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I had a rough couple off months behind me going through a devorce. On the 6th September I phoned Tom Laas (a friend) asking him if he would mind if I came to visit telling him my story. He emediately said it would not be a problem and that I am welcome to stay as long as I needed. We arranged that I would be on the farm on Sunday 10th September. Sunday morning I got a call from him saying I must bring my 338 Lapua with as he wanted me to shoot a mature but young Eland bull for meat, I realy had to be asked nicely  When I got to his farm Bosveld near Roetan I unpacked and had a quiet evening around the fire catching up on the hunts he had this year. Monday morning saw me checking the Lapua's zero, which was as usual spot on. At 7:30 myself and Christoff the guide started out to look for the Eland or a one horned waterbuck bull. We found the waterbuck but unfortunate it gave us the slip and we returned to the lodge for lunch. At 14:00 we started out on foot again this time looking for the Eland, at about 15:10 we saw them and started our stalk. At first we only saw some cows but when got closer we saw a young bull and us beeing only 55 to 60 yards from them and it getting late 15:45 I took the shot. He was 1/4 ring towards me and I took him in front of the left shoulder the bullet exiting behind the right shoulder. The bull went only 40 yards and expired never knowing where the shot came from. I called in the truck and Tom Laas was very happy with the bull I shot although it did not have a very big body, we took some foto's and loaded the bull. He asked me if I wanted the trophy wich I emediately excepted. Back at the skinning fasility I put the tape to the Eland and realised that it was a Rowland ward trophy. I will post the foto as soon as I have it developed and the guys can then gues the size. My first animal taken after my wife leaving me, what a present. This coming weekend I am going bow hunting. | ||
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Hey Wimpie, get us some pics Boet!!!! Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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I have seen the Eland.... Its a MONSTER   Gerhard FFF Safaris Capture Your African Moments Hunting Outfitter (MP&LP) Proffesional Hunter (MP&LP) History guide Wildlife Photographer www.fffsafaris.co.za | |||
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Good deal Wimpie. I'm looking forward to those pictures, as well as any from your upcoming bowhunt. Good luck! _____________________ A successful man is one who earns more money than his wife can spend. | |||
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Hello Wimpie, Good shooting! There is nothing better then eland meat. How is Tom and Christoff? Please say hello to them both please. And don't forget the pics. BigBullet "Half the FUN of the travel is the esthetic of LOSTNESS" Ray Bradbury https://www.facebook.com/Natal...443607135825/?ref=hl | |||
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune. But nothing like a " Monster " ELAND to make you feel a bit better. Lets see the pic's Cheer Schmidie " opie-knoppe " | |||
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Now the fun starts..... | |||
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Gee! I went hunting in RSA to help me get over my divorce too! It just cost a bit more and entailed a 20 hour plane flight But the pre-safari planning gave me a reason to be doing something for over a year before the trip and that saved a lot of my sanity. Congratulations on a great hunt, make sure your Ex know you're happy, that drives them crazy.  | |||
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Pity about the trouble you have experienced of late. If it is any consolation, you are not the first, and you won't be last.... To look on the bright side, think of how much hunting you'll be able to do now - no "Wifey Poo" to ask for permission any more. There is a good side and a bad side to most things in life...Weidmannsheil on your Eland. Sounds like a lot of fun. - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Thanx to all the guys that replied to my post!! I will devellop to foto's tommorrow and post it. Wimpie | |||
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"Goeie werk!!" / Good work!! Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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Good work on this Rowland Ward/meat eland! Hope many more animals follow! | |||
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It's a monster looky here!!!!   Have one on me Wimpie. Gerhard Gerhard FFF Safaris Capture Your African Moments Hunting Outfitter (MP&LP) Proffesional Hunter (MP&LP) History guide Wildlife Photographer www.fffsafaris.co.za | |||
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Ok guys and girls and whatever else now guess how big the longest horn is?? As I said the bull had a small for Eland body!!! | |||
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Hey !!!Who is the "oom" in the picture?? I know him from somewhere! Strange horns, amd strange looking body!!! Is that two holes I see under the tail... (just joking Wimpie) Longest horn about 37".....????? Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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It is Oom Tom Laas the owner off the farm. | |||
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I'm dying to know how long that horn is....PM if you do not want to say so early, I promis I'll keep my trap shut! The name is not very familiar, but I have hunted that part of the country a few times, so must have seen him somewhere...I just love hunting the Springbuck flats..... From M-Hall, which way is the farm? Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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Could this Eland Bull have horns that measure in the 40's?   Gerhard Gerhard FFF Safaris Capture Your African Moments Hunting Outfitter (MP&LP) Proffesional Hunter (MP&LP) History guide Wildlife Photographer www.fffsafaris.co.za | |||
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Ja jou Jakkals, if you took the pic's surely you must know what the horns measured....On second thoughts, I think it makes 40".....Wimpie Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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Oh My! That IS a MONSTER!!!! Congratulations. Mike -------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com | |||
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Skote Petoors Wimpie  That is a MONSTER Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | |||
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Make it 39 7/8, I can't also say it is 40 Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | |||
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Are tbey measured around the spiral? Beautiful regardless of how they are measured! Its been a hell of a party Woodrow | |||
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Wimpie, I always wondered who you are, now I also know Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | |||
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That's the most unique eland I have ever seen. It is beautiful. My taxidermy may arrive in 2 weeks and I will post my eland (not near your length) and some others. Congratulations!! "In these days of mouth-foaming Disneyism......"--- Capstick Don't blame the hunters for what the poachers do!---me Benefactor Member NRA | |||
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Jaco you are close, the shortest horn(left) is 40 3/8" and the right horn is 42 1/4" Keep in mind that he was shot because he was a young bull. There are many bigger bulls on the property Wimpie | |||
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This must be one hell of a frosting on the cake wimpie You really deserved it !!Arild Iversen. | |||
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What a beautiful trophy. Congratulations. Kudude | |||
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Thanx to all who replied. I am having a pedistal mount made. And to all the guys/girls going into the hunting season up North, have fun and may your bullets and arrows flie straight to the kill zone. | |||
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