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 Re: Strange To Me
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01/27/15 07:14 PM
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Somebody hand me some new shorts. 
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/27/15 08:09 PM
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NP, I share your sentiments. Props to the PH for taking control even though the TV crew was there. Leopards are a truly dangerous animal, and not to be underestimated. They can appear out of nowhere in an instant. A few years ago, we went to Tanzania for a photo safari. One morning we took a break for tea (not kidding and it was quite good) and biscuits (cookies) at a supposedly "safe" spot. While we are standing there enjoying our morning tea and biscuits, about 35 yards away this visitor steps out of a crack in the rocks to take a look. This visit was definitely not in the script. Talk about a sobering moment. These are big animals and I can assure all they definitely earn instant respect. The only thing anyone had was a camera. Everyone was so frozen that very few actually took a photo. There was nothing between me and him except 35 yards of dirt and short grass. This was one of the moments of my life that I will always remember.  Outstanding picture and experience!!! That would be a feeling you wouldn't soon forget. Thank you for sharing 
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 01:45 AM
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NP, I share your sentiments. Props to the PH for taking control even though the TV crew was there. Leopards are a truly dangerous animal, and not to be underestimated. They can appear out of nowhere in an instant. A few years ago, we went to Tanzania for a photo safari. One morning we took a break for tea (not kidding and it was quite good) and biscuits (cookies) at a supposedly "safe" spot. While we are standing there enjoying our morning tea and biscuits, about 35 yards away this visitor steps out of a crack in the rocks to take a look. This visit was definitely not in the script. Talk about a sobering moment. These are big animals and I can assure all they definitely earn instant respect. The only thing anyone had was a camera. Everyone was so frozen that very few actually took a photo. There was nothing between me and him except 35 yards of dirt and short grass. This was one of the moments of my life that I will always remember. Picture kind of reminds me of the wife. Looks like I'm in control but I know I'm not. 
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 01:57 AM
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It's not a new phenomenon. The famous L.S. Chadwick ram was wounded by Chadwick. His guide Roy Hargreaves tracked the wounded ram for miles and killed him. Hardly anybody knows the name Roy Hargreaves though..... I did not know that
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 02:07 AM
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If guides started keeping all the wounded game from clients they would have the biggest and best trophy rooms in the world. 
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 02:10 AM
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It's not a new phenomenon. The famous L.S. Chadwick ram was wounded by Chadwick. His guide Roy Hargreaves tracked the wounded ram for miles and killed him. Hardly anybody knows the name Roy Hargreaves though..... I did not know that Now that's B&C Fair Chase
Lucky 7 Exotic Ranch located in Eden, Tx. Well managed self sustaining herds roaming our 3,000 acre ranch. First Class Lodging, Ranch style meals and qualified guides. 30+ species.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 02:11 AM
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txtrophy85
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If guides started keeping all the wounded game from clients they would have the biggest and best trophy rooms in the world. I've had to put down more than a few. Some where pretty decent
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 02:35 AM
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It's not a new phenomenon. The famous L.S. Chadwick ram was wounded by Chadwick. His guide Roy Hargreaves tracked the wounded ram for miles and killed him. Hardly anybody knows the name Roy Hargreaves though..... I did not know that Now that's B&C Fair Chase Not a fair chase issue at all. Just a credit for the kill/who was the hunter issue.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 03:24 AM
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It's not a new phenomenon. The famous L.S. Chadwick ram was wounded by Chadwick. His guide Roy Hargreaves tracked the wounded ram for miles and killed him. Hardly anybody knows the name Roy Hargreaves though..... I did not know that Now that's B&C Fair Chase Not a fair chase issue at all. Just a credit for the kill/who was the hunter issue. Maybe we can agree Mr. Chadwick did not.... "Attain and maintain the skills necessary to make the kill as certain and quick as possible."
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 05:12 AM
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He sure didn't do his part well.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 11:11 AM
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That is sad. It can quickly turn into a free-for-all if you've got wounded dangerous game to deal with. Especially in close quarters. That man is lucky, lucky, lucky to be alive.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Strange To Me
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01/28/15 01:59 PM
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NP, I share your sentiments. Props to the PH for taking control even though the TV crew was there. Leopards are a truly dangerous animal, and not to be underestimated. They can appear out of nowhere in an instant. A few years ago, we went to Tanzania for a photo safari. One morning we took a break for tea (not kidding and it was quite good) and biscuits (cookies) at a supposedly "safe" spot. While we are standing there enjoying our morning tea and biscuits, about 35 yards away this visitor steps out of a crack in the rocks to take a look. This visit was definitely not in the script. Talk about a sobering moment. These are big animals and I can assure all they definitely earn instant respect. The only thing anyone had was a camera. Everyone was so frozen that very few actually took a photo. There was nothing between me and him except 35 yards of dirt and short grass. This was one of the moments of my life that I will always remember. Outstanding picture and experience!!! That would be a feeling you wouldn't soon forget. Thank you for sharing what a great pic...makes me think that he started out on top of the rocks looking down on you guys and then came down for a closer look.
If I send my neighbors a text and ask them to give me feedback on my lawn and plant rye into a giant dong pattern, I'm probably going to get some less than positive feedback. Same goes here.
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Re: Strange To Me
[Re: Nogalus Prairie]
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01/28/15 07:04 PM
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Thanks guys. Glad you enjoyed the photo. That was a moment in time which I will remember forever.
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