Hunting female hippo

Nyati

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I have been offered an old, large female hippo.

What kind of trophy can I expect ?
 
A big mouthed broad (chuckle). Seriously, a female may be a little smaller than a bull.
 
Newboomer said:
A big mouthed broad (chuckle). Seriously, a female may be a little smaller than a bull.
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That, I expect, the question is, a bit smaller, or much smaller ? I just have no clue.
 
Me, either. Never hunted one or seen one in the wild. I'm going on the premise that most females of a species tend to be smaller.
 
Newboomer said:
Me, either. Never hunted one or seen one in the wild. I'm going on the premise that most females of a species tend to be smaller.
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Obviously you have never been to Butte, Montana! Lol
 
Grow 'em pretty big up there, do they?
 
I believe the female tusks are smaller.
 
Nyati said:
I have been offered an old, large female hippo.

What kind of trophy can I expect ?
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body size about 80% of the bull but tusks can be very nice.
 
CAustin said:
body size about 80% of the bull but tusks can be very nice.
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Thank you Charlie, this is helpful.

So, it could be interesting to hunt a large female at a reasonable price, the hunt itself is exactly the same as with a male, and I may still obtain a good trophy :D Cheers:
 
Nyati said:
Thank you Charlie, this is helpful.

So, it could be interesting to hunt a large female at a reasonable price, the hunt itself is exactly the same as with a male, and I may still obtain a good trophy :D Cheers:
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Absolutely. The cows will offer you everything in the hunt that a Bull offers. Tusks are just not as heavy and thick as a Bull. You will get a great skull from your hunt, and possibly leather if you choose to take the skin.
 
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