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Zindele Newsletter 2011

 

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December 2011

HUNTING NEWSLETTER 2011

Ladies and Gents,

Compliments of the season to you and your families.

A quick rundown of the year before we get into 2012. After a relatively late start, things got busy towards the end.

First up in late April was Andrej Labanov from Kazakstan, accompanied by his buddy, also Andrey, from Russia. Hunting was tough with the rains still on and plenty of jungle!!! We were caught in a flash flood drowning my Land Cruiser, and it took 3 days to get it out. However manage we did and got a good old Dagga boy as well. Andrey 2 got a nice Elephant which we found close to the last day so all well.

May saw us hunting in the Matetsi Block with French Canadian, Bruno Blondin, and long time friend, Tim Farren of Maine in the USA. We had a wonderful time taking Buffalo at 12m, and even closer encounters with Hippo and Elephant - survived to tell the tale though, so all HAPPY DAYS!!

Next we welcomed Caroline Pruitt and her father Kerry from Texas into the Dande area to Bow hunt for Elephant. Always a tough one but try we did, coming up short in the end. Always something to come back for. The Pruitts were accompanied by the McArtor family, wonderful folks, taking Elephant and Leopard, with PH Steve Brewer.

A Belgium group led by Hubert then took us after Buffalo in Chirisa, and after a few days saw a couple of Buff down.

Next saw father and son, Bradley and Andrew Martin of Texas, join me on a Buffalo hunt with their mighty and trusty Black Powder Pipes, weighing in at a mere 19lbs each. These boys stuck with the programme, walked the miles and took down the beast. Well done lads!!

BRADLEY’S  BUFFALO

August was upon us, and we returned to Matetsi with Janusz and Jerzy from Poland, and Peter from Germany. Work to be done and done well, the boys taking Buffalo, Elephant, Sable and a bunch of plains game, including some brute Warthog.

That was August done and dusted, now it was into September and seeing the Russians arrive Irek, Alex, Andrey and Serg, looking for Buffalo in the Chete Safari Area. After  a hard hunt and good time all the boys got their Buffalo, so more Happy Days!!!

From there it was a trip to the South of the country to the Bubye Valley, where Ted, Carol and Frank Stanfield, joined up to hunt Buffalo and Sable.
After turning a few Buff down, Ted managed to get one real close a nice old Dagga boy that went down fighting. Frank got his Sable after a long stalk and pretty smart shooting. Well done boys I look forward to hunting and fishing with you in Wyoming and Alaska.

Next it was back north to the Omay area hunting with Juan Ferandes de Mesa from Spain and his friend, Alvero. After many long hot days, and plenty of miles on the old feet, Juan put a nice Elephant bull down. Well done my friend. I look forward to being on a Monteria with you next year.

JUANS ELEPHANT

From the Omay back to Chirisa, to welcome a group of South Africans from Durban.
I hunted with Dean Hayward, and after a bit of a trek Dean put his man down with the dreaded 378. Send more Bullets!!! Dean was accompanied by friends Danie, Zelda, Shane and Torry. A good time had by all and a trip not to forget. Thanks, guys, for hosting us in South Africa and showing us your patch.

Last but not least were the Birch brothers, Mike and Rob, also from South Africa, and camera girl/learner hunter Ragnhild. Mike taking the best Buff of the season on the first day, and Rob a nice Bull a couple of days later. Now November and pretty hot. It was tough work, and lots of walking, getting in close was difficult, so well done to you all.

Mike’s buffalo

Well that’s it folks all done for the year. Many thanks to you all for coming out to hunt, for your generosity, but mostly for the camaraderie and kinship of the hunt.

It is with regret that I have to inform you that long-time Tracker, PHILIP ZUWANDE, passed away on the 27th December 2011. Some of you will remember him as the quiet chap at the back, but always there. Loyal till the last. A good man, sorely missed .Go well my friend, track Elephant and Buffalo in green pastures of the sky.

Zuwande – centre left with hunter Andrej Labanov

Life is fragile, life is fleeting, hold onto family and friends, and give thanks always for our many Blessings.

ASTA MANYA. Till tomorrow

Scott Arnold GUTHRIE

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NEW! 2011 PACKAGE HUNTS – EASTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA - Email us for more info. and pricing

#1 - First Timer African Plains Game Introductory Safari – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

Trophies - Blesbok, Common Duiker, East Cape Kudu, Impala, Springbok, Warthog

 

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US $5370

#2 – Classic Eastern Cape Safari – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

Trophies - Blesbok, Bushbuck, Common Duiker, East Cape Kudu, Impala, Warthog

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US $6785

#3 – Eastern Cape Big Boys Safaris – Eastern Cape – 5 Days

Trophies - Blue Wildebeest, East Cape Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Zebra

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US $6785

#4 – 4 Spiral Horn & 1 Straight Horned Antelope Safari – Eastern Cape – 8 Days

Trophies - Bushbuck, Cape Eland, East Cape Kudu, Gemsbok Nyala

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US $5324

#5 – Father & Son Safari – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

Trophies - Blesbok, Common Duiker, East Cape Kudu, Impala, Steenbok, Warthog

mail_4.png#6 – Variety Package – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

US $6005

Trophies – Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, East Cape Kudu, Impala, Warthog

Activities – ½ Day Offshore Fishing – 1 Day Photographic Tour – Addo National Elephant Park

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US $3806

#7 – Game Ranch Management Safari – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

Species – 1 Impala Trophy Male, 2 Blesbok Female, 1 Black Wildebeest Female, 2 Springbok Female, 2 Warthog Female

Although this is a wildlife management cull hunt the female antelopes on offer all have horns suitable for European shield mounts, and the female warthog tusks are ideally suited for trinkets, knife handles and similar. All of the antelope skins make attractive flat tan rug mounts. This is a great introductory hunt for young hunters keen on learning about wildlife dynamics/management in a game ranch environment.

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#8 - Limited Plains Game Trophy Hunt plus Rock & Surf Shark Fishing – Eastern Cape – 7 Days

US $5313

Trophies – East Cape Kudu, Bushbuck, Impala, Warthog

Activities – 1 Day Rock & Surf Shark Fishing – 1 Day Photographic Tour – Addo National Elephant Park

Important Note on Package #8: Our entire rock & surf shark fishing operation is professionally guided and done on a strictly catch & release basis after photographs. Best times are during the summer months from August to early April. The most common shark caught is the “Raggie” Ragged Tooth Shark (Odontaspis taurus) known elsewhere as the Grey Nurse Shark, or Sand Tiger, of the seven ragged tooth shark species, four are found in our Southern African offshore waters. Our current South African record is 743.6lbs (338kg).

Additional Notes:

·         Many additional plains game trophy species available as per Kevin Thomas Safaris listed rates.

·         Non-hunting observers welcome at US$175/day.

Package Quotation Includes:

·         All accommodations, beverages and meals.

·         Meet and greet plus transportation to and from the hunting areas.

·         Services of a licensed and experienced PH with a 4x4 and support staff.

·         All rods, bait and terminal tackle plus an experienced guide for rock & surf shark fishing.

·         Superior South African wines with meals, and beer plus hard alcohol in moderation.

·         Laundry on a daily basis.

·         Camp staff.

Package Quotation Does Not Include:

·         International airfares.

·         Accommodation costs prior to and after the contracted safari dates.

·         Personal items and medication.

·         Personal and medical insurance.

·         Trophy shipment.

·         Dipping and shipping of trophies, or finished taxidermy.

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Featured trips:

Lago Hermoso - San Martin de los Andes - Patagonia, Argentina"Hello from Florida-Made it home in good shape with lots of photos and stories thanks to you guys. Absolutely my best trip ever! Travel safely and stay in touch. Thanks again." AH - West Palm Beach, FloridaThe Red Stag(or Red Deer) arrived to Argentina from Europe around 1900 by virtue of Pedro Luro’s desire to introduce the game animal into the vast stretches of the Southern Cone of South America. The population has since thrived and many hunters claim world class trophies on an annual basis in the Andes and Pampas regions.  Despite the high quality of hunting, Argentina remains largely unknown to many big game hunters around the world.Argentina Outfitterscan assure you an incomparable hunting experience for wild Red Stag in the Patagonian Andes Mountains. Our hunt provides challenging stalking in the rugged mountains of private ranches such as Lago Hermoso and Sihuen. Our success rate for the 2007 season was 90%. The base of our operations and hunting is on our private ranch Estancia Lago Hermoso, located 23 miles south of San Martin de los Andes in the province of Neuquen in the heart of Argentine Patagonia. The property covers 14,000 acres and lies completely within beautiful Lanin National Park. Our second property, Estancia Sihuen, is located 10 miles southwest of Junin de los Andes and covers 23,000 acres.  This property is classic high, Patagonian steppe and mesa country and creates challenging stalking conditions for the large population of wild stag that reside here.  Both ranches provide strictly fair-chase hunts and as a result all animals harvested, if sufficient size, will officially qualify for the record books.Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1

Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires where an Argentina Outfitters representative will assist you with customs and provide transportation to the domestic airport (about 50 minutes).  2-hour flight to San Martin de los Andes where an Argentina Outfitters representative will transfer you from the airport to Estancia Lago Hermoso (about 40 minutes).  Afternoon tour of the ranch property.  Night at lodge with dinner including a delicious Argentine asado (BBQ) accompanied by fine Mendozan wine

 

Day 2

Early wake up for the trek into the mountains on horseback to begin the week of hunting.  Midday arrival to the mountain refuge for a hearty lunch. Afternoon hunt.  Early evening return to the lodge for dinner, drinks and continued overnight accommodations. **Depending on hunting conditions and the needs of the group, hunters may choose to stay a few days in one of our comfortable mountain base camps.

 

Days 3 to 6

Morning and afternoons hunts in the mountains.  Depending on location of hunt, group will return to lodge at midday for lunch and a siesta; if not, lunch in the field.  Early evening return to the lodge for dinner, drinks and continued overnight accommodations.

 

Day 7

Return to estancia lodge after morning hunt.  Transfer to San Martin Airport after lunch for return flight to Buenos Aires.  Upon arrival in Buenos Aires an Argentina Outfitters representative will provide transportation to Ezeiza International Airport or your hotel in Buenos Aires.

*Please note that we can also assist you with your airline reservations and other travel arrangements in Argentina, either before or after your hunt. **The above itinerary can be customized to the needs of the client.

Estancia San LuisEstancia San Luis is one of Argentina’s premier duck hunting destinations.  Situated within the largest grain producing area of Argentina, this region is the world’s best kept secret for waterfowl shooting. This wonderful Argentine estancia is the perfect setting to experience superb decoyed duck shooting.The Hunting
Ideally located in the fertile Pampa region in the province of Buenos Aires, Estancia San Luis is home to an incredible duck population. Many of our hunts take place on the numerous potholes and lagoons that surround the property. Increased rainfall over the past 15 years in this region along with extensive grain production have created ideal waterfowl conditions by providing hundreds of potholes that serve as feeding and roosting areas.  With a maximum transfer time of 50 minutes from lodge to blind, clients enjoy longer hunts and more reasonable wake-up times than what other operations may offer. The areas around Estancia San Luis support a wide variety of duck species which allows for an all-inclusive mixed bag hunt.  We utilize the best equipment to maximize your hunting experience and are constantly striving to improve our methods.Non-shooting guests have the option of participating in various activities such as horseback riding, bird-watching, and shopping.Lodge
All guests stay in the main home of Estancia San Luis.  A typical Argentine estancia, the recently renovated lodge lies in the heart of duck country.  The warm and inviting house has seven spacious bedrooms, accommodating up to 8 hunters at a time.  Long days in the field are typically followed by relaxing in the large living room by the fireplace which offer the perfect medium for exchanging hunting stories, sipping cocktails, and enjoying a fine cigar.  The house also has comfortable game room with a pool table and DirecTV television.  Phone is available for guests’ use.  Our excellent chef prepares delicious international dishes, accompanied by fine Argentine wines. Fresh game is served on a regular basis as well as the famed Argentine asado (BBQ).Location and Arrival
The ranch is approximately 320 miles from the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and 60 miles from the city of Mar del Plata in the Province of Buenos Aires. Travel time to the ranch is approximately 5 to 6 hours from Buenos Aires by car, or 1 hour 30 minutes by charter plane. Daily commercial flights to Mar del Plata are also available.Sample Itinerary (flexible)

Day 1: Morning arrival at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires and assistance with gun clearance by a representative of Argentina Outfitters.  Noon flight to Mar del Plata followed by private van transfer to Estancia San Luis. Early afternoon arrival at Estancia San Luis, late lunch and siesta. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks and lodging at ranch.

Day 2: Morning duck shoot. Lunch and siesta. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks, and lodging at lodge.

Day 3: Morning duck shoot. Lunch and siesta. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks, and lodging at lodge.

Day 4: Morning duck shoot. Argentine asado (BBQ) in the field. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks, and lodging at lodge.

Day 5: Morning duck shoot. Lunch and early afternoon departure for Buenos Aires. Late afternoon arrival at Ezeiza International Aiport or hotel in Buenos Aires.

Note: Images and text above courtesy of Argentina Outfitters
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