First experience in Zim

03 September 2010, 17:02

Luca Gaeti

First experience in Zim - 2009

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!

03 September 2010, 17:07

smarterthanu

Caracal are so damn cool. So rare to get one.
Congrats.

Ben

03 September 2010, 18:42

Anders

It seems as you had a great hunt!! Congrats on a wonderful experience and some great animals! I'm envious of that caracal!

03 September 2010, 20:05

Fjold

It looks like you're having fun there. Nice Texas heart shot on the Waterbuck.

Thanks

03 September 2010, 20:29

Ghubert

Great report Luca, thank you posting.

Amir

03 September 2010, 21:11

Sevenxbjt

Very nice.

03 September 2010, 21:13

Use Enough Gun

Congratulations on a successful safari and best wishes for many more to come!

03 September 2010, 22:29

matt u

Nice trophies
congratulations!

05 September 2010, 15:44

Vince Hazen

Nice pig. You seem to be smiling the most in that picture. I can relate. Love to shoot the pigs.

06 September 2010, 15:16

Luca Gaeti

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

08 September 2010, 02:01

Tom In Tennessee

Thanks for posting ....nice animals, especially that rare Caracal....looks like you may have taken it in the daylight....even rarer!

08 September 2010, 23:54

WildlifeTroughMyLense

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.

09 September 2010, 01:43

talentrec

quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
It looks like you're having fun there. Nice Texas heart shot on the Waterbuck.

Thanks

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

09 September 2010, 02:19

Mario

Welcome Luca. Congratulations for the Caracal and for ...the shot on the Waterbuck

09 September 2010, 06:00

dirklawyer

quote:
Originally posted by smarterthanu:
Caracal are so damn cool. So rare to get one.
Congrats. Ben

+1, Ditto's great trophy

09 September 2010, 22:30

chinanga

quote:
Originally posted by Luca Gaeti:
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!

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 !!??