I spoke with Mark on the phone today. He chuckled when I told him about the people on this forum who trash-talked him. One thing is for certain: Mark lives rent-free in their heads, whereas he doesn't even know their names. He's not obsessed with them like they are with him. Tom Brady never...
I agree - this is what I consider a dagga boy, and I think most people would agree. Congratulations, that's a great bull! Imagine the battles he's been in with lions, hyenas, and other bulls. What a warrior. And don't discount yourself - you might qualify for dagga boy status!
The term dagga boy originated in Zimbabwe, so perhaps its use is only applicable in that region. I know my friends in South Carolina call freshwater turtles "cooters" - and that's not how we use the term in Arizona!
I think there is harm when a client tells the outfitter/PH they want to shoot a specific type/class of animal - whether it be a 30" mule deer or a dagga boy - and after killing an animal that doesn't meet those standards - the client is told they do meet the standard. In the example of a 30"...
My statement was "Dagga boys are older, solitary male Cape buffalo that have left the herd and now live alone or in small bachelor groups." That perfectly covers the scenario you described. Will you occasionally find dagga boys at water with cows and calves? Of course, you will. Water is a...
The Bastardization of the term Dagga Boy
In the world of dangerous game hunting, few animals evoke as much respect and intrigue as the Cape buffalo. As one of Africa's "Big Five," these formidable creatures carry a mystique that has captivated generations of hunters. Among the various terms used...
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