Greg Browlee did a great job in describing the PG hunt specials on the Bubye Conservancy that Pete Fick has to offer but Pete also has some very inexpensive buff and ele bull hunts on offer.

The Bubye as a lot of you know has loads of game and this allows them to offer some super deals for the next two seasons.

Accommodations and services are excelent and even though I have not been on the Bubye I think you'll find an AR search will produce glowing references and excellent comments on Pete himself.

Various dates are open throughout '12 and '13 so let's discuss what works for you.

Pricing:

2012 1x1 7 day buff (under 36")$1,100 per day TF $2,500
2013 1x1 7 day buff (under 36")$1,150 per day
TF $2,650

2012 OR 2013 1X1 10 day ele bull $1,100 per day TF $5,000

In the case of the buffalo you will be looking for old bulls that will never be a real "trophy". Elephant may be old bulls but they specifically will be under 30# per side. For the hunter looking for an inexpensive hunting "experience" and not too concerned about size this could be a perfect opportunity to hunt a superb area.

I've asked Pete for TF's for additional animals available on these hunts.

Extras:

Zim taxes
Road transfer
Dip/pack
MARS
Hotels if necessary
International trophy shipping ans airfare

Contact me anytime.

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In the case of the buffalo and elephant you will be looking for old bulls that will never be a real "trophy".

Mark,
I take it the elephant is non-exportable as well. Thanks!

And is the Bubye Conservancy the old "Lemco" Conservancy now?

Mark,

I too would be intrested in '13 if it is still aval, and can be done as a buff elephant combo?

Ed

Russell and Ed,

I'll find out answers to your questions and get back to you.

Mark

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Originally posted by bwanamrm:

And is the Bubye Conservancy the old "Lemco" Conservancy now?

Lemco is now called Bubye Valley Conservancy (BVC)

Thought so... thanks! Wonderful hunting country! My first safari was on Lemco way back in 1994! I believe it was owned by a British consortium back then. I hunted with Simon Rodger's Tsankaruka Safaris and my PH was John Greeff... man that was a fine experience!

It looks like road transfers are not included in the price of the hunt. What is the charge for the transfer and to what airport does one fly?

Guys,

I heard from Pete today.

1. Ivory on non trophy eles will be limited to 30# or less and IS fully exportable.
2. Road transfer is $300 RT per person from Bulawayo
3. Dip/pack $600-$1200 dependent on # of animals taken
4. All PG can be taken on these non trophy hunts with the exception of sable, gemsbok, nyala and bushbuck.
5. There might be combo non trophy buff and ele for '13 but not for '12
6. Prices in original ad are adjusted to difference between '12 and '13 on non trophy buff hunt

Trophy fees:

Baboon 50
Buffalo 2900
Bushpig 350
Caracal 550
Cheetah 3000
Civet Cat 375
Duiker 200
Eland 1200
Genet Cat 200
Giraffe 750
Guinea Fowl 5
Francolin 2
Honey Bagder 150
Hyena 500
Impala (M) 250
Impala (F) or bait 150
Jackal 100
Klipspringer 750
Kudu 1300
Monkey 50
Porcupine 150
Sandgrouse/Dove 1
Serval Cat 600
Steenbok 500
Tsessebe 850
Warthog 400
Waterbuck 1750
Wildcat 150
Wildebeeste 850
Zebra 950

Contact me anytime with questions.

Are these Ele and Buff from a "ration" hunt quota?

What happens if the PH underestimates the tusks and they go over 30lbs?

Mark,

PM Sent

Thanks

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Originally posted by LHowell:
Are these Ele and Buff from a "ration" hunt quota? What happens if the PH underestimates the tusks and they go over 30lbs?

Just make sure you don't hunt with Adam Clements Safari Tracker's Outfit in Zim called, Jimba Safaris per below:

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Safari Co. name is Jimba Safaris, owner is Wayne Dietrechsen. My PH and Waynes right hand man (his words not mine) was Tim Lamprecht.

Jimba might willfully overestimate the size of the elephant given this thread: Bad Problem with Zim Outfitter, Client & Adam Clements

Pete Fick is a good guy. He hunted with Mokore for years. Bubye Valley Conservancy is one of the premier areas in Africa. There are a select few outfitters hunting there.

Another friend if mine is operating on BVC and was given some of this quota also. It is 100% legal, exportable, and ethical. The guys that own and run BVC do not put up with any bs from their operators.

It shows a lot of class to crap on a thread that has nothing to do with what happened in Sij. I am sure Pete Fick appreciates it.

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Originally posted by Mike70560:
It shows a lot of class to crap on a thread that has nothing to do with what happened in Sij. I am sure Pete Fick appreciates it.

+1

Not ok........

Brett

Pete Fick is indeed one of the good guys and has been in the game a very long time. Highly experienced, ethical professional.

David

I hunted buffalo with Pete Fick two years ago. He is a very experienced and ethical PH, and great company. Whoever gets to hunt with him is in for an amazing experience.