Just messing around this morning. Shows the drop...

Nice trophies sir, congratulations and hope to see them on TV

What kind of rifle/scope rig is that?

Thanks...It is a TC Icon customized to a .416 Rem with a Nikon Monarch X 2.5x10 scope with illuminated reticle. Shooting Nosler 400 gr partitions and solids.

Congrats to all on the awesome trip and thanks for the report!!!

Tim

Very good
Thank you

CF

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Thanks...It is a TC Icon customized to a .416 Rem with a Nikon Monarch X 2.5x10 scope with illuminated reticle. Shooting Nosler 400 gr partitions and solids.

Thanks! I didn't know TC's came in the bigger calibers. Good scope! I gave one to my son as that is what he wanted so tell your sponsors their advertising is working with the younger crowd

Appreciate it Jorge. It is a darn nice scope for sure. The TC does not come in big guns these days, I had one rebar rebarreled to .416. The setup shoots an easy 1" group at 100 yards and has really proven itself on this trip.

Great buff.

Congrats on a fantastic Lion mate.
Do you see any Ele carcases?

I love that buff skull. Crazy cool.

I haven't seen any Adam, but most of the other guys have. The else's are taking a licking.

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Originally posted by Tim Herald:
I haven't seen any Adam, but most of the other guys have. The else's are taking a licking.

That is a shame ..too bad they cannot get it under control..did you see any live eles?

yes- we have seen eles a few times and had them in camp 2 nights (last night). There is an anti-poaching plane and crew in the area now, but I think a bunch of organized guys are coming over from Tanzania, and it is tough. The big problem is the law really doesn't do much if they are caught. They go to jail for a few days to a week and then they give them their guns back!

What a nice Lion, awesome! Loved the photographs as well. Really well done Tim, congrats

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Originally posted by Tim Herald:
yes- we have seen eles a few times and had them in camp 2 nights (last night). There is an anti-poaching plane and crew in the area now, but I think a bunch of organized guys are coming over from Tanzania, and it is tough. The big problem is the law really doesn't do much if they are caught. They go to jail for a few days to a week and then they give them their guns back!

Hah.. That was almost identical to what I was told in Lukwika last year... The poachers are all coming across from Mozambique and the government lets them go...

With all the Chinese "contractors" around, I expect its both sides of the border. So much for strict gun control...

We caught a flight out of camp yesterday afternoon and are spending our last day at Pemba Beach Lodge. We got word last night that my client Larry Neugebauer killed a nice leopard with Johnnie Johnson yesterday afternoon. I will post photos hopefully tonight when they send over from camp. Jon Soderholm is hunting leopard with Paul with a bow, and we heard this morning that they have 4 males on bait. This will be interesting.

Just as we were about to eat lunch today, a local fisherman walks up off the beach with this 50+ lb wahoo to sell us. I think we are going to be having some seriously fresh sushi & steaks tonight. Sarah the manager here paid $86 for the whole fish...I can't wait!





I start the trip home tomorrow after lunch and arrive back in KY on Tuesday morning. I have had a wonderful adventure over the past month, but I must admit that I am ready to be in my own home with my much missed family.

Congratulations on a very successful hunting adventure and the excellent report and photos. It would be difficult to do better. I like the rifle. Have a safe trip home and I'm looking forward to hearing more about the hunt.

Kelly

Looks like that spa bath non return valve is still leaking.

Thanks for keeping us updated with pics and stories. Some great trophies/experiences. That buff is exactly what I'm looking for.
Congrats.

Great report Tim...enjoyed it all the way!
Well done and safe travels

Roland

Just enjoyed a seviche and wahoo filet dinner with friends last night, fresh in from Cabo. Wow, I had forgotten just how good that is! Travel safe and can't wait to hear (and see) all about your Moz trip.

Joel

Congratulations on what looks like an amazing trip. Some day I hope to be able to make a trip to Africa myself, until then thank you for letting us read about yours and live vicariously.


Jeff

Congratulations on a very nice hunt and animals.

What a GREAT way to spend a month of your Life...
Thanks for sharing

Great trip and great pictures Tim