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CM Safaris Big 5 Report
21 February 2023, 00:47
FFanizziCM Safaris Big 5 Report
I am submitting this hunt report at the conclusion of a recent safari to the Dande region of Zimbabwe with Charlton / McCallum Safaris. I am extremely happy to report that this epic adventure could not have gone better and fulfilled all of my expectations of this first time trek Zimbabwe. I had the pleasure of being guided by PH Myles McCallum for this two week adventure. Myles and his staff are true professionals in every sense of the word. A keen sense of a clients wishes while on safari as well as time efficiency of the hunt and safety all combined for a truly memorable experience.
My hunt began with the taking of a beautiful hippo bull that was utilized as subsistence food for the local villagers as well as bait for my eventual successful leopard hunt. Following the leopard, I was fortunate enough to take a 60 inch trophy kudu bull, a bush pig, a trophy bull elephant, as well as a hard bossed cape buffalo. To finish the adventure, we were also able to hunt several species of franklin, sand grouse and also took a beautiful impala on the final day.
It is impossible for me to say enough about how much I enjoyed the spirit of fair chase and the ability to pursue these wild creatures on their terms in their home environment.
This hunt report is completely unsolicited and comes out of my own personal thoughts on Charlton / McCallum Safaris and how they conduct business. I highly recommend Charlton / McCallum Safaris for any adventurer looking for a proper, fair chase hunt for dangerous game on the Dark Continent. I already have plans to return in 2025.
21 February 2023, 01:11
30.06kingThankyou for your hunt report and congrats on your hunt and trophies. I too believe CMS are fantastic outfitters for a Zim hunt and manage first class concessions. Would love to see pics of your trophies, particularly the Kudu and Buff.
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21 February 2023, 11:16
Charlie64.
What an excellent first post - cat, buff, ele, 60 inch kudu, bush pig and hippo and more! Quite a hunt ! Any chance of picture ? And welcome to AR!
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21 February 2023, 13:50
SaeedGreat.
This is what we all like to hear.
21 February 2023, 16:23
bwanajayCongrats! CMS has always been a top shelf safari company.
25 February 2023, 12:29
miketaylorWhat a fantastic hunt you guys had with Myles. Although brief, it was great to meet you at Pedza Camp.
I'll never forget watching you guys walking past our Hyena bait
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25 February 2023, 13:19
fairgameAwesome and well done and look forward to reading future reports
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25 February 2023, 14:16
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Awesome and well done and look forward to reading future reports
Yes.
We would like to see the hunt report, with pictures.
No hiding hunters faces please.
This is a hunting site.
Where hunters are NOT ashamed of what they do.
25 February 2023, 19:00
Bwana338quote:
Originally posted by FFanizzi:
I am submitting this hunt report at the conclusion of a recent safari to the Dande region of Zimbabwe with Charlton / McCallum Safaris. I am extremely happy to report that this epic adventure could not have gone better and fulfilled all of my expectations of this first time trek Zimbabwe. I had the pleasure of being guided by PH Myles McCallum for this two week adventure. Myles and his staff are true professionals in every sense of the word. A keen sense of a clients wishes while on safari as well as time efficiency of the hunt and safety all combined for a truly memorable experience.
My hunt began with the taking of a beautiful hippo bull that was utilized as subsistence food for the local villagers as well as bait for my eventual successful leopard hunt. Following the leopard, I was fortunate enough to take a 60 inch trophy kudu bull, a bush pig, a trophy bull elephant, as well as a hard bossed cape buffalo. To finish the adventure, we were also able to hunt several species of franklin, sand grouse and also took a beautiful impala on the final day.
It is impossible for me to say enough about how much I enjoyed the spirit of fair chase and the ability to pursue these wild creatures on their terms in their home environment.
This hunt report is completely unsolicited and comes out of my own personal thoughts on Charlton / McCallum Safaris and how they conduct business. I highly recommend Charlton / McCallum Safaris for any adventurer looking for a proper, fair chase hunt for dangerous game on the Dark Continent. I already have plans to return in 2025.
FFanizzi, Welcome to AH.
your first post was a wonderful start, and very few members would be able to say their first posting was a successful hunt in Africa.
You had a well organized safari planned and it came together one day at a time.
When you have some time and elect to post some of your photograph that would be great.
Your safari was successful on many fronts, and the forum members would love to hear some addition day by day happening.
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25 February 2023, 20:20
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Bwana338:
quote:
Originally posted by FFanizzi:
I am submitting this hunt report at the conclusion of a recent safari to the Dande region of Zimbabwe with Charlton / McCallum Safaris. I am extremely happy to report that this epic adventure could not have gone better and fulfilled all of my expectations of this first time trek Zimbabwe. I had the pleasure of being guided by PH Myles McCallum for this two week adventure. Myles and his staff are true professionals in every sense of the word. A keen sense of a clients wishes while on safari as well as time efficiency of the hunt and safety all combined for a truly memorable experience.
My hunt began with the taking of a beautiful hippo bull that was utilized as subsistence food for the local villagers as well as bait for my eventual successful leopard hunt. Following the leopard, I was fortunate enough to take a 60 inch trophy kudu bull, a bush pig, a trophy bull elephant, as well as a hard bossed cape buffalo. To finish the adventure, we were also able to hunt several species of franklin, sand grouse and also took a beautiful impala on the final day.
It is impossible for me to say enough about how much I enjoyed the spirit of fair chase and the ability to pursue these wild creatures on their terms in their home environment.
This hunt report is completely unsolicited and comes out of my own personal thoughts on Charlton / McCallum Safaris and how they conduct business. I highly recommend Charlton / McCallum Safaris for any adventurer looking for a proper, fair chase hunt for dangerous game on the Dark Continent. I already have plans to return in 2025.
FFanizzi, Welcome to AH.
your first post was a wonderful start, and very few members would be able to say their first posting was a successful hunt in Africa.
You had a well organized safari planned and it came together one day at a time.
When you have some time and elect to post some of your photograph that would be great.
Your safari was successful on many fronts, and the forum members would love to hear some addition day by day happening.
I think most hunters have a great first safari!
If they didn’t they wouldn’t go again!
25 February 2023, 23:09
larryshoresPictures are being e mailed to me. I’ll post them .
26 February 2023, 02:19
Crazy_farmerCan't wait to see!
This sounds absolutely superb.
I can only echo the same sentiment from my first safari in Zim with CMS.
28 February 2023, 21:04
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28 February 2023, 22:41
txsouthpawCongratulations for an amazing and very successful safari. Larry, thanks so much for graciously offering to post his pictures and everything you do to continue support and input to this invaluable hunting website.
01 March 2023, 14:32
SaeedStory behind the leopard??
01 March 2023, 15:40
larryshoresquote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
Story behind the leopard??
I’ll find out if I can.
01 March 2023, 15:51
larryshoresFrom Myles:
Hi Larry - yes sure! We hung up x 8 baits (mostly hippo and some buff) and on day 5 had 3 toms to choose from. This guy looked best of the three from trail cam pics, so we sat on the evening of the 6th day and he was in well before dark. Fred popped him and he did not move 5 paces. I snapped that pic as we went down to collect him. I thought it was an interesting or unusual pic so that is why i sent that rather than the normal posed ones!
Also, the kudu was shot at 420 yards! Apparently, Fred is quite the marksman.
01 March 2023, 16:09
SaeedThank you.
Just thought it might have been shot off bait.
01 March 2023, 20:48
fairgameCan't ask for a better first safari than that!
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01 March 2023, 21:52
250savageThe locals really run around barefoot?
01 March 2023, 22:01
AnotherAZWriterThat kudu is incredible!
01 March 2023, 23:29
MARK H. YOUNGHell of a 1st! Well done.
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larryshoresI read what he wrote again. I am not sure this was his first safari. It was his first trip to Zimbabwe.
02 March 2023, 06:06
Bwana1Hi Fred. Great report and pictures! Glad you got to the Dark Continent and were so successful. Miss our Turkey hunts together at Quail Creek. Place has really changed.Best to all. Brec
02 March 2023, 09:12
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I read what he wrote again. I am not sure this was his first safari. It was his first trip to Zimbabwe.
It doesn't really matter.
He had a great hunt, and that is how it should be.
And no one was ashamed of showing their faces, which as it should be.
Wow! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Amazing bag of animals. Top class. And no silly blurred faces !!!
02 March 2023, 14:54
larryshoresquote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I read what he wrote again. I am not sure this was his first safari. It was his first trip to Zimbabwe.
It doesn't really matter.
He had a great hunt, and that is how it should be.
And no one was ashamed of showing their faces, which as it should be.
Agreed
02 March 2023, 22:44
Austin HunterHeck yeah! Well done!
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