Less than 30 days till Zim to go after Mr. Spots!!!!!!!

[larry4831]

Wow, cant believe I am under the 30 day mark until heading to Zimbabwe to pursue Leopard! Looking forward to visiting a new country, seeing the sights, hearing the sounds, and going after different species! Looking forward to it with @Mbalabala Safaris !

What rifle are you going to use Reedy? Are you going to use your talllkeetna loaded up with some 250 grain bullets?

 

[Hmaxwell]

Best of luck to you. I was in the Matabo Hills in March and was very wet. Changed the cat travel pattern. I hope it has dried up and things are back to normal. Heading back in June for try #2. Was a great hunt and learning experience even though didn't find Mr Spots!

 

[RogerHeintzman]

I just returned last Tuesday from Namibia hunting Mr. Spots. My second go around and still Spotless. Females returned to the baits but the Toms stayed clear. Will have to plan another hunt.

 

[cpr0312]

@larry4831 ,

Due to connection times and multiple airlines, I will not be taking the Kimber with me. I will be using one of @Mbalabala Safaris rifles.

 

[Philip Glass]

60 days before I leave for my appointment with Mr. Spots! I am getting excited.
So what are you dong to prepare?
I've been exercising and starting to look at my checklist and getting a few things in order. Got my new 4457 stamped yesterday. Got to get malaria pills still.
Hope you have a great safari!
Philip

 

[Philip Glass]

I just returned last Tuesday from Namibia hunting Mr. Spots. My second go around and still Spotless. Females returned to the baits but the Toms stayed clear. Will have to plan another hunt.

I know the feeling. Spent 32 days chasing spots last year!
Philip

 

[Philip Glass]

@larry4831 ,

Due to connection times and multiple airlines, I will not be taking the Kimber with me. I will be using one of @Mbalabala Safaris rifles.

What route?

 

[rookhawk]

Matabeland South just got 3 days of rain in the last week, including yesterday!

This bodes poorly for all of us, especially me as I'm first to go.

Hoping camp is accessible and roads are functional and that cats are present!

 

[rinehart0050]

Best of luck to all the leopard hunters this season!

I'm hoping to join your ranks in the next year or two... for now I will live vicariously through your stories of adventure, trials, and triumph!

 

[Hmaxwell]

I just returned last Tuesday from Namibia hunting Mr. Spots. My second go around and still Spotless. Females returned to the baits but the Toms stayed clear. Will have to plan another hunt.

Roger, did you have any males on baits?

 

[rookhawk]

Best of luck to all the leopard hunters this season!

I'm hoping to join your ranks in the next year or two... for now I will live vicariously through your stories of adventure, trials, and triumph!

I encourage you and all my AH brethren to prioritize and accelerate your plans.

If ever you want to hunt DG, now is when.

Elephant, lion and leopard are top priorities.

Giraffe and hyena should also be high on the list.

Non exportable elephant will be relatively cheap and available for a long time as will buffalo and all the plains game. Time is short for some of these hunts! Hurry!

 

[mistyron1]

Good luck! I'm leaving in August for Zimbabwe for a leopard. Hope we all have some great stories to tell.

 

[cpr0312]

60 days before I leave for my appointment with Mr. Spots! I am getting excited.
So what are you dong to prepare?
I've been exercising and starting to look at my checklist and getting a few things in order. Got my new 4457 stamped yesterday. Got to get malaria pills still.
Hope you have a great safari!
Philip

Thank Philip! Best of luck to you also. To prepare I am watching as many hunting shows with leopard the primary quarry as possible, I am exercising when I can, will be shooting the next few weekends, and will probably get to the doc for some malaria pills soon also.

 

[siml]

@reedy0312 all the best on your pursuit for Mr Spots.

 

[cpr0312]

Thank you Simon!

 

[Shootist43]

Best of luck to you. Remember when or if you get the chance; AIM SMALL, MISS SMALL!!

 

[jacques smith]

Very best of luck to all leapard hunters. Sounds like a lot of you are going. Out of my many many vices leapard hunting is one of my favorites

 

[Nyati]

My best wishes to all of you leopard hunters !

 

[CAustin]

Guys I hope all spots hunters get what they are after. Also we want lots of pictures and hunt reports! Good luck everyone!

 

[LivingTheDream]

Yeah do these camps have wifi? I need daily reports! It should be an exciting month!