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12 July 2006, 09:27

McCray

Back From Hunt with Classic Safaris

Just returned from a 14 day hunt in Namibia with Vaughan Fultons Classic Safaris. I'll get back with the details but the bottom line is that in 10 and a half days of hunting, the score was leopard, buffalo, kudu, gemsbock, springbok and zebra!

Here are a few pics...

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12 July 2006, 18:19

jorge

Congrats, great pictures and great trophies. BTW, that buffalo must have had great "hair genes". That's the hairiest buff I've ever seen! jorge

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12 July 2006, 19:42

Michael Robinson

Awesome, Joe! Way to go!

Leopard and buff both, in one trip, and both are fine looking animals, too!

Congrats!

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12 July 2006, 21:29

Wendell Reich

So what did you do the other 8 days ... sleep in?

Vaughan called me as soon as he could to tell me about the cat. I was very happy to hear it.

Lhook7 is going to shed big tears when he sees this. I believe he chased the same cat on his hunt.

It might also interest people to know that Gert (Holding the Leopard) is not a short guy by any means!

This is a very nice cat. Congratulations Joe, you have earned it.

12 July 2006, 21:52

mikeh375

Joe, that is fantastic! And, for those who haven't met Gert yet, he stands 6'7", so that is one huge cat! Way to go!

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12 July 2006, 22:33

Charles_Helm

Hell of a kitty -- we need more details.

Nice buff too.

I see Gert has not bought himself a new pair of pants, though!

Congratulations.

By the way, I am intensely jealous!

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12 July 2006, 23:41

retreever

MCCray,

Super cat!!! Great photos and looking forward to the rest of the story...

Jorge, I heard it is very cold in Namibia in the winter...

Mike

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12 July 2006, 23:41

Lhook7

quote:
Originally posted by Wendell Reich:

Lhook7 is going to shed big tears when he sees this. I believe he chased the same cat on his hunt.

I've locked myself in my home office with a bottle of Scotch. I blame it all on Wendell for not talking me into a 21 day leopard hunt instead of 14. lol

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13 July 2006, 01:56

Brain1

Thats right it's all Wendells fault. I wanted to go this year but he said there were no leopards left. I have to wait until 08. Patients is now the word of the day. Again, that is one hell of a great cat. Good job.

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13 July 2006, 03:48

Jorge400

quote:
Originally posted by Wendell Reich:
...It might also interest people to know that Gert (Holding the Leopard) is not a short guy by any means!...

That was exactly what I thought when I saw that photo. That is one big cat! Congratulations Joe. Looks as if you had one busy and successful hunt(s). I assume you hunted both areas. Please post the report. I can't wait.

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14 July 2006, 07:56

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Great safari! That is some Leopard you got! Looks like you had a super time.

that Buffalo, don't think I've ever seen one with that much Hair! Strange...

None the less, congrats on a really good safari! Well done!

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As always, Good Hunting!!!

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14 July 2006, 15:18

TorbjÃ¸rn

McCray
Congrats. What an excellent leopard! Nice pics.
Looking forward to read more from your hunt.