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Title: Dark continent calling
Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 06, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
I'll be leaving in 2 weeks for my trip to South Africa. Gonna try to take a big blue wildebeest and a few smaller critters. Should be a fun trip !
Got all my gear together, getting excited now !
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: bucksakemmer on August 06, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
I just got back about three weeks ago, your going to have a blast, good luck and enjoy.
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Post by: JEFF B on August 06, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
you had better put pics on when ya get back   :biglaugh:
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Post by: BWD on August 06, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Hope you have a great trip, and take lots of pics.
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Post by: Bladepeek on August 06, 2013, 09:17:00 PM
Yup. Take lots of pics. You will find yourself re-living that trip over and over every time you look through them. I got back way too long ago (2005) and I sure hope to go back.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 06, 2013, 10:13:00 PM
Have a great Trip!
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Post by: VictoryHunter on August 06, 2013, 10:34:00 PM
Good luck and happy hunting!
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Post by: joe ashton on August 06, 2013, 10:36:00 PM
have a great trip
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 07, 2013, 12:15:00 AM
This will be my third trip. I will take plenty of pics again and do a nice photo posting of my hunt when I get back.

Thanks for the well wishes guys !
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: manitou1 on August 07, 2013, 01:16:00 AM
Wow... good luck sleeping for the next two weeks!
Africa is on my shortlist to do some day.
Best of luck to you.  Post some pics when you get back!
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: joekeith on August 07, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
What bow will ya be taking?  Maybe a MadDog?  You've got some beauties.  Need someone to carry your stuff around for ya?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 07, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
Joe,
I am taking 2 bows w/ me. Primary bow will be a Rocky Mtn Recurve w/ Maddog limbs. My other bow will be a Sierra Blanca bow. Both bows shoot an aluminum 2020 perfect. Trying woodsmans elites. First time w/ a 3 bladed head on such large animals. See how it goes.
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: TxAg on August 07, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Prairie Drifter:
Joe,
I am taking 2 bows w/ me. Primary bow will be a Rocky Mtn Recurve w/ Maddog limbs. My other bow will be a Sierra Blanca bow. Both bows shoot an aluminum 2020 perfect. Trying woodsmans elites. First time w/ a 3 bladed head on such large animals. See how it goes.
I know you'll take a lot of pics. I always like to see pics of entrance/exit wounds and blood trails. Might be neat to see regarding arrow weight and broadhead. Looking forward to your recap.
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Post by: TxAg on August 07, 2013, 02:31:00 PM
What outfitter are you hunting with?
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 07, 2013, 06:34:00 PM
I am hunting w/ Thaba-Mahaka. I hunted w/ them two years ago and had a great time. I plan on trying to set up a hunt every year, or at least every other year.
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on August 07, 2013, 06:37:00 PM
I hope you have a great time.
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 16, 2013, 08:14:00 PM
Getting close !!!! I leave Monday !!!!

I got a message today that my friends who are already there have killed several animals so far.

Anticipation.......
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: GreyGoose on August 16, 2013, 08:34:00 PM
Looking forward to your pictures and tales of adventure!
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Post by: zipper bowss on August 16, 2013, 08:46:00 PM
Best of luck on your journey!
Bill
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: on August 16, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
I'm jealous! I have been over there twice and am currently scheming and plotting to make a 3rd trip happen.

Good luck and can't wait to see the pics!

Bisch
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Post by: RecurveRookie on August 17, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
That's awesome Mike.  Stick a big one.  Have a great trip!
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Post by: katman on August 17, 2013, 07:55:00 PM
Hope you have a wonderful trip, went in 2006, what a blast. Elites should do well, my buddy got a pass thru on a gemsbock 1/4 away shot.
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: Sam McMichael on August 17, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Good luck.
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: CRS on August 18, 2013, 01:59:00 AM
Have a great trip
Title: Re: Dark continent calling
Post by: andrie on August 18, 2013, 02:27:00 AM
Hey mike
You must be chomping at the bit...weather has been bad...which is good for. Hunting !!! ENJOy