What part of Dobber saying I chose to shoot that kudu bull does anybody not understand! HE ASKED THE PH COULD HE SHOOT THAT BULL AND THE PH SAID YES
Fact That bull is middle aged +- 5 years old, his mighty sword has anointed many a willing female! I should know, I have lived and worked this ranch for more years than some people have lived. I have had to deal with droughts, floods, kudu bulls eating the wife's geraniums at night on the barbeque deck. The list is never ending.
Fact This ranch has the densest kudu population in the world due to practical, not text book management. Conservation practises have been carried out since after the second world war when kudu first entered this area. Greater Addo never had kudu, their population originates from capture of new-born calves caught on this ranch, hand reared then released. I remember as a kid being followed by a calf to the milking stall to let the calf drink. The cow objected most violently! If anyone wishes to query this fact, I extend an open invitation to you to pay me a visit and we can take a tour of my ranch. We will have to use a helicopter because a truck will not cover it all in one day!
Has hunting been debased to carrying a tape measure and a scale as well as a rifle!
What constitutes a trophy, only horns of a certain length, tusks of a certain weight? What about the thrill of the hunt, the tears shed after, must it be a physical object.
Don't be quick to judge the PH, the landowner does not accompany him to the veld and hold his hand. He makes the decision, and in my mind he made the right one.
Everyone's wishes are different, respect each and everyone, and lastly respect that animal on the photo!
Fact Dobber was Loodt Buchners client. Loodt Buchner was my client as are many other outfitters that visit my ranch.
Thank you for your time.