Johnny, Thank you for the apology. I can see where the photos I posted might be a little misleading as to how the hunting is conducted in Africa. You have probably been given this information already, but I will say this anyways. The hides at most private ranches in Africa are set up over water (not feed or bait), and only work during the dry season. The mature animals that are targeted are very wary coming in. They will blow out at any wind swirl in the wrong direction, often only come at night, and when they can, they make circles downwind to scent check the water source (which also leads to not getting a shot opportunity). I had multiple animals not produce a shot on my trip due these circumstances. These animals also react quickly to the sound of the shot, and we were advised because of this to not shoot unless the animals were drinking. Keep in mind, if you hit an animal, you also pay the trophy fee for said animal whether it is recovered or not. The baboons also add another level of difficulty to the situation. They are constantly watching for motion through the shooting holes in the screens at the front of the hides, and they have a long memory. I learned quickly not to get noticed by them. Once they see you, they will bark warning barks for the rest of the day. In my case, for over an hour. Only quitting when we got out and walked away for the day. I wish you well along your journey of bowhunting.
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