Kilimanjaro Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Gents, I've jumped off into the deep end of the pool now.. As you guys know, I was slated to go with several buddies to Tajikistan for Mid-Asian Ibex. They are hunting Marco Polo Argali. Well, with the wish-wash of the Tajik gov't and the same said for the import permits issued by our very own USFWS, the hunt was on again, off again.. on again, off again. I finally threw in the towel and went back on the market for a hunt to buy in '09.. I was a 'short and curly" away from putting down on a Mongolian Altai Ibex hunt, but at the last second, my hunting partner who was slated to go got slapped with a nasty divorce outta the blue. And I wasn't going without him.. So there went that.. Fast forward to Monday. I got a call from a buddy of mine who is a born South African who now lives here.. he is a booking agent for several outfits in several African nations. I got the call from him on Mon saying he had gotten ahold of 4 permits and that if I wanted 2 of them, they were mine. He was taking the other 2. Long story short, I'm now paid up, flights all bought, yellow fever shot administered this morn with a perscript. for malaria, and got the time scheduled off of work to go to Zimbabwe next Thurs. for 2 weeks to chase BULL ELEPHANT AND CAPE BUFFALO!! I cannot believe it!! My dream hunt has started to become reality!! I'm getting on a plane next Thrus morning to go on a hunt that I have dreamed of since I can remember.. I can barely sleep at night! I sure hope I have a super report to give when I return!! BTW, I wasn't going to tell you guys, but remember that 118-120 class 3X3 I was chasin in Mexico?? Well, long story short, Hector and I found him..again. And I got to within 268 yards of him....and burned the hair off his shoulderblades with a 180 grain Barnes!!! I'm still sick about it!! That downhill shooting has been my nemisis forever!!!! He'll haunt me till I can get after him next season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Best of luck on a hunt of a lifetime!!! Get a Big Ol' Tusker!! ... And a Big Ol' Dugga Boy!! And for the record... I am Jealous! If I had your Money..... .... I'd burn mine! Best of Luck and Safe Travels!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Zimbabwe! Yikes! Be careful! And bring me back a 1,000,000,000,000.00 (ya, a trillion) dollar bill, I think its worth 1 buck and falling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Good luck Scotty! About your hunt in Mexico...........I know exactly what you are going through. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Good luck on your safari. You will love Zimbabwe. A word to the wise, though. Before you leave, be sure to check with the U.S. State Department to make certain that your safari company and the area is not on our banned lists. Our sanctions against the Mugabwe regime include making it against federal law for an American to travel to Zimbabwe and hunt with certain companies in certain areas, and the penalties are considerable. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Congrats again buddy on scoring that hunt! Do me a favor and bring me back a bracelet from your bull tusker. I wasn't gonna say nothin', but I still have nightmares of when you missed that buck. j/k...I think you'll get yet ANOTHER shot at him and he'll be 5" BIGGER! & yeah...I'm jealous of that elephant hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Once again - INSANELY JEALOUS Scotty . I want pics, video, the whole deal once you return . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted February 13, 2009 If I had any money I would burn mine too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaynec Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Pretend like you are in Mexico and pay attention to all your drinking water, including ice. Colera is an epidemic in Zim right now. Good Luck! Shayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Gents, I've jumped off into the deep end of the pool now.. As you guys know, I was slated to go with several buddies to Tajikistan for Mid-Asian Ibex. They are hunting Marco Polo Argali. Well, with the wish-wash of the Tajik gov't and the same said for the import permits issued by our very own USFWS, the hunt was on again, off again.. on again, off again. I finally threw in the towel and went back on the market for a hunt to buy in '09.. I was a 'short and curly" away from putting down on a Mongolian Altai Ibex hunt, but at the last second, my hunting partner who was slated to go got slapped with a nasty divorce outta the blue. And I wasn't going without him.. So there went that.. Fast forward to Monday. I got a call from a buddy of mine who is a born South African who now lives here.. he is a booking agent for several outfits in several African nations. I got the call from him on Mon saying he had gotten ahold of 4 permits and that if I wanted 2 of them, they were mine. He was taking the other 2. Long story short, I'm now paid up, flights all bought, yellow fever shot administered this morn with a perscript. for malaria, and got the time scheduled off of work to go to Zimbabwe next Thurs. for 2 weeks to chase BULL ELEPHANT AND CAPE BUFFALO!! I cannot believe it!! My dream hunt has started to become reality!! I'm getting on a plane next Thrus morning to go on a hunt that I have dreamed of since I can remember.. I can barely sleep at night! I sure hope I have a super report to give when I return!! BTW, I wasn't going to tell you guys, but remember that 118-120 class 3X3 I was chasin in Mexico?? Well, long story short, Hector and I found him..again. And I got to within 268 yards of him....and burned the hair off his shoulderblades with a 180 grain Barnes!!! I'm still sick about it!! That downhill shooting has been my nemisis forever!!!! He'll haunt me till I can get after him next season! Now thats what I call a STIMULUS PACKAGE!!!! Good luck, cant wait to see your pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting6 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Good Luck on your trip ! I would hate to see the taxidermy bill for an elephant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasHunter Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Wow sounds like a lot of fun. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks guys!! 5 days to go and I'm off! I can hardly stand it! BTW Tyson, I plan on bringing back a whole bundle of billion and trillion dollar notes to give as gifts and for keepsakes!! they seem to be what EVERYONE wants as a gift from this trip!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZMEATHUNTER Report post Posted February 14, 2009 scottyboy, i don't want any gifts from your trip just teach me what you do to make that king of $$ to go on such awesome trips ...lol sounds like a big bunch of fun!!!!!!!!! azmeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Wow Scottyboy!! I am thrilled for you! What a great opportunity! Hope you have a great hunt. Can't wait to see the pics. WOW! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
