Waterbuck

22 March 2006, 18:30

shakari

You're gonna get lots of different answers to this one!

Of the areas we hunt in, the best places I know of for big waterbuck are Tuli Block Botswana & Selous Reserve Tanzania.... you'll find a list of other species that are available in the areas we hunt by clicking here:- http://www.kuduland.com/african_hunting_destinations.htm Then click on the individual country...

22 March 2006, 19:18

zimbabwe

Try Bushman Safaris
He has very good Waterbuck on his area in the Matetsi. Large herds of big mature animals. Good Sable also Buffalo and Elephant. bushman@netconnect.co.zw

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22 March 2006, 19:34

bwanamrm

In Zimbabwe, I'd recommend Humani in the Save Conservancy, Roger Whittal has some great waterbuck along the river.

South Africa's Limpopo region also produces some whoppers. Try Numzaan Safaris and/or Brad Rolston who posts here. I'm sure there are others who have large properties to hunt where fair chase is not a problem. Kwan who posts here may have some areas also. I've hunted with all of these folks and can recommend them.

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22 March 2006, 19:43

jhaney

Try Saaiman Safaris at shsafari@mweb.co.za in Mozambique
They opened up an area previously unhunted south of the Zambezi river and close to the Indian ocean. I saw acres of water buck with four taken during their time there all over 31 " including my 32.5 incher.
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22 March 2006, 19:50

MARK H. YOUNG

We work with Barry Duckworth on the Save Conservancy in Zimbabwe and as bwanarm said there are excellent waterbuck there. We also work with Garry Kelly in RSA and he has access to some properties in the Northern Province that can produce some very big waterbuck. I'm actually hunting up there with him this year and a big waterbuck is on the menu.

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22 March 2006, 20:47

stagman

I collected a 30-incher with Johan Schoonbee Safaris with my bow. We saw 13 bulls at the waterhole that evening!

I'd highly recommend Schoonbee Safaris to anyone ... top notch.

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BTW Waterbuck are probably the most underrated game in Africa ... those things make fabulous trophies.

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22 March 2006, 21:27

shakari

Jeez, when I said, "You're gonna get lots of different answers to this one!" - I wasn't kidding.....

I forgot to say in my previous post, FWIW, I've never taken a waterbuck in Tuli Block Botswana that was less than 30 inches.

23 March 2006, 03:51

zimbabwe

quote:
Originally posted by zimbabwe:
Try Bushman Safaris
He has very good Waterbuck on his area in the Matetsi. Large herds of big mature animals. Good Sable also Buffalo and Elephant. bushman@netconnect.co.zw

The main camp overlooks a dam and there were always 30+ there every morning.

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23 March 2006, 05:35

jorge

Speaking of Waterbucks, I've had ample opportunity to take them, but have always balked. The 1500 dollar trophy fee just seems all out of proportion to the rather bland looks (in my view only folks) when a kudu costs about half. jorge

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23 March 2006, 20:02

stagman

Jorge,

With regards to waterbuck, Ruark said "There's no more ruggedly handsome animal in Africa."

I look at mine every day and have to agree.

DPhiliips, I know waterbucks and that is one doozy! Congrats!

23 March 2006, 20:10

Mike Smith

I have to agree. Maybe not one of the glamour animals but certainly a nice trophy. They always look like they have an attitude to me. If you have ever seen one looking at you in the bush you know what I mean.

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23 March 2006, 20:18

Mike Smith

Jorge, I look at mine everyday as I leave the house. He is 30 inches but his tips are worn down. He gets this position because not only is he impressive but I had to chase after him through the thorns after making a less than optimal shot. I was bloodied but happy when I caught up to him and took him. It was also my first animal taken in Africa so I worked out a bad case of nerves in the process. I will always remember this one.

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23 March 2006, 22:02

stagman

Jorge,

I'd go to Africa just for the sable ... taking a waterbuck on the same trip would be cool as grits ... hope that happens for you!

In "Out of Africa" there's a big waterbuck hanging in the gentlemen's club ... I always pause it there for a look.

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24 March 2006, 01:48

Rich Elliott

Here's a 29 1/2" East African Defassa Waterbuck taken in the hills above the Gojeb River in Ethiopia in 1985. This is back when mustaches were black instead of white.

I shot a Lion the next day. BTW, the Waterbuck is still #46 in the SCI Bible.

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24 March 2006, 04:41

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quote:
Posted 23 March 2006 20:02
Jorge,

With regards to waterbuck, Ruark said "There's no more ruggedly handsome animal in Africa."

I look at mine every day and have to agree.

I think he said this because he shot a real big one (as described in Horn of the Hunter) When you take an outstanding animal they grow on you to the point where you have a real fondness for them. They are really neat animals.

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24 March 2006, 17:41

Wink

My waterbuck is my favorite trophy.

It's no record book maker (at least I don't think it is) as it is only 29 and a half inches, taken in the Limpopo province in October 2005, which is nice and mature for the common waterbuck. That's Jaco Human on the right. The fit little 60 year old in the middle is Elias.

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24 March 2006, 19:44

fredj338

COme on Jorge, put one on your short list.

We saw bigger ones but I couldn't get close enough for a shot. THis guy fell to a 380grNF from my .404j @ about 120yds. Northern province of RSA near Kruger border/Hoedsprutt.

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24 March 2006, 20:03

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quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
Speaking of Waterbucks, I've had ample opportunity to take them, but have always balked. The 1500 dollar trophy fee just seems all out of proportion to the rather bland looks (in my view only folks) when a kudu costs about half. jorge

Jorge,
where do you get Kudu for $750?

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24 March 2006, 21:51

AfricanHunter

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
Speaking of Waterbucks, I've had ample opportunity to take them, but have always balked. The 1500 dollar trophy fee just seems all out of proportion to the rather bland looks (in my view only folks) when a kudu costs about half. jorge

I have paid it, but I agree with you 100%. I have been with Bushman Safaris and there are some nice ones there. Turned a 2nd one down that was availalbe at season end because of the $1500 fee

25 March 2006, 17:23

Rich Elliott

Alf,
The one taken on your ranch really has a lot of contrasting colors on his face. Many Defassa's are like that. Of course, they don't have that circle on thier ass.

That one must have made a beautiful mount.
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25 March 2006, 18:30

Aspen Hill Adventures

Here's my little guy from my very first safari. Though not real long in the horn (28") he has some nice mass. I'd hunt another one someday or go for a different species like the Defassa.