Guess I Start this off....

I'm Going to RSA with Kruger on July 9th for ten days. Can hardley wait. Looking to take Kudu, Gemsbok, Impala, Zebra and warthog

Will be my first trip to Africa. Any advise from you gang members that have been would be apprciated.


T-Bell

I'm excited for ya Tommy. I hunted in RSA for 10 days. It was a hastily planned deal that I put together while I was there on a business trip. Can't say the outfitter was worth a s#@t but I did manage to get it in my blood....everyone does. Ya just have to go back, once ain't enough.

What are ya bringing with you? I've heard that Kruger is a real great guy and outfitter! Best of Luck! TomL  

Tom,

I plan to take my 58lb Custom Bighorn recurve and my 57lb Kota Longbow.

As far as arrows I am planning on bring a doz. Cedars in the 560gr range, a doz Hickory in the 700gr range and a doz. carbons loaded in the 650gr range. Broadheads are Magnus 2 blade and Zwickey 2 blade.

T-Bell

Do you think I am on the right track with the setup I am planning on bringing? I figure the lighter Cedars will be for Impala and the heavys will be for the larger game.

T-Bell

Hey T-BELL,  I'll bet you're gonna love Africa, bet you'll want to go again too.

I take two cameras and lots of film. Store everything in dust proof containers. Make sure you have a qualified photo taker even if you have to self-time the pics. I've seen a few disappointed hunters return with junk pictures. Since it takes time for your trophys to return, photos are all you'll have for a while. Denny

T-Bell, Your set up sounds good to me. Shot placement is everything over there; a quietly tuned bow is important also.

Thanks Dennis,

I'm thinking Digital camera.

T-Bell

I'll be sharing the trip with my buddy T-Bell.
   put him on a 6pt at 8yds just this Wednesday,but he wouldn't come out from behind the tree,( got a feeling T-Bells going to get another invite this weekend) then just to stir the pot I gave him a brand new straight prime Osage stave   :rolleyes:  (since he has been riding me about my selfbow) With those two things to occupy his attention I'm supprised he can still think about Africa.

As you can imagine being our first trip we are pumped and primed.

When we return we'll bring stories about the Coonass adventures on the Dark Continent for all to share.

Wile E.;

I put the stave aside and out of my mind (Almost)     only looked at 15 times since Wednesday!

Check out my post on the pow wow about the 6 pt.

its called "Another 2 steps"


T-Bell

Digital cameras are great, I just wish our bowhunting magazines accepted them.

Thought of another thing that helped me last year. One of the boys that went with us took some weed block material, about 12' tall, and wrapped it around some trees. He cut some 8" x 20" holes in the fabric to shoot through. He set his 3D targets up around the perimeter. We shot it alot before we left and I think it helped me. He called it the African simulation blind.

T Bell,
Hunted with Kruger in Sept. 02. Your in for a hunt, that regardless of your level of experience, will wobble your knees! The best advise I can give if your hunting with Kruger is: Listen to his advice and ask plenty of questions. One more thing; be patient and wait for that prfect shot. Kruger not only is an accomplished bowhunter that knows and understands your needs as a traditional bowhunter, he will always be there to assist you after your hunt.
Dave

A digital camera is the way to go. With all the xray in airports and such. You can see if your pics are good right then and get rid of the bad ones. Get extra memory. I came back with over 200 pics weeded them out to about 40. then I uploaded them to "webshots" they print them and i ended up with some of the best hunt photos I have ever gotten.
Make sure you bring warm cloths. Several mornings the water holes had a bit of ice on them. (i went in July) Ask Kruger if you will be hunting out of a tree stand. I assumed I would be in a ground blind did all my practicing from the ground and ended up doing all my bowhunting from a tree. Did good but was uncomfortable.
if you need any info drop me a line ive been twice both bow and gun hunting both plains and dangerous game.
Have a great hunt Im GREEN!
Dean

Tommy , Im jelious of you and Wayne. I want to hear all about it when you get back . Good Hunting ,Mark#78

I would take TWO cameras, the digital is OK, but still no where near the quality of film and if one camera goes bad on you! Denny is right about the dust, it will wreak havoc on electronics, keep your cameras in the heavy ziplock bags they have at backpacker stores. Get a copy of the "Perfect Shot" book and study it, it is written for gun hunters, but the anatomy photos is the useful part. Personally, I wouldn't take three different kinds of arrows, it just makes for more opportunities for things to go wrong, one bow with a back up and one kind of arrows that can be used in either one is the way to go imo. Rick

T-Bell and Wile E.
Reckon you guys will have the time of your lifes, good huntin boys and don't forget to keep your buddies here at TradGang up to speed.