03 December 2014, 12:59
Neil DuckworthZPHGA Trophy Awards 2014
Trophy Awards – 2014
1. Zambezi Hunter’s Trophy for Best Hunter from the practical – Matthew Pilkington
2. Taxidermy Enterprises Trophy for Best Antelope – Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris, 84” Waterbuck, Sengwa Research.
2nd Place - Shaun Buffee, Mazunga Safaris, 83 6/8 Waterbuck, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3. Trophy donated by Martin Pieters Safaris for the Best Aquatic Animal – Andries Kotze, Mazunga Safaris, 15ft 10 1/2” Crocodile, Mwenezi.
4. Rosslyn Safaris Trophy for the Best Leopard – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris, 18 2/16, Shangani.
2nd Place - John Sharp, Mazunga Safaris, 17 4/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3rd Place – Graham Mayger, Sentinel Limpopo Safaris, 17 2/16.
5. Trophy donated by Martin Pieters Safaris for the Best Lion – Richard Cooke, Richard Cooke Safaris, 26 8/16, Ngamo Forestry.
2nd Place – Martin Nel, Mazunga Safaris, 26 4/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3rd Place – John Sharp, Mazunga Safaris, 26 1/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
6. Bruce Watson Safaris Trophy for the Biggest Elephant shot out of a Safari Area – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris, 28/25kg
7. Trophy for the Best out of 3 Elephant – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris. Ave of all 6 tusks – 23.6kg
8. Burton Nesbitt Trophy for the Best Antelope out of Zimbabwe – James Rosenfels, Western Safaris, 13 12/16” Livingstone Suni, Mozambique.
2nd Place - Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris, 12 4/16” Natal Red Duiker, Mozambique.
9. The Cliff Walker Award for the Best Dangerous Game out of Zimbabwe – Guav Johnson, Mayo Oldiri Safaris, 93lbs Forest Elephant, Cameroon.
10. African Action Videos Trophy for Best Wildlife Photographer in the Action category – Duncan Watson, Summer Dash, Tsholotsho.
11. Garth Thompson Trophy for Best Wildlife Photographer in the category of Composition – Duncan Watson, The King.
12. Gallantry Award for Bravery beyond the Call of Duty – Craig Johnson (Client).
Coming to the aid of Chris Burton who was being attacked and gored by a wounded buffalo cow. Craig had to come looking in the reeds to find Chris and then literally shot the buffalo off Chris, at point blank range. He did this while keeping Chris’ whereabouts in mind to avoid shooting Chris with a pass through.
13. Bruce Austen Trophy for the Best Overall Hunter – Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris.
14. The Lional Reynolds Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the Association and the Industry – Rowan Martin for his devotion and contribution to the Elephant Management Plan of Zimbabwe, and his tireless work to try and lift the Elephant ban suspension.
15. Skippy Award
Nominations are
3. Chris Burton – for getting mauled by a buffalo heifer.
2. Cliff Walker and Louis Muller– he used 1 elephant 4 buff 2 kudu 2 hippo and 36
impala, and failed to shoot a lion or leopard of age
1. Tienie Kok and Petrus Kok – for radioing the only other person, who was his cousin, in the concession and asking him to meet him somewhere, and then the 2 of them having a head on collision.
03 December 2014, 14:05
A.Dahlgrenquote:
Guav Johnson, Mayo Oldiri Safaris, 93lbs Forest Elephant, Cameroon.
Would like to see that pic, dream ele!
03 December 2014, 17:42
PoyntmanNeil, Congrats to you personally for such a great year!
The Giraffe Strikes Again

!!
03 December 2014, 18:02
Duckearquote:
Tienie Kok and Petrus Kok – for radioing the only other person, who was his cousin, in the concession and asking him to meet him somewhere, and then the 2 of them having a head on collision.
That sounds like a good story.
03 December 2014, 18:12
Hunter whiteI have seen the pictures of Andries Kotze with the 15'10.5" croc
03 December 2014, 20:38
MARK H. YOUNGNeil,
Thanks for posting and congratulations on your personal acknowledgments. Your clients have shot some really big stuff. I even did pretty well with you.
Mark
03 December 2014, 23:46
tendramsLOL @ the head on collision.

04 December 2014, 05:04
Safari2What a difference a year makes for Tienie!!
04 December 2014, 06:27
ManuelMCongratulations to everyone! A 46 lbs by side forest elephant?? that is really impressive!
04 December 2014, 20:39
HBHNeil
Congrats from both myself and Kurt!!
05 December 2014, 00:15
Flipper DudeNeil,
Congrats on your awards. It was a pleasure hunting with you in October.
05 December 2014, 00:44
Dutch44Congratulations to all recipients for their efforts and contributions to our sport.
Dutch
05 December 2014, 03:13
butchlocsome great animals. but skippy #2 -I believe i might have used more than them for leopard bait at least it always seemed so
06 December 2014, 02:36
dande_jackCongratulations Louis on your Skippy award, you as well Cliff
07 December 2014, 22:02
Dead EyeCongrats Neil. Excellent hunting.
10 December 2014, 02:38
470EDDYWOW- well done to EVERYONE...well maybe not the Skippy's!!
What happened to the reported 143 lb Elephant that was reported on AR a month or so ago?
Cheers,
15 December 2014, 13:54
Thierry Labatquote:
Originally posted by Neil Duckworth:
Trophy Awards – 2014
1. Zambezi Hunter’s Trophy for Best Hunter from the practical – Matthew Pilkington
2. Taxidermy Enterprises Trophy for Best Antelope – Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris, 84” Waterbuck, Sengwa Research.
2nd Place - Shaun Buffee, Mazunga Safaris, 83 6/8 Waterbuck, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3. Trophy donated by Martin Pieters Safaris for the Best Aquatic Animal – Andries Kotze, Mazunga Safaris, 15ft 10 1/2” Crocodile, Mwenezi.
4. Rosslyn Safaris Trophy for the Best Leopard – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris, 18 2/16, Shangani.
2nd Place - John Sharp, Mazunga Safaris, 17 4/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3rd Place – Graham Mayger, Sentinel Limpopo Safaris, 17 2/16.
5. Trophy donated by Martin Pieters Safaris for the Best Lion – Richard Cooke, Richard Cooke Safaris, 26 8/16, Ngamo Forestry.
2nd Place – Martin Nel, Mazunga Safaris, 26 4/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
3rd Place – John Sharp, Mazunga Safaris, 26 1/16, Bubye Valley Conservancy.
6. Bruce Watson Safaris Trophy for the Biggest Elephant shot out of a Safari Area – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris, 28/25kg
7. Trophy for the Best out of 3 Elephant – Sean Grant, Shangani River Safaris. Ave of all 6 tusks – 23.6kg
8. Burton Nesbitt Trophy for the Best Antelope out of Zimbabwe – James Rosenfels, Western Safaris, 13 12/16” Livingstone Suni, Mozambique.
2nd Place - Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris, 12 4/16” Natal Red Duiker, Mozambique.
9. The Cliff Walker Award for the Best Dangerous Game out of Zimbabwe – Guav Johnson, Mayo Oldiri Safaris, 93lbs Forest Elephant, Cameroon.
10. African Action Videos Trophy for Best Wildlife Photographer in the Action category – Duncan Watson, Summer Dash, Tsholotsho.
11. Garth Thompson Trophy for Best Wildlife Photographer in the category of Composition – Duncan Watson, The King.
12. Gallantry Award for Bravery beyond the Call of Duty – Craig Johnson (Client).
Coming to the aid of Chris Burton who was being attacked and gored by a wounded buffalo cow. Craig had to come looking in the reeds to find Chris and then literally shot the buffalo off Chris, at point blank range. He did this while keeping Chris’ whereabouts in mind to avoid shooting Chris with a pass through.
13. Bruce Austen Trophy for the Best Overall Hunter – Neil Duckworth, Mokore Safaris.
14. The Lional Reynolds Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the Association and the Industry – Rowan Martin for his devotion and contribution to the Elephant Management Plan of Zimbabwe, and his tireless work to try and lift the Elephant ban suspension.
15. Skippy Award
Nominations are
3. Chris Burton – for getting mauled by a buffalo heifer.
2. Cliff Walker and Louis Muller– he used 1 elephant 4 buff 2 kudu 2 hippo and 36
impala, and failed to shoot a lion or leopard of age
1. Tienie Kok and Petrus Kok – for radioing the only other person, who was his cousin, in the concession and asking him to meet him somewhere, and then the 2 of them having a head on collision.
Well done to all the winners. Neil, you've had a cracker of a year, well done.
Interesting to see that the award for biggest elephant must be for an elephant shout " out " of a safari area. Does this mean that elephants shot say Dande Safari Area can't be entered? Or am I missin something. Also interesting to see that now up to 3rd place for leopard and lion is being mentioned? Is that because 1st didn't come out of Bubye for a change
