Need help with Elk hunt
10-02-2016, 04:25 PM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2013
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That sounds incredible (as in, I believe you when you say you did this, but experiencing it must be mind-blowing). If the area you were hunting had healthy populations of wolves, bears, and cougars, though, would you only do this with companions and would you take turns keeping watch like people do when hunting the African bush?
I wouldn't be surprised if other critters might be following the scent/tracks, too.
I wouldn't be surprised if other critters might be following the scent/tracks, too.
For what it is worth I've also made 5 trips to Africa and we never posted a watch while others were sleeping. I think you've been reading too many books based on sensationalism.
10-02-2016, 04:40 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 4,264
That would not be a correct assumption; what I said was based on a single conversation I had with a South African hunter who hunts with his son in the bush.
So apparently some people do it differently; I won't speculate on who's right or wrong.
The guy I talked to said he and his son post watch because they're concerned about hyenas and leopards where they hunt. Real people do it. Whether they're going to unnecessary lengths is another question, but I suppose it gives them peace of mind.
So apparently some people do it differently; I won't speculate on who's right or wrong.
The guy I talked to said he and his son post watch because they're concerned about hyenas and leopards where they hunt. Real people do it. Whether they're going to unnecessary lengths is another question, but I suppose it gives them peace of mind.
10-02-2016, 05:55 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
Posts: 2,722
Well, the so called tactless first post was mine. So tell me, just where was it short on tact? This guy wants to know why he isn't getting elk and he's all about his electronics. I've never seen an elk killed from a computer terminal or from a smart phone screen. If he wants to fill his elk tag he needs to be in elk country from sun up til sun down. There is no other plan that works consistently and that is exactly what i told him.
By the way TX, I've personally killed 25 elk and have been in on the taking of more than 100 others. When you can top those #s then maybe I'll consider your viewpoint worth considering.
By the way TX, I've personally killed 25 elk and have been in on the taking of more than 100 others. When you can top those #s then maybe I'll consider your viewpoint worth considering.
As to whether or not you consider my viewpoint worth considering, I couldn't care less. This is after all, the internet. I am 58 and have hunted elk most years since I was in my late 20s, mostly muzzleloading, but have also hunted them with a bow and rifle. That is probably the only time you will hear me give my resume. I have made a TON of mistakes and have taken my share of elk. I just tell people what I have learned and let them decide how much truth is in it. Worried about your opinion?...........
Last edited by txhunter58; 10-02-2016 at 06:19 PM.
10-03-2016, 04:45 PM
#26
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,230
My bet is he was pulling your leg. RSA is the most industrialized and civilized country in Africa and there is very little really wild country there and even less free ranging dangerous game. With the exception of the areas around Kruger most hunting is on big blocks of private land that also do some livestock operations. Leopard and hyena aren't tolerated. So based on personal experience hunting RSA twice, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Cameroon I'd say the guy was trying to impress you.
