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Thanks Tim for posting the video. I hunted there with Nigel Thiesen in 2010. I took 2 great buffs but we saw no other game besides a few baboons and an occasional warthog. I am amazed at how much the game has come back. I took one very deep curl buff and a typical flat horned Nile. | |||
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I know Mike will jump on at some point and give the full details on his rifle but thought I would fill in some gaps. I used his rifle to shoot all three of my buff as a last minute mistake in my Ugandan gun paperwork meant I was traveling without the rifle I prepared to take on this trip. Thanks to Mike, Tom and Christian I was able to hunt without a hitch so a big "thank you" to all three of those gentlemen for the use of their rifles at some point in the safari! Mike's rifle is a custom Mauser in .404 Jeff and was built by Duane Wiebe. It is a thing of beauty, no doubt, and Mike added all the right touches to the rifle to make it truly safari-worthy! I coveted that rifle... except for the short to me LOP, it is exactly how I would build a .404. Also, like Tim, my last buffalo will be on Part 2 so you can expect a couple of more buffalo and then some unique plainsgame taken in Aswa Lolim and the Kafu River Basin. Like everyone else I am eagerly awaiting the final installment. On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Great video, thanks for posting it. | |||
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Excellent video, thanks for sharing. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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Can you please tell me what bullets you all were using? Thanks, Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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In the .404 Jeffery, 400 grain Hornady DGX bonded. Mike | |||
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Thanks Mike. Wonderful buffalo hunting video! Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Great hunt video. Thanks for sharing!! "The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreeably to their conscience, is not only among the choicest of their blessings, but also of their rights." ~George Washington - 1789 | |||
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Thanks for posting the link. Every Time I saw you with that rifle I was trying to figure out who made it. Absolutely stunning! Great video! The whole family enjoyed it.
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OK Tim, we are all waiting for part 2! | |||
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Absolutely no idea when we will get part two. It is being edited ... Good Hunting, Tim Herald Worldwide Trophy Adventures tim@trophyadventures.com | |||
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Excellent video!! | |||
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I have not had time yet to watch this, but I am sure looking forward to it. I have to ask if you saw any or many elephant in this area, with such a famous and historical name? Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Lots of elephants. Saw some old bulls but no big ivory. Good Hunting, Tim Herald Worldwide Trophy Adventures tim@trophyadventures.com | |||
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Mike, We saw and filmed two nice older bulls who were on their own and a couple of groups of cows, calves and young bulls. I am going to guestimate somewhere around fifty total but some of the ellies we may have seen twice. Mike or Tim, your thoughts? On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Russell/Tim I may be jumping ahead but I’m guessing you saw more/bigger elephant bulls in Murchison Falls NP? | |||
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I actually saw a lot of eles in Karamojo. I saw elephants almost every day. I definitely saw a couple bigger bulls in Murchison Ntl Park. Good Hunting, Tim Herald Worldwide Trophy Adventures tim@trophyadventures.com | |||
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Yep there were a couple of serious elephant bulls in the swamps to the left of the entrance to the MFNP. I just recall cows and smaller bulls in the park itself... On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Really enjoyed the video. I'm amazed at the amount of buffalo filmed throughout the episode and how relaxed many of them were. Was all the footage from the hunting area or some footage taken in the park and added for content? If the former, then that ought to be one of the very top buffalo hunting areas in Africa today, price not withstanding  "...Them, they were Giants!" J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset | |||
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Kidepo National Park supposedly has the largest single herd of buff in Africa. When I hunted Karamoja north in 2010 with Nigel Theisen...I was amazed at the amount of buffalo. At that time...they had rarely been hunted and were very relaxed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Except for the two old bulls filmed and discussed just after we landed, all the other buffalo were in the concession. In 26 safaris across Africa, I've never seen anything quite like it! On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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I think the number of buffalo and their demeanor are a credit to Christian Weth and Uganda Wildlife Safaris. They focus on leaving the herds and herd bulls alone and try to concentrate on smaller dugga boy groups so the herds do not feel pressured. Part of it is also topography. The concession includes some beautiful long vlei lines that have water and great graze for the herds. In terms of elephant, I do not recall seeing any "oh wow" bulls. Probably nothing over 50 pounds. That said, we were not close to the elephant and consequently were not in a position to assess body size very well and body size can certainly impact the perception of tusk size at a distance. As Russell said, it really is an amazing place. Mike | |||
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Mike, Yes it looks like a wonderful place. The buffalo herds sure behave like they have not been pounded on too hard. Very "natural" herds. In this covid 19 isolation, I consider that watching your buffalo hunting video is my morning prayers. Also, I noticed that you are very good with your rifle. Good job! Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Great video! Buffalo on steroids in numbers and with mannerisms I could not have imagined based on my limited experience. Thanks for sharing! Only problem is I started it at 10PM and stayed with it to the end. Morning still started with the 5AM dog walk, then some review of parts of the video, so I think it’s about time for an un-programmed nap… Good hunting, | |||
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From what I have found Kidepo has herds as large as 4000 with a total population of 13,000. Most all buffalo are concentrated along the Narus River valley. | |||
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Incredible is not enough to express my wonder. Great experience just watching the video. The old old animals are not going to be ever seen again in such numbers. I loved the old elephant too. really old with thick trunk base. "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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