flounder Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 So I think I mentioned that I would be headed to South Africa for work but just didnt say when. Well, I just got back yesterday from being there for 18 days. I dont have a ton of time now but I will get a bunch more pics up later. I managed to squeeze in a 3 day hunt while I was there and was lucky enough to get a nice big impala and a really big Kudu. Both were shot using a guide rifle which was a .270 Mauser. Imapla was taken at 110 yards across a field and the Kudu was taken at 65 in thick brush. Both shots were taken from standing position using shooting sticks as support. I wasnt happy with the shot on the impala since it wasnt a heart shot but the shot broke both shoulders and dropped it on the spot. The Kudu shot was perfect heart shot and it made it about 25 yards before piling up. The Kudu maxed out the winch on the Bakkie (Jeep). This was about 10km from Botswana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Nice animals but I must say you've got a funny looking face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Its even worse when I remove the smiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 That had to be a dream hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thats awesome! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Wow......... it looks like you're happy! Thats something not too many people are ever able to do........ congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Damn I guess I can't make fun of you for not getting a deer last season. Congrats though! What are you bringing back fas your prizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Nice dude! Can't wait to hear some stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Awesome, did you get any of the meat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yeah. How are you getting all that meat home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Such beautiful animals you bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 You cant export the meat unfortunately. I am having the hides tanned and sent back as well as the skulls/horns dipped/shipped. My colleague in our Johannesburg office is taking the meat since he is a hunter as well. I did manage to eat impala, kudu, springbok, wildebeest, ostrich and a few others while I was down there. Outstanding flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 that sucks you can't get the meat, that would last you like 2 years at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Looks like a good hunt. It seems that if you need a part time job, you can be the smiley face on the Walmart in store signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 that sucks you can't eat my meat, that would last you like 2 years at least!no homo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 ha ha ha, very funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Those look delicious. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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