I am not an expert and don't wish to present myself as one. That sad, In my humble opinion, with a bit of experience, the fact that there has never been a clear concise definition of the term " Dugga Boy" in over 100 years or so is the main cause of confusion.
Had that name never been tagged, and instead, these guys had been referred to as...Bachelor Bulls...non-herd Bulls...surly loners...the definition would be clear.
These guys have left the cows and calves and herd life behind them. They left either voluntarily after having grown tired of the shenanigans, or were forced out by new young stronger Bulls.
You find them (usually) either alone or with a couple of young strong tough loyal amigos (askari's/bodyguards).
A Dugga Boy, in my experience is far past his prime, and not religiously hunted by those looking for inclusion in any record books. All, given their age,are hard-bossed, however that same age has warn their tips down...sometimes to nothing more than short thick nubs.
In my view, to spot, stalk, and pull off a successful hunt on these hard-core troublemakers is the very essence of Buffalo hunting.
They've seen it all...done it all...and fear absolutely nothing.
Best
Spike
