I was also thinking 8-9 yrs old. Still fairly pointy tips on horns. Still has the majority of its hair. Face not showing any white on it. I’ve only killed 2 buffalo so I’m not a pro.
Bruce
There is a really interesting article in Africa Hunting Gazette’s April Monthly email (although a bit on the negative side). It’s called “What makes a trophy buffalo.” The article criticizes the idea that a buffalo needs to be 15 and states most taken are around 8 years old. I think the second part of that is true, maybe 8-10 is normal. It’s seems like most buffalo get aged a few years older than they are, especially if they have any broken horns. On a farm, a 15 year old buffalo isn’t more valuable than a 8-10 year old bull. In a free range area, between hunting quota, lions, and poachers many bulls won’t make it to extreme old age and can be tough to find in a normal 10 day hunt except in top areas.
Spain, i booked through a consultant, i book almost everything through him now and he's done me right. his contact 724 986 7206 if interested and he will have more info to share,
I hunted elephant with Luke Samaris in 2005. It was my fourth safari and I tell you he is a fine gentleman the best. I got the opportunity to meet Patty Curtis, although never hunted with him but enjoyed our conversation around our tent in the Selous. Very sad for a tough guy to leave this world the way he did. Let’s pray the murderers are caught. I hope to see Luke in Nashville.
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