Royal Kafue Lion, Roan, Sitatunga, Sable and more with Andrew Baldry

05 August 2012, 23:52

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Originally posted by john e:
Thanks for sharing. An exciting and excellent read! Truely a safari dreams are made of, AND WHAT A TOAD OF A LION!!!!
Well done Jim, well done!

Thank you for the kind words.

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05 August 2012, 23:56

Frostbit

I'm still going through the many videos to put together some stalking clips for Joyce and I found this one. I had completely forgotten about it. Pretty funny!!

I used Joyce's shortened stock CZ 22lr to try and dispatch a Francolin. I kind of lost track of it as it scurried into the grass.

This ended up in a case of mistaken identity.

Shapeshifting Francolin

06 August 2012, 01:26

MARK H. YOUNG

Jim,

Not to feel too foolish. I had a similiar expereince with a klipspringer and shot a rock. I did only shoot it once though.

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06 August 2012, 01:49

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Jim,
I did only shoot it once though.

Mark

Yup!! It was nice of Andrew to point out how many shots I took. That Termite mound was stone dead when I finished.

06 August 2012, 03:32

Woodhits

A fantastic safari all around. The flavor of your adventure honestly reminds me of "Horn of the Hunter".

Well done to you, "Madam", and Andrew.

07 August 2012, 20:50

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Woodhits:
"Horn of the Hunter".

That's high praise and I appreciate it. But somehow I don't think I could envision Iran dying Joyce's hair blond.

07 August 2012, 22:53

D. Nelson

Jim;

I laughed my head off when I saw the francolin video...very funny.

I too had a similar experience with a bush pig...known as the foggy hoggy to this date!!!!! Made a gret shot on a small palm.

Best regards, D. Nelson

09 August 2012, 00:01

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
There is such a shortage of superlatives for a safari like this. Truly the safari of a lifetime.

I was very fortunate on a 21 day safari in 2011 and Andrew kindly said:

"The best collection of trophies from one hunt I have seen posted on AR or indeed elsewhere. Would seem Labat is on top of his game. Superb report and very well done bwana."

I appreciated the comment then, remember it fondly, and quote it here to convey that the very same must be said of this safari. This is a superb collection of some of the best that Zambia has to offer, particularly the sable, roan, sitatunga, and lion. Likely the most impressive bag of game that I have seen in some time. Clearly the clients and PH were on top of their game in this 21 day hunt.

Seems that the future is bright for Mr. Baldry and his new venture. I hope to see it in person sooner rather than later.

Congratulations to all three of you on a proper safari.

Jim,

I think Will summed it up about as well as can be done! What a wonderful safari! Now on to sheep training! We're going to have fun on our sheep hunt next year!!!

Brett

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11 August 2012, 09:33

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Brett Adam Barringer:
We're going to have fun on our sheep hunt next year!!!

Brett

It's all about the experience!! You bet we'll have fun, and a bit of sweat. Looking forward to it.

Cheers
Jim

13 August 2012, 02:05

fairgame

A few more pictures of Jim's terrific Lion. Proper cat that.

Cheers Jim

13 August 2012, 23:21

Orvar

Congrats Jim, Andrew and Joyce, simply amazing!

Orvar

15 August 2012, 09:54

Frostbit

Joyce had something like four 32 Gig memory sticks for the camera so needless to say we are still going through some videos and stills.

Here is one of the many, many sunset shots we took. Andrew located the camp perfectly in that the bend of the Kafue River gave us both sunrise and sunset photo opportunities.

15 August 2012, 09:56

Frostbit

While waiting for Madam to drive the Cruiser to the Buffalo, which took quite a while, Andrew took the opportunity to find a comfy seat and examine my Hoffman in detail.

15 August 2012, 09:58

Frostbit

I love sunrise but this is not one I wanted to see. The paint scheme on the plane means we are back in the States.

16 August 2012, 02:27

MARK H. YOUNG

Ah! But those Alaska sunrises and sunsets particularly in the winter are like nothing I've ever seen anywhere.

Mark

16 August 2012, 03:43

AnotherAZWriter

What a hunt!! Congrats!

Mark:
I have to agree. I do miss AK.

16 August 2012, 04:04

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Ah! But those Alaska sunrises and sunsets particularly in the winter are like nothing I've ever seen anywhere.

Mark

I totally agree especially the sunset in late fall.

But for total disclosure that sunrise shot over the Alaska Air plane was taken at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on the way to our morning connection to Seattle.

30 August 2012, 00:20

Frostbit

Email today from Bangweulu Taxidermy (Mike Borman) and all paperwork, vet inspection, dip & pack completed and trophies should ship shortly.

I'd call that excellent service and I think worth mentioning when I have seen others wait over a year for trophy shipments done elsewhere.

Will update when they hit the States.

30 August 2012, 01:20

bwana cecil

Good news indeed.

30 August 2012, 03:29

BEGNO

I have read this report several times. It just gets better and better.
What a fabulous hunt and fantastic report.
Congratulations. Thank you for sharing and glad you trusted Andrew. Andrew is terrific.

30 August 2012, 08:39

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by BEGNO:
I have read this report several times. It just gets better and better.
What a fabulous hunt and fantastic report.
Congratulations. Thank you for sharing and glad you trusted Andrew. Andrew is terrific.

Thanks Butch and I couldn't agree more about trusting Andrew. I would never hesitate to do so again.

Cheers
Jim

24 September 2012, 21:53

fairgame

Stoke up the fire mate as your Lion is on it's way to Alaska and note with some speed.

24 September 2012, 22:13

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Stoke up the fire mate as your Lion is on it's way to Alaska and note with some speed.

Good to know. Mike Borman had told me it should be going this week. Problem is my taxidermist is outside Kotz in Alaska right now chasing Caribou with some goofball named Wendell. Had them and their friend "Buddy" up to the house along with Brett and his girlfriend. Had a great time.

Time for you and Julie to plan a visit.

Cheers
Jim

25 September 2012, 00:22

Jorge400

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
...some goofball named Wendell..

Correction...this is an ever bigger understatement.

25 September 2012, 07:29

medved

thanks a lot for this great report and your adventures.

well done.

27 September 2012, 06:35

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by medved:
thanks a lot for this great report and your adventures.

well done.

Glad you liked it.

Cheers
Jim

27 September 2012, 16:03

PD999

Re-read the reports; fantastic!

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02 October 2012, 04:19

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by PD999:
Re-read the reports; fantastic!

Glad you liked them!!

I just got word the crates have arrived in Houston. I'll update when they clear customs.

04 October 2012, 12:13

Mike Smith

Not only a great hunt but that is really fast time to get your trophies stateside!

06 October 2012, 14:57

Thierry Labat

Jim,
Just went through this report again and I will have to say that it's the finest collection of trophies I have seen coming out of an area. Without exception they are all above average. Big congrats to Andrew and his crew for all they are doing in that area. I hope to visit that place one day!!

07 October 2012, 22:20

Use Enough Gun

Got to review this report for the first time. WOW!!!!!! Frostbit: Well done!!!! Yes, publish an article or two!

09 October 2012, 00:03

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Got to review this report for the first time. WOW!!!!!! Frostbit: Well done!!!! Yes, publish an article or two!

Rumor has it you may be seeing a couple in an upcoming edition of the African Hunting Gazette.

12 October 2012, 01:56

Use Enough Gun

Looking forward to it!

17 October 2012, 00:03

Frostbit

Official word received today. The shipment cleared USF&W yesterday. It took two weeks but went without a hitch.

WELL Worldwide Energy Logistics, Inc. Customs Broker did an excellent job as always.

19 October 2012, 04:27

bwana cecil

I've used WELL Worldwide on all 3 safaris, they do a very good job.
Looking forward to getting my AHG & hopefully reading more about this adventure.

23 October 2012, 07:20

Bill C

Its taken me multiple passes to fully discover this report, and all I can say is MAN WHAT A HUNT!

Sitatunga, Buffalo, Roan, Sable....and oh yea, a brute of a Lion. Very informative and enjoyable report, and the pictures support the story very well.

Good show to all involved!

23 October 2012, 07:45

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Bill C:
Its taken me multiple passes to fully discover this report, and all I can say is MAN WHAT A HUNT!

Sitatunga, Buffalo, Roan, Sable....and oh yea, a brute of a Lion. Very informative and enjoyable report, and the pictures support the story very well.

Good show to all involved!

Thank you Bill. I didn't want to but I thought of you during the Sitatunga recovery. I kept seeing your face with Hippo blood on it after your surprise charge.

Pretty uncomfortable feeling walking across Hippo trails in the dark.

Cheers
Jim

20 January 2013, 01:56

Frostbit

African Hunting Gazette Spring 2013 (Vol 18 issue 3) page 55-56 - Nice tribute article to the success of Andrew's venture with the Kaindu Community Resources Trust in forming Royal Kafue and how the operation was funded by hunting dollars.

20 January 2013, 03:20

Mike Smith

So where does Andrew stand at this point? Is he totally screwed or is it just lion that is issue? Is all hunting shut down or just certain species?

20 January 2013, 03:34

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Smith:
So where does Andrew stand at this point? Is he totally screwed or is it just lion that is issue? Is all hunting shut down or just certain species?

I could be wrong but I think all is shut down except fenced game farms. No fences at Royal.