First Hunt for 2013 Bontebuck

I booked a hunt for a PH friend of mine late last year with somebody I have known for some time. The property is 3500ha with some nice species including the rare Cape Mountain Zebra. There is also a healthy population of bontebuck. I had no doubt that they would collect a fine example of a bontebuck. What I wasn't expecting is that they would shoot a record 16 3/8 specimen, ranking nr 3 in Rowland Ward. With this and the feedback that there are more very good quality trophies I could not resist the temptation to collect one myself. This will also be my first for the species and being collector, new specie is always welcome! I am very happy to report that I was successful in hunting the endemic Bontebuck, further more he is a peach for measuring in at 15 5/8 for the longest horn and
with a total score of 43 1/4.
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Congratulations on your first step into trophy hunting.

You sure started with a fine species and congratulations on a fine trophy.

Attachment 15759Attachment 15760Brickburn this is specy nr 43!

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Originally Posted by andriesdeklerk

Attachment 15759Attachment 15760Brickburn this is specy nr 43!

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Just teasing Andries.
I know you have been hunting for years.

You are ready for a bigger trophy room though.

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Nice trophy room!!!

Congrats on a very nice trophy! I've got a Bontebok on my 2014 wish list.

Congrats on a fine trophy I see this one is #43 way to go.

congratulations on that bueatifull bontebok he will look great in your trophy room .
love that caracal

Congrats, taking 43 species quite a feat.