I am getting some stuff figured out for a Buff hunt, in some areas of Zim, you can take a bull but also a cow. Cow's are in the 1000 tropy fee range.

Are hunting Cow's fun, or is it not worth it?

Any input would be appreciated.

cow buffalo can be just as mean a few guys on tis boad have hunted them if you have a chance at one take it they can take just as much punishment.

if you dont have it get your self a copy of death by double rifle made by big bore productions....mark bucannon takes a cow buffalo in there and it soaks up a few rounds from his 577 westley richards.

Sierra,
Whatever is fun, by all do.

Here is the response I got when I had hunted 5 days for elk in the Grand Tetons and asked my guide about shooting a cow elk - "What are you gonna do, mount the ears?"

I held out for a nice 4x4 bull.

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asked my guide about shooting a cow elk - "What are you gonna do, mount the ears?"

At least with a Cape Buffalo Cow, she does have horns to mount!

I'd hunt for one without a doubt! I'd like to have a cow to go with my Pedastal Bull mount.

sierrabravo45,

I've never hunted buff but its something I would like to do in the not too distant future..

Personally I don't see how hunting a cow can be particularly challenging as on a good consession they are going to be numerous and just how selective can you be? If the idea is to control numbers, I am guess they're going to want a breeding age cow without a young follower..

With a bull on the other hand, especially early on during a hunt, theres always the idea that you perhaps its better to hold out for something "better"..If you do pass up an average or decent bull, the tension then builds as you continue looking for that better animal or maybe go home empty handed...

Regards,

Pete

John, My son hunted one last year in Sapi, and it was every bit as exciting as any typical bull hunt. Picked up tracks, followed the herd, watched the wind, belly-crawled, got parallel to them as they moved and browsed in the jesse, and he took a lung shot just before darkness on an old cow well past breading age. I got the skull shipped back, makes a pretty cool curio-trophy.

As was pointed out, however, it would not provide the days of enjoyment that a bull hunt does, as finding an old cow is easier then an old bull, especially a trophy bachelor. But as a compliment to a buffalo bull or elephant hunt, especially if hunting "only" one, I think it is an excellent add-on. Bill

If you have the chance by all means take one. The hunting experience is same as the bull hunt and it might be more dangerous.

Mark

Why shoot a doe when you go half way around the world?

Sprig

why shoot a doe ....cause im already half way around the world and might as well while im there

the guy in question is already taking a bull i belive and wants to add on......why not your already there its to late when your back home i dont think cape buff are that numerouse in the usa last time i checked.

Just don't forget to turn away when they are gutting it and the unborn calf hits the ground.

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Just don't forget to turn away when they are gutting it and the unborn calf hits the ground.

You got to shoot the old, decrepit ones.

baby the other wight meat...... just think of it as real young tender veal.

I hunted one for lion bait. It is the same hunt as a bull. Do it, you'll have a good hunt and lots of fun. I'm sure your PH will pick out grandma for you, mine did. Way old and spent.

Best,

JPK

Some of you have obviously never met up with a female who is willing to stand her ground and doesn't give up without a fight. Amazing. I have actually wondered about having a slate of all females - gazelle, cats, eles, buffs, etc.

I believe that there are certain risks when you go for "momma" - risks that are not there when you go for the bulls. I am not saying that the bulls are not dangerouse - on the contrary. I just believe that when it comes to wildlife of any species (or humans) the female tends to get discounted.

I say got for it. JMO

Given the right irritant, any female can be deadly... and we ALL KNOW IT!!!

If one doesn't want to shoot a female of any species, because of conservation purposes, I can understand the reluctance. However, where dangerous game are concerned, the female of the species is not only harder to hunt,sometimes, but is more dangerous if you make a mistake, especially with lion. The
cow Buffalo are harder to hunt than old batchler bulls, because of the fact they are usually in large herds, and have far more eyes, and noses to spot you, before you can make the shot on the ONE you want. Now if you not selective, and shoot just any cow it is simply shooting, like gathering bait.

I say a female of every species you hunt make nice mounts when mounted with the male trophy. Take one if you can, and if you don't want to mount the trophy, simply take the horns, and leather to make things from. I'd like to love a male lion, and a female mounted together in a corner group!

I shot my cow buff "gathering bait" and it isn't like shooting any old cow, at least with my PH and Roger Whittall Safaris. Thre were only two in a herd of fifty that met the requirements of being so beyond merely "old".

But there are more old cows than good trophy bulls.

JPK

There is no conservation principal involved in not taking a cow. There are surplus cows, does, hens etc for all hunted species. Usually a herd of any species can tolerate a somewhat less harvest rate than the males of the species.

465H&H

I would take a Bull as my first buff, but instead of going and shooting plains game if I got a good buff (or had time), I would hunt a cow buff. Just something else to do for fun......

I found a pic, and this cow looks decent.

I shot a cow buff for lion bait in Zim, 2004. It was just as much fun as the bull buff hunt. Shot her at 12 yards in thick jess, she ran, we followed her up and a quick right/left ended the deal. First whot was a perfect heart shot.
She ran 100 to 150 yards, with a big hole in her heart.

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I'd like to love a male lion

Mac,

I thnk Simba might have something to say about that....

FB

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Originally posted by Will:
Just don't forget to turn away when they are gutting it and the unborn calf hits the ground.

I never had that problem, as all the ones I have shot were in menopause

Seriously though, hunting cows can be just as much fun as hunting a bull, especially if you pick particular old cow - as we usually do.

Mac

you say you'd like a mounted Lion & Lioness - wouldn't they look better just holding hands?

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Originally posted by MacD37:
I'd like to love a male lion

Mac,

I thnk Simba might have something to say about that....

FB

shakari,

Very well done. Brilliant!!!

In good hunting.

Andrew McLaren

Double brillant!!