Wild & Jag April 2020

This photo was taken when we got back to the road,
after all the excitement. Ltr: Tinie, me and Richard.
found the afterbirth about 15 steps from where my bull was
lying. After seeing this, we understood her actions a lot
better.
Finally, I had the opportunity to walk up to my bull.
Walking around to his head, I placed my hand on him and
my eyes shot full of tears. It is an emotion that words cannot
describe. I have dreamed of this my entire life, and there I
was, sitting next to my own elephant bull that I had hunted.
This was without a doubt the most exciting, emotional and
memorable hunt I had ever experienced.
We took our time, taking some great trophy photos, and I
had the opportunity to cut off the tail to formally claim my elephant
bull. Tinie and his team then started making a road to
the bull and called in some more help. The guys made quick
work of the slaughtering process and all the meat was delivered
to the local community, who was extremely grateful.
We arrived back in camp late that afternoon and then the
real celebrations began. We enjoyed some good whiskey
and discussed the day’s events over and over again. Hearing
the stories of all Tinie’s and Rich’s experiences in Africa
made it even better. I sat there, sharing hunting stories with
my like-minded hunting friends late into the night. My first
elephant hunt was everything I had dreamed of and more. I
now understand why everyone says that hunting free-range
elephant on foot will become an addiction after your first one.
You will always want to go back and experience it over and
over again.
Lastly, I would like to thank Tinie and Rich for making this
hunt so memorable. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Until next time ...
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GAME & HUNT APRIL 2020