Ladies & Gentlemen – in this crazy world which has turned into a mad whirlwind, most of us get caught up in day to day headaches which often leave us exhausted but more importantly, unappreciative of the small things we take for granted every day. How many of you have taken a moment during the midst of the hunt and actually thought of how lucky you are for being able and healthy to be doing what many can only dream of….?

On the 20th of June, 2012 – Anthony Howland was accidentally shot in the right arm by a client while on Safari in the Zambezi Valley. This accident very nearly cost him his life but he made it through although unfortunately, the arm could not be saved.

Many of you out there either know Ant or know of his terrible ordeal – those that know him will agree that he has a strong spirit that has made him amazing in the months after his amputation. Gavin Rorke Safaris wrapped up their operation in Dande which left Ant without a job so he approached Chifuti Safaris whom he did his apprenticeship under and they agreed to take him on as a camp manager on Nuanetsi - for obvious reasons, being a PH for Anthony would have to wait awhile.

10 days ago, Ant arrived on Nuanetsi to open Mbizi camp for the busy upcoming 2013 season and it has just amazed me how he just gets on with what he can and doesn't expect pity from anyone!!

Since the accident, this young man has had a huge monkey on his back and he has been itching to be rid of it – to go hunting!!!

I needed some ration meat for the butchery so took Ant out for an afternoon hunt - 11.3.13 – I won’t go into the details but I will say that through his sheer determination and grand effort, he executed a perfect shot on an Impala ram at about 75 yards and then nailed a old Warthog boar at last light at about 100 yards (The first shot on the Hog was low but he then dropped the pig with a running shot!!!!!!!) Both animals were taken off shooting sticks with a 375 Ruger - this was the first time he had used a heavy calibre since his accident AND it was left handed (he used to shoot right handed)!!!!

Ant is more determined than ever to pursue hunting after feeling the adrenalin flow through his veins again whilst in the bush..….

Well done Jerenenje!!

Fantastic to see Anthony "back in business" again


Torbjorn

I take my hat off to Anthony

Nice old animals. Great to see the smile.

Well done Jere. Keep up the good spirit and keep shooting straight. Thanks for the report Mandla. Take him out for a wilde now.

Outstanding Ant. Keep at it and all the best

The capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity never ceases to amaze me. Well done!

Proper

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Well done Jerenenje! From all of your friends at TCI, it is wonderful to see you back where you belong. The very best of luck in your future hunts and well done.

OUTSTANDING! Well done Ant. Got the opportunity to meet you at DSC and am grateful for the opportunity. We all are proud of you.

Well done Ant!

How perfect!

My hat's off to you Sir!

Well done

What a grin on his face! You have to admire a guy with stones like that.

Dean

Glad to hear he's back and doing well!

This is great. There is much to be admired about his spirit.

Way to go

YOU HAVE EVERY BIT OF MY RESPECT AND ADMIRATION!
WELL DONE!

Gentleman, a moment of silence.... for there walks a MAN.

Ant, you have just categorised my bitching and moaning into the category of a picnic.

Well done Ant i look forward to seeing you and Brent when I hunt there this year.

Well done Ant.

What a remarkable story of courage, and determination..Great animals, and most of all great smile! You are the "MAN", Ant.

Best Regards,

Butch

Fantastic, very good news! Sounds like he has the right attitude. With that there is nothing he won't accomplish!

Makorokoto Ant, well done and all the best bud. You are a true madoda!

The smile says it all welcome back brother. M. Thanks for posting.

Mike

This made my day Congrats!

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Originally posted by MCHURCH470:
YOU HAVE EVERY BIT OF MY RESPECT AND ADMIRATION!
WELL DONE!

+100

Certainly a true inspiration to the rest of us!

Well done!

D. Nelson

Thanks for the positive post Brent... we have been needing good news in the recent months and this is good news indeed! Pass on my congratulations and hearty well done to Ant!

One of the BEST POSTS that has been put on AR in my 8 years!!!! Ant: Best regards to you and to Chifuti for believing in you as well. Keep it up!

What a day brightener. Outstanding!

Outstanding, I admire his Spirit & Grit.

A true inspiration

That is Fantastic Brent.

Keep us posted on this and Nunantsi in general this season.

Great news and well done.

What an outstanding day for a brave young man.

Is it possible in Zim for him to have a good pistol like a Freedom Arms .454 Casull?

Good for you Ant. Good for you! I haven't met Ant but have followed his ordeal here on AR. He is certainly an inspiration. Best wishes to you sir.

Congratulations on your overcoming such a tragedy and for your speedy recovery. A long and distinguished PH career awaits you, no doubt.
Cal
PS. I like the pic of you and the impala and the next two pics with you and my ex!