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Well boys,

My Dad and I are leaving for your second trip to Zimbabwe in three days. We are hunting with Matupula Safaris for a "supercat" from the Matobo Hills region. We will be using hounds on this hunt. They are pre-baiting as I type this and I can barely contain the excitement. Wish us luck! Will post a report early August when we are back.


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Sure hope you and your Dad have a WONDERFUL time. I have very few regrets in this life and one of them was that I never got around to going on a great trip like that with my Dad


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Good luck and enjoy every moment.
 
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Good luck and take lots of pictures.


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This has to be one of the greatest leopard hunts available. I wish I could afford it, best of luck!!!


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Jim,

The She-Wolf and I did this exact hunt back in '02 with Matupula; you'll have a great time!

Gotta admit I'm a bit jealous that you're getting to experience Africa alongside your Dad. You're making memories that'll last a lifetime!

If you're a history buff at all, the short trip to Rhodes-Matopos Park and the easy climb to view Cecil Rhodes grave and to visit the memorial to Allen Wilson's Lost Shangani Patrol shouldn't be missed...

Mark


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Have a safe trip as these are not your 'Friendly' pussycat, as has been said, enjoy yourselves and take as many pictures as you can as these will be your memories when Dad's not hunting anymore.

I did not hunt with my Dad as he was a non hunter but I sure have hunted with my Son who is now married and I am divorced but those photos put him and I in the lounge room as if it was yesterday.

My only regret is that he can not join me on my trip to Africa in just under 4 weeks.

Cheers and Good Luck.

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looking forward to the report Jim, those cats grow large in that area hope that you or your dad get a big one.
 
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Say hello to the boys from my side. And tell them I will be there soon Wink


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Good luck, and I can't wait for the hunt report! The is the very hunt that I am pinching pennies for.
 
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Good luck, be safe and enjoy. Look forward to the report.


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Good luck, if anyone can find a big leopard it's Mark! Looking at some of his 2010 cats, you guys should be in for a great safari! Good luck!


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Good luck and safe travels!
 
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the Best on the upcoming trip.

Mike


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Best of luck and safe travels!
 
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All the best on your leopard safari! Big Grin
 
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Good luck and stay safe. Oh and have fun Smiler
 
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Thank you all for your kind words. I am at work today and I am not really working. Cannot contain the excitement. A hunt report will indeed come as soon as I get back. If I have internet access over there, doubtful, I will give a quick update or two. Thanks!


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Any update on how the hunt went?
 
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Jim's heart, mind, and soul are now part of Africa.

Jim you owe us.

Mike


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Any update on how the hunt went?


I rode back with the Schaefers from JNB to ATL on 8-1. Hard hunt and no cat IIRC.


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anyone that says a leopard hunt with dogs are a slamdunk dont know what they are talking about. Only on AR that I know about 7-8 people have failed to connect.

Better luck next time Jim!


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Originally posted by A.Dahlgren:
anyone that says a leopard hunt with dogs are a slamdunk dont know what they are talking about.

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Have a great trip and best of luck. I will concur that hunting leopard with hounds is far from a slam dunk. By buddy tried with hounds when we went to Zim in 09 and was unsuccessful despite best efforts. That's why its called hunting.


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