Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/15/2014 11:46 PM
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Walkingthemup
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Approximately 12 months ago I came home after a meeting of my Deerstalkers Club. My wife casually asked how the meeting went, to which I replied that it had been very interesting as two of our members had given a presentation on their recent African hunt (rifle shooters). Instead of the expected “that’s nice dear” my wife said “You should do it. You’ve been thinking about it for years, you should go.” She also said a few words to the effect of “whilst you still can” and “You’re not getting any younger”, but I was only hearing the part about “you should do it”. (Sometimes in life we are much more blessed than we ever deserve to be.) Over the next few months I researched various outfitters and eventually decided to book with Andrew Renton. I arranged a fairly modest package of only four animals. Despite my wife’s OK, I didn’t feel comfortable with spending too much money on myself rather than family. As it turned out, the modest target resulted in a better hunting experience. It created a hunt based on stalking and not just raking up a trophy count. In order to share the experience with everyone I’ve put an account of the trip in the member articles section.I hope you enjoy the account. http://www.handgunhunt.com/promo/membership/features/readNewArticle.php?oid=78&title=Kudu%20DreamingFinally I’d like to thank Gary, Darrell H, Whitworth, Wvhitman and all the other members of this site for providing the inspiration to make the hunt a reality.
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
[Re: Walkingthemup]
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09/16/2014 12:04 AM
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racksmasher1
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Good for you, not only are you going on a awesome hunt, you also have the blessings of your family, you are a fortunate man.
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
[Re: Walkingthemup]
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09/16/2014 12:28 AM
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s4s4u
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What a great story. Thanks for sharing.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 1:00 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Congratulations on a successful hunt, and thanks for sharing. Someday, I too hope to hunt kudu in Africa.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 1:05 AM
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wvhitman
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You went to the best place and person in SA. I've gone twice with Andrew and have taken 14 animals- #2 kudu, several top 10s, and everything else no worse than 38. Quality guy, quality hunt. Like Arnie says, "I'll be back". Congradulations!!!
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 1:52 AM
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jamesfromjersey
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that's just wonderful....
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 1:54 AM
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 2:14 AM
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Mark Hampton
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Congrats on a dandy kudu!
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 2:27 AM
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GlennS
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That's a great trip. Congrats!
"Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt"
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 2:29 AM
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Bearbait in NM
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Wow. While you may not be able to handgun hunt in your location, you obviously know how to shoot that 454. I know very little about African horns, but that kudu looks huge.
Thanks for sharing your hunt.
Craig
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 2:52 AM
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tradmark
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Great article. I love the tale. Its so awesome to take something in the dark continent with a handgun!!!!
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 4:42 AM
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pab1
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Great article! That's a very nice kudu! Thanks for sharing.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/16/2014 12:10 PM
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Whitworth
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Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us! You have much to be proud of!
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/17/2014 2:41 AM
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dvan
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T/C's~Ruger's~Striker~XP~S&W & the Quest Continues
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Re: Kudu Dreaming - South Africa 2014
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09/17/2014 2:54 AM
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Darrell H
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Thanks for sharing your story! I saw the pics on the bragging board and hoped that you would share the details of your hunt. Great job on the hunt and excellent hunt report, congratulations!
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