Professional Hunter Peter Wood gives a masterclass of how to turn a fleeing buffalo with the call of a buffalo in distress, allowing the client a couple of seconds to make his dreams come true in the pouring rain.
Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/UQk93PKJjVA

Again very nicely filmed.

I would suggest The PH needs to adjust the way he carries his double.

Agree that the “reverse”African carry was
a concern for me too Andrew!!!

Barrels were sweeping both the client and cameraman!!

Client was caught up in the excitement of his first african hunt, and was obviously oblivious to it!

Again, great show! Like others, I was very concerned with what appeared to be a lack of muzzle awareness. Someone on another thread about the show wanted to discuss the health and safety "dangers" of chewing tobacco. I came from a side of the military where unsafe weapons handling or an accidental discharge got you kicked out of the unit. Immediately. I don't have a problem hunting with someone chewing tobacco. I will not hunt with someone that cannot handle a weapon safely. It seems like every year I hear a report about a PH or guide "accidently shot". The truth is the accident was rehearsed with habitual, unchecked, unsafe weapons handling.

I had a PH tell me to please stop demonstrating to him when our rifles were "cleared" or we were in "round in chamber, safety on condition". I explained that it is a habit that I will not change and the client (me) is his biggest danger. I just want to build our trust and confidence by watching out for our safety. He appreciated it.

Safe hunting!

And here I thought he was referring to the fact it was left in the case most of the time

Another great episode! They make you feel like you're part of the hunt. Thanks for putting them on youtube!

Andrew,

Yeah! I agree that was a bit scary with the muzzles point right at the client for an extended amount of time. I will say though that after Roger Whittal shot his tracker who was in front of him while carrying his 465 on his shoulder muzzles forward that some PH started carrying their doubles muzzles back. I experienced that first hand 20 odd years ago. Today I would have refused to go in the field with that PH carrying his rifle like that.

Mark

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Andrew,

Yeah! I agree that was a bit scary with the muzzles point right at the client for an extended amount of time. I will say though that after Roger Whittal shot his tracker who was in front of him while carrying his 465 on his shoulder muzzles forward that some PH started carrying their doubles muzzles back. I experienced that first hand 20 odd years ago. Today I would have refused to go in the field with that PH carrying his rifle like that.

Mark

Like I said let's not take away from the filming but that was a loaded double and a carry like that is not acceptable unless you are carrying up the rear.

Agreed about the muzzle direction . Don’t forget that a cameras angle is not always true, but yes muzzle direction does happed .As a ph trying to keep his weapon handy whilst using Binoculars to see if that’s the wounded Cape buffalo, whithout being caught by the buffalo without your weapon is difficult to say the least . Iv personally watched peter wood stop two full charges of buffalo and one lion. I believe he is the greatest hunter I have ever known and Iv hunted with allot of professional hunters. It won’t be the last time you see that face on this is Africa. It’s easy to judge from afar ! Everybody does it sometime by accident. And if you never do then perhaps you weren’t watching yourself from a third angle?

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Originally posted by BuchananHunts:
Agreed about the muzzle direction . Don’t forget that a cameras angle is not always true, but yes muzzle direction does happed .As a ph trying to keep his weapon handy whilst using Binoculars to see if that’s the wounded Cape buffalo, whithout being caught by the buffalo without your weapon is difficult to say the least . Iv personally watched peter wood stop two full charges of buffalo and one lion. I believe he is the greatest hunter I have ever known and Iv hunted with allot of professional hunters. It won’t be the last time you see that face on this is Africa. It’s easy to judge from afar ! Everybody does it sometime by accident. And if you never do then perhaps you weren’t watching yourself from a third angle?

Not doubting the quality of PH or film but the gun carry was questionable.

There are lots of great hunters out there and each have fronted their fair share of charges that being their job and more often than not you will not hear about them.

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Everybody does it sometime by accident.

Yes. That is true; we are all humans and make mistakes. But "sometime" is unacceptable because that leads to subconscious bad habits....which sometimes leads to tragic results for innocent bystanders and their loved ones. It must be corrected immediately and cannot be an accepted norm. Nothing wrong with an honest and open discussion about safety and muzzle awareness prior to the patrol, or correcting your buddy when he/she needs it.

I am paranoid with firearm safety. I never understood why in Africa they don't use slings.
Sure slings are not a 100% safe but defiantly safer than carrying over the shoulder with barrels pointing towards people.
I also find a sling is so much more comfortable than the over the shoulder thing.
Pointed loaded barrels freak me out.

Muzzle direction also freaks me out !lets not forget I was the one who saved Leon Duplesis leg when he was shot by an AD. Being a cameraman your often are in the perfect position to watch both the client and the PH and in the editing room you pick up even more ! I am in no way slack about weapon safety but it is rather high and mighty to say you never do it or would never hunt with a PH like that! I could easily edited these things out but then is it truly authentic? Sure he was guilty but NO ONE is completely innocent. I love the discussion about safety, I’m all for it , but the high and mighty commentary is very boring .

How many of you have watched Saeeds
hunts he sends out? Gary, and even
worse is Maktoom. Scares the hell out
of me just watching them.

when i mentioned it to Saeed himself
he said: "It's just the camera angle"
MY ASS!!

And, none of us is totally immune to
covering someone, it should be damned
rare though.

George

I am sure you could have edited it out. Just as I am sure you or someone else could have made an on the spot correction. I have not read any high and mighty commentary here and it is disappointing that you are taking it that way. My apologies for boring you.

Undoubtably the coolest leopard in Zimbabwe. Thanks for sharing your hunt and film. I also enjoyed the ladies participation too as she made the film about the hunting more fun.

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Muzzle direction also freaks me out !lets not forget I was the one who saved Leon Duplesis leg when he was shot by an AD.

Something not right about this sentence?

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Originally posted by fairgame:
Again very nicely filmed.

I would suggest The PH needs to adjust the way he carries his double.

It must be a Holland & Holland Royal "Deluxe" - can't afford scratches much less being drizzled on.

Another great episode!

What month was this filmed, Andy? Interesting weather.

Gentlemen,

Several people carrying loaded rifles, walking in the bush, someone is going to be swept by a loaded rifle muzzle.

No escaping it.

But, one has to be absolutely certain that the rifle is on safe, and the safety has not somehow got off.

It has happened to me in the past, and I bet it has happened to some of you too.

Now I make sure it never does.

My thump is constantly checking the safety is on while I carry my rifle.

It stays that way, and I only turn it off as my rifle goes on the shooting sticks.

Sometimes following a wounded animal in very thick bush, I have my rifle at the ready, with a mind set that as the rifle comes up, the safety goes off and the trigger is pulled.

I am talking about bolt action, as I have no experience with doubles.

I have been told that some clients tend to play with their safety as they get excited.

I think this is a disaster waiting to happen.

I have been shooting all my life, and I have never, ever had an accidental discharge with a working gun.

I have had 2 Weatherby Mark V rifles go off as the bolt was closed.

It was on a range, and anyway, I always make sure a rifle is loaded with the muzzle pointing in a safe direction.

I have seen clients in some films where they chamber a round while the rifle is pointing straight towards the truck!!

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Originally posted by BuchananHunts:
Muzzle direction also freaks me out !lets not forget I was the one who saved Leon Duplesis leg when he was shot by an AD. Being a cameraman your often are in the perfect position to watch both the client and the PH and in the editing room you pick up even more ! I am in no way slack about weapon safety but it is rather high and mighty to say you never do it or would never hunt with a PH like that! I could easily edited these things out but then is it truly authentic? Sure he was guilty but NO ONE is completely innocent. I love the discussion about safety, I’m all for it , but the high and mighty commentary is very boring .

Did you save leon’s leg or the surgeon/client who shot him with the ad ? Or the one in million random shot that a Barnes tsx from a 375H&H goes thru a human ankle and never took out any serious bone structure.

Mike

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Originally posted by jjbull:
Another great episode!

What month was this filmed, Andy? Interesting weather.

This was filmed in December, it’s a beautiful time of the year as everything is bursting to life and all the animals are enjoying the arrival of the rains. The damp earth also helps with stalking , not too many crunchy leaves.

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Originally posted by BuchananHunts:

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Originally posted by jjbull:
Another great episode!

What month was this filmed, Andy? Interesting weather.

This was filmed in December, it’s a beautiful time of the year as everything is bursting to life and all the animals are enjoying the arrival of the rains. The damp earth also helps with stalking , not too many crunchy leaves.

I agree with that and the start of the wet season is a wonderful time to hunt. Yes you get stuck in mud but every fresh track you come across often leads to success. I have shot many big Roan like this. The bush comes alive and is verdant.

Nice video

As a person who takes guns apart on a daily basis, let me tell you that safety catches are not safe. Especially those that block the sear and not the striker. Shotgun safeties are the worst, and many double rifles have shotgun-type safeties. The old fashioned Mauser flag is one of the better ones, but of course everyone converts theirs to a Timney with a sear safety. The Timney can be just fine, but if the geometry of the cocking piece is not checked, you can bump the cocking piece off the sear.

Try this with every gun you own: unload, point in safe direction, cock, put safety on, pull trigger, put safety off; and if that does not do it, then, if it's a bolt rifle, bump the bolt handle upward; if it's a double, whack the buttplate with your hand. If that still does not do it your safety is ok, for now at least. Provided it's on. And provided the wood does not swell up or shrink ...

I especially enjoyed seeing Alan introducing and crediting Nyati. A better tracker and finer gentleman you will not meet.

I enjoyed the video but no way I would walk behind Peter, any other PH or any hunter who insisted on carrying their rifle like that. There are plenty of safe ways to carry a rifle and the African carry is far from the safest for your hunting partners if what I see on video is a fair indication. Fine if the muzzle is pointing forward so long as there is nobody in front. Likewise if facing rearward so long as nobody is behind you. “Circumstances” seldom justify unsafe firearms handling and being a “great hunter” is no excuse. Safe firearms handling in my opinion is an integral part of what makes a “great hunter”.
Nothing high and mighty about not wanting to get shot or accidentally shoot somebody else.

Peter Wood in Wet Dreams? Really?

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Originally posted by Hunt4:
Peter Wood in Wet Dreams? Really?

Does sound like one of those 80s vintage porno movies.

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Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:

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Originally posted by Hunt4:
Peter Wood in Wet Dreams? Really?

Does sound like one of those 80s vintage porno movies.

That explains why the PH's rifle needed a raincoat.

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Originally posted by Hunt4:
Peter Wood in Wet Dreams? Really?

Stupid Hollywood getting into hunting!

There are some aspects of this series that are rather coarse .. including the lady's tattoos.

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Originally posted by Russ Gould:
There are some aspects of this series that are rather coarse .. including the lady's tattoos.

Completely uncalled for comment.

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Originally posted by SFRanger7GP:
I am sure you could have edited it out. Just as I am sure you or someone else could have made an on the spot correction. I have not read any high and mighty commentary here and it is disappointing that you are taking it that way. My apologies for boring you.

Gun safety can never be boring nor have it neglected by anyone.

I usually stay quiet but this time I’m going to express my disappointment that a fellow hunter would hang shit on another fellow hunter because of tattoos.

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Originally posted by larryshores:

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Originally posted by SFRanger7GP:
I am sure you could have edited it out. Just as I am sure you or someone else could have made an on the spot correction. I have not read any high and mighty commentary here and it is disappointing that you are taking it that way. My apologies for boring you.

Gun safety can never be boring nor have it neglected by anyone.

Damned few things screw up a hunt quicker than somebody getting shot.

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Originally posted by Russ Gould:
There are some aspects of this series that are rather coarse .. including the lady's tattoos.

If you don’t like it don’t watch it and don’t comment either.

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Originally posted by BenKK:
I usually stay quiet but this time I’m going to express my disappointment that a fellow hunter would hang shit on another fellow hunter because of tattoos.

I’m with you Ben

I watched one last night; I like it. Didn't notice any tats.

I enjoy the show please keep them coming

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