TokkieM
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@johnnyblues Every Outfitter is going to do his best to get you a Leopard if they have been in business as long as the folks you mentioned. I am pretty sure that they may be able to pull in a cat in 12 days and that may be their standard package. What I also believe is that if they are pre baiting for 5 days they are stacking the odds in your favour, I would rather shoot a Leopard on day 2 of my safari than on day 12. Also look at it this way,there are no guarantees on Leopard hunts,they are pricey no matter how you look at it,pre baiting for 5 days is a hell of a lot cheaper than a second safari for the same animal.
Be straightforward with the Outfitter and tell him about your concern about if they are in fact pre baiting,I personally would have no issue with this as it is in my best interest to get a Leopard on the bait ASAP and to keep it there. Ask them to send you photos of each bait sight and drag pattern every time they replenish the baits. Should be no problem with a cellphone,even better if there is a trailcam.
One more thing I would recommend is that you get the book CHUI by Lew Hallamore, read it before you go and keep reading it on your trip in the blind.
Best of luck and may Diana smile on you.
Be straightforward with the Outfitter and tell him about your concern about if they are in fact pre baiting,I personally would have no issue with this as it is in my best interest to get a Leopard on the bait ASAP and to keep it there. Ask them to send you photos of each bait sight and drag pattern every time they replenish the baits. Should be no problem with a cellphone,even better if there is a trailcam.
One more thing I would recommend is that you get the book CHUI by Lew Hallamore, read it before you go and keep reading it on your trip in the blind.
Best of luck and may Diana smile on you.