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Got back from the Limipopo Province in SA on November 1st. I have not written my story yet as I get rather long winded when I write about something I love. So, when I have the full story written, I will post it. A little to go with the pictures: Hunted in Limipopo Province in SA with Scott Van Zyl of SS Pro Safaris. This is my second trip with Scott. Animals taken were female lion, nyala, warthog, klipspringer, impala, waterbuck, duiker, blue wildebeest. Ended up being hospitalized for 5 days with some infection plus I am a diabetic. Scott took care of everything, getting me to the doctor and hospital and when people wanted payment, Scott left them one of his own checks until I was back on my feet. Scott is not only a great PH but also a true friend. I have the floating bones from the lion as they call them and was told I should make a good luck necklace out of them or something. Does anyone know a good jewelor or something that can do it? I also have the shell case that can be used in it. Here are the pictures, hope I get them posted right.         | ||
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HOLY CRAP thats a huge warthog! | |||
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No joke, Dang nice. Thanks for shareing. Semper Fi WE BAND OF BUBBAS STC Hunting Club | |||
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It is not often that I can look at a plainsgame animal and be truly impressed. That is a Warthog son! Wow! I want one like that. Sorry you got sick, did they know what it was? Lots of fun bugs in Africa that us Americans can not tolerate. I know what it is like in an African hospital. That is no good. All in all, you have very nice animals. Well done. | |||
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Outstanding trophies, congratulations. Thanks for the report. Regards, Terry  Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | |||
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The warthog is more like BOSS hog! He's big! All the rest are quite good too, you did very well. Glad to hear your recovered from your illness. ~Ann   | |||
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Wow, that pig reminds me of a bicycle. Impressive! - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Fine trophies, all. Congratulations! | |||
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 WOW, what a pig! Congrats on a great hunt (besides the sick part.  ) | |||
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Very nice collection of trophies. The klippie and the duiker are very nice but that warthog is a boomer. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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Now that is one helluva a pig. Awesome. The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense | |||
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The klippie is a hoss too! Great trophies! Hats off to your PH for taking excellent care of you when you fell ill. Good chap, that. On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Great Pictures. What did the Pig measure in length. He's Huge. Mink and Wall Tents don't go together. Especially when you are sleeping in the Wall Tent. DRSS .470 & .500 | |||
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How big is that wart hog? Can you post a closer photo of the Klipie and it's horns? Well done! | |||
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How did that pig move through the bush with all that tooth in the way | |||
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That is an amazing pig! Congratulations on all the other game also. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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I have no actual measurement, I did not have a tape with me. But the length from my pinky tip to thumb tip is 6 3/4 inches and tusks from gumline to tip were over two of those lengths. So I guess they are pushing over 15 inches. We were actually hunting the exact pig as Scott had seen him before, once. Three thing of luck helped:1. It was the day after I got out of the hospital 2. I got my nyala earlier, which I did not think I would get 3. Most important, it was my 42nd birthday. Here is a close-up of the klipspringer. I very proud of him, they are very tough to hunt.  | |||
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David, Congratulations on a very fine bag. As others have said, you've got some "hosses" there, not the least of which is that monster-toothed pig!!! And glad to know you're okay after the illness. Nice going! Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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David: great trophies and WHAT a warthog! congratulations. Regarding you recommendation for a jeweler, I recommend Kottler's in Capetown. The owner's name is Ralph Rosen: http://www.kottlersafrica.com jorge USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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David, That is a fine looking Klipie, thanks fo rhte close up. The horns appear to bow out at the base. Very Nice  | |||
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Mr. Jaws! Great waterbuck and nyala too! | |||
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David, Sorry I missed you in the Atl. airport. It looks like you had a great hunt. Sorry to hear about your sickness. Great animals. Doug | |||
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Pardon me, but...how did you happen upon a lion in Limpopo? I would appreciate details about this trophy, if you don't mind. ______________________________ "Are you gonna pull them pistols,...or whistle Dixie??" Josie Wales 1866 | |||
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Wow! Thanks for sharing. Those are some beautiful animals. That klippie sure looks old. The bases look thick and the "rings" goes quite a long way up the horns. Do you know the green score..? The other are great as well.. Anders Hunting and fishing DVDs from Mossing & Stubberud Media: www.jaktogfiskedvd.no ..and my blog at: http://andersmossing.blogspot.com | |||
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Can you post more photos with lioness? Pls! | |||
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Here are some more pictures of the lioness.    | |||
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