| Ripp |
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| 27/08/07 11:59 PM |
Re: African DG Hunting-Now A Dream??
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I would bet that most who go after African DG have at least a 6 figure income to have the disposable income to afford the other associated costs of such a hunt-rifles, hunting gear, plane tickets etc.
I disagree.
A Zimbabwe tuskless or cow hunt costs between US$5000 to US$10,000 for one or two cow elephants. No taxidermy costs. Pay for airfares and hotel before and maybe after plus some taxes. Use a drive in with PH option rather than a charter flight. That cost me US$200 last hunt rather than probably $2000 for a charter. I prefer driving anyway.
Sometimes there are cape buffalo hunts at similar prices too. Add taxidermy/dip and packing costs. Save on taxidermy but doing skull mounts.
End of season specials. The weather is not as comfortable, but sometimes a whole bunch of extras are available on quota and cheaper than usual, without a whole bunch of additional days needing to be purchased.
Attend some safari shows, some auctions have some hunts which are good, with good operators and at very good prices.
While realizing that things are changing--sometimes its human nature to look at the bad versus the good--I don't feel it is priced out of reach yet in all areas--"YET".. I agree with NITROX----there are still lots of deals to be had currently--HOWEVER, the time is probably now or within the next year or two--as it is definitely heading north..
Ripp