In Loving Memory Of My Mentor, Inspector General Of Forests Yusuf Salauddin Ahmad (1900-2000)

[Hunter-Habib]

Great story learning about this great man. I do have a question that might sound stupid but do you now own your mentor's DB rifle ?

Why thank you, bigborelover.

His grandson owns it now in Pakistan. Along with his W.W. Greener shotgun.

 

[Flbt]

Why thank you, Flbt.

Yes... I shot my three man eating Royal Bengal tigers there in 1981, 1988 & 1989. And detailed the incidents in my autobiography.

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I remember in the documtry
It was about the honey collectors being attacked often. And they were told to have a mask on the back of there heads.

And that the sunderban tiger was more aggressive they thought maybe because of them drinking salty water or something like that.
Very interesting stuff. And I am glad to have meet you on this forum and I am happy to hear about your friends and colleagues. Very interesting

 

[PCC600]

Thanks Habib for this beautifully written piece about your friend . I’m glad he didn’t shoot the sleeping bear , no true sportsman would ever take such a shot .

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I remember in the documtry
It was about the honey collectors being attacked often. And they were told to have a mask on the back of there heads.

And that the sunderban tiger was more aggressive they thought maybe because of them drinking salty water or something like that.
Very interesting stuff. And I am glad to have meet you on this forum and I am happy to hear about your friends and colleagues. Very interesting

Yes, a mask with eyes painted on the back of the head. You see, unwounded Royal Bengal tigers never attack anything that is looking directly at them.

 

[375-9.3x63 Fan]

Thank you for sharing such great memories and inspiring experiences with us, may we all continue the sportsmanship which brought us all together here for many more years and enjoy the great outdoors.

 

[PerH]

Hi, CJNJ. I believe @PerH can easily accommodate you. Otherwise, feel free to hit me up on my inbox.

Info sent to him , all is ok .

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Reading about the plight of "tiger widows" of Sunderban was really heart wrenching. Hard to believe there are cultures still so backward in the 21st century.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Reading about the plight of "tiger widows" of Sunderban was really heart wrenching. Hard to believe there are cultures still so backward in the 21st century.

Dependency upon silly superstitions tends to do that to people.

 

[dhughes66]

Thank you Hunter-Habib for sharing the story of an amazing sportsman! How might I get a copy of your book in the US? Your stories sound like a great read.

 

[Brian]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Brian

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Thank you Hunter-Habib for sharing the story of an amazing sportsman! How might I get a copy of your book in the US? Your stories sound like a great read.

Hi, dhughes66.

I believe @PerH can easily accommodate you. Otherwise, please don't hesitate to inbox me. I will get you in touch with the co-author.

 

[dhughes66]

Hi, dhughes66.

I believe @PerH can easily accommodate you. Otherwise, please don't hesitate to inbox me. I will get you in touch with the co-author.

I just messaged him. I will get back to you if he can not help me. Thank you very much!