Dallas and Reno are over, what did you book?

I'm going to back to Botswana in 2008 for 2 weeks.
10 days in the Okavango Delta for Buffalo and plainsgame.
4 days in the Kalahari near Ghanzi for more plainsgame.

The specific plainsgame to be worked out as we get closer, but I expect go after gemsbuck and zebra in the desert, and impala, lechewe and warthog in the delta.

I booked with Mark Kyriacou big game and bird safaris. This will be my fourth hunt with Mark.

Where are you going?

TerryR

Going in April with boha to SA to hunt with Tino Erasmus (I might be doing a short hunt with husky before boha arrives). I´ll try my damndest to get a waterbuck this time around and if that works out nyala, hartebeest and bushpig.

Maybe -just this once- I´ll stumble on a big warthog...please God make it bigger than boha´s

Tuskless elephant and plainsgame (maybe a leopard, if available) in Chewore North, Zimbabwe with Big5 Safaris. Arrive in camp August 11, 2007.

Can't wait!

Tim

2008 Tanzania Buffalo
2009 Namibia plainsgame Plains Game with Dirk and Rita Rohrmann

Finalized plans for 2007 buff hunt in the Selous, Sept 14-22,
2009 Namibia Plains Game with Dirk and Rita Rohrmann, last 2 weeks of June

dose big5 have a web site......

is it http://bigfivehq.com/

21-day safari in Tanzania with our friends the Vincents in October.

5 day cull in austrailia and working on 2 pac bulls and 2 tuskless cows.

just trying to solidfie dates.

Leave April 18th for 10 days with Norman Crooks for Leopard with dogs, also Sharpes Grysbok and Hippo if time allows and then to Natal for 7 days with Mark DeWet for Vaal Rehbok in the mid-lands and Suni, Red Duiker and Common Reedbuck around Hluhluwe.

A ten day hunt in Tanzania with Adam Clements followed by ten days in Namibia with Vaughan Fulton. I am amazed at how much influence this forum has on me!!!

Twenty one days with PVT September 2007 in the Selous.

I will be hunting with HHK (Zimbabwe) again but this year at Matetsi. It is a buffalo and plains game hunt 10 days begining on Aug 28, 2007. Ade Langley will be again be my PH.

2008 PG hunt in South Africa, really exited as my wife and son will be making this trip with me.

2007 Mouflon hunt in Spain.

Twelve days at two or three camps in the Southern Cape for PG with Johnny Vivier. Hopefully the third time is a charm and I can find a big warthog.

Looking at Mozambique with Safari de Mozambique in 2008. Buff and Sable. However my buddy Eric, is likely to go to RSA then with Coenraad Vermaak. So might change to go with him or do both. Options, options. Lots of options.

-Steve

21-day safari in Tanzania with Adam Clements.

I booked a forest hunt starting June 1, 2008 and a savannah hunt starting December 28 2008. Both in Cameroun with Mayo Oldiri. My wife is thrilled to be going, even with the heat, humidity and bugs.
On an related note I talked to USFW at Reno about the elephant and lion import rules. I advise talking to your dog, you will get more info from him.

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Originally posted by Shumba:
Tuskless elephant and plainsgame (maybe a leopard, if available) in Chewore North, Zimbabwe with Big5 Safaris. Arrive in camp August 11, 2007.

Can't wait!

Tim

He's afraid to mention that I'm going too. Doesn't want to spoil his reputation!

Although I started PRIOR to the show, finalized a 14 day buff/leopard hunt with John DuPlooy in Zambia for Aug/Sept of '08. Probably put puku and Chobe bushbuck on the list too....need a mate to my Limpopo bushbuck...of course may need a zebra for leopard bait.....amn this gets out of habd quick!
Congrats to all that booked.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer

21 days in the Selous for Elephant, leopard and hopefully a Lion

I leave with Arnold Payne this Saturday for Zim; 12 days hunting PG and touring camps run by Arnold's Impala African Safaris. Then RSA in June for 14 days of waterfowl/upland hunting and PG. If it all comes together I'll be going to RSA in early April to pursue one of several 50-55 inch Cape Kudu I failed to get last July and after a particular Nyala bull that has eluded us. Since October, he's been seen three times at dusk and I've just received a good 35mm pic of him last week. He's what I'm looking for. I wish everyone a safe and successful hunt! D.

Sealous for buff/leopard in August

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Originally posted by N'gagi:

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Originally posted by Shumba:
Tuskless elephant and plainsgame (maybe a leopard, if available) in Chewore North, Zimbabwe with Big5 Safaris. Arrive in camp August 11, 2007.

Can't wait!

Tim

He's afraid to mention that I'm going too. Doesn't want to spoil his reputation!

No Mark, you forgot to read the fine print on your contract. We booked you for August 11, 2008!!!

Tim

I was strong for the moment. Though I am looking at 15 days for Elephant in Metesi in 2009 with HHK and buffalo, leopard and sable in Mozambique with Jumbo Safaris in 2008. I'm sure in the next couple of weeks one or both will be booked.

Looks like "leopard/buff/sable" with Buffalo Range Safaris (Barry
Style). Scheduled for the Dept of Forestry Area in Matetsi called
"Kazuma Pan". Will be going May/June in 2008.

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Originally posted by N'gagi:

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Originally posted by Shumba:
Tuskless elephant and plainsgame (maybe a leopard, if available) in Chewore North, Zimbabwe with Big5 Safaris. Arrive in camp August 11, 2007.

Can't wait!

Tim

He's afraid to mention that I'm going too. Doesn't want to spoil his reputation!

No Mark, you forgot to read the fine print on your contract. We booked you for August 11, 2008!!!

Tim

Only because you're bringing you wife, and you're afraid of my magical powers over women?

Ten day buffalo and cow elephant in 2008 Russ Broom Safaris PH Rory Muil.

Gunny,

I hunted with Rory last May. He was very good and all business in the jess. It would be hard to do better. Did you book direct or through Col. Bill?

-Steve

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Originally posted by steve_robinson:
Finalized plans for 2007 buff hunt in the Selous, Sept 14-22,
2009 Namibia Plains Game with Dirk and Rita Rohrmann, last 2 weeks of June

Steve-
In case you don't already know, you're going to have a fantastic time with Dirk and Rita. Take your jacket, hat & gloves for the ride out in the mornings!

Dave

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Originally posted by Shumba:

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Originally posted by N'gagi:

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Originally posted by Shumba:
Tuskless elephant and plainsgame (maybe a leopard, if available) in Chewore North, Zimbabwe with Big5 Safaris. Arrive in camp August 11, 2007.

Can't wait!

Tim

He's afraid to mention that I'm going too. Doesn't want to spoil his reputation!

No Mark, you forgot to read the fine print on your contract. We booked you for August 11, 2008!!!

Tim

Only because you're bringing you wife, and you're afraid of my magical powers over women?

Who said anything about the WIFE??? I will be bringing our 21 year old Swedish nanny while the wife stays home to watch the kids!


Tim

Dave, We booked with Dirk and Rita based on all the great reports posted here and at the urging of Uplandhunter. My partner and I will be bringing our wives and when Dirk found out that I am a Diesel Mechanic he smiled and asked if I knew anything about Land Rovers! I see a trade in the future

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21-day safari in Tanzania with our friends the Vincents in October.

Saeed,

Do you have to promise NOT to bring Walter when you book every year?

If not, you must have one of those "memory erasers" like in the movie "Men in Black" that you use on the Vincents every year after the safari is over.






Tim

Steve, I do all my negotiations with Russ as we have hunted with him five times. He still gives the credit and booking to Atchesons as they introduced me to him in 94.

Gentlemen,

Walter read my post, and got quite upset.

Walter "Why are we waiting until October to go hunting?"

Me "Because that is the only time convenient for us"

Walter "US? Who are US? You and the Vincents ha? Why are we not consulted on this?"

Me "Walter, we are going in October, if you would like to come along, you are welcome, if you don't, even better, so shut up and do some work!"

Walter "Roy said I can take my Blaser, can I?"

"No you can't. We are going on a REAL hunt, so we are taking the usual two rifles we always take. When we go to South Africa to hunt on a farm, you can take your Blaser"

"I LOVED hunting in South Africa! It was the best hunt I have EVER had! Peter is so considerate he even gave me a sand bag to use on top of the truck. We hunted until 11, went back to camp to rest. Had a very good lunch - just like in a hotel! Had a small nap, and at 3 o'clock we went to hunt again. That is just the sort of hunt I enjoy. We should go there more often"

"That is not called hunting Walter, it is just SHOOTING. As usual, on a real hunt we hear nothing from you except complaints"

"I am not the only one complaining when we go with Roy and Alan. Everyone complains except you because you and them enjoy being nasty to everyone else"

"So you won't be coming with us this year ha? Horst will be jumping up and down with joy!"

"Of course I am coming! I am not going to let you have all the fun without me. Tell me, who is going to make the BBQ? Ha? Who? And who is going to keep you, Roy and his off spring in check, ha?"

"Just make sure you take all your stuff with you. I hope you won't be "borrowing" everything from everyone else this year"

"Listen, we have been on this hunting thing many years. It is always the same. You take the guns and ammunition, cameras, computers, telephones, knives, sweets, chewing gum and me. That is all you need on a hunt"

"Why have you included yourself in that list of requirements?"

"I am how do you call it "indispensable". You need me like you need your gun and ammo. I keep Horsti in check. If it was not for me he would put snakes and scorpions in everyone's bed. You know how nasty he is. I am going to make my time table for this year trip"

"What time table? I will tell you the day we leave, and the day we come back. Just make sure you have all the things you need with you"

"I have to make a time table. For me, not for you. I know your time table, and I don't like some of it"

"If you don't like my time table then make sure you stay out of it then"

"I don't like waking up so early in the morning. Honestly, I don't know how you can be so cheerful waking up so early. Also you are very noisy, and wake all of us up"

"If you go to bed as early as I do, you will have no problems waking up early. Instead, you stay up all bloody night yep-yapping!"

“I like to remember the day with my room mate. He tells me things I have missed, and I tell him things he has missed. “

“The amount of missing you do, you must need all night to tell him everything!â€

“I don’t mean missing with a RIFLE! I mean missing things as in what happened during the day and so on. Anyway, you miss too. I saw how you miss the hyaenaâ€

“I did not miss the hyaena. It died within five yards of being shotâ€

“No no no. You MISSED its head. You did not hit in the HEAD, as you said you were aiming for. So anywhere else is a missâ€

“Walter, the hyaena was shot straight through the heart.â€
“That makes no difference. You MISSED the head, as you said you were going to shoot it in the headâ€

“You were not with us in the blind, so how the hell do you know what I said?â€
“Listen, I have known you for so many years. Each time you hit something in the wrong place, you say that is where you have aimed! I remember Roy complaining about you every time you shoot anything. Now he has given up, he does not complain any more. But I haven’t! I will always tell you when you do something wrongâ€

“OK! OK! Go back to your time table. I see that having a discussion with you is pointless!â€

“My time table is very easy. Here, I will read it to you:
Fly to Dar at 10 o’clock on Tuesday.
Find a seat that works, and has working entertainment bits.
Do not annoy the pilot – just as you have ordered!
Keep my mouth shut when we arrive in Dar.
No making fun of customs and immigration people.
No making fun of you at the airport
Fly to camp
Choose closest tent to dining room
Sleep early to wake up early
First hunting day, and all the trouble starts.
Buffalo. Buffalo. Buffalo. I get fed up and stay in camp.
Everyone wants a BBQ.
We cannot BBQ a buffalo.
I have to go shoot an impala.
I cook the impala
Everyone is happy again for one evening.â€

“OK! OK! That is enough thank you. I know where that is leading now. We have all heard it before. You can fine tune your time table with Roy and Alan when they come in May. For now, can you finish adjusting trigger?â€

“Alright. But where is my cake and ice cream? Call your wife and tell her she is sleeping on the job again. I need some working fuelâ€

Walter,
I see where Saeed is being cruel to you again. What you need is qualified mental therapy to assist you in coping with all the stress, the dressing in lingerie, the practical jokes, etc.
Now for a reasonable fee...

Ten days in Zim for ele, then 7 in Zambia for Buff, croc, puku, chobe BB, etc. With Fanie Steyn, Thaba Mmoyo Safaries. This will be my sixth trip with him. Top drawer! Don't bother to call him I doubt he'd take a bunch of bozos such as post here.

To Tim who booked with Big Five in Cherowe North. I've hunted with them in the past. Great camp and great outfit. Well organized. Took nice buffalo. (It took 8 rounds before it surrendered!) Elephant, croc and hippo plentiful. We found area to be thin on plains game but did see some good waterbuck. Shot the only kudu we saw, but it was just short of 58, so we were extremely pleased. Saw a MONSTER bushbuck but it was on the Zambia side of the river. Take some time to fish. Tiger fishing is great down river. Ian, Andy, Mitch and the rest of the crew are great!

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To Tim who booked with Big Five in Cherowe North. I've hunted with them in the past. Great camp and great outfit. Well organized. Took nice buffalo. (It took 8 rounds before it surrendered!) Elephant, croc and hippo plentiful. We found area to be thin on plains game but did see some good waterbuck. Shot the only kudu we saw, but it was just short of 58, so we were extremely pleased. Saw a MONSTER bushbuck but it was on the Zambia side of the river. Take some time to fish. Tiger fishing is great down river. Ian, Andy, Mitch and the rest of the crew are great!

Tim and I hunted there in '04, and Tim hunted once more in '02, so we're pretty familiar with the area, and my asessment of the game is the same as yours. Tim has taken a couple nice Kudu there as well as a very nice Eland. I was not able to find a shootable Kudu last time, but I'm hoping to pick one up this time around.

We also did some Tigerfishing out of the fish camp as well. I was told that all the hunting will now be done out of the fish camp, as the concession owner has decided to take the hunting camp and redo it for his personal use. He is also taking 25% of quota for his use as well.

sitatunga and lewche in zambin sept 07 buff in tanz 08