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I talked to you guys at the airport in Calgary yesterday while we where waiting for our rifles. Nice pics, you look like you had a good time, I'll post pics of my hunt tomorrow.
 
What have you decided on in terms of taxidermy with so many absolutely gorgeous trophy class animals harvested? Great write up by the way!
 
X-man said:
What have you decided on in terms of taxidermy with so many absolutely gorgeous trophy class animals harvested? Great write up by the way!
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Zebra will go on a pedestal with Vanessa's Hartman's zebra from Namibia. Sable will be on a pedestal. Eland was just going to be a European but after seeing his cape I think he'll be a pedestal as well. The remainder will be wall shoulder mounts. We are just going to have the lioness hide wet tanned for now in case we want a lifesize in the future. Of course the skull will be bleached from it too. Now to figure out where to put all this......lol
 
Here's a few more pictures...

Our bush lunch
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Inside our chalet
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A couple big buff
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Another big buff
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Kudu were in the heat of the rut and we saw some great bulls
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Nice pics, looks like you had a great trip. The waiting is the hard part. Nine weeks, six days, twenty one hours, thirty three minutes till I leave for Buff, Sable, Eland and whatever happens to be there when I'm hungry !

Nine weeks, six days, twenty one hours, thirty three minutes till I leave, did I mention the waiting is the hardest part?
 
electricjesus said:
Which animal was the most delicious?
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We made up a batch of bbq eland ribs one night that were really good but honestly, it all tasted awesome. The sable steaks were definitely the most expensive cut of meat I've ever tasted...lol We had springbok liver one night for an appetizer that was out of this world too. Hard to go wrong with any of the antelope species. We both really like zebra as well.
 
Found said:
Wow your lodging and lunch sure make the trip look like you weren’t roughing it to hard.
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LOL...ya no kidding hey. They actual hunting part was tough with lots of walking and some of the most impressive tracking I've ever witnessed but the après hunting comfort level was pretty high. Gotta say I could get used to it.
 
sheephunter said:
Zebra will go on a pedestal with Vanessa's Hartman's zebra from Namibia. Sable will be on a pedestal. Eland was just going to be a European but after seeing his cape I think he'll be a pedestal as well. The remainder will be wall shoulder mounts. We are just going to have the lioness hide wet tanned for now in case we want a lifesize in the future. Of course the skull will be bleached from it too. Now to figure out where to put all this......lol
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Very nice! I'd almost wish for a second zebra for a rug/wall mount. How challenging did you guys find hunting zebra compared to your other trophies?
 
sheephunter said:
We made up a batch of bbq eland ribs one night that were really good but honestly, it all tasted awesome. The sable steaks were definitely the most expensive cut of meat I've ever tasted...lol We had springbok liver one night for an appetizer that was out of this world too. Hard to go wrong with any of the antelope species. We both really like zebra as well.
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Awesome. I assume you were not able to bring any meat back? :(
 
X-man said:
Very nice! I'd almost wish for a second zebra for a rug/wall mount. How challenging did you guys find hunting zebra compared to your other trophies?
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We've hunted them several times and on each occasion, I'd say they were the most challenging of all the plains game to hunt. This trip was no different. For those that have never hunted them, they think it's akin to hunting a horse....for those that have, they know it's akin to hunting a ghost. The zebra could easily be classified as Africa's most challenging plains game. Yes, you do almost need two of them to really appreciate this unique trophy.
 
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