Bull Elephant Hunt In Zimbabwe 2023

[TOBY458]

So, as many of you already know, I'm planning to return to the OMAY this year. I had planned a repeat performance of last years hunt for Tuskless Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Then I got to thinking, why not shoot a bull Elephant as well? I've always had an ultimate plan of hunting a bull, but have found myself putting it off for mostly monetary purposes. My wheels started turning while watching multiple Elephant hunting videos, and while reading The Wanderings Of An Elephant Hunter the last couple weeks. Something just told me to go ahead and do it. So I've added a Bull Elephant to my quota for 2023. By pure luck, they had a cancellation just the day before, that opened up this opportunity for me. Right place, right time, I suppose.
The way I see it, I'm already paying the daily rate and flight to get there. And since I plan to do this one day anyway, it will be less expensive to just include it in my current hunt. Just a simple trophy fee, and that's all. Nothing else I wasn't already paying for. So....win win.
Adding a bull to the menu has also added a lot of excitement to the next 5 months of waiting and planning! This is shaping up to be epic!

 

[Andrew Short]

Sounds awesome! I heard about this hunt while talking to D and Y at SCI.

 

[BnC 04]

Thats outstanding @TOBY458 , sure looking forward to the story.
We will be in Zim hunting ele next year and although its a long ways off I find myself trying to control the excitement.
Wish ya best of luck and straight shooting!

 

[Slider]

You would need a lot of Days to Hunt? I wouldn't Hunt One Elephant for less than 10 Days.

 

[TOBY458]

You would need a lot of Days to Hunt? I wouldn't Hunt One Elephant for less than 10 Days.

This is a 10 day hunt. Will definitely be a lot to fit in!

 

[Powdermaker]

Always good to trust your intuition. Best of Luck on your hunt and I look forward to reading your hunt report.

 

[Slider]

I Hunted with Dalton a few years back for a Double Cape Buffalo in The Omay South. He is a Hard working PH that Never gives up. I went on a Bull Ele Hunt with a Diffrent Outfitter a couple years ago and Dalton was going to be the PH but he couldn't make it so they brought in another PH. Good Luck

 

[deewayne2003]

@TOBY458 …. Looking forward to your hunt report on this.

I’m booked for tuskless in the Omay for July 2024.

 

[Andrew62]

Fantastic!! I wish you all the best in pursuit of your bull elephant!!

 

[Bullthrower338]

Good for you buddy!

 

[TOBY458]

Now, I just have to get my Rigby .275 rifle sighted in. Gonna do it like Bell. Haha!

 

[sureshot375]

I like the way you think!!

 

[Tra3]

Exciting! So the primary goals are tuskless and a bull? That will be an awesome hunt.

 

[Houston Bill]

So, as many of you already know, I'm planning to return to the OMAY this year. I had planned a repeat performance of last years hunt for Tuskless Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Then I got to thinking, why not shoot a bull Elephant as well? I've always had an ultimate plan of hunting a bull, but have found myself putting it off for mostly monetary purposes. My wheels started turning while watching multiple Elephant hunting videos, and while reading The Wanderings Of An Elephant Hunter the last couple weeks. Something just told me to go ahead and do it. So I've added a Bull Elephant to my quota for 2023. By pure luck, they had a cancellation just the day before, that opened up this opportunity for me. Right place, right time, I suppose.
The way I see it, I'm already paying the daily rate and flight to get there. And since I plan to do this one day anyway, it will be less expensive to just include it in my current hunt. Just a simple trophy fee, and that's all. Nothing else I wasn't already paying for. So....win win.
Adding a bull to the menu has also added a lot of excitement to the next 5 months of waiting and planning! This is shaping up to be epic!

Glad you made the decision to hunt the bull, you will never regret that decision. I am planning to hunt elephant in Zim in 2024. Can't wait to see your report later this year.

Bill

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Well done Toby. Just being in the Omay is a prize in itself, but now you have taken it to the level of the big boys of yesteryear. Do it properly, tick all the boxes.

 

[Flewis]

So, as many of you already know, I'm planning to return to the OMAY this year. I had planned a repeat performance of last years hunt for Tuskless Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Then I got to thinking, why not shoot a bull Elephant as well? I've always had an ultimate plan of hunting a bull, but have found myself putting it off for mostly monetary purposes. My wheels started turning while watching multiple Elephant hunting videos, and while reading The Wanderings Of An Elephant Hunter the last couple weeks. Something just told me to go ahead and do it. So I've added a Bull Elephant to my quota for 2023. By pure luck, they had a cancellation just the day before, that opened up this opportunity for me. Right place, right time, I suppose.
The way I see it, I'm already paying the daily rate and flight to get there. And since I plan to do this one day anyway, it will be less expensive to just include it in my current hunt. Just a simple trophy fee, and that's all. Nothing else I wasn't already paying for. So....win win.
Adding a bull to the menu has also added a lot of excitement to the next 5 months of waiting and planning! This is shaping up to be epic!

Wow, good for you, Best of luck.

 

[TOBY458]

Exciting! So the primary goals are tuskless and a bull? That will be an awesome hunt.

Kind of. The primary is the bull elephant. Then a buffalo and/or tuskless. But if I see either of the lesser animals while tracking a bull, I'll take them. Unless of course we're closing in on a big elephant bull. Good choices to have!

 

[Shooter375]

At this point in my hunting career a bull elephant has become my top desired quary. Congratulations to you. I hope your hunt is fulfilling.

 

[Philip Glass]

So, as many of you already know, I'm planning to return to the OMAY this year. I had planned a repeat performance of last years hunt for Tuskless Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Then I got to thinking, why not shoot a bull Elephant as well? I've always had an ultimate plan of hunting a bull, but have found myself putting it off for mostly monetary purposes. My wheels started turning while watching multiple Elephant hunting videos, and while reading The Wanderings Of An Elephant Hunter the last couple weeks. Something just told me to go ahead and do it. So I've added a Bull Elephant to my quota for 2023. By pure luck, they had a cancellation just the day before, that opened up this opportunity for me. Right place, right time, I suppose.
The way I see it, I'm already paying the daily rate and flight to get there. And since I plan to do this one day anyway, it will be less expensive to just include it in my current hunt. Just a simple trophy fee, and that's all. Nothing else I wasn't already paying for. So....win win.
Adding a bull to the menu has also added a lot of excitement to the next 5 months of waiting and planning! This is shaping up to be epic!

This is a great opportunity. We are counting the days buddy!

 

[Rare Breed]

Well done Toby. Just being in the Omay is a prize in itself, but now you have taken it to the level of the big boys of yesteryear. Do it properly, tick all the boxes.View attachment 520809

Kevin where did this great picture come from please? I would love to buy a copy