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Sorry all y'all pig hunters, spotted a big boar the first day, never got off a shot...didn't see one since. Oh well. Here are some of my pics: My Ram.  Nice little Fallow.  My Chamois. He's got hooks on his hooks. 10in+  My big Tahr, big boddied bastard.  My two Tahr  Here's my Stag, guessing around 380+  There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | ||
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Those are all great trophies--but that stag is outstanding!! Steve "He wins the most, who honour saves. Success is not the test." Ryan "Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." Stalin Tanzania 06 Argentina08 Argentina Australia06 Argentina 07 Namibia Arnhemland10 Belize2011 Moz04 Moz 09 | |||
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Oustanding trophies! | |||
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wow. fantastic hunts the up turn on the chamois is a little unusual? will they be going on the wall? congrats. greg | |||
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Thanks. Yep, those upturns were quite unusual, my guide said he had never seen those before. The big Tahr will get a full body mount, everything else will get shoulder mounts. I also shot a pair of paradise ducks as well which will also go on my wall. Cheers. There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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Thanks FMC nice to see those top trophies, the photos look stunning, well done, I can only dream of doing that but that will change next year when I retire and have more time up my sleeve...cheers | |||
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Great trophies indeed FMC.....You must have sweated bucket loads climbing for your tahr and chamois trophies, and yet you still look so fresh and clean shaven!! What sort of fitness training did you undertake in preparation for your alpine hunting??? | |||
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I watch Sopranos reruns on the treadmill 30mins/day @ 6mph on a 15%incline. My guide even thought I was "fit" for a fat-ass! You still huff&puff on the uphill, but the quick recovery time is what he was impressed with more than anything else. There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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FMC, As one who has spent countless weeks chasing our premier alpine game animal the "tahr" I find your comment of calling your big bodied tahr a "bastard" somewhat objectionable....no doubt there would be some reading this who could not be forgiven for drawing a similar comparision to you. A mature bull tahr hunted in winter in the Southern alps of the South Island snobbishly demands a physically well prepeared hunter under "fair chase conditions on public land".....How would you rate your chances of success unaided under these conditions???? | |||
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Oh, leave him alone. Where are your manners. | |||
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Beautiful trophies. Gotta get down there some day! | |||
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Sorry you haven't shot one that nice. Hopefully you will....good luck! There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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Nice trophies FMC. Your "black" Fallow is excellent. Not to take away from any of your other trophies, he's just an extra nice Fallow. Congrats, LDK Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Hi FMC: Who did you book with over there, what outfitter? Thanks JIm P. The Hunters Hut Firearms Sales & Service PAHunter/ The Head Hunter DRSS,NRA,SCI,NAHC www.huntershut1.com | |||
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WOW, Congrats! Thats an awsome result. Love the look of that red stag! looks like a monster...or maybe just the camera angle. Who did you organise the hunt thru? | |||
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I booked directly with South Pacific Safaris. They are also the Cabelas representative outfitter in NZ. Wonderful people- truly a hunt that I will cherish...... There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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Beautiful BASTARD! nevermind those Kiwis, they are a wishy washy sort on occasion. I hunted down there a year ago, i doubt i will go back. The country is beaiutiful but until i find a good free ranging hunt for stag i doubt i will go back. I got there and unbenowst to me the stags were all in fences. I refused to shoot and went on to being a tourist instead. I love my Avatar Too Fellas. | |||
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Detailed report please!!!!!!!!! Great looking trophies.... | |||
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there are several places now that arnt behind the high wire. just look for "free range, fair chase" *most* places that have a high wire have there stags grown on a farm and release them into the park. they fence them in because they dont want there $10k + stag getting out. | |||
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sorry to burst your bubble 404, but that entire farm you hunted on was one big fence, the location of it is even nearly an hour away from any offical natural deer habitat. | |||
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holy shit mate, all i pointed out was the place you hunted was in fact "fenced" after you stated it wasn't,it boarders a doc estate, i drive pass this place often and live in the same area, where i was throwing shit at marks operation i must have missed that bit, quite the purist, lol not me bro. thanks for the welcome | |||
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I guess some of us are satisfied with our penis size.......others I guess have a disappointment....... There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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and some of us don't live in a dream world....not the size of your penis at all, just the size of your checkbook that matters at the end of the day, glad you both enjoyed visiting our country please come again. | |||
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   i would go back i have decided. i remember a bunch of feral goats that need shooting. And, in addition i recall while spending time in Auckland that there seemed to be a real shortage of men my age within the city, and a LOT of beautiful young ladies my age looking lonely and looking for a good man to spend some quality time with! Look out ladies, i am coming back! I love my Avatar Too Fellas. | |||
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In all honesty, that was by far the most enjoyable hunt I've ever had!!!!!!! In fact, I'm almost tempted to not go to Africa next year and return to NZ (the only problem is it'd be hard to top that stag-"blew my wad" on my first hunt). The hospitality, the island, the people, everything was beyond what any words can describe- just fantastic!!!! There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others. | |||
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Yep come again FMC. Your tourist $ are most welcome in the guiding industry. Im glad you enjoyed collecting the animals! | |||
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Gidday Guys, Firstly I would like to appologise for the lack of manners some of my countrymen have displayed to welcome visitors. The majority of us Kiwis are a little more polite and show more class. I am happy that you all had such a good time here and would be happy to see you come back and repeat your enjoyment. To me it sounds a bit like sour grapes so please don't take the harsh or deprecating words to heart. We who are lucky enough to have such hunting on our doorsteps have no right to downplay the success of those who come here to enjoy that which we have available all the time. Your trophies look to be hard earned and the size is not what matters but the sense of acheivement and memories gained from the experience. Well done and thankyou for visiting our home to enjoy our wonderful land Happy Hunting Hamish | |||
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Hey FMC, if your keen on coming back to NZ.. how about considering getting a guide to take you out on public land??? Be a bit more of a challenge for you,and no guarantees... isnt that what hunting is supposed to be about though??? Rather than someone leading you around holding your hand.... | |||
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chill out. | |||
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thats a good post hamish, was pretty much what i was thinking too, i was a little shocked with what some of the people have been saying | |||
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Paul and Hamish.. I wouldn't worry about it guys.. there are 'Holier than thou' buttheads whereever you go.. we have too many of them here to... But I like the other side of that coin.. There are also a lot of really great people whereever you go also... and NZ seems to have more than their share of the great people crowd... ( and so does OZ,.. but I don't want to mention that in NZ too loud,  ) | |||
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dont worry seafire im pretty sure NZ will beat OZ in the rugby world cup... | |||
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FMC what does a hunt like that hit your wallet for? I was wondering how long were you in the area of the hunt to take your animals? Did the outfitter offer any other "bigger" stags than the monster you did take? Posts: 87 | Location: Victoria Australia | Registered: 07 September 2002 | |||
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Hamish, VERY WELL SAID, like a true gentleman. Most of the guys that seem to jump on these website chatrooms apparently do so to argue. For all the bigmouths there are probably thousands that read and do not post anything. I would come hunt with you...free ranging. I love my Avatar Too Fellas. | |||
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Gidday Gun toter, As I said you are more than welcome here mate. If you want just let me know when you are coming and we can work things out. I have just spent a great day with another AR poster from Aussie on ducks, swan and (unsuccessfully) canada geese. Dave (dcm) and three of his mates have had a ball as they don't have a duck season in Aussie this year (or las I believe) because of the drought there. We will be out doing it again in the morning. Happy Hunting Hamish | |||
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Hmm... As another kiwi... come on back  and bring lots of cash  What i find odd is pointing out you shot a pair of parries and want to mount them  they're such a bloody pest thats aout as oddball as saying you've shot a pair of stray cats hanging round your cats bowl and are going to mount them Then again, If i end up going for a hunting trip stateside i'll probably take a raccoon mount back home with me and from your side of the fence thats probably going to be seen as just as odd since they're common critters over there _____________________ The .303 dude from GodZone | |||
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FMC, do yourself a favor and take the time to get the funds and do a life size on your Chamois. I was at my taxidermist last evening and he is about half way thru with my life size Tahr and Chamois. Both will be on the same rock ledge and my Chamois is not as unique as yours. Oh by the way NZ was nice and I enjoyed myself very much but, it is not Africa. Sorry Highlander.  Also I love that Ram! | |||
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No argument from me on that Die ou Jagter, NZ sure has alot to offer and as my home I'm real happy with it BUT it is not Africa. I'm planning trips to SA for 08 and 09 so that about sums that up. Looking forward to seeing the life size on your tahr and Chamois. FMC thats a very unique chamois you have,well done. | |||
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