Mark Sullivan

[Ike85123]

I was wondering what was going on with Mark?
I love his up close and personal approach to hunting. I believe in a double rifle and no scope as fair chase for dangerous game. Seems the only way to me. I would love the chance to hunt with a real man like myself!
Where did he go ?

 

[WilhelmM]

Welcome aboard, @Ike85123. He got a lot of scrutiny for deliberately provoking charges from buffalo and hippo. Not sure how true it is but I can understand why people (hunters) would find it distasteful. That, and he always came across as having a very smug and superior attitude when it came to his hunting methods. Don't know the man, but saying that your way is the right way is sure to elicit some rather unpleasant reactions. He also seemed to do much more of the hunting than any of his clients. "Don't shoot, don't shoot," is one of his signature quotes lol

From what I know he's still operating in certain countries and advertises at the SCI conventions so you should be able to get ahold of him.

 

[Ike85123]

Thank you sir !
And for hunting style, I was more admiring his approach of an unscoped rifle. I have always believed that is alot more fair that a long shot with a scope. Different people have different views. I might get backlash, but it is just my belief.
I have never provoked a charge and dont endorse it. But stopping one is another matter.
He comes off as a little smug. But most professionals in their field does to some.
I believe its about confidence rather than ego? But I could and would be wrong in many cases.
I really just enjoy a hunter, that feels they are in their element.

 

[mark-hunter]

Partially I agree, but mechanical sights have limits, and hunter needs to approach to the animal very close to place ethical shot in vital area of game. Shooting with iron sights at 300 meters would be unethical and irresponsible.
Shooting at longer distances with mechanical sight will increase number of woundings.

Secondly,
What is acceptable for younger eyes, is not acceptable for elders.... Older hunters need scope more then youth.

In the same time, for close range, and charge stoppng mechanical sights have advantage compared to scopes.

So, there are pros and cons, in use of each, I appreciate both. All my hunting rifles have iron sights, scopes and QD mounts. All of mine iron sights are tested and zeroed for close range.

 

[LivingTheDream]

I believe he is a PH in SA now and does some hunts there.

I think Cal Pappas hunted with him recently and you could probably send him a PM and get contact info.

 

[Edward Weigel]

I was wondering what was going on with Mark?
I love his up close and personal approach to hunting. I believe in a double rifle and no scope as fair chase for dangerous game. Seems the only way to me. I would love the chance to hunt with a real man like myself!
Where did he go ?

Mark Sullivan is a great hunter I can tell you that the others are intimidated by Marks hunting style because they would never hunt this the way Mark Sullivan hunts it’s scopes and 30-40-50 yards Marks way is get in there where these great beasts sleep and eat I would prefer to hunt Marks way

 

[sierraone]

I believe he is a PH in SA now and does some hunts there.

I think Cal Pappas hunted with him recently and you could probably send him a PM and get contact info.

Cal passed away last May or June.

 

[baxterb]

Cal passed away last May or June.

a true gentleman. I miss Cal.

 

[Andrew62]

What I find truly amazing is over my 17 safaris no guide has ever told me they have been charged more than 2 times, yet Mark has been charged enough times to make 11 full length movies!! I just cannot believe his back luck in being charged by so many animals!!! SMH

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Sooooo... Maybe a parallel here with the YouTube crossbow lion thread? The consensus seems to be that the charge in that video was somewhat orchestrated for what it could do for viewership. Is that really any different than Mr. Sullivan's end game?

 

[sureshot375]

Mark Sullivan is a great hunter I can tell you that the others are intimidated by Marks hunting style because they would never hunt this the way Mark Sullivan hunts it’s scopes and 30-40-50 yards Marks way is get in there where these great beasts sleep and eat I would prefer to hunt Marks way

I have to disagree completely. Mark Sullivan is a joke. He provokes wounded animals into a charge rather than simply applying timely and appropriate follow up shots. I shouldn’t have to explain why this is problematic.

All his letting the buffalo choose how to die nonsense is insufferable.

Mark’s only skill is marketing this BS brand of bravado to fools who don’t know any better.

 

[mark-hunter]

Mark Sullivan is a great hunter I can tell you that the others are intimidated by Marks hunting style because they would never hunt this the way Mark Sullivan hunts it’s scopes and 30-40-50 yards Marks way is get in there where these great beasts sleep and eat I would prefer to hunt Marks way

He is allegedly known for deliberately wounding the DG animal to provoke a charge.
I dont think hunting skills are disputed.

 

[LivingTheDream]

Cal passed away last May or June.

Yeah I know, my post was from 2021. He is definitely missed.

 

[Firebird]

Here’s a very old thread from this forum—I just screen shot it, you will have to search for it. Didn’t Cal leave one of his rifles to a member here or Something along those lines?

 

[Red Leg]

Mark Sullivan kicked out of SCI

A buddy told me today that Mark Sullivan has been kicked out of the SCI as an exhibitor. Apparently they did not even tell him why. He won't be missed by me.

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