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Most attractive African species
16 May 2005, 04:06
graybirdMost attractive African species
All:
I have been wondering what most African hunters consider to be the most attractive African game species. I guess it would all depend upon what species you have taken and also the one you consider the most valuable and most difficult to hunt. My personal choice is the nyala followed by kudu in a close second.
What do you think is the most attractive African game species?
graybird
16 May 2005, 04:10
OldsargeNyala certainly is up there. I have to give my first place vote to the gemsbok, though. Of course, if I had any hope of bongo . . .
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16 May 2005, 04:40
SnakeLoverI'm with sarge...Bongo, followed by sable.
Gemsbok gets my vote as well.My wife is going to freak when my half mount arrives.
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16 May 2005, 04:52
wynwoodPG: Gemsbok,springbuck,bushbuck in that order
DG: Leopard,lion
16 May 2005, 04:58
500grains
Perhaps not indigenous, but certainly attractive.
^^Hehe, she is very attractive! What type of trophy fee are we talking here?
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Fusino: That's Prince Harry's squeeze so the trophy fee HAS to be astronomical. It's probably cheaper to hunt a pair of black rhinos and a hundred pound elephant. As to the original question, my vote goes to the Bongo. jorge
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16 May 2005, 05:25
Marc_StokeldTHe Barbary sheep, followed closely by the Nubian Ibex
Personally I like the Sable, and I hope to get one in ZIM in a few weeks.
I wish I had my Nyala done in a full mount instead of a shoulder mount.
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Though many plains game animals are beautiful, My favorite, animal, and to me the most hansome is a well fed Cape Buffalo Bull with a closed boss, and deep curls, standing in defiance, while looking you right in the eye, like the picture in my sig line!
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quote:
Originally posted by 500grains:
Perhaps not indigenous, but certainly attractive.
Yes she is indigenous, a Zimbabwe native (now relocated to Cape Town). If only I could get her in one of those high fenced hunting areas in RSA, what a safari that would be.
Regards,
Terry
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I like these three in this order: sable, kudu, and gemsbok.
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Naughty. Naughty. I think the east African bongo is tops. Barnhart has one in the entrance of his trophy museum. I'll try to get a picture or you can see it in "Great Trophy Rooms" volume one. Absolutely awsome.
16 May 2005, 06:37
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16 May 2005, 07:06
MARK H. YOUNGFolks,
A big leopard gets my vote. A lot of animals get very crumpled looking after death but the leopard is still quite regal.
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brian simmonsi think a nice old bull kudu followed by a bushbuck. mine were shipped out friday and cant wait till they arrive.
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quote:
Originally posted by 500grains:
Perhaps not indigenous, but certainly attractive.
Well, that gets my vote for No. 1. Next would be bongo and mountain nyala for number three. None of the three that I can afford at this time.
16 May 2005, 08:28
TXRandyBongo and Mt. Nyala are awesome although probably forever out of my price range. From what I have taken, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Kudu, Bushbuck.
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16 May 2005, 13:43
Hog KillerI have to agree with Mac. A big Dagga Boy, at 30yds, wanting the money you owe him.
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16 May 2005, 18:07
BwanahilePlainsgame:
1 Kudu
2 Bushbuck
3 Bongo
DG:
1 Leopard
2 Elephant
3 Buff
I would have given all the top votes to the Cape Town species but due to heightened political correctness on the forum I chose otherwise
16 May 2005, 18:23
JohnTheGreekquote:
Originally posted by T.Carr:
Yes she is indigenous, a Zimbabwe native (now relocated to Cape Town).
If she is truly a "native African", then she is Darwin's worst nightmare (while being any other man's dream)! She is "indigenous" to Africa in the same way that one might consider that my Greek and Irish parents gave birth to me as a "Native American".
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16 May 2005, 18:51
LorenzoIf only I could get her in one of those high fenced hunting areas in RSA, what a safari that would be.
Regards,
Terry[/QUOTE]
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16 May 2005, 19:12
Jeff Wemmer1) Bongo
2) Leopard
3) Sable
JW out
For me it has to be a big bull sable as the most majestic. The first one I saw was standing on an ant hill with the front feet higher then the rear feet. It was a jaw dropping sight. Next would be a 10 1/2" + vaal rehbock.
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A pair of bongos is nice.
Certainly colourful and definitely dangerous game.
However the elan of Sable, black as night, would probably be my pick.
The warrior gemsbok also has attitude.
The wildness of leopard.
No need to choose.
16 May 2005, 21:10
aktoklatNever been to Africa except in my dreams! I guess my vote won't have much weight.However, I have always admired and wanted a Black Sable 3/4 mount, my 2 cents worth.
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17 May 2005, 00:08
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2. Gemsbok
3. Bontebok
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17 May 2005, 00:38
PathfinderLeopard first followed by the great cape buffalo. Although I have to admit I do like the kudu and sable and they're right up there.
Gemsbok, sable and kudu in that order, but I wouldn't quibble if someone wanted to swap them around!
17 May 2005, 01:21
NevsterOut of the antelope i'd say the Sable, closely followed by the humble Impala (they always look immaculate!!).
Out of the bigger game id go with the Buff, he may not be the most beautiful looking but a nice old dugga boy is very attractive.
Nyala
Warthog
Kudu
I have yet to see an ugly African animal.
17 May 2005, 02:59
graybirdquote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Nyala
Warthog
Kudu
I have yet to see an ugly African animal.
Except for the one that got away!
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17 May 2005, 03:02
cable68Kudu and gemsbok a close second.
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17 May 2005, 03:08
SlingsterOverall I think the nyala gets my vote as the most attractive African species, although the bongo and Chobe bushbuck are right up there as well.
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Sable because I will be hunting one in Zim. Then it has to be a Kudu.
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