Limpopo Buffalo

Realistically, isn’t the success rate for a buff hunt about 99%+ for a shot opportunity?
I think you can compare it to deer hunting. If you hunt the Big Bend country on a good ranch, you will have a 80-90% chance of taking a great buck in four or five days of hunting. On a high fence game ranch in the Hill Country you can take the same or larger buck in an afternoon and a day. Depending on the time of year, on a ten-day hunt in a good area in an unfenced environment, I would say it is probably close to 90% for an opportunity at a quality bull. On a game farm, replicating that hunt, one would have the same success opportunity in however much time the client has available.
 
Hi guys,

What are the characteristics to look for to determine if they are/still young? The top one looks a bit older anyway, right?
At first glance I was in agreement, the top one looks a bit older. Look at the width of the bosses and the amount of soft tissue surrounding the bosses. Think about what will be left when the skull is boiled.

When I zoomed in and examined them closer (and I am no expert) I think they are likely the same age. Both on the young side but not uncommon for many operations in RSA.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
58,332
Messages
1,257,879
Members
104,499
Latest member
ErikaPicke
 

 

 

Latest profile posts

Updated available dates for 2025

14-20 March
1-11 April
16-27 April
12-24 May
6-30 June
25-31 July
august September and October is wide open!
Badboymelvin wrote on BlueFlyer's profile.
Hey mate,
How are you?
Have really enjoyed reading your thread on the 416WSM... really good stuff!
Hey, I noticed that you were at the SSAA Eagle Park range... where about in Australia are you?
Just asking because l'm based in Geelong and l frequent Eagle Park a bit too.
Next time your down, let me know if you want to catch up and say hi (y)
Take care bud
Russ
Hyde Hunter wrote on MissingAfrica's profile.
may I suggest Intaba Safaris in the East Cape by Port Elizabeth, Eugene is a great guy, 2 of us will be there April 6th to April 14th. he does cull hunts(that's what I am doing) and if you go to his web site he is and offering daily fees of 200.00 and good cull prices. Thanks Jim
Everyone always thinks about the worst thing that can happen, maybe ask yourself what's the best outcome that could happen?
Very inquisitive warthogs
faa538b2-dd82-4f5c-ba13-e50688c53d55.jpeg
c0583067-e4e9-442b-b084-04c7b7651182.jpeg
 
Top