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Elephant, buff & leopard with Zambezi Hunters (more photos added
18 October 2011, 01:48
larryshoresElephant, buff & leopard with Zambezi Hunters (more photos added
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18 October 2011, 02:32
opus72Fantastic! Looking forward to the pictures and the rest of the write up.
18 October 2011, 05:29
jjbullOutstanding, Larry.
I look forward to any and all additional pictues you post on this.
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18 October 2011, 05:55
retreeverLarry, Makes me smile.
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18 October 2011, 05:58
safari-lawyerKeep it coming Bwana Shores.
Will J. Parks, III
18 October 2011, 18:53
HBHHow's the song go I need More More More!
Very Cool
HBH
18 October 2011, 23:07
MANDLAZIMHey Larry - Makorokoto!!
Look forward to the pics and the rest of the story!! Keep it coming...
19 October 2011, 00:14
larryshoresAlmost done with the report. The pictures have been loading on Photobucket since this morning. They are only half way done.
19 October 2011, 00:45
matt uKeep it coming Bwana Shores.
+1
19 October 2011, 20:19
larryshoresIf I can figure out my i phone issue, I will post more of the leopard. Also, somehow the kudu pictures didn't load on photobucket. I will work on that as well.
19 October 2011, 20:31
505 gibbsCongrats on another great hunt Larry. Great trophies!
19 October 2011, 21:18
bwanamrmExcellent report Larry... thanks for taking the time to put it down in detail! Superb trophies as well, old, past their prime males hunted properly. Well done!
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19 October 2011, 21:23
FishN4EyesExcellent report, Larry!
Congrats on a great trip, sorry you had to call it a quits a few days early but sounds like you had a fantastic trip.
19 October 2011, 22:05
matt uGreat reoprt Larry
Thanks
20 October 2011, 00:02
David HulmeGreat hunt, great report, congratulations Larry, Collen and team. Eish but Gabriel has packed on a few pounds eh?
20 October 2011, 00:10
Use Enough GunOutstanding Larry!
Congrats!
20 October 2011, 04:06
new_guyLaminitis in a kudu?
20 October 2011, 08:18
LeopardtrackAwesome Larry!! Well done.
Did you weigh that Leopard?? He's big.
He proves why the Leopard is the world's ultimate predator...he managed to survive despite losing a foot. Looks to be in good health as well. I would love to see the poacher who set that snare in my crosshairs...
20 October 2011, 09:11
NakihunterGreat hunt and trophies. Thanks for sharing.
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
20 October 2011, 17:24
Aaron NeilsonLarry - Big congrats! Some nice photos too, thanks for posting.
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www.huntghr.com 20 October 2011, 18:13
larryshoresFrank:
We did weight it but I do not recall with certainty. I think it was 140. He was in serious decline. The ecologist who is studying leopards recons he lost 35-40% of his body weight.
I am going to post some more pictures.
David:
I don't think Gabriel has gained a whole lot. It is probably what he is wearing.
I will tell you that Gabriel is hell on wheels. He has balls the size of watermelons. He was right there in there in the thick of things armed with only a flashlight.
Brent:
I hear what you are saying about the hooves. Why is this only on the front? The back was totally normal.
20 October 2011, 18:24
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20 October 2011, 21:02
LeopardtrackYes Larry, you can see by these recent photo's that this poor Leopard was struggling to survive.
His hips and rear legs are very lean for a cat his size...he is a huge bodied Leopard in his prime so he should be heavily built.
What a shame that those bastard made him suffer!
20 October 2011, 21:20
David HulmeLarry, I haven't see Gabriel for a while...Anyway, long standing joke between some of us, I will undoubtedly get the same when I see him. I have firsthand knowledge of Gabriel's infield capabilities, having spent years working with him, anti-poaching and hunting, Humani and Chewore. Top notch fellow, Humani/Roger Whittall trained.
Cheers, David
20 October 2011, 21:20
Aaron NeilsonYou know, the more I read this report, look at the photos/trophies, the more I realize this was truly an AWESOME safari!! What more could you ask for in 10 Days????
Aaron Neilson
Global Hunting Resources
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www.huntghr.com 20 October 2011, 21:23
David Hulmequote:
Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:
You know, the more I read this report, look at the photos/trophies, the more I realize this was truly an AWESOME safari!! What more could you ask for in 10 Days????
20 October 2011, 22:11
larryshoresDavid:
My dumb ass went to chase the wounded leopard wearing shorts, a tee shirt and a long sleeve shirt.
I realized that I was "under dressed" when I saw Gabriel & Kapazi put on every bit of clothing they had.
I brought Gabriel & Kapazi binoculars. They went wild over those.
20 October 2011, 22:23
chuckmaxmanLarry, That is a great cat! Sounds like you had a wonderful adventure.
21 October 2011, 00:03
larryshoresThank you all.
Should you ever have the good fortune to hunt Sango, you should try and get the game scout we had. His name was Etai.
He was a nice guy. He tried really hard. He was most helpful. He definitely added to the hunt. I do not think I have mentioned his name previously.
21 October 2011, 00:23
A.Dahlgrenlovely photos of the leopard, congrats again!!
21 October 2011, 01:34
David Hulmequote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
David:
My dumb ass went to chase the wounded leopard wearing shorts, a tee shirt and a long sleeve shirt.
I realized that I was "under dressed" when I saw Gabriel & Kapazi put on every bit of clothing they had.
I brought Gabriel & Kapazi binoculars. They went wild over those.
Larry, well at least you only would have been clawed by 3 sets of claws.....Ja I think that dressing up is a great plan, but not too much to hinder movement. Once I saw Lou 'the leopard' Hallamore getting ready for a wounded leopard follow up - trenchcoat with good collar was his main piece...I'm sure those guys must have been super chuffed with the binos, all tracker teams should have at least a decent pair between them, the vast majority see better than their PH's! This is a great report Larry, not only because of the super trophies, but because it is so different, unique. Well done my friend.
21 October 2011, 04:25
safari-lawyerEtai was our gamescout in 2009. He was pleasant and strong. He carried a bushpig across his shoulders all the way back to the truck. I believe it was more than one mile.
Everything from your hunt looks to be top notch, Larry. I particularly like that leopard. Who know what a monster he would have been but for the traps and snares.
Congrats and well done as usual.
Will J. Parks, III
21 October 2011, 04:58
larryshoresThanks Will.
Good luck on your trip. When do you leave?
21 October 2011, 05:22
safari-lawyerEtai, fully loaded.
Larry, I leave on Tuesday.
Will J. Parks, III
21 October 2011, 05:31
larryshoresGood luck.
It hasn't been as hot as usual over there. Maybe the weather will stay good for you as well.
Collen says he has seen a number of good bulls.
21 October 2011, 05:32
David HulmeWith Mudhini smiling in the background.... That's another tough lad I've had the pleasure of working with, good poacher catcher.
21 October 2011, 07:18
samirWonderful report. It doesn't get to much better than that.
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21 October 2011, 14:08
AndersGreat report, Larry! It felt like being there
Thanks and congrats on a wonderful result.
21 October 2011, 19:54
ScriptusHere in the Eastern Cape, there are occassions where kudu have been found with elongated hooves, mainly in the Karoo in river bed and surrounding terrein. The sandy soil does not allow for the wear of the hooves as in more rocky / stoney terrein.
Mr Shores, it looks as though you had an excellent hunt, well done.
22 October 2011, 03:22
D. NelsonWow! Unique trophies all around.
Congratulations!
Best regards, D. Nelson