Fred Duckworth

05 April 2014, 21:13

Pancho

Fred Duckworth

I received an e-mail from Elise Duckworth that Fred has passed away. He's had many problems with his heart and I assume that is what finally did him in. Keeep Elise in your prayers and remember Fred for the excellent hunter, conservationist and author that he was.

Pancho
LTC, USA, RET

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05 April 2014, 23:08

fairgame

Very very sad to hear that and I was privileged to have hunted many of Fred's clients in Zambia. He was one of the greats and put so much effort into Ethiopia.

Elise will be in my prayers.

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05 April 2014, 23:13

Buzz Charlton

Very very sad news indeed! i was privileged enough to meet him in India late last year for a wedding of a mutual friend. He was one of lifes real characters and I wished I could have spent more time with him. Condolences to his wonderful wife Elise and the rest of their family!

06 April 2014, 02:49

GunsCore

He had A Far From Ordinary Life, well lived. RIP.

06 April 2014, 02:55

billrquimby

I have known Fred for more thirty years, and can now say that my first (and woefully wrong) impression of him was exactly opposite the gentle and intelligent man that he actually was. I had the honor of editing the articles he wrote for Safari magazine and soon found he needed no help in making his stories easy to read and interesting. International big game hunting has lost a legend.

Bill Quimby

06 April 2014, 03:13

pagosawingnut

I never had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. Condolences to his family.

06 April 2014, 06:16

bwanamrm

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

06 April 2014, 06:30

sevenmagltd.

I'm about halfway through reading his book. He did what we guys can only dream about. May he rest in peace!

06 April 2014, 07:50

PD999

RIP

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06 April 2014, 21:00

Rich Elliott

He arranged my first rip to Ethiopia in 1982.
I can accurately state that it changed my life.
RIP, Fred.

06 April 2014, 22:22

SBT

I never had the privilege of meeting Fred, but his reputation is larger than life.

"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark

06 April 2014, 22:27

Caracal

I read his book and wished I would have had the privileged to meet him.
RIP Fred!

07 April 2014, 01:54

Wendell Reich

RIP Fred. Didn't know him really. Did run into him on a boundary road in the Selous 13 years ago. Peace be with his family.

07 April 2014, 05:05

Orvar

RIP Fred

07 April 2014, 07:22

Use Enough Gun

Sincerest condolences.

07 April 2014, 07:45

mohan

RIP FRED

07 April 2014, 21:27

Dave Fulson

He cast a very large shadow on the land he loved. I know he will be missed by many people who's lives he touched. Sad news.

08 April 2014, 01:59

mufasa

Would someone please post a picture of Fred if you have one? Thank you. MMP

08 April 2014, 02:19

bwana cecil

Joof Lamprecht named a mountain after Fred on his property in Namibia.

LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard

08 April 2014, 21:45

Rich Elliott

Here's the only one I could find online

08 April 2014, 22:54

JTEX

Rest in Peace.

09 April 2014, 19:14

MacD37

Phil, and now Fred! How sad! It seems we loose one about every two or three months lately!

These guys are among a cadre of giants! The African hunting world is being dealt a heavy blow with their passing!

My condolences to both families!

...................................................................R.I.P

....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
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"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982

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