I have to completely agree with Mike & Jorge about hunting with a Zimbabwean when hunting in Zimbabwe. I wouldn’t do it any other way.
In answer to hlg’s question, bait animals are often allocated as part of a leopard hunt, but you do pay for each bait you shoot. You do not shoot ‘a bunch’ of various bait, just what is needed. Impala and warthogs are common baits that leopards love, baboons less common but also a good leopard bait. Interesting point, Alan Vincent told me we will be using some zebra for leopard bait on my hunt later this year, he says it makes excellent leopard bait. When I’ve hunted leopards in the past, we used only impala and warthog and had great success in getting nice cats on bait.
As for it being a tense experience making the shot, not really. It’s probably the easiest shot you’ll make on your hunt. Close, rifle well supported with sights set where the cat is expected to stand. It’s an easy shot as long as you manage your nerves.
