I was also thinking 8-9 yrs old. Still fairly pointy tips on horns. Still has the majority of its hair. Face not showing any white on it. I’ve only killed 2 buffalo so I’m not a pro.
Bruce
There is a really interesting article in Africa Hunting Gazette’s April Monthly email (although a bit on the negative side). It’s called “What makes a trophy buffalo.” The article criticizes the idea that a buffalo needs to be 15 and states most taken are around 8 years old. I think the second part of that is true, maybe 8-10 is normal. It’s seems like most buffalo get aged a few years older than they are, especially if they have any broken horns. On a farm, a 15 year old buffalo isn’t more valuable than a 8-10 year old bull. In a free range area, between hunting quota, lions, and poachers many bulls won’t make it to extreme old age and can be tough to find in a normal 10 day hunt except in top areas.
I realize how hard the bug has bit. I’m on the cusp of safari #2 and I’m looking to plan #3 with my 11 year old a year from now while looking at my work schedule for overtime and computing the math of how many shifts are needed….
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on another rifle but would love to see your rifle first, any way you could forward a pic or two?
Thanks,
Gary [redacted]
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