..sadly not on the menu..

[observe]

,,,went again primitive Gemsbok horn bowhunting for Impala/Warthog, and then THIS temptation came to tease me...
EISH!

 

[BeeMaa]

My goodness. How far is that...7 yards?

 

[Sarg]

I’m surprised they are feeding out so early with the late rains, it is the greenest I have ever seen it here on the farms we hunt ?

 

[observe]

...Sarg, last years hunt...
...BeeMaa, yes about!

 

[Phil Giordano]

Did you carry enough poundage for him?

 

[observe]

Did you carry enough poundage for him?

...no.... had to let him go!

 

[Phil Giordano]

...no.... had to let him go!

You should prepare a second round with him! Next time you'll have enough...

 

[Phil Giordano]

How many pounds do you advice for a critter like that, with trad bows?

 

[observe]

How many pounds do you advice for a critter like that, with trad bows?

...well, there are some experts here with more know-how on your question, but I know of a very experient hunter in Namibie that cull excess Eland with a 45# trad bow at short distance [15 m]

 

[Phil Giordano]

I would bet on something more powerful, but I sure don't understimate the penetration that achieves a cut on conctat broadhead...