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On a cold, very windy day, we decided to focus on all of the sheltered crevasses searching for a Bushbuck ram trying to warm himself. I picked up a long tail, moving above the trackers which quickly came into focus as a Caracal. Fortunately, on the list. I phoned the hounds-man, who was working...

Starting The Hidden Life Code by Mason Beckerman.

This was a serious Nyala bull that I had spotted in the same area a couple of times and had been unsuccessful on. Every afternoon, we would circle around the area to see if he was home. Stalking through some tall shrub, we caught him sneaking past us at roughly 40 yards and were able to stay...

This old Common Duiker ram gave us a good run around while moving through some tall shrub. He also managed to get a horn into my blood tracking dog. You would think the dog would learn the first time around after his run in with a Bushbuck ram and 55 stitches later. This time, only dented his...

Some of the typical plains game animals hunted on the first time over are the Blesbuck and Impala. Generally after trip one, some of the animals observed on the trip, including some of the more specialized species get added.

Spectacular Black Wildebeest bull taken in some challenging conditions. This particular stalk reminded me how important a rangefinder is when it comes to different terrain, which when it comes to the Eastern Cape, there is simply no place in Africa where it changes as drastically. What I thought...

Depending on time of the year, Waterbuck are often found with a heavy oil residue on their skins. This bull was covered. Skin, horns with the unmistakable musky smell. This bull was taken in one of our free range areas where a small quota each year ensures excellent bulls for the future.

We departed the following morning to hunt one of our areas for Gemsbuck with a great chance at a Kudu in the area. We started the morning by walking through the valleys, checking the spots getting hit by the sun. We managed to see a few Kudu cows and originally set off after a different bull...

While out looking for Kudu, this Bushbuck ram gave us an opportunity that we simply could not resist. After spotting this ram feeding from roughly 700 yards away, we made our way closer to have a better look. Due to fading light, we had to move swiftly, still dodging a few obstacles as we...

Appreciate you taking the time to do the write up, Mike! Thank you sir!

Our hunter managed to take this wonderful Oribi ram during his safari with us. Notice the extraordinary secondary growth on this ram showing the age in this specimen. Hunting Oribi in the Eastern Cape are extremely regulated with only a very few permits getting issued annually. If it wasn't for...

Thank you Dave!

This Cape Grysbok was hunted with us during April of this year. They are mostly nocturnal and offer a challenging hunt in the pursuit of finding an old ram. By attaching real economic value to them through regulated hunting, landowners gain a powerful incentive to protect its specialized fynbos...

Following a wounded Leopard with a tracker holding a Mag Lite that holds 2x AA Batteries.

This old rutting buck was worse for wear. These Fallow came on the British ships in the 1800's as food before being release in the Eastern Cape and settling in places where they survived. They have adapted extremely well in the drier parts of the Province and can be found in many free range...

Lucas, Just check on the law. It is illegal to shoot Spotted Hyena with a bow in Limpopo. I am a bow hunter myself, and would have loved to do it with the bow, but had to revert to the rifle for mine. Post a photo of your successful hunt! All the best, Marius

These are all questions that whoever you are hunting with should know. Exactly the reason to hunt with someone reputable because they are all valid questions, but not questions for the hunter to answer. At the end of the day, you are hiring a Professional Hunter to guide you on this hunt...

Success high up in the mountains! Mike gets himself this old Gemsbuck bull. This was one of his main animals for this trip. After a couple of unsuccessful stalks in various areas, I was incredibly proud of the team to get the job done.

Great day out for our hunter. Main animal they are pursuing is a Gemsbuck. So far, they have been evading everyone targeting them. Down here in the Eastern Cape, they seem to like to live level with the clouds. We never lose. We just run out of time.

Appreciate it Doug!

Our hunter's first trip to Africa, and the very first animal he gets onto is this sensational Kudu bull.

Apologies for the late reply. I am in a bad signal area at the moment. In my 300 Win that hunters use, I shoot the 180gr Sierra Game King.

Prefer premium leadcore bullets. They create substantial more tissue damage compared to a monolithic.

Always great when these opportunities arrive. Beautiful cat hunted over a pack of hounds. If you are serious about hunting Caracal, hounds is really the only way to have the best opportunity.

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@Hunt4Him Good day sir, Please feel free to drop me a PM here on AH. We are situated in a very special place down here in the Eastern Cape. It will be a pleasure to present you with some ideas. Take Care, Marius Goosen

Appreciate your answer. This would be about the same distance that my red dot is from my eye when I mount my double.(fitted into the milled section of the ribbing.)

Hunting Fallow Deer in the rut on foot with a bow must be one of the most fun hunts out there. Croaking, chasing, scraping all happening at closer than 40 yards will get even the most experienced hunter excited. Here, our huntress kept her nerve and bagged herself this beautiful buck.

Had it mounted there. After picking up a Verney that had been milled with the red dot further forward, I was sold. When my red dot was mounted just in front of the breach where the plate is, the actual dot sat high and right in relation to front bead. Yes, it was set so that the rounds hit...

Sir, you will be in great hands. They are one of the top outfits in the country.

I saw this post. Same guy that told a Professional Hunter with a 35 year career, with close to 1000 Cape Buffalo hunts under his belt that he was wrong.... Do what works for you. Had mine mounted both ways, and there is no comparison.

This bull really had everything! Mass, mop, neck and length. I have heard shooting an Eland in the wrong spot has made people retire. When you love what you do, its all part of the adventure!

Mark, I first handled a double where the red dot was mounted forward on an Elephant hunt in the Caprivi, last year. Rifle was a Verney Carron in 500N.E. I only carry a Merkel, and thought if they would do it to a Verney, I would be fine...LOL. Had a discussion a couple of weeks ago, and was told...

Mark, love the setup. Personally, I would just have liked it to sit a little bit lower, so interested to hear how she picks up for you. Just seems like you would need to search for it a bit once shouldering the rifle. Had them mill into the ribbing on mine, and mounted the red dot almost flush...

Proper Nyala bull hunted on foot. When he doesn't want to come closer to the man-made blind, slip out and stalk him to 33 yards. The G5 Megameat broadheads are some serious equipment.

Ladies getting in on the action!

The Blue Duiker is one of my favourite animals to hunt. Setting up for these incredible animals in the coastal undergrowth has its excitement in its own way. This specific hunt just showed the commitment from our Professional Hunter once again, getting up at 03:00 in the morning in order to be...

Appreciate your comment, sir. Thank you.

A superb Lechwe in absolutely breathtaking country. Passionate about the outdoors!

Agree 1000%. Certainly changes the dynamics of the 375. Currently shoot the 340gr Rhinos in my 375 used by clients. Not sure if the 380's will stabilize. Appreciate your reply.

Doc, you don't think that the lost Buffalo was due to the bullet's failure to penetrate deep enough? Obviously back then, we didn't have the incredible choices of bullets we have today. In all honesty and hypothetically, I would probably rather have a hunter shoot a solid, than a partition which...

Just love the contrast in the face, big ears, the brown mixed with the black and white in a Roan. They are such striking animals and certainly one of my personal favorites. Personally, Roan for me over Sable. If you had the choice, would you choose Sable or Roan? www.huntsafaris.co.za...

I will also second @Tim Blackwell , but last I heard his books were still closed for taking on new work. Hopefully he can chime in. Stellar individual. Bad taste in Rum, but a top bloke.

Exactly this. Dealing with someone now that are looking at rescheduling due to the inflated flight ticket costs.

People are often surprised just how big an Eland bull is. Here, our hunter sits with a simply magnificent Cape Eland bull. How these enormous animals move so effortlessly through the mountains, are always a sight to behold. Before breaking the trigger, cast an eye where the roads are... :)

Swift A Frame 570gr in mine.

450 Rigby

Thank you Charles! Appreciate it my friend.