Where to next?

[Justbryan]

Trying to decide on my next hunting trip (probably 2025). South Africa- 3 trips (going to SA in August 2023 for night hunting) & New Zealand 2 Trips.

I am thinking about Alaska for Moose/Brown Bear. But it is really expensive compared to other hunts.

I would love to hunt Zambia but again pricey compared to other hunts.

I have been considering Spain, Canada, Argentina (shot most everything offered), and Africa (Namibia, Zambia, etc.)

On my wish list: Bongo, Lechwe, Ibex, Brown Bear, Moose, Elephant, Roan. All these are out of my price range for now. I am wanting a $10,000 trophy fees. What are some options that will fit my price restrictions?

 

[Aaron N]

What about a tuskless in Zim?

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Bongo would be a top priority and do a western buff or forrest buff whilst you are about it.

 

[375Fox]

Spanish ibex are inside your $10,000 range if that’s what you want to do. I’ve hunted them for between $8500-$14000 all in.

 

[ActionBob]

Bongo is probably the most expensive and challenging to get to. Add in the part of the World you need to go to..... that is one to do when you can and feel comfortable doing it. Pick your Outfitter carefully. There are some horror stories.

For lechwe and Roan, do you want to shoot them in RSA as that is likely doable for both in one trip. In fact just add onto your night hunt.

Or do you want to hunt them in their indigenous habitats? I would think you could find those hunts for that budget but may take some research. Did you mean hunt cost or just the trophy fee? I would expect you can get trophy fees combined for under that even in their native areas.... but the hunt will be more.

Ibex are largely priced on size. You can do a cull pretty cheap. And should be able to find a pretty good one for $10k. Spain is absolutely beautiful and filled with history and tourist things to do as well as the hunting. We are here now and I'm typing on my phone during a 4 hour train ride ending the tourist part of this trip.. If you have a wife or girlfriend to take, Spain should top your list. @Just Gina is loving it We hunt starting tomorrow.

Canada is likely the cheaper option for moose, at least if not in the Yukon.... You might find a moose hunt for under $10k. I would consider BC and Alberta seriously. Too bad BC stopped grizzly hunting.

To do both moose and grizzly in Alaska or the Yukon would be an awesome hunt. Should be doable in 10 days in the right area. But will cost more than $10k together. You could luck in on a deal individually if you watch closely and get feelers out for cancelation hunts. Watch for deals on all the sites.

Elephant can still be done in Zimbabwe for a $10,000 or possibly less trophy fee but plan on double that to add the day fees. If you want to hunt elephant I'd get a plan started and I'd focus on Zimbabwe. From what I've seen, a non trophy bull is not much more than a tuskless cow. From all accounts, the tuskless cow is the more intense hunt.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

My vote would be elephant in Zim

 

[HUNTROMANIA]

With a bit of luck we can hunt brown bears in Romania. After 7 years of banning, our ministry of environment, convinced by problems caused by bears ( 18 peoples killed in the last 7 years and hundreds of peoples mauled) he is ready to open the bear hunting.
I will come back with news.

 

[uplander01]

Alaska rates are borderline crazy IMO.

 

[Nyati]

Ibex in Spain, which you could combine with other animals.

Send me a PM if interested, I could recommend you a honest outfitter.

 

[Slider]

A $10,000 Trophy Fee or all in for $10,000? Big Difference.

 

[BC.Pat]

Canada is likely the cheaper option for moose, at least if not in the Yukon.... You might find a moose hunt for under $10k. I would consider BC and Alberta seriously. Too bad BC stopped grizzly hunting.

I agree with Bob here, you could add a caribou in a moose hunt in most of Northern BC, they can often be found in the same area. One up high and one in the lakes.

Pat

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Alaska rates are borderline crazy IMO.

I’ve never really thought about Alaska. Honestly don’t like being cold and wet. I would be curious to know the costs involved in say a grizzly hunt in AK

 

[ActionBob]

Alaska rates are borderline crazy IMO.

And my outfitter was borderline crazy.... except you could leave out the border

And the booking agent was worthless. I think the outfitter sold out to a decent guy though. Not sure how they fared the whole covid fiasco....

Sure does make Africa look all the the better

I've been happier with BC outfits.

The other thing about Canada below the Yukon... for me at least. Driving the pickup up to the hunt area is possible and for moose that means I can haul meat back

 

[Justbryan]

Bongo is probably the most expensive and challenging to get to. Add in the part of the World you need to go to..... that is one to do when you can and feel comfortable doing it. Pick your Outfitter carefully. There are some horror stories.

For lechwe and Roan, do you want to shoot them in RSA as that is likely doable for both in one trip. In fact just add onto your night hunt.

Or do you want to hunt them in their indigenous habitats? I would think you could find those hunts for that budget but may take some research. Did you mean hunt cost or just the trophy fee? I would expect you can get trophy fees combined for under that even in their native areas.... but the hunt will be more.

Ibex are largely priced on size. You can do a cull pretty cheap. And should be able to find a pretty good one for $10k. Spain is absolutely beautiful and filled with history and tourist things to do as well as the hunting. We are here now and I'm typing on my phone during a 4 hour train ride ending the tourist part of this trip.. If you have a wife or girlfriend to take, Spain should top your list. @Just Gina is loving it We hunt starting tomorrow.

Canada is likely the cheaper option for moose, at least if not in the Yukon.... You might find a moose hunt for under $10k. I would consider BC and Alberta seriously. Too bad BC stopped grizzly hunting.

To do both moose and grizzly in Alaska or the Yukon would be an awesome hunt. Should be doable in 10 days in the right area. But will cost more than $10k together. You could luck in on a deal individually if you watch closely and get feelers out for cancelation hunts. Watch for deals on all the sites.

Elephant can still be done in Zimbabwe for a $10,000 or possibly less trophy fee but plan on double that to add the day fees. If you want to hunt elephant I'd get a plan started and I'd focus on Zimbabwe. From what I've seen, a non trophy bull is not much more than a tuskless cow. From all accounts, the tuskless cow is the more intense hunt.

I will add Roan and Lechwe to this trip if I can come up with extra money. Wife wants Spain

 

[Justbryan]

I mean $10,000 Trophy fees & probably $10,000 for everything else (day fees, travel, tips, sightseeing, hotels before and after, etc.). This is the budget for my current SA trip and a stretch for my budget.

 

[ActionBob]

I will add Roan and Lechwe to this trip if I can come up with extra money. Wife wants Spain

I regret "shooting" a lechwe in RSA. No challenge at all. Beautiful animal. I wish I had waited to go to Zambia.

Definitely take your wife to Spain

 

[ActionBob]

I mean $10,000 Trophy fees & probably $10,000 for everything else (day fees, travel, tips, sightseeing, hotels before and after, etc.). This is the budget for my current SA trip and a stretch for my budget.

Do the Zimbabwe elephant and maybe take in Vic Falls... Watch for the deal you like.

Or do Spain with your wife We are just doing cull hunts. But did a more premium tour. Happy wife happy life

 

[DAVE FREEBURN SAFARIS]

Have you considered a ranch hunt in Zambia?

 

[Justbryan]

Have you considered a ranch hunt in Zambia?

Yes, I talked to you about a ranch hunt and choose to do a night hunt in South Africa. Will consider doing a hunt with you in 2025. I priced a black Lechwe and sitatunga but both are on the pricey side but two of the top of my list.

Spanish Roe deer excite me but the Spanish Ibex are low on my list. Alpine, Bezoar, Anatolian Ibex are the ones I would be interested in but the Black Lechwe and Sitatunga is a little higher on the list.

Dave, if I could do Black Lechwe or Sitatunga on my budget it would certainly be one of my top choices!

 

[MATTANJA HUNTING SAFARIS]

Hi @Justbryan,

I've send you a PM

Sincerely
Dieter