The Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority has just contacted the Ethiopian Professional Hunter’s Association regarding some problem lions in the area around Bonga, Ethiopia. This is an area SW of Jimma. Several hundred head of cattle have been killed in the past months. A hunt needs to be urgently scheduled to try and resolve this problem in the next 30 days. Current information states that there are numerous lions involved, both male and female so the chances of having to shoot multiple animals of either sex is likely. A hunter will be required to purchase a minimum of one lion License ($4,000) prior to the hunt and will subsequently be allowed to export one of the culled lions. Which lion is exported will be the hunters’ choice. Additional lions can be exported with the additional purchase of more licenses. The safari will be conducted by Sisay Shewamen of Shield & Spear International Safaris. Sisay has conducted these type of hunts in the past
in Southern Ethiopia. Anyone interested should contact me immediately.

This safari must take place as soon as possible.....

$ 25,200 ( there is a 21 day minimum)
$ 3,780 VAT
$ 2,100 Community Conservation fees
$ 630 Scout fees
$ 200 per rifle imported
$ 4,000 lion license

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$35,910
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Rich Elliott
Post Office Box 180 A,
Crossville, IL 62827 USA
Tel: +1 (618) 966 3563
Fax: +1 (618) 966 3006
Cell: +1 (812) 781 0515

What does a regular hunt cost? I am not very knowing in it but is this not still about a normal price? It sure would be a fun hunt to be able to shoot a few lions though!

average price on a Lion hunt starts at $45,000 as a rule. This is the best deal I've seen, especially for the opportunity to take multiple Lions. Whoever takes this will surely have some stories to tell.

Thanks David. I would love to read the hunt report. Too bad the average joe like me can't afford to do a hunt or 2 like this in my lifetime. It would be a blast!

21 days... very long time

It would be a shame if all the offending lions were younger than 6 so they would have to be left alone ..

Sorry but the age limitation (nor sex limitation) doesn't apply in this case. I'm always sorry to see this happen. The lions are killing cattle. There's millions of cows in Ethiopia. More than enough to spare but of course the owners don't see it that way.
The hunt sold about 2 hours after I posted it.
Rich Elliott

Rich,

Glad you got it sold,I am in agreement with the lion group but as you say problem animals are differnt. Hope that if such a hunt opportunity arrises in the future I can take advantage of it.

SSR

Just kidding you, Rich ! This would certainly be one of life's great adventures !!! And that is all good ...

I'll post a report on the outcome.
Good or Bad...
Rich Elliott

I have a feeling many on AR are going to be kicking themselves when the reports and pictures come back from this hunt! Wish I could have gone!

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Originally posted by Rich Elliott:
I'll post a report on the outcome.
Good or Bad...
Rich Elliott

Looking forward to it and would have given my right arm to hunt Lion in Ethiopia.

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Originally posted by fairgame:

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Originally posted by Rich Elliott:
I'll post a report on the outcome.
Good or Bad...
Rich Elliott

Looking forward to it and would have given my right arm to hunt Lion in Ethiopia.

+1

Any report on this hunt?

Read the June edition of "The Hunting Report".
I pretty well covers it.

Rich Elliott

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Read the June edition of "The Hunting Report".
I pretty well covers it.

How about those of us who do not suscribe to the hunting report? Or is their an issue with Saeed's site?

I believe this might be the report you are looking for.


Last month I told you about some
problem lion hunts that had come on
line in Eth iopia. I’ve since gotten some
feedback about these hunts, indicating
that these are far from a slam dunk.
Hunter Winston Stalcup sent me the
following report upon returning from
a lion hunt in the Bonga zone of the
Kaffa Province: “I have successfully
hunted lions before in multiple African
countries. Traditional methods involve
tracking and baiting, usually near limited
water sources. None of this applies
to the Bonga lions.
“The habitat is a rain forest, where
visibility is non-existent. The forest is
lush and thick, and small streams are
abundant; water is everywhere. It rains
about every day. The terrain is very
steep and slippery. There are no roads,
only foot paths and mule trails. People
have moved into this inhospitable
landscape and established permanent
residence, so the area is rich in domestic
cattle, goats, mules and horses. The
primary problem is encroachment on
the lions’ remaining habitat; shooting a
few lions will not solve their problem.
“The area the lions wander is vast.
If a lion hits a cow 25 kilometers away,
you are lucky to hear about it within
two days. The critical flaw in our strategy
was the failure of the lions to stay
with the kill. Livestock is so abundant
that they simply feed and move on.
“So, you are up against a stacked
deck; tracking and baiting don’t work.
The probability that you intercept one
or more lions while out walking, day
or night, is very low. Based on a good
effort for 10 days with Sisay Shewamen
of Shield and Spear Safaris, it is my belief
that the Ethiopian Government’s
proposition that lions are numerous
is a major exaggeration. I did not see
a lion, didn’t hear a lion and saw one
track about two or three days old. I believe
there are a few lions in the Bonga
region; not numerous by any measure.
“I could only hunt for 10 days due
to other commitments. For the hunter
who may be interested in this adventure,
plan to stay for the full 21 days
and good luck.”

Wow! I'm glad I didn't spend that kind of money on this hunt.

DPS,
Thx.

after reading the above report, i don't think too many AR members are kicking themselves for passing on this.

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I'll post a report on the outcome.
Good or Bad...
Rich Elliott

turned into

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Read the June edition of "The Hunting Report".
I pretty well covers it.

Rich Elliott

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:

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I'll post a report on the outcome.
Good or Bad...
Rich Elliott

turned into

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Read the June edition of "The Hunting Report".
I pretty well covers it.

Rich Elliott

Yes, I noted that as well. I wonder if the change of mind had anything to do with the outcome of the hunt - at least as far as the hunting report filed is concerned??

I also wondered how many of the issues listed as negative in the hunting report were known up front?? I admit it will not be every day one finds an opportunity to hunt *multiple* lions on one license. On the other hand, if the chance of taking just a single lion is very low (or practically non-existent, according to the hunting report), I guess I could also offer hunts for multiple lions in Switzerland.

- mike

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I guess I could also offer hunts for multiple lions in Switzerland.

How much per diem and what is the trophy fee?

The rest of the story...


"Booking agent Rich Elliot (618-966-
3563; ervs@shawneelink.com) says the
report he received from safari operator
Sisay Shewamen of Shield & Spear
International Safaris is in line with
Stalcup’s. While problem lions have
killed more than 80 domestic animals,
the terrain and conditions, as described
by Stalcup, make it exceedingly challenging
to kill one of these cats.
“I experienced this kind of
situation myself on a lion cull hunt in
an area called Maze back in 1991,” says
Elliott. “Some of these cull hunts in the
past have been okay, but others were
similar to the above. In retrospect, the
hunts involving man-eaters have been
mostly successful. The ones with only
livestock killed were generally not.”


I've been in NW Ontario (fishing) for a few weeks. Spoke with Winston just before leaving and Sisay as well so I knew what was going on. The Hunting Report pretty well covered it.
Rich Elliott

You have a good reputation Rich, and you are certainly not trying to talk yourself out of a problematic hunt. That speaks for you. Pity if the hunt was not what was expected.

- mike

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:

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I guess I could also offer hunts for multiple lions in Switzerland.

How much per diem and what is the trophy fee?

veeery special deal....

- mike