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Zim Hunt Report
20 August 2009, 07:11
LeopardtrackCongrats on a great hunt!
Did you weigh your Leopard??
20 August 2009, 07:18
SevenxbjtLooks like a great cat. Congrats!
20 August 2009, 08:05
safari-lawyerSuper cat.
When big guys like you and me hoist up a leopard and he still looks HUGE, then HE IS HUGE.
Not a bad conservancy elephant bull either.
What about dates, when were you there?
Don't you just love the Save?
Will J. Parks, III
20 August 2009, 09:24
bwanamrmSo the bet was you had to shave the goat when you killed your cat????
LOL!
Congratz on a great hunt and some super trophies!
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20 August 2009, 09:28
BrettAKSCIA beauty of a cat!!!
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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20 August 2009, 11:11
Gerhard.DelportCongrats.
Stunning trophies and photos!!!!
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www.fffsafaris.co.za 20 August 2009, 11:34
mboga biga bwanaSuper Trophys. Congrats.
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20 August 2009, 12:18
NitehawkWOW, what a cat! Go on, tell the story.
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20 August 2009, 15:09
retreeverNice, was there a bet shave if you shot a
leopard???
Good shooting and great photos...
Mike
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20 August 2009, 15:12
Equinsu OchaThat cat is an absolute BRUTE!! As is that klipie.
Great safari!
20 August 2009, 15:30
WillJesus, a lot better w/o the beardette.
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20 August 2009, 17:01
Bwanamichquote:
Originally posted by Will:
Jesus, a lot better w/o the beardette.
Was that in response to taking the leopard??
Congrats on great trophies; leopard and grysbok (love the broken horn) in particular!!
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20 August 2009, 17:31
River JordanCongrats on a great hunt, the cat's outstanding.
20 August 2009, 17:57
matt uVery nice Leaopard..congratulations
20 August 2009, 18:45
Tim Heraldlooks like a phenomenal hunt!
Good Hunting,
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20 August 2009, 20:00
ghostbirdGreat cat, thanks for sharing. Too bad about the beard... I bet it is already growing back in preparation for the next safari !
Andy
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20 August 2009, 20:42
505 gibbsThanks guys, let me see if I can answer all of the questions, I was in zim August of 08, showed up with the goat and a full head of hair, left bald and clean shaven (thats ok, Leon did too), they weighed the cat at the skinning shed and to be honest I don't remember exactly as it was in kg's rather than American, for some reason 85-90 sticks in my head. If that translates into some crazy number I may be wrong. We hunted for this cat (Leon had seen the track with the hunter before me but he would not come to bait) for 6 or 7 days, the ranch looked like a slaughter house with Impala hanging everywhere. Finally a Female that he was with came to a bait (I think on the far Northeast corner of the concession) and he shredded a civet cat (to show off I guess) and made the mistake of leaving a single track on the side of the road. Tristan brought in the hounds and 3-4 hours/8-10km later we talked him into posing for that pic w/me. I have hunted bear and mountain lion with dogs, both were fun but I will probably never do again. Hunting Leopard with dogs is the most intense experiance I have ever had and I want to do it again, with a pistol. Also, yes the Klippie was a brute, he is standing lifesize behind my desk as I type this. My leopard will be on the wall as soon as he gets done posing for pics, I will post when I get him. Going to Moz with Kwan & Jdollar mid Sept. will post pics when I get back.
