Manny R
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- Joined
- May 16, 2019
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- Houston,Texas
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- Dallas Safari Club, Houston Safari Club, SCI,NRA
- Hunted
- Alaska, Mexico, Inuvik NWT, Canada, Yukon, BC, Argentina, Limpopo, SA,Namibia, Africa
Just returned from a highly successful hunt with Nick Nolte Safaris. Nick & Isabel treated me as if I owned the place.
The accommodations were spectacular along with the food. There is an old saying ...(I rather be lucky than smart) Damn I was lucky on this Safari.
I flew from Houston, TX to Doha then on to Windhoek,Namibia.
The flights were excellent along with arriving with my guns and luggage on time. A 5 Start rating for Qatar Airlines.
Now to the hunt...I arrived on June 15,2023 at Windhoek and Isabel was there to meet me. We drove about 3 hours to get to their lovely lodge. I unpacked and took it easy that day. The next day we were putting out baits hoping for a big male leopard to hit on the baits.
The next day checking on baits but no leopard tracks. I keep reminding myself that patience is a virtue.
Riding on the top rack of the Landcruiser we spotted a very nice Impala. I decided to take it and of to the skinning shed he went.
We are back out checking the baits after lunch. William ( The Tracker) spots a large Leopard track hitting one of the baits. the hunt is getting exciting. We return back to the lodge get the blind to set up. We are now set up and waiting and hoping the leopard shows back up. Remember today is just the 3rd day into my hunt.
We begin to hear noises and Nick tells me the Leopard is on the bait. I look through the scope and there he is. He is huge through the scope. I take aim, breath out then hold my breath and squeeze the trigger so gently. Nick is excited and tells me it is a good hit. Less than a minute later we hear his death moan. Nick calls in the tracker and the truck. I am ready to pop out but Nick tells me to wait till the tracker arrives for safety. He arrives and we walk towards the bait and William sees the blood where the leopard tried to climb on the rocks. He is magnificent. Better than I would have imagined. We take pics and head back to the lodge.
Nick tells me he thinks the leopard will make the SCI Record Book.I will keep my fingers crossed for that to happen. We will see .
Now it is June 20and we are hunting for a Waterbuck. We are driving and see one staring at us about 200 yards away straight on. We get out of the Landcruiser; set up the shooting sticks and another spectacular animal going back to the skinning shed. He is 31 1/2" long and bases are 10". I am thrilled.
The next day we are going after a Springbok. They remind me of an Antelope; as fast as they run and seem never to be still. We find a nice one and from the truck this time I take aim and he is down. Another great animal for my Game room.
On June 22 we are now hunting for a nice Gemsbok. We are riding around and finally see a group about 350 yards away through a lot of bush and trees. I take the shot and hit branch and deflects and ...Yes I missed. I really don't feel bad. It was a tuff shot and I don't feel bad about missing. I have been so lucky I can't and won't complain.
It is June 23 and we are driving and spots more Gemsbok about 200 yards away. We jump out of the truck set up and the Gemsbok turns into the brush & trees. I take the shot and this time it hits the target. I redeemed myself and I take a deep breath. My hunting is complete. I came I conquered and please with all my Trophies.
It was a 17 day safari and only 7 days have passed.
We decided to be sightseers for the rest of the hunt. We go to a large Safari Reserve and see Elephants and other game in the Park. We travel to the Mountains and see the Bushman on how they live.
I must tell you this was a fantastic Hunt and Adventure. If you wish to hunt Leopard, stay in a a 5 Star Lodge...YOU MUST CONTACT AND TALK TO NICK & ISABEL NOLTE IN NAMIBIA. YOU WILL BE TREATED AS FAMILY & FRIENDS .
The accommodations were spectacular along with the food. There is an old saying ...(I rather be lucky than smart) Damn I was lucky on this Safari.
I flew from Houston, TX to Doha then on to Windhoek,Namibia.
The flights were excellent along with arriving with my guns and luggage on time. A 5 Start rating for Qatar Airlines.
Now to the hunt...I arrived on June 15,2023 at Windhoek and Isabel was there to meet me. We drove about 3 hours to get to their lovely lodge. I unpacked and took it easy that day. The next day we were putting out baits hoping for a big male leopard to hit on the baits.
The next day checking on baits but no leopard tracks. I keep reminding myself that patience is a virtue.
Riding on the top rack of the Landcruiser we spotted a very nice Impala. I decided to take it and of to the skinning shed he went.
We are back out checking the baits after lunch. William ( The Tracker) spots a large Leopard track hitting one of the baits. the hunt is getting exciting. We return back to the lodge get the blind to set up. We are now set up and waiting and hoping the leopard shows back up. Remember today is just the 3rd day into my hunt.
We begin to hear noises and Nick tells me the Leopard is on the bait. I look through the scope and there he is. He is huge through the scope. I take aim, breath out then hold my breath and squeeze the trigger so gently. Nick is excited and tells me it is a good hit. Less than a minute later we hear his death moan. Nick calls in the tracker and the truck. I am ready to pop out but Nick tells me to wait till the tracker arrives for safety. He arrives and we walk towards the bait and William sees the blood where the leopard tried to climb on the rocks. He is magnificent. Better than I would have imagined. We take pics and head back to the lodge.
Nick tells me he thinks the leopard will make the SCI Record Book.I will keep my fingers crossed for that to happen. We will see .
Now it is June 20and we are hunting for a Waterbuck. We are driving and see one staring at us about 200 yards away straight on. We get out of the Landcruiser; set up the shooting sticks and another spectacular animal going back to the skinning shed. He is 31 1/2" long and bases are 10". I am thrilled.
The next day we are going after a Springbok. They remind me of an Antelope; as fast as they run and seem never to be still. We find a nice one and from the truck this time I take aim and he is down. Another great animal for my Game room.
On June 22 we are now hunting for a nice Gemsbok. We are riding around and finally see a group about 350 yards away through a lot of bush and trees. I take the shot and hit branch and deflects and ...Yes I missed. I really don't feel bad. It was a tuff shot and I don't feel bad about missing. I have been so lucky I can't and won't complain.
It is June 23 and we are driving and spots more Gemsbok about 200 yards away. We jump out of the truck set up and the Gemsbok turns into the brush & trees. I take the shot and this time it hits the target. I redeemed myself and I take a deep breath. My hunting is complete. I came I conquered and please with all my Trophies.
It was a 17 day safari and only 7 days have passed.
We decided to be sightseers for the rest of the hunt. We go to a large Safari Reserve and see Elephants and other game in the Park. We travel to the Mountains and see the Bushman on how they live.
I must tell you this was a fantastic Hunt and Adventure. If you wish to hunt Leopard, stay in a a 5 Star Lodge...YOU MUST CONTACT AND TALK TO NICK & ISABEL NOLTE IN NAMIBIA. YOU WILL BE TREATED AS FAMILY & FRIENDS .
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