Had a leopard walk across a path in front of me 60 yards out wasn’t scary more surreal, it didn’t register in my head what was happening until my PH said how rare that is in the daylightThat you encountered an elephant or lion in close proximity while hunting PG?
We were driving throuh the Addo Elephant Reserve in RSA one morning on our way to a hunting spot when a big old bull ele stepped out into the road about 50 yards ahead of us. He stopped and looked. We stopped and looked--Mexican standoff. Neither of us blinked or moved. He flapped his ears and raised his trunk, just to see what we were, I think. After a few minutes he turned and casually ambled down the road in front of us. We followed at a healthy distance. Half a mile later he looked back at us as if to say, "This is my road. You follow me." Then strolled off into the bush. We quickly left the area.We were hunting in the Selous Reserve in Tanzania and driving on a two-track when we rounded a corner and encountered a bull elephant coming the other direction. We stopped and the bull stopped....but he just did not want to leave the road. So we waited and waited.....and waited some more. Finally, the bull walked about 50 yards off the road. The PH gunned the Land Rover's engine and said "everyone hang on!" and he floored it. As we got about even with the bull, he started chasing the Rover and it was a sight I will never forget....that bull ran literally through and over trees as thick as 4-5 inches....the trees just snapped like toothpicks and never slowed him down.
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Great question, which has lead to a lot of great stories and pictures being shared!That you encountered an elephant or lion in close proximity while hunting PG?
Yes. Yes they do.Do PH’s not still carry a 375 minimum when guiding clients for plains game in areas where dangerous game is also present?
They are supposed to be notoriously short tempered..Many times.
Closest call was with a black rhino.
Elephants, rhinos, croc and hypo. During DG hunt, and during PG hunt (Rhino)That you encountered an elephant or lion in close proximity while hunting PG?
Well yes. Had to put down a particularly testy cow elephant while on a pg hunt. Chased the cruiser over 2k and got within 10 yds at full speed. Unpleasant to have to do but it was to save lives.Great Experiences, pictures and stories, keep them coming. So far I'm yet to hear that someone has been charged by a rhino/hippo/buffalo or elephant while hunting for some other species. Now that would be something specially if you or your PH is not armed adequately..
Pray to god it never happens but sometimes things happen...
What were u armed with?Well yes. Had to put down a particularly testy cow elephant while on a pg hunt. Chased the cruiser over 2k and got within 10 yds at full speed. Unpleasant to have to do but it was to save lives.