Zimbabwe at it's best!!! - Page 4

AC-hunter · #91 01-24-2013, 09:36 PM

That is quite a resume of hunting for an entire lifetime!!!

blackpheasant · #92 01-25-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinoinpv

I was on the hunt with Nube...along with my wife..
I have hunted in every continent except antarticq, and have been blessed with abut 200+ hunts...
This was, without a doubt, one of the best ever!!!
One point Nube forgot to bring up, was the place we hunter..it's called Nunetsi, and was a huge part of Zimbabwe politics..
Several years ago, Mugabe started to lose his grasp on things, and made a deal with the leader of the opposition, in order to appease the public. They formed a coalition government, with the minority leader in power of certain parts of minority roles. This was his personal ranch, which was at one point 1.3 million hectares...
He was mysteriously killed several years ago, and the ranch was held in a trust, and operated as a working cattle ranch. 7 years ago, they separated the cattle out of 900,000 acres, and started building waterholes, and brought in abeam of biologists.. It has been one of the greatest wildlife experiments in the history of Africa!!
This Ranch paid for the darting and capture of a lot of animals from Hwange National Park, which is arguably the best/second best park in the world for Elephants and Lions...in addition, the ranch has paid for approximately 60% of the waterholes in Hwange National park, and still maintains them, although they are about a 20 hour drive away.
So, the comment about it being a drought year is simply idiotic....obviously you know nothing about the facts here....
We basically drew a lottery tag on this hunt, as, Phil mentioned, we were to hunt on two other places..due to the current political land Nationalization, we were in serious jeopardy of not hunting at all. The board of directors of Nunetsi decided to allow hunters, for the first time in 7 years, as opposed to waiting for next year. We were the second group to hunt this amazing ranch, in over seven years.
The hunting was world class, as was the accommodations, PH's, etc...
I have hunted in 8 countries in Africa, several times, and it was, without a doubt, the most amazing Africa hunt yet.
I have rebooked for this August, and I am taking my wife again, as well as our children.
Google the history of Nunesti Ranch, it's very intriguing! Very historical, and very political, with a real conspiracy theory....
A great place in the world!!
Phil, if you have some time, post my photos as well

-and if you have some, post the photos of the three rivers and countless waterholes and pumps, so everyone knows this guy is a meatball...

Some great info. thanks cuz, beautiful Kudu congrats!!

martinbns · #93 01-26-2013, 07:49 PM

Wow, that must have cost a fortune.

As I looked at the pictures, I was doing the math on the trophy fees.

nube · #94 01-26-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by martinbns

Wow, that must have cost a fortune.

As I looked at the pictures, I was doing the math on the trophy fees.

And what did you come up with?

Cowtown guy · #95 01-26-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nube

And what did you come up with?

What if Becky reads this? You sure you want her knowing? Lol

nube · #96 01-26-2013, 10:55 PM

Trust me she knows and is getting every inch she can out of it as well

Cowtown guy · #97 01-26-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nube

Trust me she knows and is getting every inch she can out of it as well

Ha too funny.

timsesink · #98 01-27-2013, 09:28 AM

Oh my, that looks beyond incredible. I cannot begin to even imagine how much that cost and will cost but worth every penny in my opinion!

bush junkie · #99 02-06-2013, 02:21 AM

Good for you!!!!!Looked like an awesome trip

Ronji · #**100** 02-07-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nube

Trust me she knows and is getting every inch she can out of it as well

I know my wife will extract every bit as well!

Jimboy · #**101** 02-10-2013, 03:00 AM

a multi millionaire having fun.

Donny Bear · #**102** 02-10-2013, 07:44 AM

Wow! how little people know.

Awesome animals, great hunt and a lot off food for a lot of villages great contribution to the local economy and stop gap measure against the need for locals to poach to survive.

Humane, Legal, ethical and spectacular!

Cowtown guy · #**103** 02-10-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Donny Bear

Wow! how little people know.

Awesome animals, great hunt and a lot off food for a lot of villages great contribution to the local economy and stop gap measure against the need for locals to poach to survive.

Humane, Legal, ethical and spectacular!

Great post Donny. Sums it up nicely.

7 REM MAG · #**104** 02-10-2013, 08:29 PM

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Jimboy a multi millionaire having fun.

Lol pretty sure you couldn't be more wrong with that assumption

nube · #**105** 02-10-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 7 REM MAG

Lol pretty sure you couldn't be more wrong with that assumption

Ya, I had t o laugh at that as well Jamie. lol I think it is called a lot of work

Snm · #**106** 10-21-2013, 04:49 PM

Looks like an amazing trip!

hunterfisher · #**107** 10-21-2013, 09:19 PM

Someday. Oh someday i wiah to do that. Your a lucky man or a fortunate one. Really good job. Thanks for sharing

hwkirby · #**108** 10-23-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thumper

Thanks for putting together such an outstanding report!
Great story & photos.

X2! And some awesome critters to boot! Well done!

Okotokian · #**109** 10-23-2013, 01:25 PM

I would LOVE to go on an African hunt. However, unless I win the lottery, it's unlikely I'll ever be "allowed" to commit that much of the family bank account to such a trip. LOL Some lucky guys on here.

ditch donkey · #**110** 10-23-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

I would LOVE to go on an African hunt. However, unless I win the lottery, it's unlikely I'll ever be "allowed" to commit that much of the family bank account to such a trip. LOL Some lucky guys on here.

Africa is a lot more affordable than people think. I'd say you can go on a decent safari, with flights, one shoulder mount, and the rest in skulls and skins. With shipping for $10000. And a dandy safari for $12-13000.

If a person can afford a quad, smokes, booze, or Tim Hortons coffee, they can afford Africa.

Cowtown guy · #**111** 10-23-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ditch donkey

Africa is a lot more affordable than people think. I'd say you can go on a decent safari, with flights, one shoulder mount, and the rest in skulls and skins. With shipping for $10000. And a dandy safari for $12-13000.

If a person can afford a quad, smokes, booze, or Tim Hortons coffee, they can afford Africa.

X2

nube · #**112** 10-23-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ditch donkey

Africa is a lot more affordable than people think. I'd say you can go on a decent safari, with flights, one shoulder mount, and the rest in skulls and skins. With shipping for $10000. And a dandy safari for $12-13000.

If a person can afford a quad, smokes, booze, or Tim Hortons coffee, they can afford Africa.

X3
It is amazing what a guy can do if he makes it a priority. Do the odd jobs and save the money for a few years. I wouldn't think it would be hard to save a few grand a year if you put your mind to it

elkivory · #**113** 08-30-2015, 01:37 PM

Just checked out our thread, WOW is all I gotta say! How much does a Safari like that cost these days, any idea?

That Thorn did not look like fun. Awesome pictures!

Elk

nube · #**114** 08-30-2015, 03:48 PM

Thanks Elk. This was a trip of a lifetime for me. Cost wise if you really want to know I can PM you if interested. It isn't cheap I will tell you that. Worth every penny as well.
It would be nice to get my kitty home one of these days. Still at the taxidermists....

Cowtown guy · #**115** 08-30-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nube

Thanks Elk. This was a trip of a lifetime for me. Cost wise if you really want to know I can PM you if interested. It isn't cheap I will tell you that. Worth every penny as well.
It would be nice to get my kitty home one of these days. Still at the taxidermists....

Good luck with that kitty!

albertabighorn · #**116** 04-03-2016, 03:14 PM

That KUDU is sweet!

roger · #**117** 04-03-2016, 03:41 PM

Just as good of story the second time reading it.

Gboe8 · #**118** 04-03-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roger

Just as good of story the second time reading it.

X2 I love reading through and looking at the pics!

Hunter4ever12 · #**119** 04-03-2016, 09:21 PM

I've never seen this post before but noticed the cat on your profile pic many times. That thing is a MONSTER!! Looks like a great time,I hope to make it there sometime in the future. Congrats on everything you took,even though it's a few years late. Can't wait to see the pics of the kitty when you get it back eventually.

nube · #**120** 04-04-2016, 07:25 AM

Kitty is almost done now finally. He is mounted and most of the base is done. Just needs some finishing touches is all. Will post a pic when I get him home