Zimbabwe pics

[grayghost]

Hunting was tough. It was hot (too hot to enjoy one's self) and the foilage was on the games side. Hunted hard for three days passing up a lot of Impala (I have a 24" ram already), Waterbuck ( I finally took a heavy 27 incher), Blue Wildebeast, female Duiker, Giraffe, Eland etc. Took a nice Burchell's stallion, but the entire trip was mostly for scouting areas for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buff, Sable and the plains game of Zimbabwe. I covered most of the western side of Zim and found most areas to be full of game. Excellent Leopard areas were contacted, one is running 100% on trophy toms, but my personal highlight of the trip was taking this 44 SCI Chobe Bushbuck and getting to dart a 5 year old Lion. The Lion had a bad cut on his neck and needed immediate attention, so my friend who owns a Lion rehab and breeding center offered me the opportunity to dart him. I never knew how loud a Lion's growl was. Forget the roar, I'm talking about that low rumbling growl they give when their only thought is killing. I now know what their stare is all about. I now understand what being charged by an enraged Lion is all about. Even behind the safety of strong fencing it will put your heart in your throat. I stood my ground, mostly comtemplating where I would put a stopping round, but it will raise your blood pressure! Hopefully, I will get some pics of the Waterbuck and Zebra soon. I'll add them later. Good hunting, grayghost