Sable hunt

31 January 2013, 22:37

Gillettehunter

Sable hunt

I just saw Tom's post about a hunt for Sable and other animals in Zambia in hunts offered. Sable is currently near the top of my most wanted list. The price listed seems good especially considering the other animals. It is really at the top of my budget.... Anyone else seen a good sable hunt for less? I'd still want to shoot a couple of other animals. Looking at the 7-9 days time frame. May be able to get a friend to go if multiple people helps bring the cost down. Just want to see if anyone has any other specials out there before I look further at Tom's offer. Thanks for any help. Bruce

31 January 2013, 22:57

safari-lawyer

10k is about the bottom for a fenced sable in a reasonable sized area, IMO.

1000-1350 per day times 10 or 12 days for sable and buff in a free range area.

Guy Whittal has a nice deal for free range sable in Moz that is less than 10k.

Sable are glamour antelope and are not cheap these days. 30 years ago, they were dime a dozen in Zim and could be hunted as "relatively" common game. Those days are gone.

01 February 2013, 02:36

Bwanna

Nice sable in the Valley in Zim - check Chifuti, Buzz or HHK. However, they are generally shot as an add on to a buff or leopard hunt which obviously drives the price quite a bit.

I've seen them bantered a bit from South Africa, but you may get a more "fenced" experience than you get in other venues.

Check with Arjin Reddy - "Reddy375" I believe on the site here. He has occasionally posted some good sable deals in RSA.

01 February 2013, 03:23

David Hulme

quote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:

Guy Whittal has a nice deal for free range sable in Moz that is less than 10k.

Check this post Gillettehunter http://forums.accuratereloadin...2100588/m/7751034481

01 February 2013, 04:08

jeff h

quote:
Originally posted by Gillettehunter:
I just saw Tom's post about a hunt for Sable and other animals in Zambia in hunts offered. Sable is currently near the top of my most wanted list. The price listed seems good especially considering the other animals. It is really at the top of my budget.... Anyone else seen a good sable hunt for less? I'd still want to shoot a couple of other animals. Looking at the 7-9 days time frame. May be able to get a friend to go if multiple people helps bring the cost down. Just want to see if anyone has any other specials out there before I look further at Tom's offer. Thanks for any help. Bruce

I hunted with Greg butler in oct in Zambia shot a 49 inch sable and my buddy a 47 great open area.
Greg told me he had two sable left. Don't know what he charges for just a sable but let me know if u want more info

01 February 2013, 04:33

SBT

Gillettehunter,
I've looked the sable hunting over pretty well and find Guy Whittal's offer to the the lowest cost for an area rich in free range sable.

01 February 2013, 06:34

lavaca

Sable is on my list in Tanz this year. And Will is right -- it's no longer cheap, but still a bargain. You only live once.

01 February 2013, 10:32

Michael Robinson

I have chased sable and eland for many years. Neither has ever been my primary quarry, but I have spent many days afield chasing them, all without success. So, I have booked a hunt in Mozambique with Guy Whittall for later this year. Good, representative sable and eland bulls are all I really care to hunt this time out. Guy seems to have a great concession - wide open and free range - and I am hoping for the best!

01 February 2013, 12:24

AFRICAN LEADWOOD

A sable only hunt will be pricey. The day rates are what get you. If you can afford a hunt for other game and do sable also the sable become more "affordable" as a stand alone item. Of course the overall cost is higher. If I were price sensitive and intended to hunt other game some time I'd delay things to be able to put two hunts together.

01 February 2013, 12:48

ozhunter

Mark H Young can offer good options for Sable and Eland in the remote north of Mozambique.
Ideally this hunt is best during September/ October.
They are Roosevelt Sable up there.

01 February 2013, 14:39

fujotupu

quote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
Sable is on my list in Tanz this year. And Will is right -- it's no longer cheap, but still a bargain. You only live once.

I may be wrong but your bargain should also include Roan and Gr.Kudu, among other species.

01 February 2013, 16:22

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by jeff h:
quote:
Originally posted by Gillettehunter:
I just saw Tom's post about a hunt for Sable and other animals in Zambia in hunts offered. Sable is currently near the top of my most wanted list. The price listed seems good especially considering the other animals. It is really at the top of my budget.... Anyone else seen a good sable hunt for less? I'd still want to shoot a couple of other animals. Looking at the 7-9 days time frame. May be able to get a friend to go if multiple people helps bring the cost down. Just want to see if anyone has any other specials out there before I look further at Tom's offer. Thanks for any help. Bruce

I hunted with Greg butler in oct in Zambia shot a 49 inch sable and my buddy a 47 great open area.
Greg told me he had two sable left. Don't know what he charges for just a sable but let me know if u want more info

Jeff,

I wish you would show us some photos. And do a report. By all accounts your hunt was phenomenal?

Cheers

Andrew

01 February 2013, 16:35

505 gibbs

quote:
Jeff,

I wish you would show us some photos. And do a report. By all accounts your hunt was phenomenal?

Cheers

Andrew

01 February 2013, 21:11

infinito

quote:
Originally posted by Gillettehunter:
I just saw Tom's post about a hunt for Sable and other animals in Zambia in hunts offered. Sable is currently near the top of my most wanted list. The price listed seems good especially considering the other animals. It is really at the top of my budget.... Anyone else seen a good sable hunt for less? I'd still want to shoot a couple of other animals. Looking at the 7-9 days time frame. May be able to get a friend to go if multiple people helps bring the cost down. Just want to see if anyone has any other specials out there before I look further at Tom's offer. Thanks for any help. Bruce

Sir,

IF you jump on this, I have a hunt for $7,500.00 all in for a Sable. Let me know if you are interested.

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02 February 2013, 10:52

Andrew McLaren

quote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
S...... You only live once.

Besides that: You will be dead for a L-O-N-G time! Go hunt one!

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02 February 2013, 21:15

jeff h

quote:
Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
quote:
Jeff,

I wish you would show us some photos. And do a report. By all accounts your hunt was phenomenal?

Cheers

Sorry guys been a bit lazy and busy,
my father died as well since my return.
I will I promise. The sable by far is the best trophy I have ever taken. I should have my hands on it again by Thursday

Andrew

+1

02 February 2013, 21:41

fairgame

Sorry to hear that Jeff and my condolences.

03 February 2013, 03:23

lavaca

fujotupu,

Your are correct on the Roan, but I gave up the kudu as part of a negotiated deal, as it there was a limited quota and I really don't need another one.

04 February 2013, 21:47

Gillettehunter

Thanks for the help. I have a couple of leads and am looking at several options. I really want to take some other animals rather than just a Sable. Need to spread the cost out among several. I've learned a lot and I'm very grateful for the help and suggestions. Any other suggestions? I'm still listening. Thanks Bruce

04 February 2013, 23:30

TexasHunter

Wow Jeff - 49" - would love to see the pics. I have a 40" Sable, but adding 25% more length would be awesome!

06 February 2013, 10:01

hunter123

Hi bwana.send me an email as I can offer you a sable & plainsgame hunt in matetsi .This is 30 mins from the airport and 1 hour from Victoria Falls. bushmann_zim@yahoo.com

06 February 2013, 22:23

safari-lawyer

quote:
Originally posted by hunter123:
Hi bwana.send me an email as I can offer you a sable & plainsgame hunt in matetsi .This is 30 mins from the airport and 1 hour from Victoria Falls. bushmann_zim@yahoo.com

What unit?

06 February 2013, 22:37

Hunting For Adventure

I've still got that offer in Zambia for a big sable.

06 February 2013, 23:27

Wendell Reich

Hard to beat Zambeze Delta Safaris in Mozambique. More Sable there than you can count. 10-day hunt. Good solid Sable Buff combo.

Safaris de Mocambique, great Sable Buffalo area. I swear, they take some of the biggest Buffalo in Southern Africa. An unbelievable Buffalo area.

These are my top two pics for Sable/Buff.

06 February 2013, 23:32

David Hulme

quote:
Originally posted by hunter123:
Hi bwana.send me an email as I can offer you a sable & plainsgame hunt in matetsi .This is 30 mins from the airport and 1 hour from Victoria Falls. bushmann_zim@yahoo.com

Welcome to AR hunter123. Why don't you introduce yourself, your operation and area? Would create a feeling of trust, you know?

Hope you have had some good rains up north.

David Hulme

07 February 2013, 08:30

hunter123

David.My name is Theo Bronkhorst, bushman safaris.I hunt in the matetsi area and have access to 20 000 acres.We do buff,sable,ele,and plainsgame there.I also have the only leopard hound pack in zimbabwe.Caught good cats for the Duckworths, Styles as well as our own clients last year.Also done some for Roger some years ago.

Had good rains but down on last year. Cheers