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21 August 2007, 20:23

MJines

Off to Makuti, Zimbabwe

At long last, I leave for Makuti in the morning for a seventeen day hunt. Friday I will be in camp and Saturday Buzz Charlton and I set out in pursuit of a bull and tuskless cow elephant, and possibly another member of the Big Five too boot.

Counting the hours now.

Thanks to all that have posted about their recent hunts in Makuti, Yukon Delta, Charles Helm, Brian Fullam and Dave Kohlhorst and Lee Hook, your insights have assisted my planning and heightened my anticipation. Also, thanks to Kathi Klimes for all of her help in nailing down my travel arrangements and answering all my questions.

21 August 2007, 20:39

Lhook7

Good luck Mike!

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21 August 2007, 20:51

Bill C

Good luck Mike and have fun - it is sure to be a great hunt. Bill

21 August 2007, 21:13

Tim Herald

Travel safe - see you in J-burg!

21 August 2007, 21:17

yukon delta

Wish I was going! Also, hoping it works out on the additional tag.

21 August 2007, 21:50

Charles_Helm

Best of luck to you -- I am sure you will have a great hunt.

21 August 2007, 21:56

Bwanna

If your suitcase feels unbearably heavy, just ignore it, I've stowed away with you. Have a great trip. I think hunting a bull and cow elephant in one trip is marvelous idea.

21 August 2007, 23:23

Use Enough Gun

Have a very successful hunt and enjoy your time in Africa!

21 August 2007, 23:36

yukon delta

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanna:
I think hunting a bull and cow elephant in one trip is marvelous idea.

It gets better than that.

22 August 2007, 01:12

mboga biga bwana

Makuti Area

Never been to ZIM but looks like a lot of different PH hunts there like Selous MK1,R2,R4
Whats the name of the Leaseholder from Makuti.

Seloushunter

22 August 2007, 01:24

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by mboga biga bwana:
Makuti Area

Never been to ZIM but looks like a lot of different PH hunt there like Selous MK1,R2,R4
Whats the name of the Leaseholder from Makuti.

Se3loushunter

Charlton-McCallum Safaris has half or so of the quota and uses several PHs and I think Ian Gibson has the balance, although I know some of it may get sold to others. Mr. Fundira has the concession lease from Parks if I have my facts straight.

22 August 2007, 01:26

yukon delta

Yes, Emmanuel Fundera.

22 August 2007, 02:47

Will

Good luck on your hunt.

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22 August 2007, 04:03

Michael Robinson

Good hunting and good shooting!

22 August 2007, 05:06

Jim Manion

Best of luck Mike. Can't wait to see the pictures.

22 August 2007, 07:16

retreever

Mike have a great hunt and enjoy the ele hunting...

Mike

22 August 2007, 07:29

bwanamrm

Good luck, Mike and shoot straight!

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Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

22 August 2007, 08:12

MJines

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Off to bed, then off to Zim. Will report back in three weeks.

22 August 2007, 18:29

MacD37

Pop um in chops Mike! Good luck!

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22 August 2007, 23:06

Loneduck

Mbogo Biga Bwana & Charles_Helm,

I believe it's Ian Gloss that shares quota in Makuti with Charlton McCallum. Ian uses the camp that's off the Kariba Road, but they each have access to the entire area.

Dave

22 August 2007, 23:29

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by Loneduck:
Mbogo Biga Bwana & Charles_Helm,

I believe it's Ian Gloss that shares quota in Makuti with Charlton McCallum. Ian uses the camp that's off the Kariba Road, but they each have access to the entire area.

Dave

You are correct! That is what I get for relying on my memory and not checking my facts.

Thanks. I felt I was off on the name but could not remember the correct one.

23 August 2007, 06:57

yukon delta

I was in Ian's camp for most of a week in Makuti before finishing at the CM camp where Charles was.