Inbetween big game hunts I took some time to hunt waterfowl. I'm crazy about duck and goose hunting! Next year we're putting together some upland and waterfowl hunts together in the grain rich areas of RSA. Some want to stay after the 5 day bird hunt and search for plains game. That's in the works too. Here are some Yellow Bill ducks:
I'm holding an Egyptian Goose. Below is a male South African Cape Shelduck. Both are absolutely beautiful birds and deserve no less than mounting.
Next PG hunt was for a Blue Wildebeast Cow. I wanted a full rug for my office and they make outstanding rugs. While sorting this cow from the herd, I spotted 12 mature Bushbuck rams. This area is so full of Bushbuck and Nyala they're like flea's on a dog. I missed an opportunity at a 17+ inch ram. My fault for reacting too slow. You learn in the bush or lose. 253 yards with the .280. One shot.
Next was an exciting hunt for the Cape Grysbok. Small game, small caliber. That assures a lifesize mount or full cape in good shape.
Another Duiker. This taken while hunting Waterbuck. My .280 was used. Exit hole was as large as a tennis ball but far enough behind the shoulder. Excellent ram with good horns. Those are Termite mounds he's resting on.
That concludes my report. Hope you enjoyed it. I wish I were back in Africa as I type this. Next year is too far away. The lure of the bush is as strong as a woman's perfume....it pulls you.
Good hunting,
grayghost