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So the scenarios that can go wrong here that may upset some people:
1.) They take you to the smaller Kudu because there is more profit in them for the PH
2.) They take you to the smaller Kudu because the PH cannot afford the surcharge the owner demands for a 60"
3.) The owner knows they have only 48" and under Kudu but isn't going to tell the PH that because he hopes you'll settle and take the shot anyway.
4.) The PH knows that they only have 48" and under Kudu but is confident he can convince you to take the shot and he will make more money than showing you Kudu on other property that cost him more resulting in less profit.
5.) The hunt can be effectively canned: The owner knows he owns 68 Kudu and that even though he has 20,000 acres, his ranch scouts report that they are in two herds found 90%+ of the time on these two stretches of the property of less than 500 acres. (where the food and water is at perhaps)
It is in essence, scripted. While it might be big and it might be cool, it is not the same as going for a hunt on public land in the Western US and allowing preparation and luck to converge.
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Just going to have fun for the sake of discussion here.
If you think this whole little script can not happen without a fence you are deluded.
Scripts are written for every last safari. Some are rewritten during the hunt while others, no matter where you are, have a predetermined outcome.
Go read some hunt reports right here on AH about hunters being SOLD remote hunts in SHOT OUT / POACHED OUT areas. They see nothing and shoot nothing, literally.
You think those crooked bastards did not know exactly what was going on and what story they sold to the hunter. Totally Free Range areas, no fences. All the possibilities in the world, right?
It's no concern if you stick to the script with a less than knowledgable hunter.
"The rains were late this year". "The game has not moved down yet". "The Lion pride moved in at the end of last season" It's just unfortunate, that's hunting.
"The big one is just around the corner", Keep telling yourself that line of your script.
Have you heard the one about the "Damage causing Lion coming from Botswana"? It's killing the cattle on the neighbours farm. It's a once in a lifetime chance. Do you want it?
If the high paying client who has an Elephant booked next week wants a Kudu, do you think you (the plains game hunter this week) is going to be taken down the road where that 60 inch Kudu hangs out in that big wide open concession? (They tend to like food and water even outside the fences and are also territorial)
Drop some Lucerne or Salt anyone?
How's about some domestic critter to keep the carnivore close for the hunter?
How's about a YEAR ROUND feeding program? Keeps those cats coming back for an easy meal because cats are lazy. It also keeps them away from the nearest farmers goats. Expensive, not really. Just another way of using the meat to economic benefit.
Unless someone just purchased a shot out concession anywhere, they know what is on it or they are idiots and will be out of business shortly.
In some countries there will also be a quota they HAD to purchase from the government.. You think the Outfitter who already had to pay for the quota does not want you to shoot a Kudu? any Kudu, to get it off his account and on to yours? (Where do you think the end of season deals are motivated from)
Have you heard the latest from USFWS that apparently they think these third world countries that have little money could be corruptly OVER ISSUING QUOTA in these wide open concessions. The USFWS also seem to think that these same governments have not done a proper census of the critters present in their countries wide open spaces. (Thus far, focusing on Lion and Elephant)
Now that we are past the innuendo and delusion of unfenced areas being so pure lets get back to it.
Dreams and Nightmares can happen anywhere. There is no geographic restriction on them and they are certainly not held in or excluded by a fence.
Do your research and find a reputable, honest Outfitter and enjoy your hunt.