Botswana NG32-Okavango Delta

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22 September 2010, 01:14

ForrestB

Terrific photos. Those memories are worth all the sweat and treasure expended. The Okavango is a magical place and I wish all hunters have the opportunity to experience it. Unfortunately that opportunity is fading fast.

Thank you Kathi for taking the time to post your adventure.

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22 September 2010, 02:17

safari-lawyer

The ivory is great, but that last photo of Rick and the trackers crossing the waist-high water is absolutely stellar.

22 September 2010, 02:25

BaxterB

quote:
The ivory is great, but that last photo of Rick and the trackers crossing the waist-high water is absolutely stellar.

You can say that again... that is iconic...

22 September 2010, 02:55

DoubleDon

Kathi and Rick, great bull!! I'm very happy for you!!

Hope we may meet to talk a bit more in Dallas or Reno. Best regards.

Deo Vindice,

Don

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22 September 2010, 03:07

Marty

Kathi-
Thanks for the photos, we've been waiting!
That last picture is a real keeper, it needs to be on the cover of a magazine. It looks like a dream fulfilled.

26 September 2010, 17:28

Dulcinea

Every now and then a person finds themselves in the right place at the right time. The last picture proves that!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Dulcinea

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27 September 2010, 00:59

BrettAKSCI

And they say not to EVER drop a moose in the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a superb elephant and what a picture wading through the water!!! If that doesn't scream Africa nothing does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brett

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May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
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27 September 2010, 01:42

bwanamrm

Great elephant and some excellent photos! Thanks for keeping us in the loop on your hunt in Bots. I will echo others sentiments in losing this fantastic game-rich area to hunting. I hope the government of the country realizes their error sooner rather than too late!

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04 October 2010, 19:03

lde

quote:
Originally posted by Brett Adam Barringer:
And they say not to EVER drop a moose in the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brett

That is sooo true. LOL

Kathi and Rick,
Great write-up and a heck of an elephant and adventure.

05 October 2010, 18:44

Tom In Tennessee

If only Rick had of tied his Courtneys to the double, he could have replaced Sharp!!
What a great picture and writeup! Thanks for sharing!