zhunter Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 OK, here is the deal. I set off to Zimbabwe first, hoping to get a Kudu that I had seen last September, then off to South Africa's Kalahari Desert to go lion hunting. The trip was great. Zimbabwe is a mess though. Politically and economically, it is what I believe to be beyond repair ( I have been going to Southern Africa since 1985 and have spent over 3 years in the region). There is presently no flour, sugar, coke or GAS in Zimbabwe. The currency has expiry dates on it, yes, I am not joking, the currency is being devalued so often it is a joke. South Africa is in much better shape. But the flood of immigrants could very well suffocate the country before too long. The AIDS problem is beyond belief. 2 people I had worked with just last October have since died of AIDS! WE are talking epidemic here, not just a problem. The African Governments do not want to acknowledge the severity of the problem. Now, that said. Lion hunting was very thrilling/scary! BY far the craziest thing I have ever done! And that is a long list. OH, BTW, I hunt with Archery equipment! The Lion twice was tracking us! The bush was very thick, and not really condusive to archery hunting, but I managed to get my shot on the very last day of the hunt. I have posted pics. I do not wish to offend anyone, so if not interested, please don't' look. It was a great experience, and look forward to my next endeavor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Very cool...hope your PH had a rifle as backup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 LMAO, at one point there were 3 PH's with rifles. Problem was, it looked like a freakin' Congo line stalking thru the bush! NOT very wise for sneaking up on a very cleaver cat! In the end, it was just my PH and a cameraman and myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Nice Lion. Many congrats. With a bow no less. Got a wag on the age? Did you get your Kudu? I was reading Robert Ruarks Africa yesterday. I miss Africa terribly. I spent a lot of time there in the mid 90s. As soon as I retire its off to Kenya or Tanzania for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Nope, I did not get the Kudu. I was looking for a particular animal, and did not see that one, or any in that size range. I already have one that measures 52", so I am looking for a 55" or better. There are not many of those running around! I passed on many large animals that would have been great trophies, but I am at the point now that I am pretty picky about what I shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 DAMN Jay !!!!!! What does Lion taste like ????? Chicken ???? Kind of a big HOUSE CAT don't you think ??? Congrats on the KITTY !!!!!! Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 LMAO, for those interested, it tastes like pork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 So, you ate it?? Cool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Yep, we tested it out, and it was good. The "natives" were practically fighting over the meat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 zhunter AKA ted nugent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Lion - the other other white meat! Actually, I had no idea that it was desirable to eat most predators. I was under the impression they weren't that tasty. I might have to add lion to my extremely short list of animals I will consider hunting (currently, only wild boar Where did you hit her? Like I've told you before, I don't have the stones to hunt something that big w/ a wee little bow and arrow Did she just drop, or were there "concerns"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 the other other white meat! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, that's "babay." Damned impressive, Z. Cajones grandes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoonie Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Congrats Z, you'd make Fred Bear proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Lion - the other other white meat! Actually, I had no idea that it was desirable to eat most predators. I was under the impression they weren't that tasty. I might have to add lion to my extremely short list of animals I will consider hunting (currently, only wild boar Where did you hit her? Like I've told you before, I don't have the stones to hunt something that big w/ a wee little bow and arrow Did she just drop, or were there "concerns"??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was a perfect heart shot and she ran about 50 yards and dropped. Took all of about 5 or 6 seconds. I actually have the whole thing on video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Z, THE MASSA HUNTA' I knew you were heading out to Africa to try catch that kitty... I was kinda' worried you were going to come back sans your strong hand! Good to have you back and congrats on a great hunt!! Welcome back Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Congrats Z, you'd make Fred Bear proud! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wheel bow for Fred Bear??? He did not use the training wheels on the bows he shot! Friggin adrenaline junkie.. Must be scarier than Rodeo Sex! - which he is also probably aquatinted with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 How high is the Pucker Factor when you bow hunt a lion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 How high is the Pucker Factor when you bow hunt a lion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being low and 10 being high. Lion hunting with a bow is a freakin' 13!!!!!! Rodeo sex Yep!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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