Back From Limpopo

04 November 2005, 18:42

David Culpepper

Back From Limpopo

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.

04 November 2005, 18:55

KevinNY

HOLY CRAP thats a huge warthog!

04 November 2005, 19:24

invader66

No joke, Dang nice. Thanks for shareing.

04 November 2005, 19:26

Wendell Reich

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.

04 November 2005, 19:37

T.Carr

Outstanding trophies, congratulations.
Thanks for the report.
Regards,

Terry

04 November 2005, 20:47

Aspen Hill Adventures

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.

04 November 2005, 21:23

mho

Wow, that pig reminds me of a bicycle. Impressive!
- mike

04 November 2005, 21:52

Nickudu

Fine trophies, all. Congratulations!

04 November 2005, 21:59

ErikD

WOW, what a pig!

Congrats on a great hunt (besides the sick part.

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04 November 2005, 22:28

MARK H. YOUNG

Very nice collection of trophies. The klippie and the duiker are very nice but that warthog is a boomer.

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04 November 2005, 23:15

Hutty

Now that is one helluva a pig. Awesome.

05 November 2005, 00:18

bwanamrm

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.

05 November 2005, 00:58

sierrabravo45

Great Pictures.

What did the Pig measure in length. He's Huge.

05 November 2005, 05:58

KINO

How big is that wart hog? Can you post a closer photo of the Klipie and it's horns?
Well done!

05 November 2005, 06:20

metalman29

How did that pig move through the bush with all that tooth in the way

05 November 2005, 06:58

Lhook7

That is an amazing pig! Congratulations on all the other game also.

05 November 2005, 21:57

David Culpepper

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.

06 November 2005, 00:11

Michael Robinson

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!

06 November 2005, 00:33

jorge

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

06 November 2005, 09:03

KINO

David,
That is a fine looking Klipie, thanks fo rhte close up. The horns appear to bow out at the base. Very Nice

07 November 2005, 01:57

DPhillips

Mr. Jaws!

Great waterbuck and nyala too!

07 November 2005, 02:11

Magnum Hunter1

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

07 November 2005, 11:06

404WJJeffery

Pardon me, but...how did you happen upon a lion in Limpopo?

I would appreciate details about this trophy, if you don't mind.

07 November 2005, 15:30

Anders

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..