Bob Nelson 35Whelen
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- Australia
@BeeMaaClients have expectations and limitations when hunting.
They don't want to walk to far from the truck or are willing to walk all day...physical expectations.
They are hunting with a single shot, double rifle, open sights, etc...limitations of the firearm.
You are the client and get to have the hunt YOU want.
The PH will do his best tailor the hunt to you.
Be honest with him about your physical fitness and shooting capabilities...everything else will fall into place.
Open lines of communication between the two of you is the best course of action.
I will say that you need to allow yourself to be flexible as plans may very well change.
One minute you are on the hunt for Zebra, but holy crap that's a great looking Impala and you should take it.
You just never know, it's Africa and you should take what it gives you.
Having a positive mental attitude will go a long way with anyone, including the PH.
No one wants to be stuck in any hunting camp with a downer, especially not in Africa.
There is always a bright side, find it and move on.
Allow yourself to really enjoy your hunt.
I guarantee that you are overthinking this and it will be easy.
I'd bet that in the truck from the airport to the first stop you have several things hammered out.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the hunt...don't let this be a point of stress.
This is a VACATION...treat it like one.
I wish you all the best on your upcoming safari.
One thing I've picked up on in the AH forum is don't go bragging about how good a shot you are your PH will find out soon enough what type of shit you are..
Also let your PH know what animals you are after. They will do there best to get them. It may not be in the order you want but you will get them. We were on the way for impala but I got a beautiful Kudu then went on to get a cracker 24 inch impala the same day and all before lunch.
My wife go sick while there fortunately we took antibiotics with us but I lost 4 days hunting. My PH knew how badly I wanted a black or blue wildebeest and on our last day he and I had a black wildebeest on the ground.
Listen to your PH on where to shoot an animal and don't be afraid to ask questions.
We arrived as clients and left feeling like family. To me that is the sign of a good PH client experience.
Bob