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07 June 2007, 08:24
Calif. HunterBack from RSA
I hunted with David Tennent, through Jim Hackiewicz (JJHack on many forums.) It was great! David was top notch and an "old African hand." His tracker/assistant, Jacob, was amazing - at least to this first timer - when I wounded my kudu in the shoulder and we had to track it for a couple of miles to recover it.
Jim services made it very simple and easy for this first-timer and my friends. In fact, in Johannesburg, we were out the dooor while others from our flight were still going through "normal" (non-firearms) customs! The accomodations, food, amount of game, staff, etc. were all fantastic! I only took 6 animals, while others in my group took a dozen or so. We saw hundreds of impala and warthogs, dozens of kudu, waterbuck, nyala, etc.
Here are some of my trophies -
I would recommend Jim's services to anyone, but especially to first-timers!
07 June 2007, 08:40
DC RoxbyCongratulations! Those are some great looking animals. That warthog is a dandy!
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07 June 2007, 21:29
Safari-HuntLooks like you had a great time.
Very nice animals as well where is the other two animals photos ?
Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.
08 June 2007, 00:48
Calif. HunterThe only photos I have of my kudu are on my video camera's memory stick and I haven't learned how to download them yet. I didn't get pictures of the other impala.
Here is Dave Tennent, my PH, and Jacob, with my waterbuck -
08 June 2007, 04:13
Paul CNice job. The color of the impalas hide is beautiful and the warthog is super. Did you have a chance to eat any of the animals you took and which was your favorite to eat.
Paul C
08 June 2007, 05:07
Calif. HunterWe had kudu, impala and nyala. I liked the impala the best. We had several kinds of ranch-made sausage, which was made of different meats combined, and it tasted great, too.
08 June 2007, 07:57
Colin CastelliThat is a very nice Warthog, when will we get the full story and the rest of the pictures????
Colin
08 June 2007, 15:26
AndersThanks for sharing, and congrats on a fine hunt! You really took some dandy trophies..

I guess you`ll return to Africa in a pretty short while..
12 June 2007, 07:13
Calif. HunterNice photos, Chris! I'm glad you got that "Mack Daddy" kudu and connected with your zebra after we left. That extra day paid off for you!!!
Rick
13 June 2007, 09:37
almostacowboyCongrats to you both. Nice pigs and what a kudu!
Good for you both!
Dave
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value."
-Thomas Paine, "American Crisis"
Very nice animals, I am planning my first trip in May '08 and hope to share some photos later.
Jeff
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survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves
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15 June 2007, 03:07
Use Enough GunVery, very nice. Congratulations on your Safari.
19 June 2007, 12:43
KUDUBULLAll I can say is WOW!!!!!!!
Ray Matthews
Matthews Outdoor Adventures
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Mansfield, Texas 76063
10 August 2007, 09:01
JJHACKThanks for the feedback on these hunts, I had as much fun as you guys did and hope you can come back for the other species you want next time!
20 August 2007, 01:58
338zmagLooks like you had a great hunt. Where in RSA did you hunt? Any contact info (email or web address) for the outfitter? I am planning to go in the spring of 2008. Thanks for nay info.
20 August 2007, 02:11
jorgeGreat report and great pictures. THANK YOU. jorge
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