Probably the best hunt report I have read so far on AR. Bravo Zulu Todd!

Thanks Admiral!

Congratulations on a great hunt!!

Congratulations,Todd.It must be thrilling to get a nice lion especially 15 days into the hunt.That blind setup looks alot like the one we used for a hyena.You also managed to get a tuskless and a buffalo-very good!

Todd, sounds like a great hunt, fantastic trophies, also couldn't agree more with your comments about Blake, my brother hunted with him in early September, he is great a bloke and a top Ph.

Congrats on a super safari Todd. I like the way you posted your team with individual pics. Where would be without them....

Todd;

Well done and congratulations!! As the others have said, beautiful lion. I love the Buff too.

Best regards, D. Nelson

Great hunt !

Congrats Todd. I am happy for you. How did your hand hold up?

No problems Larry. It's healed up nicely with only a bit of limited range of motion in the pinkie. I'll have the plate and 6 screws removed sometime this month and then all should be back to normal. Sorry I missed you in Harare. Hope Mary Lynn is doing well.

Huge congrats Todd. Great hunt and well deserved, great cat!

Todd.Congrats on a great hunt mate. Really enjoyed the report. Very nice lion and that buff is just perfect.
Steve

Congratulations on a great hunt, Todd.

Thanks for sharing your hunt with us it was a great read....

Way to go!!

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing that adventure with us. What a great safari, especially since you were only looking for something modest this year! Outstanding animals all around.

A most excellent adventure!

Todd,

Nice job! The lion looks like a brute. Big congrats.

Mark

Awesome hunt and report. Your photographer also did an outstanding job.

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Originally posted by SBT:
Awesome hunt and report. Your photographer also did an outstanding job.

Thanks again for the comments. 95% of my photos on this hunt were taken by Ray Buchanon, my cameraman. He has an add on package for $35 per day, to take copious photos. In the past, I carried a pocket digital and was always handing it to someone and asking "can you take a picture of me here?". In addition to my own, I would think I had quite a few pics. Then upon downloading them, I'd have a couple of hundred, if lucky.

Ray took just under 4,000 pictures over the 18 days. Most of which I didn't know were being taken at the time so they are not "posed" with everyone saying "cheese". I think it was money well spent as Ray was always trying to get a new and different angle. He's a good fellow to be on safari with as well!!

Congratulations Todd. I really enjoyed your report and video.

What happened to the indignant black-nosed lion talk?

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Originally posted by Will:
What happened to the indignant black-nosed lion talk?

Will, this lion's nose was solid black. The light color you are seeing is sand in his nose. Here is a close up showing that:

Congrats Todd and thanks for the hunt report!!

Todd,

Congrats on a Great Hunt and thanks for posting your report!

Great report Todd.You forgot to mention the thunderstorm coming out of Harare!
For those of you who do not know him Todd is a great guy and told some capitivating stories about his carrier flying days.
The two things we ,as Aussies,found difficult to understand was his accent and why he stayed sober at lunch time.
Well done Todd.

Hey Sean,

Yea those thunderstorms out of Harare were a bit interesting, eh? I enjoyed meeting and hanging out with you guys, even though you speak that funny down under gibberish!! What did Matt call it ... Strayn?

Todd well done on a fine Lion and I know Mike Jines, the gentleman he is will be very happy for you- however I guarantee that he will order the most expensive steak on you in Dallas! Well done again and a pleasure having you with us! Cheers Buzz

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Originally posted by Buzz Charlton:
Todd well done on a fine Lion and I know Mike Jines, the gentleman he is will be very happy for you- however I guarantee that he will order the most expensive steak on you in Dallas! Well done again and a pleasure having you with us! Cheers Buzz

Buzz, thanks again for everything. You guys run a first class outfit!! I'll be back again and again as long as I'm blessed enough to be able to return.

Mike has been most gracious. Yea, I figure he will hit me pretty hard on the dinner but that's OK! I hear that Western Sizzlin is making a damn good chopped Sirloin these days! All kidding aside, it will be my pleasure to pay off on that offer, including all the trimmings.

I'm looking forward to seeing all you guys at DSC!

Cheers!

Todd:

Great report on a great hunt. I was hoping to get down to DSC to meet you and some of the other guys but have been struggling with some health issues. I really enjoy reading your posts so keep them coming.

Dave,

Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Take care of yourself and we'll meet up next year!