Eland Bowhunt

Jerry Russell · September 24, 2014, 11:19:00 AM

I am back in the world after being AWOL for a bit. It has been a crazy summer and bowfishing and gator hunting has kept me so very busy (and exhausted). I never really got a chance to report on hunting Namibia with my son but we sure did have a great time. He spent a good deal of the summer there assisting a PH and had the adventure of a lifetime. The hunting conditions were very difficult by Namibia standards. There was a LOT of moisture in the soil and plants and animals simply did not have to move much for food and water was available in natural lakes. This made bowhunting very difficult. It did not, however, dampen the fun that we had. We still were able to have success but we earned every single animal for sure.

Here is a video of a hunt for cow eland. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUdL0nqTUdEPx4HWQEmjDvFQ&v=sZbDz7RtndY&feature=player_detailpage

Jayrod · September 24, 2014, 11:30:00 AM

Very nice jerry Thxs for sharing what's your bow and arrow setup?

Jerry Russell · September 24, 2014, 11:35:00 AM

My bow for this hunt was my brand spanking new Black Widow PSAX. It is a 52# bow and the arrows are 560 grains. I did want to give a big public thank you to a Trad Gang sponsor. The guys at Bradger Broadheads set us up and I can tell you that these broadheads flat out performed on animals up to 3,500 pounds.

KellyG · September 24, 2014, 02:08:00 PM

Wow that was just wonderful. Thanks for shareing.

wapiti792 · September 24, 2014, 04:43:00 PM

Pretty awesome Jerry! Someday I am doing that hunt with you

Jerry Russell · September 24, 2014, 05:05:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by wapiti792:
Pretty awesome Jerry! Someday I am doing that hunt with you

We shall speak of it... in bear camp, lol.

Gooserbat · September 24, 2014, 05:53:00 PM

Well Done

Jayrod · September 24, 2014, 08:24:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Russell:
My bow for this hunt was my brand spanking new Black Widow PSAX. It is a 52# bow and the arrows are 560 grains. I did want to give a big public thank you to a Trad Gang sponsor. The guys at Bradger Broadheads set us up and I can tell you that these broadheads flat out performed on animals up to 3,500 pounds.

Looks like it did a FINEJOB!! Thxs again for video jerry

TxAg · September 24, 2014, 09:12:00 PM

Nice going

Cyclic-Rivers · September 24, 2014, 09:50:00 PM

Cool Video. Congrats!

September 24, 2014, 11:39:00 PM

Im glad you posted this. I have often thought about whether my bow would do it on an eland, and now I know the answer! Thank you.

Congrats on a fine critter!

Bisch

David lozzano · September 24, 2014, 11:59:00 PM

it looks like your bow is setup with a sight, is it?
great video and it's nice to know your bow is 52 pounds
congrats!

Jerry Russell · September 25, 2014, 07:30:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by David lozzano:
it looks like your bow is setup with a sight, is it?
great video and it's nice to know your bow is 52 pounds
congrats!

It is a camera mount made from a chopped down bowsight bracket.

Pat B. · September 25, 2014, 08:54:00 AM

Awesome video !!!

What 3,500lb animals did you guys take ??

KentuckyTJ · September 25, 2014, 12:03:00 PM

Very cool Jerry, would love to do a trip like that.

smokin joe · September 25, 2014, 04:46:00 PM

Well done, Jerry.