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First Hunt for 2013 Bontebuck
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01-13-2013, 06:49 AM #1
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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.
IMG_2315.jpgIMG_2329.jpgSuccess I think is where experience, preparation, commitment and luck meets up
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01-13-2013, 07:30 AM #2
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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.Practice whispering before you leave for Africa!
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01-13-2013, 08:04 AM #3
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216009_1003544763689_4916_n.jpg229086_1023631145836_3583_n.jpgBrickburn this is specy nr 43!
Success I think is where experience, preparation, commitment and luck meets up
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01-13-2013, 08:14 AM #4
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Just teasing Andries.
Originally Posted by andriesdeklerk
I know you have been hunting for years.
You are ready for a bigger trophy room though.Practice whispering before you leave for Africa!
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01-13-2013, 08:26 AM #5
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Success I think is where experience, preparation, commitment and luck meets up
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Nice trophy room!!!
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01-13-2013, 02:44 PM #7
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Congrats on a very nice trophy! I've got a Bontebok on my 2014 wish list.
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01-13-2013, 04:42 PM #8
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Congrats on a fine trophy I see this one is #43 way to go.
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date.
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congratulations on that bueatifull bontebok he will look great in your trophy room .
love that caracal
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Congrats, taking 43 species quite a feat.
The journey is the reward.
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