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Location: Kasibi, Zim PH: Terry Fenn Dates: July 2009 (8 days) Rifles: Weatherby 378 Ammo: Barnes Triple Shock 270gr Dear friends of the forum, I wanted to share with you my first hunting experience in Zimbabwe I had last summer. I was in Zimbabwe with my friend and hunter Luca Bogarelli for Buffalo and other Plains Game, accompanied by great PH Terry Fenn and the excellent cameraman Scott Jurgens. This was my first hunt for one of the big five ... certainly not the last.  Arriving at Vic Falls airport, after a brief stop of one day at Johannesburg, we were taken by our guests and accompanied by Terry to see the magnificent waterfalls of Vic Falls. In the afternoon we moved to the camp, a beautiful place overlooking a lake where Hippos were snorting and at night you could hear Leopards and Hyena.  The first day was spent setting weapons and having a short ride into the hunting grounds. We saw several animals ... We could not hope for a better start. The following days we enjoyed some exciting hunting action and pleasant conversation around the fire. My friend and PH Terry Fenn proved to be a formidable hunter and a fantastic host for all the duration of the trip. Thanks to his skill and true passion for hunting I could shoot my first buffalo at a distance of 15 meters and I had the chance to get closet some big herds at the same distance! In a week of hunting we were able to take a Buffalo, an Impala, a Zebra, a Warthog, a Watherbuck, a Caracal and two Baboons.      I am convinced that success in hunting should not be measured by the number of animals taken ... but the quality of the hunt itself. This safari was conducted with fair play and in a way which made it thrilling and exciting. Thanks to the talents of Scott, the cameraman, scene by scene I can relive every moment of that wonderful experience! Unfortunately ... because marriage this year ;-) I could not reach Terry for another adventure ... but next year I have a reservation with him for another buffalo and …sable! I’m already looking forward! | ||
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Caracal are so damn cool. So rare to get one. Congrats. Ben | |||
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It seems as you had a great hunt!! Congrats on a wonderful experience and some great animals! I'm envious of that caracal!  Anders Hunting and fishing DVDs from Mossing & Stubberud Media: www.jaktogfiskedvd.no ..and my blog at: http://andersmossing.blogspot.com | |||
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It looks like you're having fun there. Nice Texas heart shot on the Waterbuck. Thanks Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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Great report Luca, thank you posting. Amir | |||
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Very nice. | |||
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Congratulations on a successful safari and best wishes for many more to come!  | |||
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Nice trophies congratulations! | |||
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Nice pig. You seem to be smiling the most in that picture. I can relate. Love to shoot the pigs. | |||
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Hi guys! thank you so much! my best wishes to you for all your future hunting adventures to Vince: in that pic it seems we both are smiling but note...I'm the one with the cap  | |||
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Thanks for posting ....nice animals, especially that rare Caracal....looks like you may have taken it in the daylight....even rarer! | |||
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It is always a pleasure to film with a talented hunter such as yourself Luca, you worked hard shot well and as a result you have the video to relive all your memories. I look forward to our hunting expedition next year my friend. | |||
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That looks a lot more like a exit wound than an entrance wound to me...my guess is that a .378 Wby can launch a 270 grain TSX fast enough to go stem to stern on an animal that size! Luca, congrats on a successful hunt! Pete | |||
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Welcome Luca. Congratulations for the Caracal and for ...the shot on the Waterbuck mario | |||
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+1, Ditto's great trophy "An individual with experience is never at the mercies of an individual with an argument" | |||
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Ciao my friend. You are a sly fox !! With a wife like yours, [ and I know this from personal experience ] you will be happy to stay at home ........... occasionally !!?? Chinanga Safaris Phone : 263) 9 247021 Mobiles : 263) 712211822 & 712613613 e-mail : terryfenn@yoafrica.com Website : www.chinangasafaris.com Skype : terryfennchinanga | |||
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