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Zimbabwe - Elephant bull and Buffalo
Zimbabwe - Elephant bull and Buffalo
Outfitter: Chifuti Safaris
PH: Len Taylor
Camera Man: Doug King
Rifles: Heym 88B Safari 470 Nitro Duane Wiebe 500 Jeff Take-Down
Area: Chewore South
Dates: March 1st though March 14th 2010
Game Taken: Elephant Bull, Buffalo, Hyena and Two Baboons.
I have now sent out 70+ video's to the AR community. If you would like to have a copy please post in this thread and the memebers will forward you the copy I sent them.
I am not much of a good writer like many of you here so I have thought up something new. I had this hunt filmed so instead of typing up what would be a poorly written report we have made up copies of the video that I would like to send out for free. It was an exciting hunt which includes two buffalo charges. We had and unfortunate incident with the camera, right before the elephant kill shot he accidently buttoned off. Still I think it is a nicely done video that I think others will enjoy. I have sent this video out to a few members on AR to get their take before posting this up and their responses have been positive.
The only thing I ask in return is if the requests for the video exceed the copies I have made up that you will forward the video to the next person on the list. Please PM me your address if you wish to receive a copy.
If someone would like to post some photo’s for me please email me at macjenkins@comcast.net and I will email them.
I am hoping that by doing this others will do the same. I think a lot of people have video’s made that would be a ton of fun to get an exchange going. The few good African Hunting programs that are on TV does not keep me satisfied throughout the year and I would love to see other’s members video’s.
Thanks,
Mac
Mac
Will J. Parks, III
Dang! Free video, sign me up. Thanks.
Looks like the creek in Chewore South. And a good bull ele. Congrats.
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Thank you for posting those for me Will.
Mac
Mac
29 July 2010, 20:10
bwanamrmWow... put me down for a free video as well! I look forward to watching your hunting adventures, especially with the Wiebe .500 Jeffery!
I will happily pass it on after viewing!
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30 July 2010, 00:56
matt uVery nice Bulls!!!
30 July 2010, 01:36
BrettAKSCII can't imagine having to extract ivory "under water"!!!
Close one yikes! Nice animals and congratulations!
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30 July 2010, 04:25
bwana dogoI'd love a video.
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I killed my elephant bull in Chewoe South in 2006. Gorgeous country!!
30 July 2010, 04:53
Aaron NeilsonI love the elephant picture by the river's edge, awesome! Congrats.
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www.huntghr.com 30 July 2010, 05:51
L. David KeithVery nice Mac, congrats! Good pics.
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30 July 2010, 08:21
JudgeGA buff of a lifetime. Old, worn and with a great drop. Elephant with a great story, too!
But, you'd better be careful. The dude puts burning tapers in his beard and I understand that you need to be careful if you're sailing with gold around the coast of Georgia.
Kidding aside, I had the pleasure of hearing up close and personal about the hunt while awaiting the dreaded flight from JNB to ATL. It's kind of like I've read the book and now get to see the movie. Can't wait!
I'm eager to see the video. Good guy and I'll bet a great rainy day to cure the "awaiting safair blues" !
Without AR and Saeed, I'd never have had the chance to know our modern Blackbeard. This site is a wonderful gift from our host, n'est-ce pas? I can't count the folks I've met (and hunted with) as a result of a pretty nice fellow from Dubai.
Thanks, my friend.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
30 July 2010, 09:05
muygrandeCount me in on that "live video". Will gladly circulate among the many Texas AR members.
Great hunt and bet the video is just as wonderful.
Congrats and perhaps you are the beginning of some real tv time!
30 July 2010, 10:01
FrostbitI'll take a video. I'll send you my address via PM. If Brett in Anchorage is getting one perhaps he could pass it to me when done or I will pass mine on to him.
Thanks
Jim
great safari and wonderful trophies. Congratulations.
mario
30 July 2010, 15:58
BigBBearVery nice trophies. interesting that the one side of the bull looks so much shorter in the river photo yet looks closer to the same size when standig upright. I have been told several times if you took the smaller tusk and put it next to the longer one on the outside that it would longer and if you reversed them, the longer would look longer. Seems to be true and I guess is all in perception of length so maybe the case in the way these look. At any rate, a very nice buffalo and elephant. Will should be proud. I would like a video as well. Will PM you.
Larry
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30 July 2010, 18:21
Nevada WapatiThose are great trophies, escpicially that old buffalo bull. Thank you very much for your video offer.
Thanks for all the kind words guys....I should have enough video's for all that had requested one to this point.....Think we made about 50 of them. Now I just hope that you all think it is somewhat entertaining.
Thanks
Mac
Mac
30 July 2010, 20:32
shootawayNice trophies and pics-congratulations! I agree,watching videos of other members hunts can be great enjoyment.Nice rifles,too.
OK the last one we have for now has just been spoken for. We will try to get some more done this weekend or the first of the week.
Thanks
Mac
Mac
The question about the shorter tusk. It is about 15" shorter. I think that photo angle while still in the elephant makes it look bigger than it is.
Mac
Mac
02 August 2010, 07:47
AntlersCongrats on a couple of fine trophies!
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02 August 2010, 08:43
samirLooks like a great hunt!!!!!! What are the chances of both animals falling at the waters edge
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02 August 2010, 11:10
Equinsu OchaGreat photos..
that old bull has it all.. A wonderful trophy. Congrats!
I sent you a PM about getting a copy of the hunt as well when you get some more made up.. thanks
02 August 2010, 12:43
leopards valley safarisquote:
Originally posted by McKay:
The question about the shorter tusk. It is about 15" shorter. I think that photo angle while still in the elephant makes it look bigger than it is.
Mac
SSSSHHHH just stand and wave buddy. great elephant
02 August 2010, 20:17
McKayOk we have about 20 more ready to go this morning....My PM box had requests for about 10 of them. So there are about 10 left......
Mac
03 August 2010, 03:13
new_guyI've seen the whole video, and it is great... looks like a Tracks Across Africa episode (literally). Very well done by Tim and Dave!
03 August 2010, 06:22
bwanamrmWatched the vid this evening. Well done... man talk about a green hell! That bush was thick! And the buff letting you basically walk right by before you spotted him at three meters was too cool. Did he charge when he figured you gents were on to him?
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
03 August 2010, 08:22
collectorMac...my son and I just got done watching the DVD...what a fantastic hunt, great trophies, just absolutely first class PH...and the buffalo charges were just down right thrilling. Congratulations on some well earned trophies.
P.S. Videographer and editor did a great job. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.
03 August 2010, 09:26
FrostbitAmazing Video!! Joyce and I watched it tonight after dinner. Very professionally done and the Buff charges get your attention.
Thank you for the DVD.
Great trophies and I'd also love to see the hunt on video. Sent a PM if you have one to spare.
03 August 2010, 19:48
McKayWe think we woke him up and then he stood up right when we were on top of him. He charged us the first time just as I was squeezing the trigger. We were all floored that he did not break out the back side of the brush, instead he came straight at us….
Mac
03 August 2010, 23:14
matt uMac, Got mine last night, but have not watched it yet.
Sounds like it's getting good reviews.
Thanks again
Matt
04 August 2010, 01:24
LionHunterMac,
You have a PM inbound.
Thanks
Mike
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04 August 2010, 05:33
safari-lawyerJust popped it into the player. So far, so good.
Will J. Parks, III
04 August 2010, 06:31
safari-lawyerquote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
Just popped it into the player. So far, so good.
The buffalo . . . wow!
Will J. Parks, III
04 August 2010, 08:57
bronxfatsWell done. What a generous way to share a hunt. I'd love to view the video and share with several Ar members right here in Great Falls, Mt.
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04 August 2010, 11:16
steve_robinsonPlease put me on the list also.
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04 August 2010, 20:01
McKayOK we have sent out the last one of this last batch of video's we made up. So I would assume that we should have adequate video's out there to the AR community. 50 went out in the first batch and then another 20 this week. So hopefully they will get shared around. I think it would be easiest if members would still like to get a copy to just post it in this thread, then when they recieve a copy to edit your post to say you have recieved it.
Mac
Mac
04 August 2010, 21:29
Bobby B.Mr. McKay,
When I read your first offer for a video, I sent you a PM. Then I read your today's post. Please send me a video to 10353 145 street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5N 2X8. I will be sure to share this video with my hunting friends up here.
Bobby B.
04 August 2010, 21:46
McKayI remember your request Bobby. I put additional postage on the package per your request. I have never mailed anything to Canada, and would think it takes additional time to reach you? We have not received it back or anything so I would guess we just need to wait a little longer until it makes it to you. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mac
Mac