| tim416 |
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| 16/03/11 08:22 AM |
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Re: Camels
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Camels?!
I didn't know it was possible to hunt em.
I was stationed in the Middle East when in the U.S. military and have wanted to kill these things since one spit all over me in Bahrain.
Australia just moved to the top of my hunting destinations list!
Tim,
In case no one has done so, welcome to Nitro Express. It is good to see an American based outfitter joining. Yes, camels are a feral introduced pest here, free to hunt with the land holders permission.
If I gain access then it will cost me fuel to drive the 1,300km there 1,300km back, plus food. There are some exhorbitant prices being charged to hunt these and the costs to do so, are very high. As the majority of game in Australia is introduced and highly destructive, apart from making a clean kill, ethics for me don't really apply.
A camel is one to tick off my 'to do' list and I will be actively pursuing this opportunity.
GTG, I've got to re zero the 9.3x62 with the 250 Accubonds
Thanks for the welcome. I just found this site when I heard the news of it going down temporarily elswhere. I am enjoying reading the posts and learning a little about the game and hunting culture of Australia.
I have been hunting Africa since 1995 and now spend from April to September in Zimbabwe managing a lodge in the Matetsi Safari area.
Thanks again for the welcome and looking forward to reading the posts here.