Double Dugga Boys

05 January 2014, 20:22

Steve416

Double Dugga Boys

It took me awhile to get around to posting this hunt report...but wanted to share.

Dates : September 7-14th 2013
PH : Johan Hermann Safaris
Mthimkulu Concession. Limpopo. South Africa
PH : Johan Hermann
Cameraman : Chris Esterhuizen
Team : Freddie, Elias, Pinky.
Rifle : CZ 550 Safari Magnum in 416 Rigby shooting 400gn Rhino softs.

Due to having limited time to hunt on my succesful Elephant hunt with Johan in May I returned in September to hunt Buffalo.

This is a superb area for Buffalo with the genetics incredible. You have a chance to take a real monster here as evidenced by the 47" and 48.5" bulls I took in 2009.

On day 2 I passed a 45" bull which was a bit young and slightly soft in the front.

Here are the two bulls we took.
Awesome old warriors and great memories forever of a fine safari with Johan and Chris. We hunted hard and had lots of fun.

Johan and I with our first Bull.

Chris and I with our second Bull.

05 January 2014, 20:29

David Hulme

Absolutely fantastic! And those beaming faces say it all. What a blast it must have been. First rate, very well done.

05 January 2014, 20:36

subsailor74

Wow - what great trophies!

Well done!

05 January 2014, 21:01

MANDLAZIM

Now those are two awesome bulls, the second in particular as you shot him at the end of his time!

Very well done!

Cheers,
Brent

P.S must have been easy loading those bulls with the 'small' cameraman to help!!!

05 January 2014, 21:15

dukxdog

Cool bull!

05 January 2014, 21:25

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Now those are two awesome bulls, the second in particular as you shot him at the end of his time!

Very well done!

Cheers,
Brent

P.S must have been easy loading those bulls with the 'small' cameraman to help!!!

Thanks Brent. I knew you would like him.
When we saw that old scrumcap bull there was no second thoughts.
Chris and I looked at eachother and the moment is captured on film.
Yes, positioning for photo's and loading those bulls is easy with a "bull" like Chris around. A great guy , cameraman and super to have in the field.

Cheers

Steve

05 January 2014, 21:31

Orvar

Super bull! Great memories for sure!

05 January 2014, 21:36

Caracal

Steve great hunt, mate. The second bull is superb. Well done!

05 January 2014, 22:07

mboga biga bwana

Fantastic Trophys. Well done !

05 January 2014, 22:34

bwanamrm

A couple of nice old bulls. Well done!

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05 January 2014, 23:36

MJines

I would pay an enhanced trophy fee for the scrum cap. Well done!

06 January 2014, 00:06

boarkiller

Great bulls boys

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06 January 2014, 02:04

pagosawingnut

Great bulls, both but that old dagga boy is spectacular.

06 January 2014, 04:05

Fjold

great old bull, congratulations.

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

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06 January 2014, 13:12

Neil-PH

The second bull is outstanding and symbolises "Trophy" hunting !!

06 January 2014, 13:48

jkhunter

Well done to all,

Glad to see Johan and Mthimkuku producing some fine bulls

JK

06 January 2014, 19:16

Tim Vining

Now there is a pair of proper dugga boys

06 January 2014, 19:34

bwanajay

Congrats

06 January 2014, 21:20

JTHunt

I think that second bull is the all time No. 1 for the "Outer Circle" - great buffalo - well done!

06 January 2014, 21:42

leopards valley safaris

Those are two great old warriors, well done

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06 January 2014, 23:50

JTEX

Outstanding stuff there Steve!

Some great Buffalo to be had there.

Johan is a great guy to hunt with!

.

07 January 2014, 01:09

matt u

quote:
Originally posted by leopards valley safaris:
Those are two great old warriors, well done

Dont get any better than those two!

07 January 2014, 02:11

retreever

Steve very nice. Are you coming to DSC to his year?

Mike

07 January 2014, 07:15

Thierry Labat

Proper bulls, well done.

07 January 2014, 07:23

samir

Great pair of bulls Steve.

07 January 2014, 21:48

MANDLAZIM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve416:
quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Now those are two awesome bulls, the second in particular as you shot him at the end of his time!

Very well done!

Cheers,
Brent

P.S must have been easy loading those bulls with the 'small' cameraman to help!!!

Thanks Brent. I knew you would like him.
When we saw that old scrumcap bull there was no second thoughts.
Chris and I looked at eachother and the moment is captured on film.
Yes, positioning for photo's and loading those bulls is easy with a "bull" like Chris around. A great guy , cameraman and super to have in the field.

Cheers

Steve

Steve - your second Bull would be a serious contender for "Dugga Boy of the year" had you taken him with CMS! Good stuff...

07 January 2014, 22:04

Michael Robinson

08 January 2014, 17:59

Edod

Great looking old bulls. The second one is fabulous!

09 January 2014, 00:27

Pulicords

Outstanding bulls! Congrats.

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