07 May 2006, 07:31
DuckearNamibia in October?
The beginning of the rainy season, I understand.
Is it too wet or too hot? The game extra spooky after being hunted all season?
07 May 2006, 07:46
mark65x55I'd say it'll be
HOT. In 2003 we went the first of Sept. and some days were pretty warm. In 2004 we were in RSA the first week of Oct. and a few days it was up around 100degs. It also rained a couple of afternoons.
07 May 2006, 17:53
GraftonIf you hunt when it is hot be very careful with trophies. If you just want skull mounts, no problem. If you shoot a nice animal and want to keep the skin in good shape, you better start skinning fast. I would try and go when it is a little cooler.
07 May 2006, 19:29
AtticusI hunted Namibia last September. The mid day temp hit 115+ every day so we hunted in the morning and afternoons, avoiding 11am-2pm.
We had a great hunt, but I would go earlier next time if I could.
08 May 2006, 05:31
DuckearThanks for the firsthand info. Kinda what I thought.