These pics are awesome! Thanks!
EZrider: You hunt Razorbacks with a bow??? Shit… you got some brass balls! Damn…
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Has the Zebra been the most difficult animal to hunt?
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What has been the most dangerous animal to hunt?
Any Big Horned Rams?
[quote]Brett620 wrote:
These pics are awesome! Thanks!
EZrider: You hunt Razorbacks with a bow??? Shit… you got some brass balls! Damn…
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Has the Zebra been the most difficult animal to hunt?
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What has been the most dangerous animal to hunt?
Any Big Horned Rams?
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Thanks Brett,
Yes, we often hunt pigs with a bow…but the largest one I have harvested to date was with a knife. We were using dogs on the knife hunt…I probably won’t do that again.
There are some great videos out there of guys hunting pigs from a helicopter with AR’s & AK’s…I’ve got to try that.
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Yes, the Zebra was the most difficult. They stay in herds, circle way downwind before coming into water holes, have great hearing and eyesight and have honed their survival skills over centuries of being chased by every carnivore out there.
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The most dangerous game that I have hunted has been bear and wild boar. I have been charged by both of them but I will say that the wild boar, (razorback), is more aggressive than the bear…they have a worse attitude than my mother in law.
The Cape Buffalo, (also called Black Death), is hands down the most dangerous animal to hunt in Africa. I hope to get to chase one on my next trip… -
No Rams yet…still on the bucket list. It’s very difficult to get drawn for a tag.
NOTE: I must warn you that the most dangerous animal on the planet to hunt would have to be the “ARMED SQUIRREL”. Never hunt them alone and make sure you have studied them well before taking on this challenge…lol
It took two of us to bring this one down. I’m definitely going to do a full body mount on this one.
[quote]EZrider wrote:
It took two of us to bring this one down. I’m definitely going to do a full body mount on this one.[/quote]
hunting squirrels with dogs is really fun!
Did you use larger broadheads and heavier arrow in Africa?
I’m shooting slick trick 100g magnums and powerflight arrows right now.
[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:
[quote]EZrider wrote:
It took two of us to bring this one down. I’m definitely going to do a full body mount on this one.[/quote]
hunting squirrels with dogs is really fun!
Did you use larger broadheads and heavier arrow in Africa?
I’m shooting slick trick 100g magnums and powerflight arrows right now. [/quote]
I use the NAP 125g spitfire (mechanical). I have never had one fail on me. My hunting bows are set between 75 to 80 #'s so I like the heavier grain. I have used it on Eland, Elk, Bear, and everything smaller. The mechanical’s work great on turkey also.
Many states are now allowing crossbow hunting and spitfire make a special crossbow broadhead. I got one years ago after an auto accident did some nerve damage to my spine. It was the only way I could bowhunt for a couple of years. I got a special permit from my state to use it but now I am able to use my Mathews again after years of rehab. The crossbow is a blast to hunt with though…
[quote]EZrider wrote:
[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:
[quote]EZrider wrote:
It took two of us to bring this one down. I’m definitely going to do a full body mount on this one.[/quote]
hunting squirrels with dogs is really fun!
Did you use larger broadheads and heavier arrow in Africa?
I’m shooting slick trick 100g magnums and powerflight arrows right now. [/quote]
I use the NAP 125g spitfire (mechanical). I have never had one fail on me. My hunting bows are set between 75 to 80 #'s so I like the heavier grain. I have used it on Eland, Elk, Bear, and everything smaller. The mechanical’s work great on turkey also.
Many states are now allowing crossbow hunting and spitfire make a special crossbow broadhead. I got one years ago after an auto accident did some nerve damage to my spine. It was the only way I could bowhunt for a couple of years. I got a special permit from my state to use it but now I am able to use my Mathews again after years of rehab. The crossbow is a blast to hunt with though…
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Good info. I shoot a hoyt turbohawk, that I REALLY like. Mathews are super sweet. Crossbows look fun, but I think for longer shots compounds are better. Glad your spine is back to normal, never being able to draw a bow again would be horrible.
What distances are you shooting in Africa? How much money did you spend on each trip 20k or so?
[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:
[quote]EZrider wrote:
[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:
[quote]EZrider wrote:
It took two of us to bring this one down. I’m definitely going to do a full body mount on this one.[/quote]
hunting squirrels with dogs is really fun!
Did you use larger broadheads and heavier arrow in Africa?
I’m shooting slick trick 100g magnums and powerflight arrows right now. [/quote]
I use the NAP 125g spitfire (mechanical). I have never had one fail on me. My hunting bows are set between 75 to 80 #'s so I like the heavier grain. I have used it on Eland, Elk, Bear, and everything smaller. The mechanical’s work great on turkey also.
Many states are now allowing crossbow hunting and spitfire make a special crossbow broadhead. I got one years ago after an auto accident did some nerve damage to my spine. It was the only way I could bowhunt for a couple of years. I got a special permit from my state to use it but now I am able to use my Mathews again after years of rehab. The crossbow is a blast to hunt with though…
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Good info. I shoot a hoyt turbohawk, that I REALLY like. Mathews are super sweet. Crossbows look fun, but I think for longer shots compounds are better. Glad your spine is back to normal, never being able to draw a bow again would be horrible.
What distances are you shooting in Africa? How much money did you spend on each trip 20k or so? [/quote]
I shot Hoyt for years…still have my old Hoyt Legacy, they are great bows. I agree, I can shoot my compound much farther than my crossbow. I shot an antelope at 60yds. in Nebraska with my compound but we sighted in for 100yds. I have a 3D range set up in the woods behind my house with targets out to 100yds but I’ve never had to take a shot that far.
In Africa I never had a shot over 40 yds. whether we were hunting water holes or doing spot and stalk. One of my hunting buddies shot a kudu at 60 yds. with his bow…made a great shot and it fell within sight of us.
The cost for Africa depends on a lot of things…how much your air fare…how many animals you shoot…what kind of mounts…etc. In Namibia we paid per animal and some, like the warthog or springbok, were quite cheap…like $200. More exotic animals are more expensive and you also want to allow for a tip for your guide. I spent less that 10k on my trip and harvested 12 animals. I do my own taxidermy so that helps.
Last year I got pronghorn, elk, and a huge five point buck during the rifle season. I also shoot a bow. Currently I have a mission riot. Do any of you have problems with your shoulder when you shoot your bow?
could be the way you are drawing the bow. If you have your elbow low while drawing back you are using your bicep and shoulder and could be putting a strain on the tendon of the bicep longhead which makes your shoulder hurt like crazy. Lift your elbow up even with your shoulder and push away from your bow with your elbow…this will engage the back muscles and you will be surprised how much easier it is to pull back. Also using a release can take some of the pressure off.
Congrats on a successful year hunting…got any pics?
[quote]EZrider wrote:
could be the way you are drawing the bow. If you have your elbow low while drawing back you are using your bicep and shoulder and could be putting a strain on the tendon of the bicep longhead which makes your shoulder hurt like crazy. Lift your elbow up even with your shoulder and push away from your bow with your elbow…this will engage the back muscles and you will be surprised how much easier it is to pull back. Also using a release can take some of the pressure off.
Congrats on a successful year hunting…got any pics?[/quote]
Never thought of that but that is exactly what I’m doing. going shooting tommorow so we"ll see how it goes. I’m looking forward to hunting with my bow and I dont want to hurt my shoulder. Thanks for the tip, greatly appreciated.
[quote]EZrider wrote:
[quote]Brett620 wrote:
These pics are awesome! Thanks!
EZrider: You hunt Razorbacks with a bow??? Shit… you got some brass balls! Damn…
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Has the Zebra been the most difficult animal to hunt?
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What has been the most dangerous animal to hunt?
Any Big Horned Rams?
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Thanks Brett,
Yes, we often hunt pigs with a bow…but the largest one I have harvested to date was with a knife. We were using dogs on the knife hunt…I probably won’t do that again.
There are some great videos out there of guys hunting pigs from a helicopter with AR’s & AK’s…I’ve got to try that.
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Yes, the Zebra was the most difficult. They stay in herds, circle way downwind before coming into water holes, have great hearing and eyesight and have honed their survival skills over centuries of being chased by every carnivore out there.
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The most dangerous game that I have hunted has been bear and wild boar. I have been charged by both of them but I will say that the wild boar, (razorback), is more aggressive than the bear…they have a worse attitude than my mother in law.
The Cape Buffalo, (also called Black Death), is hands down the most dangerous animal to hunt in Africa. I hope to get to chase one on my next trip… -
No Rams yet…still on the bucket list. It’s very difficult to get drawn for a tag.
NOTE: I must warn you that the most dangerous animal on the planet to hunt would have to be the “ARMED SQUIRREL”. Never hunt them alone and make sure you have studied them well before taking on this challenge…lol[/quote]
With a KNIFE? Wow. I sure don’t have the nerve or the skill to hunt boar with any weapon, let alone a KNIFE!
My Dad had a friend that lost two dogs hunting boar. He told he a story one a dog bolted from the pack and got ambushed by 3 boar. The boar could have easily torn the dog apart, but they just wounded the dog. But the wounded the dog enough where he was alive, whining but could barely move. Then the boars left. When my Dad’s friend and the other dogs found the wounded dog the damn boars ATTACKED! He’s said they were the one animal that doesn’t understand the concept of being prey.
“Black Death”???
What range do you take your shots at Cape Buffalo??? Don’t they charge at like 40 mph?
[quote]Brett620 wrote: When my Dad’s friend and the other dogs found the wounded dog the damn boars ATTACKED! He’s said they were the one animal that doesn’t understand the concept of being prey.
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Well, they do understand the following concepts:
Offense is the best defense
I will fuck your shiz up motherfucker.
Die, motherfucker, die.
Sidearm dude, sidearm.
Plus, they taste like shit.
[quote]orion wrote:
[quote]Brett620 wrote: When my Dad’s friend and the other dogs found the wounded dog the damn boars ATTACKED! He’s said they were the one animal that doesn’t understand the concept of being prey.
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Well, they do understand the following concepts:
Offense is the best defense
I will fuck your shiz up motherfucker.
Die, motherfucker, die.
Sidearm dude, sidearm.
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And they basically have no vision, so they charge your ass by default. And to find them in the best places, you have to go to wetlands, bogs and marshes. So when these beasts charge you, you basically can plan on shitty footing. This is things people don’t think about. It’s not like dry, barren flat land where you can can see them easily. No, if you come upon a female protecting her young in a burrow or a bush… you are in for a fight.
[quote]Brett620 wrote:
[quote]orion wrote:
[quote]Brett620 wrote: When my Dad’s friend and the other dogs found the wounded dog the damn boars ATTACKED! He’s said they were the one animal that doesn’t understand the concept of being prey.
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Well, they do understand the following concepts:
Offense is the best defense
I will fuck your shiz up motherfucker.
Die, motherfucker, die.
Sidearm dude, sidearm.
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And they basically have no vision, so they charge your ass by default. And to find them in the best places, you have to go to wetlands, bogs and marshes. So when these beasts charge you, you basically can plan on shitty footing. This is things people don’t think about. It’s not like dry, barren flat land where you can can see them easily. No, if you come upon a female protecting her young in a burrow or a bush… you are in for a fight.[/quote]
We do not really have swamps, but they hide in the underbrushm behind ridges and whatnot.
A rifle is of no use there, you need a sidearm, preferably one with some stopping power.
Have you seen some of their bodies?
Half of it is rotted away because of some previous bullet wound and they just keep on coming.
Theoretically, at least in Austria, you have to follow their blood to finish them if you think you have hit them.
This is not always done.
I do not blame them.
Cape Buffalo…
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What caliber? .450?
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What range?? It would have to be less than 50 yards but they are fast! I can’t imagine… They can’t get up to 40mph, can they?
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Dangerous, very dangerous.
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You have always been honest about your love for the pussy…
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
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You have always been honest about your love for the pussy…
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And have successfully hunted it even here on TN.
I even mounted it myself (does that make me a taxidermist?).[/quote]
No doubt, the skilled hunter always studies and makes the best of the environment.
To be considered as a taxidermist they’d have to be mounted on your wall after getting stuffed…