Gloucester

Country of residence

England

State/Province of residence

Gloucestershire

How did you find AfricaHunting.com?

Web search

About You

Hunting for 25 years.

I am a

1. Hunter

Member of

NGA, BDS

Have you hunted in Africa?

Yes

Number of times I have hunted in Africa

Five

My favorite African country

Tanzania

Hunted

Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, England, Scotland, Norway, Austria

Species I have hunted in Africa

Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodile, Sable, Kudu, Zebra, Waterbuck, Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Impala, Springbok, Warthog, Bushbuck, Puku, Civet, Steenbock, Baboons, Porcupine, Birds

My best African Trophy

Lion, Tanzania 8 ft 8" nose to tail

My favorite African trophies

Lion, Tanzania, 8 ft 8" nose to tail
Elephant, Tanzania, long tusks, not heavy
Leopard, Zimbabwe, 165 lbs, 7 ft 2.5", 17.5" skull
Cape Buffalo, Zambia, old bull 40"
Sable, Zimbabwe, 40"

My preferred weapon(s)

My Westley Richards 375 H&H for all round versiltility
My W J Jeffrey 416 Rigby, for the confidence it gives
My W J Jeffrey 300 H&H for a brilliant Plains Game rifle

What weapon(s) do you hunt with?

1. Rifle
2. Shotgun

My preferred optic(s)

Swarovski Z6i 1.7 - 10 x 42 on the 375 H&H and 300H&H
Swarovski Z6i 1 - 4 x 24 on the 416 Rigby

Gear I cannot live without

(Apart from rifle and ammunition) Wide brim hat, binoculars, Courtney boots, rifle cleaning kit, knife, journal.

My best hunting tip

Make sure your PH is clear as to your requirements.
Act with courtesy towards the camp staff and respect their dignity

My other interests

Wife & kids, Chicken & Sheep Farming, Reading, Walking in the Country