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15 July 2008, 20:01
L. David Keith
Zimbabwe is no longer safe......
for Leopard's Smiler




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Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
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"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
15 July 2008, 20:04
x2mosg
Congrats LDK. Got any pics of Mark's cat? Really nice on yours.
15 July 2008, 20:09
Wendell Reich
Nice cat! Good job David.
15 July 2008, 20:18
MJines
Well done!


Mike
15 July 2008, 20:55
mstarling
WOW! That us a pretty cat. Going to make a BEAUTIFUL mount.


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15 July 2008, 21:00
Die Ou Jagter
Damn it David - the cat is nice - after my heart started again. Big Grin
15 July 2008, 21:06
Lhook7
Very nice David!


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15 July 2008, 21:39
quickshot
details man --details!!!
beer


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15 July 2008, 21:51
x2mosg
Yeah, where's the hunting report? Just kidding. Know you're busy as hell this week. Damn fine cat though. Congrats again.

David Walker
15 July 2008, 22:02
retreever
LDK super cat.... I know you are still smiling!!! Me too, and it has been 2 years since the shot and chui in the bag...

Mike thumb


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15 July 2008, 22:07
BradC
Great cat David, sure wish I could have gone on this trip with you. Give me a call in a couple of days when you get caught up.

BC
15 July 2008, 22:20
Bwanna
That is an incredible leopard. What area was it in?


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15 July 2008, 22:45
Tim Herald
Great job and congrats to you and Mark on 2 great cats!


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16 July 2008, 00:12
ivan carter
fantastic leopard ...looks like he had a huge head on him ...congratulations .... leopard , sought by many seen by few !!!!


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16 July 2008, 03:28
L. David Keith
Thanks everyone. It was a thrill to make contact with Mr. Spots again. Here's Mark big Tom. I hope to get his pics this weekend at the show so maybe next week and I have some time to put together a report. LDK




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http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
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RMEF Life Member
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Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262
Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142
Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007
16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409
Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311
Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941
10 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322
Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
16 July 2008, 03:35
308Sako
That's a sweet SPOTS






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16 July 2008, 03:45
jeff h
Those are beautiful. I hope you get to see them again.
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16 July 2008, 05:44
thornell
Great cat David. I know you and dad will remember that hunt forever, just wish I could have been there! I look forward to seeing some more of your photos.
16 July 2008, 06:41
L. David Keith
I would have posted a hunt report today, but I'm having problems getting the pics in the right program. They downloaded to my media player but won't cooperate getting into my doc files. I'll sort it out when I get time. Mark should have some great pics, as he took some very nice trophies. It's been hit or miss and mostly miss on the good pics. I have some of Elephant that are classic. Will try ASAP to sort it out.
David


Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262
Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142
Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007
16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409
Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311
Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941
10 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322
Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
16 July 2008, 08:09
Leopardtrack
Georgous!! How Big??
17 July 2008, 01:54
bwanamrm
Nice tom...


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17 July 2008, 02:22
MARK H. YOUNG
LDK

Nothing quite so beautiful as a big leopard. Nice work and congrats!

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17 July 2008, 02:41
Use Enough Gun
Very nice. Congratulations.
17 July 2008, 04:15
L. David Keith
Thanks guys. Mine has a 16" skull. Unfortunately, he has about 12" of his tail missing so he only measured 6'5" in length. He is very stocky and reminds me of a Jaguar. I'm not complaining at all, he is a beauty. Mark's Tom has a 17" skull and measures 7'5" in length. Both will make great lifesize mounts.
LDK


Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262
Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142
Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007
16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409
Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311
Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941
10 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322
Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
17 July 2008, 17:28
Bob in TX
Those are two very nice cats!!

Congrats guys!!

Bob


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18 July 2008, 07:24
double k
Thats a great cat David. Glad to see you made it back. When you get some time give me a call.
Kevin