Omujeve hunt in Africa

Kacee took Kudu and wildebeest today pics coming!

great, cannot wait

Congrats to you both.

Nice!!

very nice

AND you're smiling. Don't blame ya. That's a great start to an incredible adventure. Congratulations to her ..... OK to you too.

Awesome bud!!! Keep em coming and keep those smiles...great times right there

Thanks. This place is better than described. She is smiling like I have never seen both one shot kills the 7/08 is performing like a champ! Food here is incredible. And the baboons are giving me fits running shots at 500 plus. I will get one eventually .

Awesome! Congrats to both of you.

That kudu is amazing!

Beautiful animals!
Congrats!
Keep up the good shooting!

That is greatness!! Hope to one day do that with my daughter as well. Such great memories there for you both.

That girl is a straight up killa! Congrats to both of you.

That is so awesome.. PLEASE smack a coupole baboons for us.. I'd melt the barrel off my gun blazing at them..

Nice! Isn't that lodge and food amazing? Which tracker did you get?

Amazing pics!!

Congrats! Cool pics, is a dream for some day

Good shootin'!

Thanks for sharing. Keep it coming

Philip is ph and simon is tracker. The lodge is incredible and the food is to die for.

Thanks y'all hopefully more tomorrow. The wildebeest stalk was good but the kudu stalk was awesome. Will go into stories when we get back, this will make you want to quit hunting wt and save money to do this every other year or two. If you haven't been here and can find a way to pay for it. It will be worth every penny and then some. Will try to keep you posted.

Tomorrow going after waterbuck for sure.

did she take the Kudu with the 7mm-08?

that country dosent look like Africa it looks like Junction...maybe that's why exotics do so well here

Awesome

Those are some awesome animals, congrats to both of you. It looks like a great time.

Walter

Don't forget some dead snake pics too !!

Good luck with the waterbuck. Those things are known for not bleeding well because their hair is oily and grips the blood real well. Hit it right or the tracking is gonna suck!

Those are amazing pics. Looking forward to hearing more of the story. Many happy congrats for the young lady. Talk about making memories. Certainly looking forward to more pics.

That's pretty great. Those kudu are pretty animals.

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Yes one shot 7/08 Barnes 140 tsx

She will do fine I am sure they don't seem to be near a spooky as the others. The damn gemsbok and impala are freaking as spooky as our whitetail and the zebras will kill a stalk, the black wildebeest are spooky and go every direction when spooked, and I can't believe how tough the eland are they are worse than whitetail.

No snakes so far, they haven't seen any for two months due to the cold which is comical it was t shirt weather and they had on coats

I've shot a ton of stuff and hunted a ton of stuff. Eland is hands down the hardest thing I've ever hunted. Good luck and tell her congrats!

Thanks Jensent I have to agree and the zebras are always around the eland making it worse. Passed a solid bull tonight didn't have the big tuff, Kacee is begging to trade Eland for giraffe or the black wildebeest who knows might shoot both. You were right about one thing nothing is like hunting here.

Africa is like an opiod addiction. I'm betting you'll sell your bass boat if that's what it takes to return next year! Hearty congrats!

Awesome! Congrats!

Those animals are amazing. Good job to both of you guys ...Txtrophy is right, that country doesn't look much different than land around Junction or Rocksprings.

Great pics.

Thanks y'all just woke up time for another day in the bush as they say.

What's on the menu today?

Awesome!!! Congrats lil hammer!!! Great memories being made!!!

Too cool !

Some big animals!

Good looking kudu. Good luck today!

Way to go Kacee! Girl can shoot - no doubt about that.

You better let her have the Giraffe she wants.

Dang dude, those are some awesome animals and pics! Congratulations to the hammer for some good shooting on some large critters!

Hey, hasn't the sun been up for awhile over there? Where's that waterbuck?

Now thats awesome!

Very nice Kudu. Congrats to Kacee.

That's great! Look forward to seeing more pics!

Great start!! Have you put a tape to the Kudu yet? Looks to be high 40's? Have fun chasing those baboons... tough nasty suckers.

I wanna see a dead baboon!

Buddy… you've posted allot of pictures of Kacee over the years but I can't recall any of her smiles being as BIG as they are right now

Keep those pics coming

We have maybe changed plans she took a 41.5" gemsbok this afternoon after a 39" sable busting our stalk my fault as I called off a head on shot in chest and opted to try to get her broad side so their are options now we will see how it plays out we either take giraffe, waterbuck, black wildebeest, impala warthog or option #2 sable impala wart hog, or eland black wildebeest waterbuck wart hog and impala. She wants the sable option but animals will dictate pictures coming of gemsbok.

I say Sable, Giraffe, Waterbuck, Impala

Congrats Nice to be able that you can just go hunting and take what options present themselves.

Sable then giraffe

The stalk

Easy goldy she is running up a tab

Y'all this place is a blast! I'm loving every second of it!

Great job, Kacee. You have worked hard to earn this trip. Enjoy it, and keep making every shot count.

While you are at it, convince your dad you NEED a Sable AND a Giraffe

It's only money...

Wow. That is quite a gemsbok.

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I'm trying!

You guys are killing me

What's the temps like I see you guys wearing jackets.

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Keep up the good work y'all. Good luck on whatever's next.

That's what Dads are for keep having fun trip of a lifetime!!!

Warthog!!!!

Crocodile? Cape Buffalo?

Hell yeah

Awesome!!

Good job Kacee, Dad had better have some high ceilings in the new house. Especially when you get that Giraffe!

Looks like you all are having an amazing time for sure.

Give Dad a hug and a kiss while batting those little girl eyes at him....He will melt...

Simply awesome!!! Congrats lil'hammer

Don't let Dad off that easy...go get your giraffe!!!

Beautiful game Kacee has taken. Good shooting Kacee. Glad to see the game all look in great shape and all are having fun.

Cold in mornings especially with wind maybe 40 then high 50's late afternoon yesterday was warmer. They said animals move a lot more in the heat

Everyone needs a giraffe!!!

You guys looking at African hunt make sure to check out Omujeve the quality of the animals is incredible and I can't tell you how many times out ph says good but think we can do lil bit better. We go with his call every time I told him 50" min on kudu when the kudu we spotted he says 49 which it is a tad over I know you want 50 with the rabies killing so many older bulls you should consider and then if we see a 55" or better we shoot him too. All the PH's say he is big time ph for elephant and is one of best in Africa and we are fortunate to get to hunt with him. He has been absolutely great with Kacee keeping her calm and all animals have been taken from shooting sticks.

Y'all realize she reads this And you aren't helping my cause

BMD, I have never been, but have several family members and friends that have gone several times. Maybe because I dont know the difference, but the animals she is harvesting, appear of the highest quality from just the photos ( In comparison to photos I have seen overall)

Sure looks like a well managed area.

She has taken some magnificent animals for sure

Lil Hammer you need a giraffe.

I say bushbuck, impala, blesbok, and springbok are must haves. That's just me.

After you pay BMD the endowment for KC, You can take her Lil Chit!









Sorry BMD...I couldn't help it!

Amazing photos!

No bush buck here, we will take impala, springbok maybe and I would only shoot a blesbok if it were free not an animal I care to have might shoot heartebeest possibly

Thanks chief

BMD are you pulling the trigger on anything?

We are hunting where giraffe can be taken all day tomorrow so I am sure there will be something go down the new area also supposed to have giant waterbuck and better impalas

Prolly shoot the warthog and maybe another kudu if right one shows this trip was for her I promised her since she was 8 I would take her and if you guys could see her smiles and reactions you would know why I just sit back and watch the show. It is more important for me for her to shoot and this memory last long after I am gone, the dads here will tell you nothing like seeing your kid succeed. Time of my life I have only shot a few times at running baboons. I may also shoot am impala or possible another Gemsbok when her hunt is complete

Great pics, keep em coming !!

I am going to crash will check in with you fellows tomorrow hopefully with some more pics!

Seriously?!?!?!?!?!!!

No need to shoot with an experience like that. You both are truly blessed

Thanks Txshntr we are up getting ready have 3hr drive this morning to hunt new place that puts giraffe a possibility along with waterbuck and better impalas and warthogs. So sure their will be pics tonight

absolutely amazing animals! congrats!
thanks for the updates and keep those pics going.
good luck tomorrow.

That's for keeping the thread alive I'm sure I am not the only one that looks forward to the updates. Those are some very nice animals and the smile on her face shows it all. Really is a trip of a lifetime with memories to last. Good luck on the rest of the hunt.


Walter

Did everyone else really just let this little gem slide by

Our resident penny pincher makes such a claim and it gets nothing

So disappointing. I see this as a possible sig line, but would have thought it at least deserved a comment...shameful!!!

Good job lil hammer!!! Congrats!!!

Great job dad and way to go Kacee

Definitely get a Sable and Warthog. Oh if she gets a Giraffe, you are doing a full body mount done right

Great pictures of some awesome trophies, keep them coming bud

I figured it would have gotten picked up sooner as well.

I just thought you were footing the bill for this trip AND the taxi work

Awesome Kacee!

Looks like a great trip with some even better memories awsome trophies she has

That awesome! Congrats on a successful hunt with unforgettable memories!

Thanks for all the updates. Great lookin animals so far

BMD and Lil Hammer are putting them down today. I just saw his FB page and they have some good animals down.

yep not going to spoil it for everyone else but they had a good day today.

Pics coming soon

We took some great animals and it has been awesome

Sure seems so

Way to go Kacee!!!

Giraffes down

7-08?

Awesome.

Great job! Looking forward to the story. Hope you guys have vaulted ceilings to hang the mount!!

Awesome!!! Can't wait for pics

A great day at Omujeve!!!

How much longer do ya'll have there? What a way to spend summer vacation!!

Awesome! What gun is in the Last pic? And in all pics in fact lol.

Wow, definitely jealous!

We have been to heaven you guys looking for a trip of a lifetime don't pass chance to go to Omujeve in Namibia it is the most incredible place I have ever been to, the hunts are challenging they have the best PH's and we are all celebrating tonight!

So Sable tomorrow???

I know you guys hear this but no way can you understand until you get here this is truly heaven on earth and I am blessed beyond imagination to be sharing with my daughter she will never forget this hunt.

Next trip her call giraffe or sable and she chose the G I need an excuse to bring her and mom back :$

Outstanding trip

Fantastic group of animals.

That Impala is an outstanding old ram. And excellent ivory on the warthog. Great job all around

I know exactly how you feel. Took my 16 yr old daughter on a safari back in 2008, and will get back there in the next couple of years if it's the last thing I do. The place get's into your blood and dreams and just won't leave.

I'm glad y'all shot a warthog! I want to shoot one so bad.

Down Right Awesome, and a big Congrats

Outstanding!!! Great animals and great smiles!!!!

Hope to be able to take my daughter when she is older

Tx I hope you make it work it can't be described as to just how awesome!

I will start saving now...she don't need the college fund, right?

Kind of funny, Africa was never on my bucket list until my daughter started showing interest. If I go, it will be with her or my son...or both

Truly awesome the experiences you have shared

Thanks you won't regret it. I will never enjoy wt the way I did this is hunting at its best

Dadgum, she shot a giraffe. That's awesome.

Thanks she is so excited. This has been trip of a lifetime

That is great, excited for ya'll, and congrats to her, yes that would be a trip of a lifetime.

Wow! Way to go Lil Hammer! And not too shabby either Dad! Look's like the kind of hunt dreams are made of.

Nice animals again! Very nice impala ram too.

Way to go guys, these pics are great! Beautiful animals and you have a beautiful daughter BMD. You are living the dream! I have always dreamed of an Africa hunt, have to admit I'm a little jealous.

Heck, I had a blast just reading these updates and comments. Can't imagine what such an experience would be like. Amazing. Congrats.

That's awesome!!! That's one hell of a taxidermy bill!!

BMD...what a great dad and daughter adventure, I know you both will remember it forever. Can't wait to see the mounts. Kacee congratulations!!! You need to have your own hunting show on the outdoor channel!

This is awesome for Kacee!! Glad you were able to do this for her and yourself. Memories of a lifetime.

Pardon my ignorance, but how does the logistics of the taxidermy work? Also, I'm assuming the meat can't be shipped to the states, do the natives eat it? Congrats to both of you btw!

Congrats again those are some more very nice trophies. Thanks again for sharing with us.


Walter

They are dipped here and salted and shipped to US dry except the girraffe I had to pay a pretan charge to prep it for the trip will figure out more on that one tomorrow the skulls are bleached in my case just the skull cap needed for mount as I sawed off the skulls like a taxidermist to cut my bill saves me about 90 per head. I will pay taxi bill for all prep work before I leave don't have to but cash her talks, then will receive another bill in six months to ship the crate of skulls and hides to US. Then they go to your taxi, so it is long process the meat is sold by ranches to off set cost of the animals they purchase and some is donated for food nothing hear is wasted the skinners will take anything left over

Thank y'all she dropped the big G with one shot to just below the head and immediately shot him two times in chest with 7/08 and he was done. They are absolutely huge she was so proud of her self and the PH's and trackers were all wound up it was an awesome experience. No way can I describe this place but if you can find a way to get here do it! I save up a long time to do this. If you do it bring more than you think you will spend. It gets kinda crazy everything is negotiable I traded the eland for the big G so you never know just make a new plan. I am tapping the breaks now. We are hunting baboons tomorrow as I want one bad

Thanks I haven't left and trying to figure a way to come back but I warm you I am not sure I even want hunt wt again rather put that money up and come back it is that awesome!

Kacee's 7/08

I have a buddy of mine that shows up on here now & again, he just got back from his first trip to Africa. Was a dream for him too, he worked hard & saved up for it. Sounds like he had a heck of a time too and can't wait to go back either. Man I wanna go.....keep those pics coming sir.

Great times and some great critters

Hope the new house has high ceilings cause with the Big-G gonna need them.

You know that Big-G shin bones make some great knife scales. custom knives with scales from her Big-G would be cool things to have and use on future hunts. Bet some of the knife makers on here could make that happen.

That little round will get it done on big critters as long as the shooter can do their part and Kacee has proven she can handle it.

Good luck on the Baboons and any other critters on the list.

Thanks Kmon.

Awesome!!! Congrats to both of you!!!

Definitely the hunt of a lifetime that you and Kacee are on!!!

Thanks Dog it has been special for sure so many memories.

The top picture is what its all about, everything else is just icing on the cake
Looking forward to seeing a picture of a Baboon on the ground and the old man grinning

Thanks wind blowing hard this am haven't gone out we are going out at 2:30pm will hunt baboons hard tomorrow am

Very nice,

Lil hammer, great job <---- don't worry dad, it's DrPepper.

Good luck on finding da baboon (read with African accent )

I have asked before and have been ignored. Will you adopt me? I'm 48, broken and usually crap all over myself. All kidding aside, congrats man. That's what dreams are made of

Black wildebeest on the ground pics coming .

Awesome! Youll have to let me know when that stuff makes it to Daves!

Why is it that pictures with pretty daughters always look awesome, and pictures with ugly dads look so MEH?

NOT! Just joking....

Love the kudu. Nothing shouts AFRICA quite like a kudu kill picture. Unless it's a gemsbok, or a sable, or a blue wildebeest, or a......

You must surely realize that everyone here is living vicariously through you and your daughter. It really gets my juices flowing in anticipation of my own trip to Africa next month.

Great travelogue.

Kacee with her black wildebeest

Congrats Lil Hammer. Another good one down, now for that Sable and Eland, then the Baboon

Easy now we have to have a reason to come back

This has been an awesome adventure another great spot and stalk with a great 7/08 one shot kill.

I feel sorry for her future husband

Me too it will be awesome watching him struggling. Lol

Great shooting lil'hammer

Where's the monkey BMD? Great job Kacee!

Tomorrow is last day hunting we are hunting baboons all day so we will see how it goes . Tracker and ph think a lot of Kacee and ph said she shoots better than a lot of the guys he deals with. All one shot kills, said she is so smooth on stalks. Our ph is an awesome guy with big time credentials he calls what an animal is long before I can even find them. It is amazing. This has truly been something I will never forget and will likely be coming back to this little bit of heaven known as Africa. Still amazed at the way things go here, let's make a plan

His plan tonight was 6:30 breakfast and two baboons before noon. See if it works

I am working on it

MONKEY. MONKEY. MONKEY.........

I am trying haven't seen one in two days but we have been hunting hard to get our animals

Good luck on the Baboons. Cannot wait to see photos of your future trophy room.

She told me she was never leaving her Daddy!

Looks like a very good cover shot for July 2014
THF Magazine

Thanks Rock!

Only down side to entire trip is lack of sleep

Great pics and wonderful trip story. Thank you for sharing some of it with us.

Long plane ride is catchup time zzzzzzz

Yes I will sleep a lot on way home just ready to get it over with wish I could stay here lol

Really appreciate you and li'l hammer sharing your experiences with an ol' man that will never make the trip.

I never thought I would really do it and wouldn't have it hadn't been for her.

Bud after she gets her degree, you can tag along on one of her hunting shows and the sponsors can pick up the tab.

...all photoshopped.

Cody, That's what I said. South Texas High Fence Hunt....

It wasn't accepted kindly from the BMD Camp!

Photoshopped maybe Photoshop payment too.

Check fb post from Namibia

Those are amazing pics and I bet it was an awesome vacation. You will always want to go back to Africa. I'd like to go back through the Kruger a couple of weeks and just shoot pics. It's also amazing just to watch the animals do there thing after you put enough of them on the wall.

Finished up our first safari with my baboon and jackal . Memories of a lifetime if you love to hunt the way we do and can find a way to scratch up the dollars it is a memory of a lifetime. I will never forget this awesome hunt with my daughter and huge thanks to Omujeve for first class hunt, accommodations, and people. Especially Phillip our PH and Quentin our tracker. We start the journey home tomorrow.

Congrats on a great trip! But man I got tell you that looks like a pic right out of the movie "Deliverance" at first glance

Thanks it was truly the hunt of a lifetime!

This may be my favorite in the bunch love the black wildebeest, hard to hunt and stalk so many eyes.

I agree with you about the challenge of the black wildebeest. Last year, I made my worst--and then my best--shot on one. My first shot was off sticks at 230 yds. The shot was low, just creasing the sternum. We chased after the animal, but he was faster and pulling away. My second shot was a prayer at just over 400 yards right before the bull joined in with a group of 40 or so cows. It angled through both lungs and he fell just as he joined in the herd. I also shot a baboon on the last day of hunting. Funny how that works out.

Love your pictures and stories! We will all expect a full debriefing when you return, of course.

Thanks. Now I have to figure out when and how to come back.

Awesome man. Is Dave mounting all those for y'all? Can't wait to see em all in your new trophy room. Safe travels back home.

Thanks. Yes he will get them all.

I do dread the flight from hell home the jberg to Atlanta flight is bad!

I thought it was the Nuge...

I can tell you this they are always moving targets they scattered and run like hell in all directions when they see a vehicle. Be prepared to shoot fast and at moving target.

BMD, That is one of the BESTEST pics I have seen. Your expression and the Baboons posture/expression.

It just struck me as FUNNY this morning...Money Pic right there......

Where's Mustafa?!?!

Damn things are freaking dangerous when wounded he went down in tall grass ph went in with me to retrieve carrying 450 rigby he hates recovery on baboons where he can't see they are down.

Kacee made this pic.

Great collage!!!

Thanks she has enjoyed this trip and we got to spend a lot of father/daughter time together that will never be forgotten. As my ph always says PERFECT

And the sun has set getting dark on our last night in Africa.

Looks like a fantastic trip, congrats to both of yall!

I hope your new place has tall ceilings for the giraffe lol

Congrats on a great trip Going to be a loooooong trip home though.

Yes very long and ceilings will be 20' minimum 18'

Sitting by the fire on our last night in Africa it is getting cold outside a new couple from Texas just arrived and shot their first gemsbok, and the rest have left to head to other ranches to hunt. So just the four of us and PH's and owners left her for our dinner. Sure it will be another great dinner.

WOW! That last flurry of pics is just awesome. What a great trip for y'all. Looks like you got that monkey off your back!

Congratulations to both of you & safe travels back!!

Thanks Bruce it was one helluva trip, Kacee was impressive with the 7/08 all one shot kills.

dang fine trip y'all had. Better back the drywall up with plywood.

Yep that's what I was thinking

Way to go!

Have a safe trip home.

Thanks Turkey I took Nasty fall on rocks have knee elevated as leg is pretty swollen and bruised, hopefully get thru the plane rides without too much trouble

Careful there, You're getting old like me and those falls hurt a lot worse than they used to.
Was it worse than falling down the hill our first year in Shamrock?

Will either of you be able to enter da plane? Figured your heads are so swole up, may not fit through the door...

Well, Momma will be glad to see her baby girl/only girl I guess. Now for the REAL LONG plane ride home..

Hope your leg won't be too cramped on the flt home.

Just curious what is the process of getting the capes back home for mounts? Also do you get to bring meat back or is it used by the local tribes? Sorry if these questions sound dumb I know nothing about these trips to Africa. Great pics and glad y'all had a blast and memories to last forever.

Funny. Just realized my phone is full of y'all from screen shots I've sent my wife. She's had me keeping her updated. Congrats to you both and I hope you get to do it again soon.

Have seen some airlines give free upgrades for the injured if there is a seat available in first class. Hope the leg is better for the flight

Awesome trip. I have a baboon reading a book. That and a giraffe are my favorite mounts.

great pictures, enjoyed them.

Definitely not muckvh blood but lots of bruising rocks are hell on steep hills

The capes are treated here and skulls boiled and all crated to be shipped home salted and dried except the giraffe I had it tanned here to prevent any chance of hair slippage. Some of the meat is used to feed people that can't afford to eat and some is sold I believe. The crate won't get to me for 5 or 6 months.

Thanks y'all

Y'all be safe and have a good trip home

Are you sure a bum knee is not just an excuse to stay longer? J/K man!!! Hope it feels better for the flight home!!! Awesome adventure and memories made for you and Kacee and I'm glad you shared it with us!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing with us!!!

Thanks definitely all I expected and then some

Just wait to you readjust from jetlag. We got back yesterday afternoon and I was really wanting to sleep at 8:30PM. Woke up at 3:00AM. lol

Congrats to Kacee on all the animals.

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Looks like a hell of a time

No doubt. An awesome adventure for sure.

Thanks in jberg now waiting for flight to Atlanta will be home Tuesday morning at 11:11am even though we are gaining 6 hrs back

It's amazing what can be done with a rifle you know and have confidence in your shooting ability. Nice work little lady with the 7mm-08!

You need to get up and move on the plane to try and avoid a blood clot (I guess that's the nurse in me coming out). Especially with an injury, ie swelling and redness, you need to be careful. Just a plain ride alone can be dangerous for the threat of blood clots.

SO how is the knee today, old man?

Probably does not hurt nearly as bad as the pocketbook.

He may already be in route back to 'Merica.

Getting old Scott!

I know that Joshua and I have really appreciated all the pics and stories you have posted. Lil Red did awesome! Congrats brother!

Thanks yeah made it to Atlanta was little worried about clots but made it need to get on to Dallas and lay up to recover from knee and pocketbook damage.

But it was worth it just to see the smile on your daughter's face, wasn't it? Thank you for sharing!!!

My boss went a few years ago. He had them mounted there and shipped back in a monster crate. Luckily we have a loading dock here at the hospital so he could just set it on a trailer. He said he was concerned a taxi here in the States might not make African animals look right but after looking at True Life Taxi in Granbury he said He'd use them next time. Pretty awesome experience and can't wait to go myself.

After talking to him and seeing you holding up that fox/coyote or whatever that is I really want to go there and call predators. Bet that would be the ultimate rush for someone who likes to call like me.

I bet that was a Black-backed jackal? Calling up predators is really fun until you call up a bunch of lions or a leopard.

I'm game. It would be the ultimate hunting experience for me. Don't get me wrong I'd love to shoot the hooved animals but there is something about calling a bobcat in your lap and multiply that times 100 in Africa. Some people jump out of planes, ride bulls, catch snakes, and that isn't for me but calling in a huge cat: bring it on.

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I don't think Big Orn is gonna take too kindly to this.

Worth every penny!

Jackal

Made it home finally and crashed. Going to Dr today to have leg checked as the flight did nothing good to leg. Bruising and swelling need to make sure I don't have issue with clots for sure, I had a feeling the long flight with the bruised and hurt leg and knee could be an issue.

Glad you made it without issue. Important to be aware of DVT symptoms for people that fly long hauls.

Specifically, black-backed jackal. When I was over there last July/August, they were everywhere. But every one I saw was running like it had just sat in a tub of turpentine. My impression was the jackals are a lot more skittish than our Texas coyotes. Local ranchers get after the jackals with the same zeal as we target coyotes, but I think the jackals are mostly targets of opportunity, and seldom called in with varmint calls.

I think a camo'd predator hunter with a FoxPro and a .243 would have a blast!

BMD, I hope your knee is OK. Sometimes hunting is a full-contact sport.

My concern exactly it wouldn't have been issue but with the fall and all the bruising I am seriously concerned.

Thanks. Yes every jackal we saw was running. This one slipped up a little and slowed down

Was lucky just to get this photo a couple of years ago with a long distance lense. Hard to find one to stopped.

Don't massage your affected leg....you don't want a clot breaking loose. Where is it affected? Calf, behind your knee? Either way, good that you're going to get it checked out. Follow orders.

Black behind knee down into foot

Get somebody to drive you to the ER, like right now. Better safe than sorry.

I am headed to dr in 30 mins when they open

Good luck with your knee / leg. Hopefully you will just need to rest it.

Thanks I hope so wasn't real worried til I read about DVT last night and now I figure it is best to have it checked out for sure

Hopefully it's just a bruise and the doc says to just go lightly for the next few days. Flying long distance coming back with an injury or sickness totally sucks.

Good thing you're getting it looked at. They probably send you to the ER to have a doppler. Keep us informed....and by-Gawd start another DVT thread.....the hunt is over and 11 pages means you need to start a post-hunt thread. Good luck.

Don't say dvt just a bruise getting it checked headed there now

Well after x rays at dr and sonogram at hospital there is no sign of clotting just bruising he told me should have called before I go on the plane and he would have told me to stay at least 10 days before flying home. Dang it, airlines would have changed flights for medical reasons according to him. Now I know

If you might have asked for a second opinion, he could have said OK you're ugly to.



Glad it's just a bad bruise and nothing more.

Thanks. I was worried after he looked at x days and sent me to hospital for sure

http://omujevehuntingsafaris.com

Here is link to Omujeve if any of you guys are interested and speak to Corne Kruger he will build your hunt around the animals you want not just a package.

Taxidermy over there just emailed their bill

Been there. Next will be the quote on shipping and then the import fees. Who you using as an import agent? Coppersmith?

I am shipping to my taxi and I am gonna pick up myself. No reason to pay coppersmiths when I have the time. Yeah the shipping fees will come in 6 months.

Between grades and volleyball, hopefully your daughter gets some nice scholarships.



It's great you did that now before she gets involved in establishing her own life and career. We are probably going to do a South America dove and duck hunt for our big daddy/daughter one.

That would be a great trip no doubt, any chance we get to spend with our daughters in the outdoors doing what we love is a blessing.

Thanks y'all. This trip was the trip of a lifetime and I can't wait to go back!!

Congrats on a great trip. I think you should go every year!

Your gonna need to get a couple summer jobs if you wanna go every year LOL. Great job and congrats.

Thanks. Yeah every year ain't gonna happen

I'm sure Kacee would be up for it!!!

Sure she would just not sure I can make it happen for her every year or I would!

Congrats on an awesome looking trip! Kacee is deadly with that 7mm08!

Thanks it performed better than I even expected but if you put bullet in right place that is what truly matters!

Absolutely! Was she using Barnes?

140 gr Barnes tsx and y'all ?

Wife had a 270 with 140 grain Hornady SST's and I had a 264 win mag with 140 grain Nosler Accubonds.

I like the accubonds as well.

nice shooting

Thanks she did good!

Is Kaycee out of high school yet? Looking at colleges or already enrolled? Her major? (A&M, hopefully).

Congrats. I couldn't keep any of my three daughters interested in hunting after they turned around 14 or 15. Well done!

Man this thread is full of awesome. Congrats on the great trip. It will be hard to top this one. Looks like she had an awesome time.

Walter

She will be a junior this fall in high school she is looking at Texas A&M and is in top 10% of her class.

Thanks yeah I am not sure anything can too this trip but I am sure we will try

Here you go iluvbigbucks

Holy Mother of Pearl! Wow
What a great trip, animals, & memories.
Congrats and great shooting young lady!
And congrats to you BMD. What a great time!

Thanks I thought you would enjoy.

Better pics from camera:

I could make some nice knife handles out of those horns!

Yeah Kacee might not like that plan

That last bunch of pics are just dang awesome! Very, very cool. Looks like you have plenty of decorations for the new crib..

Thanks Bruce it will be nice when we get finished. She is already talking about next trip

Thanks for sharing!

Just sharing hoping more people wil save up and go it is hunting at its best no doubt!

Unbelievable thread!!!! When you say save up.......you mean......what? Mid 5 figures? 6 figures?

10k goes a long way in Africa for hunt then airfare, and shipping your animals home

Thanks BMD

your welcome, if you can it is worth every penny!

airport in Winhoek




Some more pics on plane pulling up and of trackers terrain pics loading.

Couple female Giraffes

lambs head the PH's ate.
the room

That picture with Petjo in it made me miss that sob.

What a terrific time you two must have had, great pics.

That is my goal!

That is Quentin with back turned to camera they were all good guys, I wish I could go back tomorrow!

And don't forget the magic bullets did their job

Kacee,
Hit up Eva Shockey. My wife just met her at a meet n greet. She said Eva was a very approachable and very excited to talk about females hunting. My wife does not hunt but Eva was very talkative just the same.
Karen got me an autographed pic too!

the giraffe mount

I was going to ask, What will the Long Neck mount look like?

To me most impressive mount in the lodge.

How is Kacee's Giraffe going to look/pose/mount?

Full body?

Really cool pics. Thanks for posting the camera ones.

Amazing how their wood burns. Puts out some heat and has a unique smell.

Yeah and their potatoes are better than ours here for sure.

Looks like a great trip

Only thing better would have been her knocking down the sable!

These just can in in email from ph he had great camera!

Lifesize mounts on the jackal and baboon? Everything else shoulder mounts? Great job Kacee! Why are the potatoes better over there?

Just have sweet taste to then they are awesome, wall pedestal on baboon had jackal skinned life size not sure what I am doing with him yet, will do life size on baboon if and when I go back which I can't imagine not going back it is an incredible place, all others will be shoulder mounted.

Good job Dad!

Thanks!

Did you have any biltong or sausage?

Sausage yes biltong? If I did didn't know what it was

Namibia is famous for its kudu biltong. Biltong is basically jerky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltong

Yes we are the jerky different than ours for sure but good.

Already wanting to go back so bad, I my have to find a meeting for Africa Anonymous it is crazy.

Up for Corne

I'd love to get the chance to talk to her! That's really cool!

Congrats to you both!! Looks like an amazing trip. Time to start saving now

You will always want to go back to Africa.

I want and will I assure you thought it would be a one time trip but I was wrong

Thanks. Will be worth every penny I assure you it is even better than can be described.

Hopefully next year at safari show they can talk

BMD is this your daughter coming under fire by the antis on FB

I just saw that on facebook too

Yeah they are bunch of libs hasn't bothered her too much she just thinks they are uneducated emotional fools that watch too many movies.

Really stupid how truly ignorant people can be. Funny thing is in middle of it grown man posts pics of his bull like hers and not one comment they sheep and cowards.

Yea I have been reading a lot of the comments that follow the former model for L' Oreal and Kendall Jones. People blow my mind that they will cry over these hunts but could careless about human life. Sorry your daughter is having to go through this.

Thanks they are definitely over the top yet support abortion and have no real educated posts only based on options and ignorance and sheep mentality.

Very awesome y'all! Congrats to you both!!!

Thanks she had a great hunt.

I had this picture posted on both instagram and Facebook after my last trip and nobody ever said a word. Giraffes seem to hold a soft spot for anti hunters but I guarantee they have never even been to africa

Nice dark giraffe yeah like to see one of them walk up to one in the wild and see how friendly they are

They are so far gone these libs it is unbelievable save animals wish death on teenage girls and no problem with abortions wtf is wrong with them. And to top it off they voted for Obama so it shouldn't surprise me.

The sh*t they will puke out of there mouth makes no sense. They just ramble on and on to get attention over the internet bc they are to scared to say it in person.

Exactly. Just prey on the weak

I can't believe they let this clown get away with killing such a majestic creature

ha Taylor! there is tag in ear, it was high fence.

Can someone send me a link to where they are messing with Lil Hammer? I'll go back her up, I ain't scared of these idiots!

They deleted it but it was crazy two grown men posted their giraffes in the comments and not one word. These people truly are kitty's

Thanks for all the support I really appreciate it!

wow. thats awesome

Thanks TM

This was awesome!

FYI.....Wheels up tomorrow for my own three-week safari to the Dark Continent.

This go-round, my brother will be doing most of the shooting. He wants to beat my buff from last year (good luck with that!), and since he's always coveted a dinosaur, he'll be looking for a big croc--13' or better. And, he'll be packing his 7mm Mag for 10-or-so antelope.

I'm looking for an ugly dagga boy, a zebra, and perhaps another kudu, should a big one turn up. And brother and I will be backing each other up with our .375 Hollands on the buff and croc. We backed each other for bears in Alaska a couple years back, so that will be exciting.

Wives are tagging along too, so the first week will be spent on a photo safari in and around Kruger. And there'll be time for shopping for crafts and souvenirs, as well. It'll be a true mixed bag to make everyone happy.

That said, I doubt we can top Kaycee for all-around exhilaration! One thing's for sure.....no Facebook postings for us.

Good luck! Can't wait to see the pictures and you were correct it is an addicting place like no other!

Sounds like dream hunt but I would have to post a pic of my wife with the croc.

Keep us up to date dawaba

How is it going Dawaba?

Anyone heard from Dawaba?

Bump for guy looking for Africa hunt. I highly recommend Omujeve.

That pic is greatness. The liberal, obummer voter writing the comment is just pathetic. When I first read it, I thought it had to be a joke. Surely no one is that stupid.

Everyone knows those critters havnt been around in hundreds of years.