This year saw me fighting. Devastating bush fires that blackened my horizon. An aggressive takeover of my project and finally a brute of a Lion with a stiff broom. I am also getting on in my years and my memories nowadays are more of the people and places than heads and horn. For my woes I have been adequately compensated by the quality of and generosity of the hunters that I have met and known. Thank you AR. All have had specific goals in their hunting and all been met with the exception of Darin who failed to cash in my offer of a two tiered price Lion. Our target Lion and probably the most glorious I have ever come across would only show himself in her absence. Such is the unpredictability of these cats. Big Leopard prove to be less illusive and everybody scored and the results were impressive. As so were trophies of Sable, Roan and Buffalo as the main species.

I hunted new grounds and met some outstanding operators and professionals some who I taught and some who I learned a bit from. Most operators are investing heavily in the game and forgotten grounds such as the Musalangu, Kasonso and Sichofulo are being rejuvenated and actively protected. Our hunting horizons generally seem to be expanding and the private sector is prepared to fight for wild Africa and the game. If only the international politicians could offer more encouragement and support.

The trophy quality and maturity of game animals across Zambia has been outstanding. Most operators are booked a year in advance and business seems to be booming. I again will hunt the Kafue and some new grounds next year and very much look forward to being reunited with friends and a few new comers to Zambia. May all of you experience the best of luck in 2018 and I wish you all a prosperous and New Year. Keep the sun on your back and the wind in your face.

Fantastic stuff! I do hate to ask- How wide is the first buff?

Lovely photos. Thanks for the post.

It look's like a Wonderful place to hunt!!!

Well done, sir!

Great photos, the place looks fantastic!

Always a lovely way with the written word Mr. Baldry. Well written words, well fostered ground and well taken care of clients. Simply well done.

Outstanding Sir. Keep up the good work!

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Great report as always Andrew.

Hoping you have a happy, prosperous New Year!

Some damn fine trophies there sir! Keep it up.

And to think it started with those two idiots five years ago. What a hunt it was Mate.

Cheers
J&J

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Awesome! Well done Andrew and team!

Hope to hunt together again soon.

Cheers

Charlie & Anja

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Well done on a very successful season and a bunch of exceptional trophies Andrew! You have put in a lot of hard work to achieve it and you deserve every bit of your success.

Good luck on the 2018 season and I look forward to sharing bottles of whiskey over campfires along the rivers of Zambia with you in the coming year!

Cheers and happy new year.

Great stuff as usual sir. I presume that you are not coming to the DSC show in Dallas next month? I look forward to shaking your hand one day.

Great pics Andrew! A hunt with YOU is on my bucket list!

You have certainly told a story and a fine one at that! Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Originally posted by Thor Kirchner:
Well done on a very successful season and a bunch of exceptional trophies Andrew! You have put in a lot of hard work to achieve it and you deserve every bit of your success.

Good luck on the 2018 season and I look forward to sharing bottles of whiskey over campfires along the rivers of Zambia with you in the coming year!

Cheers and happy new year.

Hi Thor,

Rivers and swamps mate. Hope you have a great time in Denmark and give me a call on your return.

Cheers

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Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Great stuff as usual sir. I presume that you are not coming to the DSC show in Dallas next month? I look forward to shaking your hand one day.

Charles it will happen but not in Dallas mate.

My best to you and your wife and wishing you all that you desire in the future.

Cheers

Andrew

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Originally posted by Frostbit:
And to think it started with those two idiots five years ago. What a hunt it was Mate.

Cheers
J&J

Unforgettable mate. Those two idiots were the foundation of my project and something that I will always grateful for.

Andrew;

You definitely took some fine trophies!

I loved both our lion hunts, I couldn't go wrong with the pricing in 2017.

But mostly, you made the safaris so much fun and top notch.

A hunter in 2018 is in for a outstanding lion, besides plains game!!

Best regards, Darin

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Originally posted by D. Nelson:
Andrew;

You definitely took some fine trophies!

I loved both our lion hunts, I couldn't go wrong with the pricing in 2017.

But mostly, you made the safaris so much fun and top notch.

A hunter in 2018 is in for a outstanding lion, besides plains game!!

Best regards, Darin

Another great season is now behind you Andrew and a another group of happy hunters have shared your camp, your company and your experience.
Great trophies as always.
Thanks to you and Patsy for looking after my mate and ensuring he had the hunt of a lifetime.
Cheers to the new year and opportunities to share a bottle and a campfire with you.

Thank you for a well written summation of your season. You're realizing quite a nice return on your vision and hard work. Congratulations on a successful 2017 and mat 2018 bring good health and even more success.

Great stuff Andrew

I wish I could work for you for 6 months!

Congratulations on another great year of hunting Andrew. You really guided your clients to some great trophies.

It's been a pleasure to hunt with you twice, and we look forward to no. 3 next year.

I feel lucky to have met a man of honor such as yourself, and I'm thankful to Saeed for giving us this forum, and Jim ( Frostbit ) for recommending you as a PH. Thank you everyone!

Looking forward to our hunts together this year mate.

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Some outstanding animals. Well Done!!

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Congratulations on another great year of hunting Andrew. You really guided your clients to some great trophies.

It's been a pleasure to hunt with you twice, and we look forward to no. 3 next year.

I feel lucky to have met a man of honor such as yourself, and I'm thankful to Saeed for giving us this forum, and Jim ( Frostbit ) for recommending you as a PH. Thank you everyone!

See you on the great plains of Kasonso in September. I can hardly wait my friend.

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Originally posted by Thierry Labat:
Some outstanding animals. Well Done!!

Cheers Thierry and I hope that 2018 is kind to you and your family.

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Originally posted by fairgame:

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Congratulations on another great year of hunting Andrew. You really guided your clients to some great trophies.

It's been a pleasure to hunt with you twice, and we look forward to no. 3 next year.

I feel lucky to have met a man of honor such as yourself, and I'm thankful to Saeed for giving us this forum, and Jim ( Frostbit ) for recommending you as a PH. Thank you everyone!

See you on the great plains of Kasonso in September. I can hardly wait my friend.

With the anti poaching and area development going on there the place should be fantastic in 5+ years?

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Originally posted by Safari2:

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Originally posted by fairgame:

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Congratulations on another great year of hunting Andrew. You really guided your clients to some great trophies.

It's been a pleasure to hunt with you twice, and we look forward to no. 3 next year.

I feel lucky to have met a man of honor such as yourself, and I'm thankful to Saeed for giving us this forum, and Jim ( Frostbit ) for recommending you as a PH. Thank you everyone!

See you on the great plains of Kasonso in September. I can hardly wait my friend.

With the anti poaching and area development going on there the place should be fantastic in 5+ years?

It is looking good now and I have been sent pictures of some very big Sable. Lots of Sitatunga also and here you can hunt Red Lechwe.

They look as well equipped as ZDS in Coutada 11 and that is saying a lot!

Excellent!

Outstanding, well done. Dammit, that bushbuck !!!! A beaut.

Just love it

Get me nice offer on a tuskless !


Morten

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Originally posted by The Norwegian:
Just love it

Get me nice offer on a tuskless !


Morten

Morten,

elephant cabin winter ... and we are just at the beginning of the winter ....

Phil