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20 July 2006, 21:21
craven
First Trip Success
I just wanted to thank everyone for there advice, I had a great time in South Africa with Tumuga Hunting. The flight might have been long but it was well worth it, now I just have to figure out how and when I can get back. I got 8 animals on this trip a Kudu, Gemsbok, Wildebeest, Impala, blesbok, 2 Warthogs, and a Jackal. To anyone thinking of going to Africa all I can say is DO IT you wont regret it.
Craven clap
20 July 2006, 21:54
David Culpepper
Please post story and pictures so I may live thru your experience since I am not going to Africa this year


Good Hunting,

21 July 2006, 07:25
Uplandhunter
We just returned from our first trip as well. It was only a week now, but feels like a year. I can't wait to go back. All of the other hunting I have done falls way short by comparison.


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28 July 2006, 00:49
craven
I have to agree with you Uplander, I have been home a few weeks now and I'm already planing my next trip.
I will post pictures soon
Craven
08 September 2006, 18:42
craven
Ineed help posting my pics
Craven Confused
08 September 2006, 19:57
Equinsu Ocha
Let's see them!!
08 September 2006, 20:59
Charles_Helm
quote:
Originally posted by craven:
Ineed help posting my pics
Craven Confused


PM Terry Carr and see if he can help you. You might also read his post on posting pictures.


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Some Pictures from Namibia

Some Pictures from Zimbabwe

An Elephant Story

08 September 2006, 21:27
craven







08 September 2006, 22:00
Charles_Helm
Very nice!


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Some Pictures from Namibia

Some Pictures from Zimbabwe

An Elephant Story

09 September 2006, 08:19
thornell
Nice trophies. That is a great impala. congrats.
09 September 2006, 09:05
steve_robinson
Nice animals, really nice hogs!


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11 September 2006, 23:06
craven
Thanks guys, the Kudu, Wildebeest, Impala, Blesbok, and the big Warthog will make the SCI record book as well as PHASA medals.
Thanks again
Craven clap
12 September 2006, 06:02
470CapstickA2
Nice warthogs... clap


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12 September 2006, 06:09
retreever
Craven, now tht you have been bitten by the bug welcome aboard....Great looking trophies...


Mike


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12 September 2006, 06:19
mstarling
Craven,

We did warn you that this sort of thing is addictive! Now you can see why. Big Grin

Very nice pics and trophies ... especially nice piggies.


Mike

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12 September 2006, 06:59
GaryL
You clearly had wonderful success on the trophy quest! My blood is pumping again and next Sept can't come soon enough. In the mean-time, can you share a few stories?
Congratulations
Gary


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13 September 2006, 02:01
craven
Thank You gents, and yes Gary I had a great time, what can I say that has not already been said by others. I have drank from the well of Africa and I will never be the same, the outfitter Tamuga Hunting Safaris is a family owned and operated and they treat you like you are one of the family. Located in the Limpopo Prov. and on the Limpopo river you have a wide verity of game to choose from as well as picture taking. I went at the end of June begining of July and the weather was perfect, mid thirties in the morning and warming up to seventy inthe afternoon with no humidity and that was great as I am from south Florida. We used the spot and stalk method of hunting witch I like because you never know what you might see, I still cant get over how good the trackers eyes are they can see game you and I would never be able to spot.
I dont know witch animal to tell about because they are all memorable to me, but I guess the Wildebeest was the hardest to get, to many eyes looking around all the time and never standing still long enough to get a clear shot, but after Three days of hard work we got him, a quartering away shot at 150 yards that completely passed through the animal, God I love my 35 Whelen with 225gr Barnes tripple shock bullets, the PH's nicknamed my gun the howitzer.
Well thats all I have time for right now, and I will repeat my self if you are thinking of going to Africa JUST DO IT.

Craven Big Grin
13 September 2006, 03:18
kudude
Congratulations. I hope you may be able to return again and again. Very nice animals. Kudude