Russell, you suck...I mean, way to go pal!

Nice ele, and that is a tremendous buff. Pretty cool too as you were the last hunters of the season...I guess they came in from the Park...you just never know and that is what makes it exciting. I recall Ganyana saying that some of the biggest buffalo in Zim come from Omay, for those willing to hunt for them - well yours is proof that just being there improves the odds!!!

Mart's got a good team and runs a solid operation, and at a time when some of the well known areas are sliding...it's great that he's working so hard to continue to improve the hunting in Omay. I can't wait for my May ele/croc hunt, and whatever else the hills may hold!

Congrats to all on the hunt!

Bill C,

+1 Martin really is passionate about making his areas even better than they already are (and they are great now). It is fun to around a guy like that.
We need to quit bragging about him and reporting these great hunts, he will get so busy we will have to book two years ahead to hunt with him.

I thoroughly enjoyed your report and photos.......my kind of hunt. What success in a short hunt! Thanks. Jim

Russel- Congrats those are two fantastic trophies. Hats off to Martin - it is great to see an operator finally putting something back into their area -something we have not seen in the past!

Knowing the group that you hunted with I am sure your guys had a blast also!

Sounds like a great hunt and really enjoyed reading your report. And that is one outstanding Buff!

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Russel- Congrats those are two fantastic trophies. Hats off to Martin - it is great to see an operator finally putting something back into their area -something we have not seen in the past!

Thanks Buzz! You and Mike Jines certainly did yourselves proud last week. Regarding "putting back" I am sure you and Myles will do the same with Dande and it will be a "must do" concession for dangerous and plains game shortly! I look forward to hunting the Dande with you again in the future.

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Russell, you suck...I mean, way to go pal!

Hah! Bill you old rascal... how many damn elephant did you kill in Omay North? I was lucky to find an elephant bull left when you and your crew finished up!

Remember, four of the Ume 5 are left and still fording the river on a regular basis! I am sure May won't come soon enough for you... I know it wouldn't for me!

Congratulation, you got some outstanding trophies, I enjoyed your report and photographs very much.

Regards
Aziz

Russell,

I good story well told. Congrats on a great hunt and a tremendous ele and buffalo. We will have to catch up over some Gatorade soon.

You are absolutely correct about rethinking your clothing arrangements late season. I hunted in TAG shirts for several days until heat rash started to overtake me. Shifted to t-shirts and the thin cotton performed much better. Also dropped the gaitors. Light, cotton and single layers is key.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Definitely a hunt of a lifetime...a treasured experience not soon forgotten...and wonderful trophies too!

WOW

Congrats to all...

As promised, pictures of Blanton's buffalo and tuskless cow. Shot with his Weatherby DGR in .458 Lott and Hornady factory ammo.

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As promised, pictures of Blanton's buffalo and tuskless cow. Shot with his Weatherby DGR in .458 Lott and Hornady factory ammo.

I love seeing the 458 Lott works

Ovny

Fantastic hunt!

Revives my disappointment over my cancelled hunt in the Umay in Sept!

Congratulations on a great buff & ele.

A blast from the past! I hadn't read this in a long time and this brought back great memories of a special safari!

Naki... hope you get to the Omay soon.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Congratulations on a fantastic day you'll never forget. Thanks for sharing your story and photos with us.

I don't know how I missed this report earlier. Great bulls Russell!

I recognize Steve in the picture, nice to see his smiling face again.

"The terrain in the Omay has quite a bit of contour."

Can you say understatement?

Excellent ele!

Excellent...

I'm returning in April for another hunt with Chap... looking for nyala... and waiting for F&W to reverse their 'Zim ele' decision.

Simply outstanding! Dianna was certainly smiling on you Sir!

That Ume camp is just fantastic and being on Kariba offers so many options!

Pieters runs a fine operation.


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congratulations nice buff and elephant

Hey Russell
Well done my friend. You do realise that you make the rest of us very jealous. That was one hell of a hunt.
Don't forget your promise to come over this side of the pond and let us show you some great wing shooting.
Kind regards and all the best for Christmas.
P.S. What the hell does Jines know about dress sense ????

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What the hell does Jines know about dress sense ????

Easy, nothing. That is why on my next hunt I am planning to hunt a'la Pondoro, in a loin cloth and a turban.

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Easy, nothing. That is why on my next hunt I am planning to hunt a'la Pondoro, in a loin cloth and a turban.

Jines you do frighten me at times. Is this what happens when you retire too early and have too much time on your hands?

And Mr. Jolly, would love to pepper fowl with you one day soon...

Good things happen to good people.

Looks as if your cauldron of luck has spillethed over.

Well done you and Mr Pieters.