Is my trophy big enough?

[TXHUNTER338]

Just returned from my first African Safari . I was lucky enough to collect a 58.5" greater kudu .
I am wandering if that is enough to qualify for SCI Book .

 

[BRICKBURN]

Guaranteed GOLD MEDAL. Assuming it has both horns.

Pictures?
Hunt report?

 

[Mekaniks]

it didn't happen unless there is pics and a hunt report on AH. And Welcome

 

[BWH]

Congratulations on your trip & trophy. Based on your measurements... yes I’m
Sure it will score “something”. However, my 2 cents.... forget that shit. The hunt, the memory, experience, etc... is way more valuable that being listed & lost in the annals of some cheesy ass book.
Sorry to be blunt. You have a great trophy!

 

[wesheltonj]

Yes that will be Gold on SCI and will qualify you for Rowland Ward.

 

[LivingTheDream]

That's an awesome Kudu! Post pictures and details!

 

[TXHUNTER338]

 

[TXHUNTER338]

Sorry , I posted a pick on the first post but it didn't go thru

 

[Mekaniks]

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That Kudu is a stud for sure. Definitely gold medal. What outfit did you hunt with?

 

[TXHUNTER338]

Congratulations on your trip & trophy. Based on your measurements... yes I’m
Sure it will score “something”. However, my 2 cents.... forget that shit. The hunt, the memory, experience, etc... is way more valuable that being listed & lost in the annals of some cheesy ass book.
Sorry to be blunt. You have a great trophy!

 

[LivingTheDream]

Dude that is sweet! Congratulations! Now you have to tell us the story.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Yes that will be Gold on SCI and will qualify you for Rowland Ward.

Hands down on the Rowland

 

[TXHUNTER338]

That Kudu is a stud for sure. Definitely gold medal. What outfit did you hunt with?

Infinito Safaris in the Limpopo region of rsa
The were excellent ! Everything exceeded their promises at the DSC SHOW where I booked the hunt .

 

[BRICKBURN]

Very nice bull taken exactly where you would expect a trophy like that to be hiding.
Steep hill, heavy bush...

Congrats.

 

[TXHUNTER338]

This was my first trip to Africa , and I went to three DSC shows before I could make up my mind . When I met Charl this year tho I was convinced , he seemed to be the most honest and concerned about my first trip being successful . He wasn't the cheapest but his accommodations , food, and amount of game were outstanding!
Gawie my guide was the bomb , he worked way above and beyond what I was expecting ..... Even when I gave up on getting a duiker he just handed me a shotgun and told me we weren't going back without one and sure enough he was right .
Best of all it was as fair chase as you could want , I could be off some on my conversions but I'm pretty sure we are talking 70k acres

 

[TXHUNTER338]

I am really proud of all the trophies I took on this trip regardless of size I was just curious of out the kudu ..... And if you haven't hunted them yet , duikers are the anti-Christ , I'm sure of it !

 

[LivingTheDream]

@TXHUNTER338 one day I just want to walk around the bush with a shotgun and buckshot and just jump shoot duikers like rabbits. Just a cool little animal.

 

[TXHUNTER338]

I'm there with you !
I figured my next trip would be for one or more of the big five but now I'm thinking the Tiny Ten would be more fun !!!!

 

[BRICKBURN]

............... And if you haven't hunted them yet , duikers are the anti-Christ , I'm sure of it !

@Royal27 got a comment on that one?

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Just returned from my first African Safari . I was lucky enough to collect a 58.5" greater kudu .
I am wandering if that is enough to qualify for SCI Book .

You may never even see one this big again, in fact I'd be inclined to put money on it that you won't. Very special trophy, congrats!