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16 February 2010, 19:59
Gerhard.Delport
Impala
They are not as majestic as elephant or dangerous as a wounded leopard....

But this is an example of the quality trophies we have available ...



With bow in hand they are a real challenge to hunt and a lot of fun as well...

What do you look for in a trophy class Impala???


Gerhard
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16 February 2010, 20:08
BOWHUNR
quote:
Originally posted by Gerhard.Delport:What do you look for in a trophy class Impala???


I'd say the one pictured pretty much sums it up. Nice ram!!

Mike


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16 February 2010, 20:36
umshiniwam
quote:
Originally posted by Gerhard.Delport:

What do you look for in a trophy class Impala???

Exactly THAT!
16 February 2010, 21:05
TerryR
very nice
Impala is always on my list when I hunt in Africa.
16 February 2010, 23:03
Stephen Palos
Impala hunting is the most under-rated sport in the world-period..........


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17 February 2010, 00:15
Molepolole
Gerhard,

That impala is a BRUISER! Every beginner going to Africa thinks that big impala and warthogs are the easiest animals to find and hunt. Nothing could be farther from the truth. What I love about impala is that an impala head on the wall of any room immediately turns that room into an "African" looking room. They are beautiful and elegant, and the trophy fee and taxidermy won't run you broke either. In short, they are the perfect African trophy animal!

Glen
17 February 2010, 01:30
Karl S
Gerhard, nice impala!
Hope some lucky hunter gets him before he dies of old age or a spotted cat gets him!


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17 February 2010, 05:24
Blacktailer
Heavy horns and wide spread. That's a beaut!
Here's mine.




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17 February 2010, 06:08
RBHunt
Capstick said in one of his books that the impala would be one of Africa's most prized trophy if it was a bit more rare. That one is a beauty! I have taken at least one on each of my hunts. I think I have 5 in my trophy room. Smiler
17 February 2010, 12:32
umshiniwam
Not that it really matters, but how big do you estimate that old boy to be? Close to 25"?
17 February 2010, 16:58
Bwanamich



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17 February 2010, 17:50
Gerhard.Delport
There is a big difference between impala found in Tanzania and Southern Africa...

thanks for the photo


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17 February 2010, 17:59
umshiniwam
quote:
Originally posted by Gerhard.Delport:
There is a big difference between impala found in Tanzania and Southern Africa...

thanks for the photo


True,

the two rams in the photos are both exceptional for the respective areas.
18 February 2010, 06:40
RBHunt
quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:


OMG! Eeker Don't know if I would be able to shoot that one. Couldn't hold the rifle steady!
18 February 2010, 10:09
Use Enough Gun
True that one!
18 February 2010, 10:16
N E 450 No2
On my first Safari in Zim I shot over a dozen Impala with my 9,3x74R double rifle. I shot one as a trophy the rest were as bait for leopard.

My PH was great, we hunted the impala on foot, spot and stalk.

As a Texas deer hunter I really enjoyed each and every impala we took. All of them were exciting hunts in their own right, each was a challenge.

It was great sport and great fun.


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18 February 2010, 19:49
Aspen Hill Adventures
Any in the mid to high 20's are lovely. I've been fortunate to take some nice impala.


~Ann