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I have never seen Okapi mentioned before as a huntable species. What makes me curious is that they do not appear on the endangered species list, yet no where have I found any hunts for them, even in years gone by. I forget if it's JA Hunter's book or maybe Pondoro, but one of those greats mentions hunting with the pygmies and that they certainly eat okapi if they catch it, but no hunts are conducted for this elusive animal. I'm curious why there is no hunting of Okapi and if there ever was in the past? ____________________________ If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ... 2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris 2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris | ||
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They're not huntable & I'm sure USF&WS would throw a blue fit if one came into the US.  These might be of interest: http://www.shakariconnection.c...imals-by-country.pdf http://www.shakariconnection.c...an-game-animals.html | |||
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James Mellon's book African Hunter page 460-464, An Okapi hunt in the Ituri Forest by C.J.P. Ionides, Senior Game Warden Tanzania. Page 499 has recommended hunting locations. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | |||
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Cool animals, like a cross between a Zebra and a Nyala, but smaller. | |||
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They only occur in a small area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, not a real attractive destination... "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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nyala?  A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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Maybe he meant a cross between a zebra and a giraffe, only smaller ? Just a guess.... Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Closest living relative appears to be the giraffe. | |||
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Yes, they're related to the Giraffe, but to me they have some of the dainty features and coloring of the Nyala. In the eye of the beholder, I guess :-) | |||
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If you are ever in the Colorado Springs area, you need to stop by the zoo. They have an okapi that you can get fairly close to. And, they have one of the largest giraffe displays in the country including feeding the giraffes which my boys always enjoy. My understanding is they raise giraffes and stock other zoos. Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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They are listed on the Dallas Zoo's inventory of animals. I know the last time I was over there they still had some. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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Wait, wasn't this a movie with Peter Ustinov and Melina Mercouri?  There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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San Antonio zoo also had 3 or 4 last time I was there 2010 maybe. . | |||
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I was contemplatin shooting angles on one in the Houston Zoo two weeks ago. Interesting animals. Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do. | |||
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