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I know I have seen it on Accurate and a couple of others,but am having computer problems Question: Is it possible to arrange to hunt just eland/kudu/and maybe another large horn type wiht in "SA" on a 7-10 hunt.Or do you have to take the extras like warthog to get them? |
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DaveJames You don't have to take the extras, if you want only a Kudu hunt that would be fine for most outfitters, some of them will also accept for you to only use 5 days hunting. I have contact with an area there the Kudud is about 850 USD and daily rate is about 175 USD, the thing with the warthogs, Impalas etc is the price. They sometimes does not cost more than 130 USD-200 USD and then a lot of hunters also wants to take one. |
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Dave Nothing simpler. Yes you can hunt on safari and take whatever you want from the list when booking if the animals are still available on their quota. Generally there are two ways of booking:
Some animals on some game farms or concessions may have additional requirements eg Sable may have a minimum numbers of days required for booking and a higher daily cost. Sometimes bushbuck is the same. Tell us what sort of antelope are you interested in? If you want a bargain include an impala. They are very beautiful shoulder mounts with their lyre shaped horns and coat colouring. As cchunter said some outfitters also offer five day hunts but remember to leave enough days to take the numbers of game you are looking for. Seven days is a good minimum for around seven trophies. A day an animal is a good guide but discuss this with your outfitter. |
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NitroX Talking about shoulder mount on Impala. Were do yo do your trophy mounts and what is the price. I have mine at Safari Taxidermy, RSA and they were made last year for 135 USD but the new pricelist for 2003 is 220 USD, quite a difference |
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Impala sounds nice but have an agrement with the boss,no head mounts so it would be only horns American style. Kudu/Eland/ Impala and or Nayla{sp} or bush buck are what trips my trigger right now,would love to have a Sable but understand the price would be out of my reach. What would you say the hunting conditions are like in "SA" due to back injuries can't take alot of hills any more. |
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Dave Hunting terrain in Southern Africa varies a lot but most places I have hunted have been relatively flat so should suit you. West Nicholson and Gwayi in Zim, and Thabazimbi in Northern Province all were nice and flat. In the Northern Province the thorn brush can be challenging though. Matetsi in Zim had some nice low rounded hills and rocky terrain but nothing difficult for a fit person (which I wasn't but perservered). The heat in the middle of the day can be a bit draining later in the season. When you pick an outfitter talk it over with the prospective one as terrain can change a lot. I'm going to have one of the impala as a full skull mount this time, plus bring over a zebra skull. Dave I think the kudu, eland, impala, nyala skull mounts look great. Hartebeest also is quite different. Sable would be great as would gemsbok but it would be a shame not to shoulder mount a sable. Saw a nice little table made out of two sable horns as the legs. Though no African animal can compete with a good set of deer antlers in a skull or skull cap mount. Christer I have always used an Australian taxidermist and had them dipped and packed in Africa and shipped as skins, skulls and horns to Aust. Can't remember the price of an impala, but it would be more than your figure with freight being cheaper (I hope!). |
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DaveJames Sorry to hear your "Boss" can't accept the shoulder mounts. I solved my problem by suggesting a piedestal mount and she said no way, my reply was -Ok than I settle with the ordinary shoulder mount then. And she said - Yes, thats much better than a piedestal anyway. |
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DaveJames, Why don't you package your own hunt ? Tell me what you would like when you would like to do it and how ? I usually get good prices from my outfiters when I package a whole hunt the way you like the reason being is that they know what you wnat and they know exactly how much the whole trip will put in their pocket. I will gladly help you out on setting something up you must understand hunting is not a product like you buy a can of beans in a grocery store it is your money and you can spend it the way you want. I had a couple of people last year who could only manage 2-3 days of huntinig becuase they were in RSA on business trips and I helped them out. I am open to any negotiating |
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DJ, most reputable outfitters would be able to tailor a package to suit your needs. Make a wish list. speak to a few outfitters and see which crowd comes closest to your requirements, check some references, pay the deposit and bingo, you're set to go. |
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A custom hunt is not hard to do for the animals you want. We've got plains game custom hunts --you choose your trophies-- with day rates at $275 per day for a 1x1 hunt. I see you are considering nyala. Well, they are my favorite and for that animal you must go to Zululand. The best and the largest population are found there. Terrain should not be a problem for you to hunt. Most places are fairly flat. If I can be of further help please do not hesitate to ask. |
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Dave, It sounds to me like it's time to get a new boss!! BOWHUNR |
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BOWHUNR,no can do I'm on the thrid one now, I have decided its a hobby I have got to stop,thanks all for the advice,Ann after seeing the one you posted on Accurate it became one to have. |