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I don't know if I'd do either. Nothing against them, but if I were going to spend big bucks on a "lifetime" hunt, my first choice might be Arizona / New Mexico reservation elk.
I'd like to go to Alaska but I'm more interested in fly fishing and just roaming around seeing the sights and taking pictures. So far as Alaska hunting, my first choice would probably be Sitka blacktail. Caribou second, maybe.
Africa is much the same. Not sure I'd want to hunt my first trip, just go see the sights, take some pictures, hope to fish (I guess Africa has fish?) a little, and see the place first, then decide what/if I want to hunt.
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4xbear,
The knee is 90%, maybe even a little better. But not being able to do any real hiking this fall put my aerobic condition behind where it normally would be. A stationery bicycle, rowing machine and moderate weights aren't the same as going up and down with a pack and rifle!
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Mule Deer, Glad to hear it is getting better. I have a bum knee as well and am trying to get into shape for Pig and Elk this year.
Now back to the question, I would have to go for Buffler, at least one time.
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Buffalo. Between Capstick, Ruark and others I've been chomping at the bit for almost 30 years.
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Bear is my next big hunt! Ho Ho ho
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I have no interest in shooting a bovine, regardless of how ill-tempered, as a sporting proposition. Different strokes for different folks.
i sorta understand the feeling haven worked around cows on my uncles' ranches....course then there is this....keep in mind the female lion prolly wieghs around 300 pounds plus or minus 25... [video:youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EpnERlsfBFc[/video]
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There is nothing I'd rather hunt than brown bear with sheep right behind that. But having just done a plains game hunt in Africa it is an entirely different experience in itself besides the game being pursued. I think every serious hunter should experience Africa, even if it's just driving through Kruger national park.
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4xbear,
The knee is 90%, maybe even a little better. But not being able to do any real hiking this fall put my aerobic condition behind where it normally would be. A stationery bicycle, rowing machine and moderate weights aren't the same as going up and down with a pack and rifle! MD, Check out your local grocery (refrigerated area)stores for "Cherry Concentrate". Its got a good following for joint type problems. You can do a internet search for it and read up on it. I think there is a little Varget in their too.
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Hell I would just want to go Whitetail Deer hunting. I have spent my whole life hunting in Alaska. I guess I hunted Pigeons and squirrels with tomahawks at Harvard but they are small game. Someday, I want to go white tail deer hunting.
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Newer reader first time poster... Kodiak and inland grizz hunts, one Cape hunt... one cape on the wall, no big bears. To me, a geezer, the Cape buffalo is an easier hunt physically and more FUN because there are a lot of other animals at your trigger finger tip. I have hunted and fished in Alaska enough to be looking at that "12th free" trip and love it all. But then, I can sleep on those long plane rides, some can't. Let's see, sleep on the ground, eat freeze dried food or sleep in a feather bed, eat gourmet food... drink Tang, drink South African wine..... hike 20 miles a day or ride 50 hike two..... do a lot of the hard work yourself or let "the boys" do the hard part..... Why do I like bear hunting so much??.... OK I'll vote CAPE BUFFALO..... Thanks...jmho
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I've done the grizz thing w/moderate success and a few lively experiences (have you chased a grizz before? Grin) so I'd have to vote for Cape Buffalo. That said, a brown bear hunt with the likes of Phil, and I'd have to cash out on that buffalo hunt. . The BIG bears are a different ball game. Bob
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I've been around Alaska, never been to Africa.
It's be buff for just that reason.
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Having never hunted either I have always felt a pull to go after a big grizzly.
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There are an awful lot of Cape buffalo hunts done from the back of vehicles -- while you actually have to get out on foot and find big bears. And while a buffalo might kill you ---they can't eat you !
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Never hunted either. Although, I have been on several African safaris, and been amongst the Cape Buffalo.
Honestly, bovines simply don't interest me. Different strokes for different strokes, however, I honestly don't see the appeal.
I've hunted bears (black) both over bait and using predator calls. Nothing like a bear come running in to a call frothing at the mouth and popping his gums and teeth!
My vote, brown bear.
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And while a buffalo might kill you ---they can't eat you ! I find it very reassuring to know that while my remains might be re-packaged as salsa, at least they won't become poop, at least not without the help of an accessory to the 'crime'.
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Done a cape buff, but not the bear. But because I love Africa, the buff gets the nod. Gotta say though, for the price of either hunt, if you want a once in a lifetime, adrenelin charged hunt, go after a tuskless cow elephant, in the thick jess of Zim. now that'll show ya what yer made of........ maddog
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