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22 September 2006, 16:19
BwanamichBIG CAT
Below is VERY big leopard killed by a cklient with John Bosch
of Ramoni's company in Simanjiro. Reportedly, 9'2" in lemgth and
skull is 17" plus. For reference, client is over 6' tall. They don't get much bigger than this
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22 September 2006, 16:37
PRDATORdidnt know they got THAT BIG
You can't kill them setting on the couch.
22 September 2006, 18:24
<Hunter Formerly Known As Texas Hunter>Isn't it great seeing young women involved in the sport???!!!!!!!!!!!
22 September 2006, 19:15
Wendell ReichJeeez! That thing is a hog!
22 September 2006, 19:26
Pauly3511WOW HUGE
22 September 2006, 19:39
ForrestBUnbelievable. I'd love to know the weight on that cat.
Just look at the shoulders and neck.
Rauoul always has some monster leopards displayed in his brochure.
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22 September 2006, 19:40
Michael RobinsonWhat a brute!
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22 September 2006, 20:12
Jaco HumanNow that is a big TOM. Cogratulations to the hunter
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www.sahuntexp.com 22 September 2006, 21:07
dakota45056Wow! That's a lifetime leopard for sure. Hope she gets a full body mount. The size and markings are incredible.
Dak
22 September 2006, 21:10
Claret_DabblerImagine the size of the rug!!
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22 September 2006, 21:10
Wendell ReichI doubt anyone makes a form that big. You would have to build it up or have something made.
22 September 2006, 21:30
Aspen Hill AdventuresThat is a dandy leopard, I'd be smiling real big sitting by that one too! Congrats to the huntress.
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22 September 2006, 23:01
FjoldI think what makes that Leopard so attractive to me is the thickness in the neck and head.
Frank
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22 September 2006, 23:21
Lhook7WOW!! Nice cat.
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22 September 2006, 23:27
Use Enough GunMy oh my, what a BIG LEOPARD!
22 September 2006, 23:55
D. NelsonDoes anyone know when this was taken????
What a beautiful trophy!!!!
Regards, D. Nelson
23 September 2006, 00:36
jeffeossoExcellent cat.. and the client is FEET behind this cat.
Wonder why people can't just take dumb honest pics?
23 September 2006, 01:10
bwanamrmThat leopard is a sod! Congrats to the young lady who bagged him!
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23 September 2006, 01:38
RIPquote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Excellent cat.. and the client is FEET behind this cat.
WOnder why people can't just take dumb onest pics?
Thanks Jeffe. I call that a "Boddington Pose."
It is still a huge and wonderful leopard, but the foreground magnification and background shrinkage by the lens sure add some "optical illusion."
23 September 2006, 02:29
KC CarlinWho painted the spots on that lion?
VERY nice Leopard!
KC
23 September 2006, 02:34
Michael RobinsonThat leopard is no illusion. He is a monster.
His head and shoulders are immense. They are not the least bit distorted and need no photographer's "magic" to show their true size.
Nine feet two inches long. Just think about that. A seven and a half foot long leopard is considered large. And a seventeen inch skull. Wow!
Just open the record books and take a look. I have been coming back to this thread all day and staring at that leopard in utter amazement!
Thanks, Bwanamich, for posting.
Mike
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23 September 2006, 02:42
GSFRAUD!!!
THAT IS A YOUNG MALE LION, ON STEROIDS, SPRAY PAINTED!!
HUGE CAT, AND BEAUTIFUL.
gs
23 September 2006, 09:01
LeopardtrackWhat does he weigh?? Incredable cat!
23 September 2006, 18:08
DavidCWOW.....I didn't know they came that big!
Any more picks out there?
Regards,
Dave
23 September 2006, 22:58
LeopardtrackYes, more pictures and information on the cat and hunt
23 September 2006, 23:09
Bwanamichquote:
Originally posted 2by D. Nelson:
Does anyone know when this was taken????
What a beautiful trophy!!!!
Regards, D. Nelson
i believe it was taken this month. there was another chui taken recently by a different client that measured 16.5" with TGT.
"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa
hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset
23 September 2006, 23:20
retreeverA cat for the ages...If I did not know better, I would say his father was a jaguar...Massive. a lifetime trophy..
Mike
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24 September 2006, 00:28
jeffeossoplease reread what I said
I know it's an excellent cat..
and I know the clientis FEET behind it..
quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Excellent cat.. and the client is FEET behind this cat.
Wonder why people can't just take dumb honest pics?
24 September 2006, 03:33
john eI believe it is an exceptional kitty, and would love to have that hair-ball hanging on my wall. I agree with Mrlexma...photos may lie, but the stats don't.
Congrats to the young lady. Any chance on a follow up story, sharing all the details of the hunt?
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24 September 2006, 04:39
WillNow that is a big leopard!
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24 September 2006, 05:11
RIPquote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
please reread what I said
I know it's an excellent cat..
and I know the clientis FEET behind it..
quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Excellent cat.. and the client is FEET behind this cat.
Wonder why people can't just take dumb honest pics?
Jeffe,
You need make no apologies. You are 100% correct.
It may be a massive cat, but it is magnified by optical illusion created by the camera lens.
I would like to know how much both the cat and the woman (way back there behind it) weigh.
I'd guess she weighs more than me, and I weigh more than that tom leopard.
24 September 2006, 06:47
308SakoThat is truly the trophy of a lifetime! Magnificent and beyond compare. Those who have taken Mr Spots in the light of day (only) can concur that the trophy has a special place in ones hunting heart.
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24 September 2006, 11:41
Pauly3511That woman could be sitting on its back and someone would question the size. She could be holding it up with someone with a tape measure next to it and people would question it. Some people just cant be happy for others I dont know if its jealousy of ignorance ,,,who knows. Great cat, good for her.
24 September 2006, 11:46
GS"That is truly the trophy of a lifetime! Magnificent and beyond compare. Those who have taken Mr Spots in the light of day (only) can concur that the trophy has a special place in ones hunting heart."
WHAT CAT!!!???
I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE TALKING ABOUT THE WOMAN!!!!
GS
25 September 2006, 18:40
jeffeossoquote:
Originally posted by Pauly3511:
That woman could be sitting on its back and someone would question the size. She could be holding it up with someone with a tape measure next to it and people would question it. Some people just cant be happy for others I dont know if its jealousy of ignorance ,,,who knows. Great cat, good for her.
Sir,
I find pictures exaggerating to be disrespectful of the animal. I asked for an honest photo, to appreciate the animal has it grew, and chrise it. Pictures that dont accurately record the animal are not, imnsoho, are disrespectful and somewhat disonest.
Jealousy? Ignorance? Hardly, but you are welcome to your opinion. Please reread my posts on the subject, this is an exceptional, perhaps unique animal. I find the pictures overstating the animal(and there's a certain amount of irony for this coming from a Texan) to be, well, distasteful.
Cheers
jeffe
25 September 2006, 23:10
BwanamichDisrespectful? That´s a load of croc if oyu ask me. What is more respectful then trying to make a trophy stand out when taking a picture? If you truly believed that philosophy, you would not take pictures of yourself with your trophies. Is that what you do?
"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa
hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset
26 September 2006, 00:04
Bill CI personally don't care where the young lady chooses to position herself, thank you for taking the time to post.
26 September 2006, 02:39
LeopardtrackJesus Christ! I don't cre where she is sitting, that is a HUGE cat, and I'm still waiting for the author to post it's weight!bbbbbbbbb
26 September 2006, 03:03
Pauly3511Like I said it dont matter what the picture looks like some ignorant asshole will picj it apart no matter what,, if just could all be perfect,,,,then again what would some of you guys have to bitch about. Oh wait she has a fly on her head,,,well how disrespectful and ignorant can you be how dare she take a picture with a fly in it,,,especially in africa,,,,
26 September 2006, 03:04
Pauly3511some of you guys need to get a life.