Professional Hunter shot by client: update on Stu Taylor

[Ole Bally]

It's been 2 seasons now since Stu was shot from behind through his left shoulder and he's still has not been able to return to his chosen profession. This last season Stu at least went back to the bush and worked fixing roads and camps etc. His employer said that unless he could pass his shooting exam again, he couldn't be employed as a PH.
His injuries were such that he was unable to raise his rifle with his left arm...the shoulder that was shot through with a .458 Win Mag by an errant client.
Well, things are on the mend and whilst he still is disabled - still can't lift the arm past shoulder height - and damaged, we put him on the range with his rifle at the February Pro Hunters and Guides Shooting test and are happy to say that he aced it!
This is a huge mental milestone for him and we hope that he'll be able to hunt again on a professional basis.
I take my hat off to a tenacious young man!
Here's Stu at the exams with his .416 Rigby giving that paper lead!
Would I hunt with him as my PH?...100% yes!

 

[bluey]

good on Stu , sounds like he"s all balls .
hope he continues doing what he obviously loves

 

[KWALATA SAFARIS]

Awesome Stu well done, there is allot to be said about ones mental strength and tenacity whe you overcome such major obstacles both mentally and physically!

God speed and get out there soon!
My best always

 

[Royal27]

Man, that is so impressive.

Where there is a will, there is almost always a way.

Living proof right here!

 

[billc]

I saw this in another forum when it happen. Glad he was able to come back from this and do what he enjoys for a job. I am sure he has dealt with some hard times.

I hope all his problems are behind him and his life gets back on track.

 

[TokkieM]

Happy to hear Stu is well on his way. Safe hunting and happy days to him.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

This is excellent news, thanks for the update Ole Bally!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Go big or go home!

Awesome news.

Appreciate the update E.

Anyone about to go hunting in Zimbabwe?! I think I know a PH you can suggest for your hunt.

 

[Wheels]

Glad to hear the good news.

Hope he is guiding clients soon.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Thank you for the update Ole Bally. All the best Stu!

 

[spike.t]

excellent news , definitely a great confidence booster being able to do that

and @Ole Bally where have you been hiding?

 

[adgunner]

Thanks for the update, excellent news!

 

[KWALATA SAFARIS]

@Ole Bally I also have spike t's question we or at least the two of us miss you!

 

[peras]

Good news! All of the best for Stu!

 

[Wheels]

@Ole Bally I also have spike t's question we or at least the two of us miss you!

+1

 

[Nyati]

Great news Ole Bally, and yes, I also wonder what have you been up to lately ?

 

[KWALATA SAFARIS]

+4 soon you will be forced to come back especially if we reach a quorum (spelling??) damn Dutchmen in me... Sorry!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Great man. All the best for Stu.
Witold

 

[James.Grage]

PH and Hunting are A welcome return for Stu.

I am sure, a lot went into his reconditioning for making the rifle portion of the test.

Well done...

 

[Jboutfishn]

Wishing Stu all the best. Prayers for continued success.