Hi Everyone,

This offer will take place on low fenced concessions near Grahamstown area of Eastern Cape. The Red lechwe hunt will take place in the winterberg mountains, which has absolutely stunning scenery. We hunt a quota of 5 trophies a year on this concession, of which 3 are still available for 2012. The Bontebuck will be hunted on a low fenced concession near the coast close to Grahamstown.

Package 1 Hunter 5 Days/ 6 nights
Red lechwe
Bontebuck

All normal expenses during safari from pick up to drop off at Port Elizabeth Airport.

Price 1 on 1 $4700 or 2 on 1 $4300

Extra Days can be added @ $300 per hunter per day and $150 per observer per day.

Other trophies can be hunted during the safari as per my listed price list on www.settlerssafaris.com LESS 10%


Murray Crous- Owner/outfitter/PH
Settlers Safaris
Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
South Africa
0027834468256
bushmansgorge@hotmail.com
www.settlerssafaris.com

Below are some pics of what clients succesfully hunted on these advertised concessions this year.

red lechwe free range in the eastern cape? Interesting. Is introduced?

Mario.I could be wrong but i dont think anybody can garentee a pure red lechwe in south africa.There has been alot of inter breeding with Kafue lechwe to the point were no one really knows what they are.On the reserch ive done a Red lechwe should not have so much black on its shoulder.But maybe there is a bots ph or zambian ph that can tell you exactly what to look for

Jimmara,
I think you have reason. My question was really aimed to know if the population was indigenous or introduced

Hi Mario,

Yes as far as i know all lechwe in SA are introduced, they have been on this and neighbouring concessions for about 30 years. By free range i mean not fenced in by means of a 8 foot fence, but rather come and go as they please to look for the greener grass on the other side. As for the mix of Red and Kafue, i'm no scientist, so good thing i'm in Africa otherwise some wisecrack will have me up for false advertising . Seriously, it is interesting though, perhaps i'll get the next Lechwe a client shoots DNA tested. Keep you posted.

Cheers

Murray

thanks Murray.

Never mind, I deleted my post. IF AN OUTFITTER DOES NOT KNOW LECHWE NEVER HAS AND NEVER WILL BE NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA IT DOES NOT WARRANT ANY RESPONSE.

I did a cull hunt with Murray and had a great time!! I learned 3 things while I was
there,

1. I need to practice shooting!! particularly on running game!!

2. I can't walk as fast as sheldon (murrays ph)

3. Do not play pool with Murray for tequila shots!!!

Murray, I hope all is well at home and I hope to hunt with you again someday!

Hi Charl,

Dont Get your post! No one said lechwe are native to SA, did they? The Question is whether they are pure red lechwe or a mix with the Kafue?

Hey Kelly,

Was great hunting with you last year, Still brings a smile to my face that eland that you downed with your double. Hope to hunt with you guys again soon. Practice your pool. By the way got an English hunter over helping me cull at the mo and today while culling i got a 54,5 inch East Cape kudu. Will email you pics.

Cheers

Murray

My youngest son and I hunted Red Lechwe in the Baviaansriver Conservancy this past June. Likely the same place Murray is hunting, or close to it.

The Lechwe are obviously not indigenous, but they were introduced decades ago and ARE most definitely free-range and hunted fair chase.

As to their genetics, can't say for sure. However, my PH was of the opinion that they are indeed a mix of red and Kafue Lechwe.

Hey Murray
dont worry about the limpopo outfitters chirp,doesnt hold water and is a no brainer,i believe its a limpopo and eastern cape thing that bugs them and our free range marketing.

+1

Put me on one of these lechwe, Andrew, upon my return to the EC with ya.. I wouldn't mind giving this hunt a go!

You NEVER know what will be found in RSA these days. I hunted last year near Steenbokpan with African Barefoot Safaris, and we saw Cape Buffalo on a concession next door to where we hunted Kudu.

nice trophy, by the way...

Hey Guys,

Still got 2 lechwes available on quota on this low fenced concession for next year!

Cheers

Murray

Aaron PM sent