Hello from South Africa - new hunter

[enysse]

Welcome to AH, Craig!

 

[Mort Hill]

Welcome to the AH community!

 

[fte45]

Welcome Craig!

 

[Jörg Krüger]

 

[Frederik]

Welkom Craig van nog 'n Pretorianer.

 

[fin003]

Welcome to AH. Enjoy the forum, it's very addicting.

 

[CAustin]

Hi all

My name is Craig and I am from Pretoria, South Africa. I went on my first hunt in July 2019 with a friend. Being my first hunt, I wanted to do everything myself (no guide, walk-and-stalk, skinning, butchery etc.). I learnt a lot in the process and have a great appreciation for the whole experience. A private, non-commercial farm was planning to cull a herd of impala due to the terrible and ongoing drought conditions they were facing, so I managed to go a week prior to the cull and took a large female impala.

I really enjoyed the hunt, so much so that I have been reading up a lot since then. I have researched rifles and am in the process of acquiring a Sako Hunter 30-06.

As I am only starting out, my species wish list is still relatively small, but definitely includes gemsbok and springbok (they are both delicious).

I also enjoy fishing. I have fished for tiger fish in Namibia and Zambia. I also enjoy fly fishing for yellow fish and trout - I will wet a line at every opportunity I get!

Thanks for a great forum, I look forward to learning and participating where I can.

Cheers
Craig

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