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Lion, Buffalo, Tuskless with Charlton McCallum Safairs, 2012, Dande Safari Area
06 November 2012, 03:59
subsailor74Lion, Buffalo, Tuskless with Charlton McCallum Safairs, 2012, Dande Safari Area
Probably the best hunt report I have read so far on AR. Bravo Zulu Todd!
06 November 2012, 05:58
Todd WilliamsThanks Admiral!
06 November 2012, 10:26
cjfosterCongratulations on a great hunt!!
06 November 2012, 12:31
shootawayCongratulations,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!
06 November 2012, 13:52
Rigby350Todd, 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.
06 November 2012, 18:08
bwanajayCongrats on a super safari Todd. I like the way you posted your team with individual pics. Where would be without them....
06 November 2012, 21:05
D. NelsonTodd;
Well done and congratulations!! As the others have said, beautiful lion. I love the Buff too.
Best regards, D. Nelson
06 November 2012, 23:08
tom ferryGreat hunt !
07 November 2012, 01:18
larryshoresCongrats Todd. I am happy for you. How did your hand hold up?
07 November 2012, 02:23
Todd WilliamsNo 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.
07 November 2012, 06:07
Tim HeraldHuge congrats Todd. Great hunt and well deserved, great cat!
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07 November 2012, 06:49
Steve416Todd.Congrats on a great hunt mate. Really enjoyed the report. Very nice lion and that buff is just perfect.
Steve
07 November 2012, 07:14
RACCongratulations on a great hunt, Todd.
I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf....
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07 November 2012, 08:15
ZephyrThanks for sharing your hunt with us it was a great read....
08 November 2012, 10:15
cjfosterWay to go!!
Thanks for sharing.
11 November 2012, 10:57
DLSThanks 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.
11 November 2012, 18:13
dukxdogA most excellent adventure!
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11 November 2012, 18:46
MARK H. YOUNGTodd,
Nice job! The lion looks like a brute. Big congrats.
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SBTAwesome hunt and report. Your photographer also did an outstanding job.
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11 November 2012, 21:11
Todd Williamsquote:
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!!
11 November 2012, 21:29
David WCongratulations Todd. I really enjoyed your report and video.
12 November 2012, 01:23
WillWhat happened to the indignant black-nosed lion talk?
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12 November 2012, 04:10
Todd Williamsquote:
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:
12 November 2012, 05:10
Matt GrahamCongrats Todd and thanks for the hunt report!!
14 November 2012, 04:00
jjsTodd,
Congrats on a Great Hunt and thanks for posting your report!
16 November 2012, 23:58
wombatGreat 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.
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17 November 2012, 18:15
Todd WilliamsHey 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?
21 November 2012, 22:17
Buzz CharltonTodd 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
22 November 2012, 06:49
Todd Williamsquote:
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!
03 December 2012, 22:45
Dave BushTodd:
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
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04 December 2012, 06:06
Todd WilliamsDave,
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Take care of yourself and we'll meet up next year!