My Namibia Hunting Safari - pics and videos
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Topic: My Namibia Hunting Safari - pics and videos
Posted By: greywolf
Subject: My Namibia Hunting Safari - pics and videos
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 12:48
Sorry I forgot about posting this here - been almost a year and I still think about this trip on a daily basis!
Here it is:
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2271719/page/1#Post2271719 - http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2271719/page/1#Post2271719
It was easier to post the link to 24hourcampfire than redo all the verbiage, links, photos, video, etc.
I post by the name "JohnCrighton" over there.
Links to my photo albums:
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Namibia%20Huniting/ - http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Namibia%20Huniting/
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Namibia%20Travel/ - http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Namibia%20Travel/
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Trohpies/ - http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Trohpies/
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Posted By: Dogger
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 13:19
Very entertaining story and great pcitures. An adventure of a lifetime for sure.
Congrats on a great hunt.
------------- God save the Empire!
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 14:03
Thanks, Dogger - just got an email from my PH who said it is even BETTER this year due to better rains - sure wish I could go again . . . maybe next year.
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Posted By: lucytuma
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 17:41
Really nice write-up/story, looks like you had a great time. Some day i'd surely like to get there.
------------- "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 18:14
lucytuma wrote:
Really nice write-up/story, looks like you had a great time. Some day i'd surely like to get there. |
If you ever get serious about it, let me know - I'll hook you up with the same outfit - they are top notch!
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Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 18:32
Very well documented and definitely entertaining! I'd been saving it for this evenings read but hit it early. GLAD all went well for ya and THANKS for sharing.
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Posted By: Kickboxer
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 19:12
Good article, mostly good pictures... probably a great life memory. HOWEVER>>> 1. Keep it clean. If you have to ask your self whether or not it's clean.........don't post it. This includes images too, no blood, guts, nudity, etc. Only respectful "Hero Shots" of harvested game can be posted. Pictures of bloody game, game hanging or game in the bed of pick-up truck are not respectable.
------------- Opinion,untempered by fact,is ignorance.
There are some who do not fear death... for they are more afraid of not really living
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 21:59
Kickboxer wrote:
Good article, mostly good pictures... probably a great life memory.
HOWEVER>>>
1. Keep it clean. If you have to ask your self whether or not it's clean.........don't post it. This includes images too, no blood, guts, nudity, etc. Only respectful "Hero Shots" of harvested game can be posted. Pictures of bloody game, game hanging or game in the bed of pick-up truck are not respectable. |
Sorry, didn't know about those rules - I won't post any pics here, though, but I can't alter the post over on 24hourcampfire -
So, a warning to all - some pics and videos actually show blood, guts, etc. - view at your own risk.
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/12/2009 at 22:01
PS - if you would like me to remove this thread, please let me know.
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Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 06:37
Hi, greywolf!
Thanks for sharing your safari with us! We all appreciate good hunting stories and pics! Personally, I don't know that it's necessary to kill the thread, since you posted links and not the actual pictures here, but Chris may disagree.
The issue described above pertains to your pic of the jackal. It's not an issue of people being grossed out over gore; many of us here are hunters and we know the realities of taking game. Rather, it's an issue of respect and the image we want to portray of hunting here at OT. See this thread for an explanation of why this forum rule is in place, and I think you will gain a better appreciation for why our host stipulated the "respect" rule:
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12946 - http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12946
We all know your intentions were good, and there are no hard feelings, but rules are rules, whether we agree with them or not. As users of this forum, we are obligated to abide by them.
Thank you!
------------- Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 07:26
Understood, Ted - thanks for the explanation. I will defer to Chris regarding this and do what he wishes - his site, his rules, simple enough
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Posted By: tahqua
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 08:17
In the mean time, I'm glad I got to catch this post. You did a fine job on an extensive write up.
Thanks,
Doug
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 09:54
Thanks, Doug. It really was a trip of a lifetime. My PH did an awesome job for someone so young, and the videos he took of my shots were just phenomenal. He's actually ended up with more business as a result of the videos!
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Posted By: Kickboxer
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 10:17
John, if you are John Crighton, not trying to rain on your parade. The article was excellent, what a story...well done. There is only one picture that is offensive. We all see things like the jackal out in the field at some time or other, but even if it is/was the hunt of a lifetime, there are those who "hang out" on these forums who will simply use such things as "ammunition" to demean hunting, hunters, weapons used to hunt with. Why give them the fodder they use to take from us what we hold dear? Besides that, my daughter looks through the OT with me sometimes... that kind of thing upsets her and convinces her that she doesn't want to hunt. She hunted with me for a couple of years, then stopped. I use the forum to show her the joy and beauty of hunting hoping she will hunt with me again... then a jackal picture comes along and I am back to ground ZERO (in this case probably working on a negative, now). I should have looked first, usually do, but got wrapped up in the story and she was reading along with me.
------------- Opinion,untempered by fact,is ignorance.
There are some who do not fear death... for they are more afraid of not really living
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/13/2009 at 10:28
Kickboxer wrote:
John, if you are John Crighton, not trying to rain on your parade. The article was excellent, what a story...well done. There is only one picture that is offensive. We all see things like the jackal out in the field at some time or other, but even if it is/was the hunt of a lifetime, there are those who "hang out" on these forums who will simply use such things as "ammunition" to demean hunting, hunters, weapons used to hunt with. Why give them the fodder they use to take from us what we hold dear? Besides that, my daughter looks through the OT with me sometimes... that kind of thing upsets her and convinces her that she doesn't want to hunt. She hunted with me for a couple of years, then stopped. I use the forum to show her the joy and beauty of hunting hoping she will hunt with me again... then a jackal picture comes along and I am back to ground ZERO (in this case probably working on a negative, now). I should have looked first, usually do, but got wrapped up in the story and she was reading along with me. |
Understood totally. The original post was on a site that usually doesn't encounter those types of sensibilities or issues, but it is very understandable. Trust me, my panties are not in a way over the comments or rules - quite the contrary! :)
BTW - my name is "Eric" just so you know.
Believe it or not, most of the people (mostly women) where I work had no problem with the jackal pics - they were most upset by me killing a Zebra!
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Posted By: Dshusker
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 07:51
I assume you didn't bring the meat back. Did you bring the heads? If so, how difficult is it to transport the trophies back to the states? I have heard different opinions on the subject. A taxidermist friend says it can involve multiple "gratuities." Other friends who went to Zimbabwe found it easy to bring back their trophies if you know the right people and process.
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 08:41
Dshusker wrote:
I assume you didn't bring the meat back. Did you bring the heads? If so, how difficult is it to transport the trophies back to the states? I have heard different opinions on the subject. A taxidermist friend says it can involve multiple "gratuities." Other friends who went to Zimbabwe found it easy to bring back their trophies if you know the right people and process. |
Ate the meat (plus the excess was used by the ranch to feed the help, pay them, etc.).
Had the skulls and horns done for mounts - pics here:
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Trohpies/ - http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/johncrighton/Trohpies/
You have to go through a taxidermist, get permits, pay fees, etc. Cost about $3500 for the 6 skulls and 3 skins - honestly, if I go back I'll probably just take a lot of pics but not do the taxidermy again - that way I could use the money for my hunting!
Some people try to bring their trophies back in their luggage, but if you get caught they'll confiscate them all.
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Posted By: Dogger
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 08:50
The mounts look very nice greywolf.
Need some serious wall space for the horns.
------------- God save the Empire!
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 09:18
Dogger wrote:
The mounts look very nice greywolf.
Need some serious wall space for the horns. |
Good God, you don't even know the half of it! We live in a FL hurricane-resistant house from the late 60s, and the ceilings are only 7 feet high! The KUDU especially is MASSIVE - I couldn't have gotten a shoulder mount even if I had wanted it.
Just wait till we put the zebra skin on the wall - that thing is enormous!
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Posted By: Dogger
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 09:47
If you're having issues send some of that stuff up my way. Would look great up at the camp!
------------- God save the Empire!
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Posted By: ccoker
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 09:50
ok.. I'll admit it.. I am jealous!
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 10:02
Dogger wrote:
If you're having issues send some of that stuff up my way. Would look great up at the camp! |
LOL - I'm sure it would!
What's funny is that I have yet to do any hunting (other than squirrel and rabbit) here in the U.S.! I've never shot a deer, but I've shot a bunch of African game - weird, eh?
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 10:04
ccoker wrote:
ok.. I'll admit it.. I am jealous!
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Seriously, if you can afford about $7500 you can duplicate exactly what I did - it really is quite affordable.
Hell, I don't make much money myself (about $50,000 a year) but with some saving and scrimping on some things, I was able to do it easily.
Hell, I'd go again this year but I just laid out about $5000 this year alone on optics, guns, ammo, and accessories with another $5000 to go for ONE rifle and ONE scope - I've got the disease BAD!
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Posted By: Dshusker
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 12:04
Greywolf. Thanks for the info. Great looking mounts!! Appears you used a taxidermist over there. Do you recall the shipping costs or were they part of the mounting fee? Also, is there a legal way to transport the cape back to the US?
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/15/2009 at 12:18
Dshusker wrote:
Greywolf. Thanks for the info. Great looking mounts!! Appears you used a taxidermist over there. Do you recall the shipping costs or were they part of the mounting fee? Also, is there a legal way to transport the cape back to the US? |
Yes, used a taxidermist over there. Shipping with fees, customs clearance, etc. was about $1500 or so. Taxidermist fees were about $1800. Legally, you have to ship capes through customs (there are agents who you pay a fee to do this, or you can clear them yourself to save some $$, but not enough to really be worth the hassle.
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Posted By: Ed Connelly
Date Posted: May/17/2009 at 17:16
Good story and terrific photos!!!
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http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=50 - THE ED SHOW
Ju Cucarachas!!!
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Posted By: 8shots
Date Posted: May/27/2009 at 09:40
Good story and thanks for sharing. I only picked up on your post toaday. Living in Namibias back garden we do hunt there from time to time.
Your shooting was good with nice trophies.
I only have one negative comment against the outfitter: I feel that he did wrong not to check up for wounded baboon. Even if they are vermin they deserve a clean death. 400yds is not that far to walk to check up etc.
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Posted By: John Barsness
Date Posted: May/27/2009 at 19:16
I might have commented on this on the other forum, but congratulations on your fine trip! Good write-up, and since others have commented on one photo already I won't go into that again.
There is a wide range of reaction to some photos of the realities of hunting. I'm not against reality but don't see any need to offend other people, some of whom may even be other hunters.
I'd also like to comment to those who don't hunt. I have yet to see a scrap of edible meat wasted in Africa. It's just about impossible to bring the meat back to the U.S., because of various laws, but ALL game meat is eaten in Africa, either by the hunter, the safari company, or the locals. It's legal to sell game meat in stores in Africa, and it's a welcome part of the local diet, whether purchased in local groecery stores or served in fancy restaurants.
There is so much game in Africa that the animals keep on increasing. It's a VERY renewable resource. Game meat is prized in Africa, and a staple of the economy. Everybody shares in the bounty of the wild, from the safari hunter to shoppers.
In some ways I prefer the system to ours, because EVERYBODY takes part in the harvest ofthe wild, and realizes what what wild game does not just for the economy but basic food for the everyday table.
I know all about how market hunting almost wiped out some species in America a century ago. That was a very different thing, and not happening in Africa. In fact game animals are more valuable than domestic animals to many landowners, the reason wild game has made such a big comeback in places where wild animals were almost wiped out a century ago, just as they were here.
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Posted By: lucytuma
Date Posted: May/27/2009 at 19:28
Amen John!
------------- "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
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Posted By: greywolf
Date Posted: May/27/2009 at 20:22
John Barsness wrote:
I might have commented on this on the other forum, but congratulations on your fine trip! Good write-up, and since others have commented on one photo already I won't go into that again.
There is a wide range of reaction to some photos of the realities of hunting. I'm not against reality but don't see any need to offend other people, some of whom may even be other hunters.
I'd also like to comment to those who don't hunt. I have yet to see a scrap of edible meat wasted in Africa. It's just about impossible to bring the meat back to the U.S., because of various laws, but ALL game meat is eaten in Africa, either by the hunter, the safari company, or the locals. It's legal to sell game meat in stores in Africa, and it's a welcome part of the local diet, whether purchased in local groecery stores or served in fancy restaurants.
There is so much game in Africa that the animals keep on increasing. It's a VERY renewable resource. Game meat is prized in Africa, and a staple of the economy. Everybody shares in the bounty of the wild, from the safari hunter to shoppers.
In some ways I prefer the system to ours, because EVERYBODY takes part in the harvest ofthe wild, and realizes what what wild game does not just for the economy but basic food for the everyday table.
I know all about how market hunting almost wiped out some species in America a century ago. That was a very different thing, and not happening in Africa. In fact game animals are more valuable than domestic animals to many landowners, the reason wild game has made such a big comeback in places where wild animals were almost wiped out a century ago, just as they were here. |
Couldn't have said it better myself - kudos!
PS - I wish our system here was a LOT more like that in Africa - it sure would be a lot more fun and profitable to hunt here, and not so damn expensive and frustrating.
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