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Trad Gang Highlights => HIGHLIGHTS 2011 => Topic started by: on July 22, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
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Well, I just returned from my second hunt in South Africa and it was another great experience. Although I did not bag as many animals as my first trip, I saw WAY more(and different) animals than on my first trip. He is a few pics of the animals I shot:
1st up is a Duiker:
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/duiker.jpg)
Next is a Red Hartebeest:
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/RHB.jpg)
And last is a really cool Waterbuck:
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/waterbuck.jpg)
The Hartebeest and Waterbuck were not on my wish list but i could not resist them when given the chance. All 3 animals were shot with my Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow (50#@29.5"), 30.5" GoldTip 55/75 arrows, and 150gr GK Silverflame broadheads.
See ya later,
Bisch
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Great pics Bisch!!!
No doubt another unforgettable experience!
Thanks for sharing, and those are definately some beautiful trophies!
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Congrats on the trophys! Bisch in Africa. We have to here more about your adventure when you get a chance.
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Way to go! Congrats on some awesome trophies :thumbsup:
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Congrats! Looks like fun!
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Congrats! Great critters!
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Congrats!Africa has to be an awesome experience.
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Very nice, Congrats!!
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nice work, congrats
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:thumbsup:
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Hey Bisch, Congrats what do you think that Hartebeest would weigh ?
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Nice Bases on that Hartebeest! And the Waterbuck?? They are pretty amazing. I've never understood why they are one of the only species sporting such a thick coat and long hair in all that heat. Sort of defies logic? So glad to see the effectiveness of your equipment that many would consider too light. I'm using the same sort of set up so this really boosts my confidence. I understand from some posts on another thread that there were some lows as well as highs on this trip. Care to share? there's certainly lessons to be learned from all the experiences.
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Realy cool stufff .
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Originally posted by rjackson:
Hey Bisch, Congrats what do you think that Hartebeest would weigh ?
I would say 300-325#.
Bisch
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Originally posted by AKCrazyhorse:
Nice Bases on that Hartebeest! And the Waterbuck?? They are pretty amazing. I've never understood why they are one of the only species sporting such a thick coat and long hair in all that heat. Sort of defies logic? So glad to see the effectiveness of your equipment that many would consider too light. I'm using the same sort of set up so this really boosts my confidence. I understand from some posts on another thread that there were some lows as well as highs on this trip. Care to share? there's certainly lessons to be learned from all the experiences.
The low point was the very first shot I got to take. I lost a Blue Wildebeest on my first trip to Africa so it was on the top of my list on this trip. The first animal I got to shoot at was a Blue Wildebeest at 14yds, broadside. I still do not know what I did but I made a terrible shot. The loss was totslly due to a terible shot on my part and in no way due to the ineffectiveness of my equipment. I missed where I was looking by 18" to the left and hit the Wildebeest square in the middle of its neck. We tracked it following blood for a little ways. When the blood ran out we followed the herd for the rest of the day. We caught up to them several times but could not figure out which one was mine. The PH had a rifle and I told him to put him down if he got the chance. Even that did not work because they were a ways ahaed of us and we just could not make a clear distinction as to which one was the one I had shot. Now I have to go back one more time just to make a good shot on a wildebeest.
Bisch
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Bisch, you the man,that hartebeest is cool i never knew they looked like that.I wanna go with ya next time. South Africa is my dream hunt. Good luck this fall,Randy
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Originally posted by Bisch:
Originally posted by AKCrazyhorse:
Nice Bases on that Hartebeest! And the Waterbuck?? They are pretty amazing. I've never understood why they are one of the only species sporting such a thick coat and long hair in all that heat. Sort of defies logic? So glad to see the effectiveness of your equipment that many would consider too light. I'm using the same sort of set up so this really boosts my confidence. I understand from some posts on another thread that there were some lows as well as highs on this trip. Care to share? there's certainly lessons to be learned from all the experiences.
The low point was the very first shot I got to take. I lost a Blue Wildebeest on my first trip to Africa so it was on the top of my list on this trip. The first animal I got to shoot at was a Blue Wildebeest at 14yds, broadside. I still do not know what I did but I made a terrible shot. The loss was totslly due to a terible shot on my part and in no way due to the ineffectiveness of my equipment. I missed where I was looking by 18" to the left and hit the Wildebeest square in the middle of its neck. We tracked it following blood for a little ways. When the blood ran out we followed the herd for the rest of the day. We caught up to them several times but could not figure out which one was mine. The PH had a rifle and I told him to put him down if he got the chance. Even that did not work because they were a ways ahaed of us and we just could not make a clear distinction as to which one was the one I had shot. Now I have to go back one more time just to make a good shot on a wildebeest.
Bisch [/b]
I have a very similar story with a gorgeous Gemsbok Bull from back in 07. Round two in 27 days! Thanks for sharing Bisch.
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Very COOL Bisch :clapper: :clapper:
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Looks like a fun time, Bisch. Misses and bad shots are part of the challenge of hunting. They are going to happen, and anyone who says he has never make a bad shot is either a liar, or he hasn't flung many arrows at animals.
Allan
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Cool deal Bisch got me a invite to go over there next year today hope I can do as well as you have.,,,,,,Sam,,,,,,,
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Nice pictures.
Thanks for sharing!
Congrats,
J-F
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Awesome man :thumbsup: Great animals there!
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Congrats for some nice animals and great pics.
You make me want to go.
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Awesome trip, and good shooting Bisch! Congrats!
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Very cool.........
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bravo Bish ! Nice trophees and beautiful pics too ! i wish i can go to on a trip like that myself ! thank's to share with us !!!
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Way to go sir! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Bisch,
Who did you hunt with? What outfitter did you book through? Any issues with customs getting bows into Africa?
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Very nice Bisch and good looking animals!
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Nice collection of critters there, my friend! Need details on your trip, travel, outfitter, etc. I have a NEED!
Danny
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Originally posted by dragonheart:
Bisch,
Who did you hunt with? What outfitter did you book through? Any issues with customs getting bows into Africa?
Hi Jeff! I booked both my hunts with Lenyati Safaris (I bought my package both times at the LSBA banquet auction). I have been twice and had no problems getting my bows back and forth. Everyone asks me "How much does it cost?". I always tell them "Hunting in Africa is a bowhunters dream come true. It is expensive but worth EVERY penny! If you have any inkling that you would like to do it, then you need to make it happen.".
Bisch
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I have more than an inkling to go, but just have an inkling in the pocketbook at this time! LOL!
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Congratulations on a great hunt Bisch! :clapper:
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Amazing, hope to do that later on in life :D
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This post slipped by me like a B & C lifettime buck walking by me at 15 yards while I'm a sleep.
Your story illuminates the fact that dreams come true and sharing them brings many of us elevated satisfaction and privileged pleasure.
Congrats and thank you for sharing your wonderful journey.
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Awesome critters bud, hope to have a bull and brew session at Solana with you this winter to hear more.
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Congrats, on an awesome hunt and great shooting as always. :thumbsup: :archer2:
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Originally posted by Izzy:
Awesome critters bud, hope to have a bull and brew session at Solana with you this winter to hear more.
You can count on it Izzy! Send me a Pm with the dates y'all will be here and I will make it a point to stop by and bring you a brew. I always have plenty of bull, so, no worries there.
Bisch
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Well done Bisch. Great shots!
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Bisch,ya the man , nice animals, but one Amgio to another, did you slip up on the blind side of that Hartebeest??
Your roomy Bob..
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On the bucket list. Good work Bisch.
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Bisch, congrats bud. Great trophies. Hate you lost the wilderbeast, but it happens. Anytime you get into the neck, there is always hope, but as you know sometimes we're lucky...sometimes just not. I had a very similar experience in 96 on a big Kudu bull in Zim w/ a wheelie bow, and got lucky and hit jugular...he didn't go 40 yards. I've also experienced the opposite outcome on Nilgai bull, which looked like identical placement...just never know. Where you in a pit blind or similar with low ceilings, and if so did that hinder you?
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:thumbsup:
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great pictures! i hope I can get to africa someday
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Bisch, I really love the Red Heartebesst and Waterbuck. I like the big heavy horns. I hope I can make a trip like that some day.