Hippo Hunting

**redivan32** · 10-24-2011, 04:03 PM

Hey guys,

I'm new to the hunting game (only animal I've taken was a boar on a hunting farm- hardly a thrilling event) and I'm trying to fufill a childhood dream of mine.

I want to take a hippo. I want a big fat hippo to put on my wall and maybe get an upholsterer friend of mine to turn into a chair for me. I've done my research and the majority of hippo hunts are in conjunction with a crocodile hunt and ridiculously expensive.

I'm a college student, I dont have that much money but I've saved enough that I think I may be able to pull this off. Are there any outfitters out there who can put together a reasonably priced hippo trip? I'm not interested in taking any other animal, and I don't need extraordinarily comfortable living arrangements, a tent and some good food and I'm happy.

Anyone out there who can help me?

Thanks!

-Steve

**BRICKBURN** · 10-24-2011, 04:56 PM

"Marty" has advertised Hippo hunting.
PM him and ask what he knows.

**James.Grage** · 10-24-2011, 05:04 PM

Steve

Welcome to AH...

If you want a real trophy make sure you shoot an old battle scared veteran..

not a pen raised 4 to 6 year old hippo...

**hunting** · 10-25-2011, 02:04 AM

Just send you a pm i do have a hippo for this year only at a crazy price and it is not a hippo on a farm or in a small pond.

**redivan32** · 10-25-2011, 01:36 PM

Thanks guys for all the responses!

I probably should add I'm looking at a hunt for the 2012-2013 season, I'm a bit busy this november and don't think I could make it the Africa haha

**fhm3006** · 10-26-2011, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by redivan32

Hey guys,

I'm new to the hunting game (only animal I've taken was a boar on a hunting farm- hardly a thrilling event) and I'm trying to fufill a childhood dream of mine.

I want to take a hippo. I want a big fat hippo to put on my wall and maybe get an upholsterer friend of mine to turn into a chair for me. I've done my research and the majority of hippo hunts are in conjunction with a crocodile hunt and ridiculously expensive.

I'm a college student, I dont have that much money but I've saved enough that I think I may be able to pull this off. Are there any outfitters out there who can put together a reasonably priced hippo trip? I'm not interested in taking any other animal, and I don't need extraordinarily comfortable living arrangements, a tent and some good food and I'm happy.

Anyone out there who can help me?

Thanks!

-Steve

Greetings Steve,
Good luck with the studies.
may i suggest you change your priorities to "a good tent and some food..." You gotta have priorities in Africa mate

**vhsaf** · 12-15-2011, 11:23 AM

Steve,
have look at our website, Hunting in Namibia
Our Dzoti hunting block in Caprivi Namibia comprises 50% of wetland / swampy area. On the islands we get to do some excellent stalking for Hippo and shoot them on land! It is a thrilling experience waking a Big, mean, battle scared Hippo bull from his midday nap.... suddenly standing 15 to 30 yards next to such a beast creates memories and dirty underwear!!!
Don't worry, camp staff are used to cleaning the underwear and they wont tell on you (us)!
We might be able to work out a student package.
Regards

**BRICKBURN** · 12-15-2011, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by vhsaf

Steve,
have look at our website, Hunting in Namibia
Our Dzoti hunting block in Caprivi Namibia comprises 50% of wetland / swampy area. On the islands we get to do some excellent stalking for Hippo and shoot them on land! It is a thrilling experience waking a Big, mean, battle scared Hippo bull from his midday nap.... suddenly standing 15 to 30 yards next to such a beast creates memories and dirty underwear!!!
Don't worry, camp staff are used to cleaning the underwear and they wont tell on you (us)!
We might be able to work out a student package.
Regards

Sounds more challenging than hunting one in a dried up river bed in a "pond".
Good thing laundry is included.