ZAMBIA: MUNYAMADZI The Season Has Come To An End

[Thor Kirchner]

We have now finished the last hunt at Munya for 2014. The time has come to pack away all the kit away for the rain season.
This is alway a sad time. But now we can start looking forward to next year and dream of what it will bring us.

Considering we only got our final quota in June we had a really good year with some successful hunts.. We learned a lot of new things. Good and bad.

Our wildlife is doing very well and we have the Poaching under control for now. But as the rains start the poaching should be on the rise. But we will be ready for them when they pull in!

Some of you will have seen the photos of the hunts from earlier this year, but I will add them again for those who haven't!

The first hunt was with a friend of mine from Denmark who I owed some stuff for some work he did for me some years back

Rune used a Mathews Monster 70# with 650 grain arrows and Slick trick heads.







Then came Andrey who used a Blazer 416. And it shot very well!















Then came Erling from Denmark who was using a CZ 375 with a much hated muzzle brake







The came Miko from the states. This was his second trip to Munyamadzi







I finally managed to get a couple of friends of mine from lusaka who I owed some hunting. Heine and Doug Lillie had built the roof on the community school that Munyamadzi sponsored.

It is a bit of a different experience with these guys as they come mostly to eat as much of the funny parts of game as possible. They are both brilliant cooks. This time I was introduced to KUDU sinew stew. I couldn't believe it but tasty and tender when done right!





Then came the Aussie. This was the first time for me to guide a dangerous game bow hunt. I didn't expect much I must say but it turned out great. Greg was was a great shot with his bow and was not scared to take difficult shots which made all the difference.

Greg was shooting a Mathews Monster 80# with a 650 grain thin arrow tipped with VPA two blade head. This is a beast of a bow!











For those that would like to see some photos of our camp:












The the last hunt with Don. Really great guy and good shot with his Winchester 416. He got a heck of a deal on this hunt!
We finished this hunt in 4 days. So we organised a quick trip to Lower Zambezi for some tiger fishing. Will need to get the photos off Don of the Tigers.









That it for this year. We will see what next year brings. But it is already looking good.

Keep an eye out for great deals from Munyamadzi

 

[BRICKBURN]

Very successful season Thor.

Can you tell us some more about the school you are sponsoring? Pictures?

 

[TokkieM]

Some beautifull trophies. Great hunting for such a short season, congratulations to you and your clients.

 

[slad68]

Really good indeed. We wish you all the best with next years bookings, my your quota be filled.

 

[enysse]

Must be bushbuck heaven there, because you never see anything small in the trophy pictures.

Excellent trophies all the way around!!!!

 

[ROCKET]

You do a really good job there.....excellents trophies and great camp...!!!

 

[ThomasBeaham]

Lovely Bushbucks.

 

[gizmo]

Wow, congrats. Holly smokes some impressive bushbuck!

 

[CAustin]

Nice game sir!

 

[PeteG]

Looks like you made the most of a short season, well done Thor.

 

[gizmo]

I'm sorry I may have missed it but where are you located?

 

[gizmo]

Never mind. My apologies. I see you are in Zambia.

 

[spike.t]

good to see it went well for you this year, and hope the poaching isnt too bad in the rains.

 

[vinnymbogo]

Looks like you had a great season with some wonderful animals. Good Job!

 

[Wheels]

Congratulations on a good season.

 

[Thor Kirchner]

Very successful season Thor.

Can you tell us some more about the school you are sponsoring? Pictures?

Yes I can.

When Munyamadzi was first started by the previous owners they made a pledge to the community that they would build a three classroom block at the Ambo basic school in the nearby community.

The school is actually a government school but they don't have the funds to build.

When we took over in 2009 the school was still not built. So this was one of our first tasks.

The cost of building the school was about $50,000

 

[Thor Kirchner]

And otherwise thanks for all the great comments.

 

[ActionBob]

Very nice Thor! I'll be watching what you have on offer in the future....

 

[ActionBob]

Do you employ game rangers to control poaching or is it just your presence while hunting?

 

[Thor Kirchner]

Do you employ game rangers to control poaching or is it just your presence while hunting?

We have 16 privately employed scout and I manage them all.