back as this one is, then he would send a solid on its way.
What a small area to slip a bullet into while the animal is on the move and the shooter winded. A gift indeed to be able to do that.

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17 July 2014, 16:48

Jan Dumon

Its the truth that judging an Elephant from the back could be a mistake.

On this one I suspect few people would have a problem with him....

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17 July 2014, 17:33

Aaron Neilson

quote:
Originally posted by Jan Dumon:
Its the truth that judging an Elephant from the back could be a mistake.

On this one I suspect few people would have a problem with him....

Hard to screw that one up Jan!!!!