Zimbabwe Safari : Shaun Buffee Safaris : October 2012

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07 November 2012, 00:10

Frostbit

Zimbabwe Safari : Shaun Buffee Safaris : October 2012

Thats one amazing Lion. Big Congrats.

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07 November 2012, 02:43

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Reading/Commenting on this report for the second time... I'm impressed by the wisdom of this fine young PH...certainly a NOTABLE and GREAT EXPERIENCED HUNTER!

Well done by all!

07 November 2012, 02:53

dyker

Steve, an amazing hunt all round.

May I say that what impresses me most is the humility you display and the credit given to your PH and his team. You referred to, "..our buffalo," and, "..our lion hunt." This shows an uncommon graciousness.

Well done mate.

07 November 2012, 04:44

Steve416

Gents,

Thanks for all the messages.

When we told one of the managers on the BVC (Norman) that we were hunting this particular lion and described him he said that he had seen lion with similar black mane genetics in Wankie when he was an officer there. This made sense to Shaun as both lion and elephant from Wankie were brought into the BVC.

You guys can judge from the photo's...but I cant begin to explain to you how thick his mane is. It is amazing.

Best Regards

Steve

07 November 2012, 18:37

Bama15

That was a hunt beyond the wildest dreams.I have a lioness hunt booked there for '14 and read everything I can about it. One thing that was exciting to me was running into the black rhino while tracking the lion. That's the stuff you read about in books in the OLD days.That would be a special memory.

07 November 2012, 19:24

L. David Keith

That entire area remains one of the best places in Africa for big cats. The Leopard get very large too. Congrats on your success Steve, it's what dreams are made of.

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Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

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07 November 2012, 21:28

MANDLAZIM

Congratulations on a superb Lion and other nice trophies.

While yourself and the hunting team did a fine job hunting and bagging this fantastic Cat, mention must be made of the BVC's management for creating such a fantastic dangerous game area out of a cattle ranch!!

Makorokoto

Cheers,
Brent

07 November 2012, 21:32

Safari2

quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Congratulations on a superb Lion and other nice trophies.

While yourself and the hunting team did a fine job hunting and bagging this fantastic Cat, mention must be made of the BVC's management for creating such a fantastic dangerous game area out of a cattle ranch!!

Makorokoto

Cheers,
Brent

Mandlazim...I agree with the management of the BVC (and SAVE)...why can't it be dupicated in other areas?

08 November 2012, 02:11

Chris Lozano

Unbelievable good luck. Bonus elephant and a super lion.

What a safari!

08 November 2012, 10:17

cjfoster

That lion is a TOAD!!

Thanks for sharing!!

08 November 2012, 15:54

tendrams

Epic.

08 November 2012, 18:26

mbogobutch

Unbelievable! Great Hunt, and report...

09 November 2012, 00:00

MANDLAZIM

quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Congratulations on a superb Lion and other nice trophies.

While yourself and the hunting team did a fine job hunting and bagging this fantastic Cat, mention must be made of the BVC's management for creating such a fantastic dangerous game area out of a cattle ranch!!

Makorokoto

Cheers,
Brent

Mandlazim...I agree with the management of the BVC (and SAVE)...why can't it be in other areas?

Safari2 - because most of the other privately owned concessions have fallen to the compulsory land acquisition. Zim National Parks is managing all the rest of the Safari State Land/concessions.........!!!!!

On a brighter note, Nuanetsi will soon be another prime safari destination in Zim for the big 4.

Cheers,
Brent

09 November 2012, 00:03

MANDLAZIM

quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Congratulations on a superb Lion and other nice trophies.

While yourself and the hunting team did a fine job hunting and bagging this fantastic Cat, mention must be made of the BVC's management for creating such a fantastic dangerous game area out of a cattle ranch!!

Makorokoto

Cheers,
Brent

Mandlazim...I agree with the management of the BVC (and SAVE)...why can't it be dupicated in other areas?

09 November 2012, 02:22

Safari2

quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
quote:
Originally posted by MANDLAZIM:
Congratulations on a superb Lion and other nice trophies.

While yourself and the hunting team did a fine job hunting and bagging this fantastic Cat, mention must be made of the BVC's management for creating such a fantastic dangerous game area out of a cattle ranch!!

Makorokoto

Cheers,
Brent

Mandlazim...I agree with the management of the BVC (and SAVE)...why can't it be dupicated in other areas?

Safari2 - because most of the other privately owned concessions have fallen to the compulsory land acquisition. Zim National Parks is managing all the rest of the Safari State Land/concessions.........!!!!!

On a brighter note, Nuanetsi will soon be another prime safari destination in Zim for the big 4.

Cheers,
Brent

Thanks Brent..one question..is the entire 320,000 acre "game area" in Nuanetsi being fenced?

09 November 2012, 02:51

Nakihunter

Incredible hunt! Congratulations on encounters with 4 of the big 5 & a hyena charge! Amazing trophies and a real moster lion with an unbelievable mane.

Thanks for sharing.

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13 January 2013, 00:44

Shaun 416

Steve

We will remember this hunt for the rest of our lives.

Well done again, you earned it. I am looking forward to November !!

Cheers
Shaun.

13 January 2013, 10:11

Steve416

Shaun,

Welcome to AR.
I wish it was November already!

Please also check out http://forums.accuratereloadin...1411043/m/2111029381

to make sure I am correct in this post.

Cheers mate.

Steve

13 January 2013, 13:33

conditionone45

Excellent photos, excellent lion, and an all around excellent safari. Heck, I even enjoyed the Hyena charge.
Thanks for posting.

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14 January 2013, 06:33

safari-lawyer

Chikara lion.

Amazing mane.

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14 January 2013, 07:40

Don_G

Amazing safari. Well done. indeed!

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14 January 2013, 12:12

dhufish

Steve, Well done Mate ,Congratulations from John and the rest of the boys at Perth Big Game Rifle Club, We hope to see you again soon.

14 January 2013, 12:23

Steve416

Thanks John.
Please pass my regards to all.
Hope to make it to a couple of shoots this year. Frantically trying to flange up my travel plans to coincide.
Heard you had another year of good shooting.
Best
Steve

14 January 2013, 12:36

Steve416

Gents,
Appreciate all the messages.
Cheers
Steve

16 January 2013, 06:49

samir

WOW!!! It doesn't get better than that

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27 January 2013, 05:25

Eland Slayer

That is one of the most incredible wild Lions I have ever seen!! WOW!! Congratulations on a fine trophy...

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01 February 2013, 07:13

Steve416

At the recent APHA awards in Reno , this lion was runner up in the Dangerous Game category.
My PH, Shaun Buffee (www.shaunbuffeesafaris.com) , was awarded young PH of the year. Congrats to Shaun for both these awards. Well deserved.

Lion is out of the salt and on his way to the taxidermist. Stay tuned for mount photo's!

Best
Steve

01 February 2013, 07:53

TrophyShotPrints

quote:
Stay tuned for mount photo's!

Incredible Lion!!!

Big Congrats to Shaun for his award...Outstanding Job!!!

01 February 2013, 10:12

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by Steve416:
At the recent APHA awards in Reno , this lion was runner up in the Dangerous Game category.
My PH, Shaun Buffee (www.shaunbuffeesafaris.com) , was awarded young PH of the year. Congrats to Shaun for both these awards. Well deserved.

Lion is out of the salt and on his way to the taxidermist. Stay tuned for mount photo's!

Best
Steve

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01 February 2013, 10:21

Steve416

Thanks Andrew.
Winner was a 100lb ele.

See you soon I hope.

Best

Steve

10 February 2013, 17:34

Ali Hakim

Congrats on a truly nice hunt. The feline is magnificent ! I have hunted from the Lamulas camp with Shaun in July 2012; a truly memorable experience, thanks to Shaun and his team. I am hunting a Lion this year with Brent Hein from the fimbiri camp, and your photographs have given me an added assurance. I took my first lion in zambia, and would like to end my feline hunting escapades with a bang in the BVC this year. Must add here, that after hunting in Africa for a number of years, I can say for sure that the BVC has been the most amazing area in terms of the quality wild life that you see, and can hunt.

Very well written report and photographs,

cheers,

Ali

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11 February 2013, 16:16

Steve416

Ali,
Thanks for your note.
Good luck to you and Brent this year.
As you saw from my report Shaun showed me some trail cam photo's and there are some magnificent wild mature lions on the BVC.
Fimbiri is a nice camp.
Look forward to seeing your report.
Best
Steve

13 February 2013, 18:56

Steve,
Very nice report and above all Lion is really great. Buff and bush buck is also marvelous. Wish you all the best for safaris ahead>

16 February 2013, 07:30

armbar

WOW, WOW, WOW....Thanks for sharing! Loved reading it!

Armbar.