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Bob...dat post is spot on...+1
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I was one of two people who drew a permit to harvest leopard at my Namibian outfitter's place, Ozandjahe Safaris. The hunter who drew the other permit killed a beauty already. Namibia is alleged to be a fine leopard hunting opportunity. I will find out in June this year.
I am paying 500 US a day for our 12 day hunt and 160 a day for my wife as a tag-alonger,photgrapher,part time hunter and faux bwana.If I tag a leopard, I'll be required to pay a trophy fee of 4K. I believe I paid 700 for the Cites permit and some other extraneous fees of which I don't completely recal as I write this. If I take all the animals on my wish list, my bill will be approximately 12K.
Karen will be offered at 1000 per hour.She's a team player!!
As a aside, Cheetah is prevalent in the area and can be hunted,as well. What is on your wish list, please?
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I'm sorry...just saw this. Besides leopard,of course, kudu,gemsbok,warthog,Hartsmann zebra,blue wildebeest and baboon. Because of leopard hunting restrictions and the need for some luck as far as being on a good cat,my PG menu may be altered due to time in the leopard blind,so I'm told.
I'll be a bit picky, for a cherry, when it comes to my wartie and kudu but,save for that,if my PH says it's worthy,I'm putting some 338 Fed 185 TSXs on their way.
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THANKS again ALL, for info ('specially m3taco).
Deposit down, gunning Kudu, Hartebeest, Eland (oh yeah), and dual Gemsbok.
23 months gonna seem like forever. Counting...
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John...I go to Namib from June 13th thru 29th. How was your temp range and how much over-packing did you do in anticipation of the possibilty of your first two and last 2 hours of hunting being rather chilly? isaac, I went at that time of year in 2006 (central Namibia near Okahandja). I would guess the morning temperatures were in the upper 30s or low 40s. When riding on the truck before breakfast, a Primaloft parka was very much in order, along with a ball cap and elk hide gloves. An hour or so after sunrise, after finally getting some coffee on board, we'd usually start walking and at that point I'd warm up quickly in regular cotton trousers and a long-sleeved Filson shirt. The other hunter in camp apparently hadn't researched the climate much and didn't bring a jacket or long pants. Fortunately he was able to borrow some to get through the first few days until his girlfriend went to town to get herself a jacket and some extra stuff for him as well. For the OP -- my writeup of my trip and some other travel comments may be helpful: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread...4383/First_safari_report_long#Post934383https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread...amibian_Travel_Tips_I_Wish_I_#Post929316
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I should mention that the PH I hunted with is no longer in the business. I have no idea who, if anyone, hunts his former properties today.
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Bob, if things go right, 2 other trophies that you might put on your PG wish list, cape red hartebeast, and springbok. My son took a red hartebeast in 2008, and the trophy/cape is awesome! ![[Linked Image]](http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii198/maddog1951/Africa%202008/IMG_1507.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii198/maddog1951/Africa%202008/DanAfrica004.jpg) maddog
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I loooooooove the European mount Hartebeest...NOTHING looks more distinctly "African"...
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Even more African than a robust sized man wearing a leopard thong?
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You will smoke a turd in helll....
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Hmmmm...see pic of robust man in leopard thongs or smoke a turd in Hell? Starting off my day with a tough one!
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Bastid... THIS is the official hunting garb for Namibia.. Scoff if you will..I've BTDT.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/24HRC/PolkaDotzzzz.jpg)
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That is way too much this early in the morning....or anytime actually...
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You are just jealous of " the love that dare not speak it's name..." BTW, you'll need an outfit like that for Buffalo hunting... 
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Nah
I have to work with those like that all the time...ain't gonna happen.....if I never hunt buff, that's ok....THAT is not ok...
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When discussing Africa, don't forget the "face of Namibia"....  ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FOsteology/Namibia_2009/P6110032.jpg)
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Bastid... THIS is the official hunting garb for Namibia.. Scoff if you will..I've BTDT.... ======================= That does not make for a nice end to my day. Am I seeing camel toes?
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Best not to ask... Suffice it to say I wasn't like that before I went to Namibia....
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Bastid... THIS is the official hunting garb for Namibia.. Scoff if you will..I've BTDT.... ======================= That does not make for a nice end to my day. Am I seeing camel toes? ============== I've lost 6 pounds since I've seen this and my throat is scarred from the bile.
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