I recently decided to do everything I can to hunt Africa next august. Wondering if anyone has videos or books on africa with trad gear they might lend or sell cheap. Part of making it possible to go is cutting all costs I possibly can, hence the lend request, rather than just buying what I can find at 3rivers. It will be tight but I'm prepared to do whatever I need to to make it happen. Having some motivation would help me out! Pretty much watched what little there is to find free online already
I have these from this past July in South Africa! (click on the pic to watch the video)
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/th_E29752B3-0D85-4F9E-88A1-B2AD52F7FC25_zps9rvs1s8x.mp4) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/E29752B3-0D85-4F9E-88A1-B2AD52F7FC25_zps9rvs1s8x.mp4)
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(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/th_5E176B1A-EC73-4683-8671-41E9D0FB2730_zpsd9le0c01.mp4) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/5E176B1A-EC73-4683-8671-41E9D0FB2730_zpsd9le0c01.mp4)
All three of these were shot with my Sarrels Blueridge longbow, 50#@29.5". I used Eason Full Metal Jacket arrows and German Kinetic broadheads.
Africa is a special place for a bowhunter!!!
Bisch
Also, try to get this book:
African Hunter Shot Placement Pocket Field Guide
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/91FC1C47-04AD-4663-894D-53BE2051AFC4_zps7mzc51sr.jpg) (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/archeryrules/media/Mobile%20Uploads/91FC1C47-04AD-4663-894D-53BE2051AFC4_zps7mzc51sr.jpg.html)
It is a great resourse for African animal anatomy. Their vitals are mostly forward of where we would shoot a whitetail.
Bisch
Al I know you have seen our 12 part series on Namibia but I have a 30 or so hours of raw footage from earlier Namibia hunts as well as hunts in South Africa and Zimbabwe that I hope to produce into some videos later this spring. Stay tuned and I sure hope you get to make the trip. I have hunted in a lot of awesome places but nothing comes close to bowhunting Africa.
Bisch, nice shooting! I will be going to Namibia. Were the German Kinetics you had originals or the new ones? Look like they worked well.
We will keep in touch Jerry. I would like to see the rest of what you have! One way or another I'm going to make it
The Double Helix by Don Thomas.
Black Widow has one it's African Dream. I thought it was good.
QuoteOriginally posted by Highlandwarrior:
Bisch, nice shooting! I will be going to Namibia. Were the German Kinetics you had originals or the new ones? Look like they worked well.
Mine are all original GK heads from Germany. I hit the gemsbok too low and we had to chase him around a bit. We got him in the end, but the shot did not go how I intended it to! The warthog shot is one of the best shots I have ever made!!!
Bisch
Here ya go.......
https://vimeo.com/130878195
http://buffsblackwidow.com/videos.htm
For Africa love Buffs videos, and love the music.
Thanks guys, more out there than I could find, please keep em coming!
pm sent
Do NOT go without one of these books....
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I would love to have one but cannot find any version anywhere except on amazon for $125! Google has some decent ones you can download I have been looking at
Try eb*y or better yet Terry at The Nocking Point...
Neither has it- that I found anyway
Here is the one John3 had: http://www.shopdeerhunting.com/the-perfect-shot-mini-edition-for-africa?r=googleshopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&cid=600&mr:trackingCode=ED2EE81E-4016-E311-A0B9-BC305 BF9268C&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6bq2BRC6ppf0_83Z1YIBEiQAgPYNvZIMKs3tIyF2PTF_azwoUnzom9ztCXo7kdD9OgrpHN8aAi-n8P8HAQ (http://www.shopdeerhunting.com/the-perfect-shot-mini-edition-for-africa?r=googleshopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&cid=600&mr:trackingCode=ED2EE81E-4016-E311-A0B9-BC305BF9268C&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6bq2BRC6ppf0_83Z1YIBEiQAgPYNvZIMKs3tIyF2PTF_azwoUnzom9ztCXo7kdD9OgrpHN8aAi-n8P8HAQ)
And here is the one I recommended: https://www.krieghoff.com/product/african-hunter-shot-placement-pocket-field-guide/
Neither anywhere near $125!!!
I have both books. There is a few critters in each book that are not in the other. I just want them for the anatomy. I know where the arrow needs to go once I know where the heart and lungs are.
Bisch
Cool, thanks. Much appreciated!
Never would have found either of those on my own. My Internet search skills are weak. Much better pricing than the full size original print!
I have bowhunted Africa 8 times Al. I would willing to send u all the videos and other stuff that I have. Don't plan on needing them in the future. Send me pm and an address to send them to.
Bisch, just bought both books. Thanks for those links. I could not find any place that had them in stock.
Anyone have anymore free online videos that haven't been listed here? Burning thru these as soon as they pop up- little obsessed right now!
Ha! You got it bad, lol.
Yes I do Jerry. And I kinda blame you! If you didn't have bear and Africa on the same page I'd never have see it! It's a good thing though because I can actually make it happen right now.
All I can say is this: If you have a hankering to hunt Africa, save your nickles and dimes till you can make it happen. Then keep on saving, because it will NOT be your last trip over there!!!
Africa is the coolest place on earth for a bowhunter!!!!!
Bisch
:thumbsup:
If you can find it in a library, or know someone who has a copy, or are willing to second mortgage, Bill Negley's 'Archer in Africa' is classic Africana. :)
Not a library in maine has it. Will keep an eye out for it though. Thanks, birdbow
Agreed Bisch. Africa provides the action of hunting North America 5 or more years in a 10 day hunt. It is an addiction.
Agreed Bisch. Africa provides the action of hunting North America 5 or more years in a 10 day hunt. It is an addiction.