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Here's what they looked like still attached. The official weights were 44 and 35.2 pounds. ![[Linked Image]](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/talentrec/Elephant2.jpg)
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I hunted with one of the "contract" PH's from HHK in 2003. Had a ball! The guy was one of their Leopard specialist and he was a hunter.Great place,great food and beer! Lot's of animals...
Some of the funniest hunting stories I ever heard too...
Have a good hunt!
rifle
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rifle, glad to hear another positive report on hhk.
talentrec, any elephant is a trophy to me. It is all about the hunt. I am not sure I will want to know the weight of the tusks.
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Mike, Good luck on the Leopard and Sable. What area are you hunting? Are you planning on using a bow?
doclee, Despite my handle, I've never taken a bow to Africa. It will be my trusty .375. The Leopard (the BIG #1 on my list) will be hunted on the east end of the Matopo Hills near Mbalabala. If I score early we will head up north for Sable. Mike
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You should be into herds of elephant every day. It definitely won't be boring! And there are some bruisers that come across the border...
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Mike,
I will never forget the sound of a stone dead leopard hitting Tanzanian soil and the relief of a shot well placed. May you have the same good fortune and memory.
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talentrec,
HERDS of elephant...can't wait.
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An interesting read on Matetsi is Geoff Groom's book "A Life On Safari. You can get ir from Craig Boddington's web site.
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