ZIMBABWE: BOWHUNT: Zimbabwe Leopard

[David Westmoreland]

Had a great trip with Leloma Safaris! I’ve wanted a leopard for many years but never could find an outfitter I felt comfortable with that I could afford! Leloma offers a great hunt at a very affordable price. I really cannot say enough good about the whole experience. Phillip Mafuta did everything he said he would and we came away with two incredible leopards and a few bonus animals as well! Looking forward to going back for an archery elephant to complete my Big 5!

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats and thanks for sharing! Welome to the forum officially seing this is post number 1!

 

[thriller]

congrats on the leopards and welcome to AH please write the story up for us when you have a chance.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Welcome to the forum sir. Hell of an achievement with the bow. Congratulations!

 

[JPmbogo]

Are you serious about hunting an ele with a bow!!!

 

[gillettehunter]

Wonderful achievement. Please write up a detailed hunt report. Welcome to AH.
Bruce

 

[Jesus F. Elizondo]

Wow congratulations!!!

 

[David Westmoreland]

Are you serious about hunting an ele with a bow!!!

Yep! It’s in the future! That will complete my Big 5 all with a bow.

 

[JPmbogo]

So, as an archer myself, what draw wt. bow do you intend to use? I believe Howard Hill used a 105# longbow, although there has always been some controversy over that story.

 

[slam8031]

Congratulations on great success!!!

 

[Nyati]

Congrats David, and wish you get a chance at an elephant !

 

[Rare Breed]

Had a great trip with Leloma Safaris! I’ve wanted a leopard for many years but never could find an outfitter I felt comfortable with that I could afford! Leloma offers a great hunt at a very affordable price. I really cannot say enough good about the whole experience. Phillip Mafuta did everything he said he would and we came away with two incredible leopards and a few bonus animals as well! Looking forward to going back for an archery elephant to complete my Big 5!

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Congratulations!!!

 

[buck wild]

Well first couple posts and right to it with 2 Leopard with Bow !! How about a few more details?

 

[David Westmoreland]

So, as an archer myself, what draw wt. bow do you intend to use? I believe Howard Hill used a 105# longbow, although there has always been some controversy over that story.

I will probably try and shoot 80-85lbs. With the efficiency of the bows today you can create a lot of energy compared to the old bows. The important thing in my opinion is the arrow weight, broadhead and of course placement. I’ll shoot a 900gr arrow with a single bevel two blade head and I think I’ll be fine.

 

[David Westmoreland]

Well first couple posts and right to it with 2 Leopard with Bow !! How about a few more details?

Only one of the leopards were shot with a bow. My be client used a .375 on his.

 

[buck wild]

Only one of the leopards were shot with a bow. My be client used a .375 on his.

See that's why we need more details!

 

[DieJager]

We want more !

 

[BRICKBURN]

Hell of a kick off to jump onto the posting side.

Congratulations. Nothing like a Leopard up that close.

 

[ET1775]

That is a goal of mine, what an awesome experience and accomplishment. I look forward to reading more about the hunt, the gear, etc. Welcome to AH.

 

[Phil Giordano]

Welcome aboard and my warmest congrats! I'm a bowhunter too, what a great achievement Sir...something to be really proud of.