OK sorry so late. What a great experience!! I didn't know much about what I was getting into. Ramsey helped quite a bit and was correct in his coaching.

We hunted the Kennedy Ranch. Lots of history but the 175,000 acres we were hunting allows NO hunting of Native game, only Nilgai. Not only did we kill huge bulls, but we drove withing yards of huge whitetail buck, pigs, javelina, turkeys, doves, coyotes, you name it.

Our guide was very selective calling our shots. He could judge these things from a long distance. I had to pass 2 bulls before he told me "BIG BULL, SHOOT HIM". Came over a hill and he was standing there after being in a fight (hunting the rut). I shot him a little back but the .338Lapua Mag hurt him bad and a quick follow-up, he reared back and was dead. He scored 36" which, I found out is pretty high in the Gold Medal SCI scoring. I think the world record is 42". I was not trophy hunting by any means and would have shot any bull he chose. The Kennedy is known for huge bulls.

We hunted till dark trying to get my buddy his bull but after two unsuccessful stalks we called it a day. Dang things won't stick around long after they spot you and they don't like to stop and look back. The next morning, we started about 8:00 am and in an hour or so came upon another bull we chased. It went around some scrub thinking he was hiding. My buddy got settled and when the bull walked out and stopped, the guide said Shoot!! Just as my buddy squeezed, the bull took a step, and BOOM. Shot hit a little far back but the .375 H&H rolled him. His bull was 34", also a Gold Medal Bull.

This hunt was great for us as we are old and not very mobile. Some would think it too easy, and it would be for Bobo and some others here. We had a group from New Brunsfelds staying at the same lodge as us who were hunting the Wildlife refuge where they had to carry all their stuff in and walk out, no vehicles allowed. If you shoot a bull you pack it out.

Anyway, It was a great time, The lodge was great albeit a little for from where we hunted. Great people and service.




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Looks and sounds like a great hunt. Good pics.

That's just fantastic Buzz, congrats to you big time! Thanks for posting the story and pics.

Nice bulls, great write up! Kenedy ranch was always a treat.👍

I’m looking to book a Nilgai hunt. What outfitter were you with?

Congrats that’s fantastic

Congratulations on a AWESOME bull!! Great pics and story.

Two STUD bulls, congrats and glad y'all had a great time.

Congrats on the fine bulls!

Congrats, Buzz!

Awesome story and congratulations for a great hunt.

very nice bull.

Well done, Buzz!

Congrats Buzzard!

Be sure to update when you get back. Good luck stay safe

Sounds like a great hunt. Awesome bulls!!

The Kennedy is a great place. Congrats on the bulls

Sounds like a great hunt, congrats on the bulls !

Congrats on two great bulls. Did you do much walk and stalk or was it more safari style?
I need to do this trip with my son.

spot a minimal stalk. This a great hunt for someone who cannot walk for long amounts. The key to this hunt is being quick on target. These bulls are VERY wary and know what a Jeep Gladiator looks like. When the guide says "big bull, shoot" you should already be on it waiting for his okay. My guide could spot these damm things miles away and judge them fast. He is 27 years old, with clear eyes.
Some hunters had multiple shot opportunities at bulls but could not get on them quick enough for a shot. There was 10 hunters on the ranch at the same time and by 10:00am the second day , everyone had a nice bull and a ton of meat.

Take 4 150qt ice chests. We screwed up and only had 2, we bought back our heads and capes but had to leave the meat with Hibler's Processing in Kingsville. Hibler's picks the game up from the ranch, processes it and contacts the hunter to come get it.

That would be a great trip with my son also.
Buzz, doesn’t Hiblers also do taxidermy? Would you share you outfitters info?

How was the loaner suppressed .338? Did it have a good, light trigger?