Originally Posted by Ngrumba
One of the things that is overlooked when people look at the massive horns is the beard. I've shoot 2 kudu - one is 55" and one 54". To me, the 54" looks better - has wider horns - turn out and a much nicer beard.

When I was in Namibia last time, I could have shot one that the PH thought had a 61-62" horn. Only thing was - it just had one horn. The other one was broken at the base. I'm sure that saved that kudu's bacon more than once. When I got home, my taxidermist said he could have fixed that - I don't know if I'd do that or not.

Jeff


Jeff,

I'd have to agree with you about the beard..........that Cape Kudu bull pictured in this thread has a magnificent beard and mane as well as beautiful coloration......I like him more than my bigger bulls, on the wall!

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ATB,

Blair.