Leopard Follow Up and Charge

[Valerio]

It’s interesting to read your comments on the Leopard Charge I had last July in my concession in Zambia…thanks in advance

 

[VertigoBE]

It’s interesting to read your comments on the Leopard Charge I had last July in my concession in Zambia…thanks in advance

@Valerio, now that you are here: Congratulations on a job very well done! Not many would be up to that task!

 

[Valerio]

@Valerio, now that you are here: Congratulations on a job very well done! Not many would be up to that task!

Thank you Sir

 

[CBeck]

@leopardslayer I won't speak for anybody else, but I certainly didn't get the feeling that anyone was trying to belittle the man or tear him down! I know for myself personally that was absolutely not the case. I'm sorry if you interpreted it that way, and even more sorry if he does. That was certainly not my intention.

@leopardslayer I will echo what @Cam Moon said. I am in no way, shape or form was intending to belittle anyone. I was simply trying to wrap my head around how I might feel in the same situation. Certainly not my intention to belittle anyone.

 

[CBeck]

It’s interesting to read your comments on the Leopard Charge I had last July in my concession in Zambia…thanks in advance

Glad to have you here… That was an excellent video and job well done… Makes me wish to come hunt with you.

 

[Valerio]

Glad to have you here… That was an excellent video and job well done… Makes me wish to come hunt with you.

I will be my pleasure Sir

 

[BRICKBURN]

It’s interesting to read your comments on the Leopard Charge I had last July in my concession in Zambia…thanks in advance

So, I wanted to figure out why you guys got in so close?

Congrats on your team doing it’s job so well and walking away without scratches.

 

[WAB]

@Valerio well done sir. Where are you hunting in Zambia?

 

[Valerio]

So, I wanted to figure out why you guys got in so close?

Congrats on your team doing it’s job so well and walking away without scratches.

I don’t understand the question…..and thanks

 

[Valerio]

@Valerio well done sir. Where are you hunting in Zambia?

My own concession in the Luangwa Valley Sandwe GMA

 

[BRICKBURN]

I don’t understand the question…..and thanks

It is likely the video perspective that has me confused. I’ll ask a different way. How close were you to the Leopard when it started the charge?

 

[Valerio]

It is likely the video perspective that has me confused. I’ll ask a different way. How close were you to the Leopard when it started the charge?

Aprox 10 meters but we could not see it

 

[BRICKBURN]

Aprox 10 meters but we could not see it

It is video perspective and editing that left the impression you were much closer. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I’ll remember this lesson for future videos.

 

[Valerio]

It is video perspective and editing that left the impression you were much closer. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I’ll remember this lesson for future videos.

the shot that killed the leopard was taken when he was at 1.5 meters away

 

[375er]

the shot that killed the leopard was taken when he was at 1.5 meters away

That is pure pucker factor and you sir did an incredible job of handling the entire situation. I would hunt with you any day!

 

[happyjack]

Bad shot placement from hunter

 

[Red Leg]

the shot that killed the leopard was taken when he was at 1.5 meters away

Really well done. I assume that was instinctive over the sights rather than looking through the scope?

Someone may have already said it in a posting, but the other fellow that deserves a pat on the back is the cameraman. That lens doesn't even shake.

My leopard ran with the shot at around 9 pm. The blood trail led up a shallow donga about three feet deep, six feet wide, and over hung with acacia. Nick Nolte and I eased up it with the tracker's arm holding a bright flashlight between us. I was carrying my scoped .338 with fixed scope mounts. At the time I wondered if carrying it barrel first like a club might have been more useful. Fortunately, the cat had died in full stride around the first corner. I would have been delighted for Nick to have cut loose with his .470 had that animal been alive and coming our direction.

 

[Valerio]

Bad shot placement from hunter

sometimes it happens due to excitement

 

[Valerio]

That is pure pucker factor and you sir did an incredible job of handling the entire situation. I would hunt with you any day!

Thank you sir

 

[Charles de Ribeau]

A couple of years ago, I watched a video in which Craig Boddington was going to kill his 100th buffalo with a pistol. Unfortunately, just as Boddington pulled the trigger, the buff moved. The unfortunate result was a wounded buff. The outfitter would not allow Craig to accompany him and the tracker on the follow up - and Boddington is a very experienced hunter. Much respect to Valerio for allowing the hunter to be present at the end.