Mr. 16 gauge
AH fanatic
I've never had much desire to hunt the "big five", for personal reasons.....don't have anything against others doing it, just never really wanted to do it myself.
The one exception is cape buffalo......There is one critter I think I wouldn't mind taking. With the pressure that the antis are putting on African hunting, calling everything "endangered", and the way that certain corporations are kowtowing to them (as opposed to those who are footing the bill), I think it would be wise to do this sooner than later.
However, do to a bunch of "life changes", I doubt that I will ever be able to afford a buffalo bull hunt. I see that some outfitters offer cow cape buffalo hunting.......but I'm wondering if this offers the "excitement" of a bull cape buffalo hunt, or if it's like "kissing your sister" (hence the title of the thread).
I'm sure that cow buffaloes can be dangerous, but to what degree, as compared to a bull? I know the trophies aren't as spectacular, but I'm more about the hunt than what goes on the wall (with the cost involved, it may just be a photo!)
Thoughts?
The one exception is cape buffalo......There is one critter I think I wouldn't mind taking. With the pressure that the antis are putting on African hunting, calling everything "endangered", and the way that certain corporations are kowtowing to them (as opposed to those who are footing the bill), I think it would be wise to do this sooner than later.
However, do to a bunch of "life changes", I doubt that I will ever be able to afford a buffalo bull hunt. I see that some outfitters offer cow cape buffalo hunting.......but I'm wondering if this offers the "excitement" of a bull cape buffalo hunt, or if it's like "kissing your sister" (hence the title of the thread).
I'm sure that cow buffaloes can be dangerous, but to what degree, as compared to a bull? I know the trophies aren't as spectacular, but I'm more about the hunt than what goes on the wall (with the cost involved, it may just be a photo!)
Thoughts?