My Africa Experience - 10 days, 12 animals, Countless New Friends, Memories for Life - Page 14 - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

BOBSTER · 09-18-2010, 09:00 PM

Michael, this was truly an amazing story and hunt. Congrats on all of your great animals. You did a great job reliving your adventure and taking us along with you. One of the best I have ever read here. Thank you for taking the time out to share your trip with us. Bob

Outback · 09-18-2010, 10:20 PM

Michael,

Where are we going to hunt next? This was amaizing!

shane stoe · 09-19-2010, 01:58 AM

that is a hunt of a life time.

Bowhuntinonly · 09-19-2010, 08:07 AM

Congrats Michael and thanks for putting gas on my Africa fire!! Truly the hunt of a lifetime and you have it in the memory bank and on video! Congrats again and thanks for all the work putting this story and pics on here for us to enjoy. Hope your whitetail season goes as well! I have never met you but i feel like i know you.

Keith · 09-19-2010, 09:23 AM

I've been way for about 4 days for my uncle's funeral, and just spent the last couple of hours catching up. Congratulations on all your trophy's and you did an outstanding job on the pics and story. I felt like I was in the hide with you the entire time. I have never really wanted to go to Africa, but after reading all this, I now have a fire starting to burn inside of me with the desire to experience the Dark Continent. If I had the funds, I would definitely go.

MichaelW · 09-19-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomcat3030

That was awesome Michael! I might as well never share another story after that because it will be dismal at best in comparison tothis thread. Thanks for taking us along. I felt like I was looking right over your shoulder the whole time.

Thanks, but not all, bud! That's the best part about this site is seeing other's experiences. I look forward to reading a hunting report from you in the future!!!!!

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Originally Posted by ItsLeo

You know Micheal you got an outstanding start on the spiral horns. Nyala, bushbuck and Kudu. Now you need the eland!

Just giving you a reason to go back

As if a reason was needed....

Amazing how graceful those huge monsters are, will definitely be on the top of my list on a hopefully return trip one day!!!!

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Originally Posted by Rcole1310

This recap is incredible. We just left Serapa several weeks ago!!! Apie and Yolande are the best! And your right... the new lodge is WWWAAAYYYY over the top

Thanks! Small world, and yes Apie and Yolande were great!!!! How was your hunt? I would love to hear more about your trip.

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Originally Posted by Howard

Go ahead and post Lorena's rewards.... Didn't you have a jeweler come out with the goods and take her home something- For all the wives following along

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I hadn't taken a picture of the them, but yes, at my request, Anthony and Dries had jewelry brought out. I figured Lorena would never expect it as she would figure I would be so consumed in the hunting. She was pleasantly suprised to receive the beautiful items.

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Originally Posted by Outback

Michael,

Where are we going to hunt next? This was amaizing!

Thanks! Back to deer hunting at the lease in Brady over the next few months....hopefully will have more good news to share

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

I've been way for about 4 days for my uncle's funeral,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for your comments about the hunt.

Bowtech Lefty · 09-19-2010, 12:58 PM

That was the best thread I've ever read! What an amazing job putting that together! Thanks for sharing that and a big congrats to you!

bigtuna · 09-19-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks for taking us along. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Chipper · 09-20-2010, 07:28 AM

Wow! Great story, thanks for taking us along.

Texastaxi · 09-20-2010, 08:11 AM

Incredible recap! Thanks so much, for taking the time, to take us on this awesome journey!

KHo · 09-20-2010, 09:22 AM

Been across the pond for a few days and Mason told me when I got home that I would be pleased with the rest of the story...he was correct. GREAT RECAP for a GREAT experience of a lifetime. Thanks for taking us along - MUCH APPRECIATED!

308 Dave · 09-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Wow, what an incredible experience. Thanks for taking the time to share.

VBharre Ranch · 09-20-2010, 09:47 AM

Lovin it! Keep it coming

D C · 09-20-2010, 10:21 AM

Thank you sir for that write up! Congrats again on all of the animals

Fishndadio · 09-20-2010, 10:30 AM

One word.........Unbelievable!!!

Thank you and congrats!

CarbonFlinger · 09-20-2010, 10:39 AM

WOW! Incredible recap!

J-Bone · 09-20-2010, 12:13 PM

Wow! This is one thing that I HAVE to do one day. Your write-up and pics were all incredible. Congratulations on an awesome experience, and all the trophies to soon be on you wall. Oh, and thanks to you, I wore all the paint off my refresh button.

Bowhuntamistad · 09-20-2010, 12:29 PM

Thank you for taking the time to post up

Andrea and I have started saving up for our own trip, but like anybody could imagine, with two hunters its gonna take us a while before we go.

This was truly an amazing adventure and worthy of one last Velvet Elvis!!!!!!!!

Sinkey · 09-20-2010, 02:49 PM

Sick write-up!

Congrats man!

bdog14 · 09-20-2010, 03:03 PM

Great photos and writeup...I know it took a ton of time to present it. Thanks for sharing and congrats!!

MERF_09 · 09-20-2010, 03:14 PM

Thanks for taking us on your African Adventure!

Matador · 09-20-2010, 03:15 PM

I've waited till the end to type a response and that, as expected, was an absolutely awesome recap. How much for the video?!?! Not a joke at all I know once you get finished putting it all together it will be nothing short of AWESOME!!

Congratulations on a trip of a lifetime!

Mary · 09-20-2010, 11:54 PM

Simply amazing!!! Due to computer issues last week, I was just NOW able to sit down and read everything....your write up was nothing short of fantastic.

Congratulations on such a great trip....The writing/story telling/pics were THE best!

switchback33 · 09-21-2010, 07:35 AM

Michael, I got to say that your gifted with a great talent, not only being a great bowhunter but also the way you are able to put your hunts into words. You made me feel like I was back there so much that I could see, smell, and feel all that South Africa has.

I am glad they were able to find you bushbuck. The bushbuck like you said is the closest thing to our whitetails. That is one thing about a good outfitter over there, they will do everything they can to find your animal.

Thanks again and congrats and a very successful hunt.

Concho Man · 09-21-2010, 03:46 PM

Wow, great recap, I just successfully wasted a couple hours at work going through all 30-plus pages! Where the hell have I been to miss this story!? Congrats on an awesome hunt. One thing, were you doing all the video yourself? The still frames of the shots are priceless.

I tried self-videoing all of mine shots but only ended up with two kills. Hats off to you on an all-world recap. You guys will be lucky to get a handful of pics and a brief summary once I get around to messing with all my pictures.

Ron · 09-22-2010, 08:26 AM

Michael, thank you again for sharing your wonderful adventure with us here. You have set the bar high for any hunting recaps in the future.
Thank you again,
Ron

Bullydog · 09-22-2010, 10:32 AM

Like many others, I have just been able to sit down and go through your entire adventure. Michael, what a great hunt and I just wanted to say thank you for taking us all along. Truly one of the best recaps I have ever read...hands down.

As I was reading this, I kept thinking to myself. This is why I love TBH, and these are the types of stories I love to share with my family. Thank you for getting it right...

muley4x4 · 09-22-2010, 10:46 AM

Wow that's all I can say thanks for taking us along!!!

Codie · 09-22-2010, 02:08 PM

Shane, go ahead and start drawing that LDP of Michael and his Zebra - He gets my vote for the hunt of the year here on TBH. I REALLY don't see how this hunt and recap could be topped!

TexasCanesFan · 09-22-2010, 03:00 PM

You just made my desire to go to Africa a million times worse!!!

Congrats on a great experience and thanks for sharing.

Dugie · 09-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Congrats on finishing the hunt strong, Man what a trip...

I hope if I ever get to do Africa it is this much fun!!

michaelpauleva · 09-22-2010, 11:27 PM

Great job

MichaelW · 09-23-2010, 02:06 AM

Guys,

I just finished reading this entire thread word for word and discovered one of my post is missing in regards to the lion hunt. As I was writing the story, it was common to go back and read the comments that everyone posted after I had.

However, I usually did not reread what I just posted other than proofing it prior to posting. The very first shot on the lion is not there. I guess the post did not go through and I never noticed. I just continued posting the story.

The very first shot at the lioness was a miss. It hit slightly just below her. I apologize for this error, but again never noticed it until reading it now.

Again, Thank You! It’s hard to thank everyone personally for their kind words on this thread without adding another 14 pages, but I truly enjoyed sharing this with all of you and appreciate all the positive feedback.

Michael

Chris Martin · 09-23-2010, 02:03 PM

Fantastic re-cap, glad you had such a great experience. Congratulations again!

Traveler · 09-23-2010, 09:44 PM

Great story. Thanks for taking the time to share!

Congrats!
Dan

txsyotehntr · 09-23-2010, 11:38 PM

The best thread I have ever followed. Bar none

scooter1982 · 09-24-2010, 11:08 AM

Best thread ever!!!!!!!!!!

Chew · 09-24-2010, 11:15 AM

When you gonna have some video for us? =)

royal_fox · 09-24-2010, 02:09 PM

That was truly a great experience for you, but I also say, it was just as good for me.
THANKS FOR SHARING!

shaft · 09-24-2010, 06:37 PM

great story,and pictures,congrats on an awsome hunt, the memories will last forever,and the dreams will take you back again and again. ( ungawa to you!!)

Landrover · 09-24-2010, 10:01 PM

Just went thru it again! Great stuff man...........gotta put my trip in words one of these days before I lose my trip log on this messy desk of mine!

Texaskid82 · 09-26-2010, 09:18 AM

Thank you for taking the time to share. This was the best read I have seen here so far!

rjtkdplus · 09-26-2010, 11:27 AM

Awesome trip! Great read! Thanks for posting.

TexaswBOWhunter · 09-26-2010, 04:16 PM

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, you have done an amazing job on the recap of this awesome hunt of a lifetime... Just wanted to say thanks for taking us along, I truly enjoyed this thread

meangene1969 · 09-27-2010, 03:37 PM

congrats and thanks for an amazing trip

Miki · 09-27-2010, 10:20 PM

Roosterpt1 · 09-28-2010, 08:39 AM

Great thread! Congrats on an outstanding safari! Best read on tbh ever

hound dog · 09-28-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelW

Guys,

While I'm sure there will be a few things to add over time, as I still have a ton of pictures and thoughts, I just wanted to add at least one more thing......

I truly appreciate the support of my wife.

Anyways, thank you honey!

You did a great job on everything from my vantage point, even wright down to acknowledging the wiffy!! Truly a class act in my book. I plan to go after i pay off my truck in 2014, with the consent of my spouse, I could only hope and pray that she understands the drive and compassion that we as bowhunters have. Not to kill, but to be one with the outdoors and see nature anywhere else other that the nature channel.

Way to go!!!!

cooker2 · 09-29-2010, 06:48 PM

Heck..I had to get my Wifes support just to take the time to read this thing...THis was awesome...Proud for you....Cannot wait to see pics of the mounts...and what they all look like on your wall..and hearing some in person stories that cannot always be shared in writing...

MichaelW · 09-29-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

When you gonna have some video for us? =)

Hopefully should have something pretty soon.....

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09-18-2010, 09:00 PM	#651
BOBSTER Six Point Join Date: Oct 2007	Michael, this was truly an amazing story and hunt. Congrats on all of your great animals. You did a great job reliving your adventure and taking us along with you. One of the best I have ever read here. Thank you for taking the time out to share your trip with us. Bob

09-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#652
Outback Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	Michael, Where are we going to hunt next? This was amaizing!

09-19-2010, 01:58 AM	#653
shane stoe Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: madisonville texas Hunt In: madisonville texas	that is a hunt of a life time.

09-19-2010, 08:07 AM	#654
Bowhuntinonly Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Decker Prairie Tx. Hunt In: Decker Prairie Tx.	Congrats Michael and thanks for putting gas on my Africa fire!! Truly the hunt of a lifetime and you have it in the memory bank and on video! Congrats again and thanks for all the work putting this story and pics on here for us to enjoy. Hope your whitetail season goes as well! I have never met you but i feel like i know you.

09-19-2010, 09:23 AM	#655
Keith Administrator Join Date: Jan 1998 Location: Sulphur Springs, TX Hunt In: Looking for an affordable lease for my kids	I've been way for about 4 days for my uncle's funeral, and just spent the last couple of hours catching up. Congratulations on all your trophy's and you did an outstanding job on the pics and story. I felt like I was in the hide with you the entire time. I have never really wanted to go to Africa, but after reading all this, I now have a fire starting to burn inside of me with the desire to experience the Dark Continent. If I had the funds, I would definitely go.

09-19-2010, 12:58 PM	#657
Bowtech Lefty Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Hunt In: Medina and Frio Counties	That was the best thread I've ever read! What an amazing job putting that together! Thanks for sharing that and a big congrats to you!

09-19-2010, 10:04 PM	#658
bigtuna Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Quanah	Thanks for taking us along. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

09-20-2010, 07:28 AM	#659
Chipper Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: LaSalle county	Wow! Great story, thanks for taking us along.

09-20-2010, 08:11 AM	#660
Texastaxi Associate Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of Houston Hunt In: now accepting invitations!	Incredible recap! Thanks so much, for taking the time, to take us on this awesome journey!

09-20-2010, 09:22 AM	#661
KHo Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood Hunt In: Leon and Nacogdoches Counties	Been across the pond for a few days and Mason told me when I got home that I would be pleased with the rest of the story...he was correct. GREAT RECAP for a GREAT experience of a lifetime. Thanks for taking us along - MUCH APPRECIATED!

09-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#662
308 Dave Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boerne, TX Hunt In: Gonzales County (CATI) and anywhere else good clients allow me to hunt.	Wow, what an incredible experience. Thanks for taking the time to share.

09-20-2010, 09:47 AM	#663
VBharre Ranch Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arlington, TX Hunt In: VBharre Ranch	Lovin it! Keep it coming

09-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#664
D C Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mart Hunt In: Eden	Thank you sir for that write up! Congrats again on all of the animals

09-20-2010, 10:30 AM	#665
Fishndadio Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason Co. and Ellis Co.	One word.........Unbelievable!!! Thank you and congrats!

09-20-2010, 10:39 AM	#666
CarbonFlinger Six Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Texas, New Mexico, Miss. & Arkansas	WOW! Incredible recap!

09-20-2010, 12:13 PM	#667
J-Bone Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Hunt In: LaSalle County	Wow! This is one thing that I HAVE to do one day. Your write-up and pics were all incredible. Congratulations on an awesome experience, and all the trophies to soon be on you wall. Oh, and thanks to you, I wore all the paint off my refresh button.

09-20-2010, 12:29 PM	#668
Bowhuntamistad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Del Rio, Tx / Las Vegas, Nv :)	Thank you for taking the time to post up Andrea and I have started saving up for our own trip, but like anybody could imagine, with two hunters its gonna take us a while before we go. This was truly an amazing adventure and worthy of one last Velvet Elvis!!!!!!!!

09-20-2010, 02:49 PM	#669
Sinkey Eight Point Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX. Hunt In: South Arkansas	Sick write-up! Congrats man!

09-20-2010, 03:03 PM	#670
bdog14 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX	Great photos and writeup...I know it took a ton of time to present it. Thanks for sharing and congrats!!

09-20-2010, 03:14 PM	#671
MERF_09 Six Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montgomery Co. Hunt In: Texas	Thanks for taking us on your African Adventure!

09-20-2010, 03:15 PM	#672
Matador Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx.	I've waited till the end to type a response and that, as expected, was an absolutely awesome recap. How much for the video?!?! Not a joke at all I know once you get finished putting it all together it will be nothing short of AWESOME!! Congratulations on a trip of a lifetime!

09-20-2010, 11:54 PM	#673
Mary Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio at this time ;)	Simply amazing!!! Due to computer issues last week, I was just NOW able to sit down and read everything....your write up was nothing short of fantastic. Congratulations on such a great trip....The writing/story telling/pics were THE best!

09-21-2010, 07:35 AM	#674
switchback33 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dripping Springs,Tx Hunt In: Texas,Canada,Mexico,South Africa	Michael, I got to say that your gifted with a great talent, not only being a great bowhunter but also the way you are able to put your hunts into words. You made me feel like I was back there so much that I could see, smell, and feel all that South Africa has. I am glad they were able to find you bushbuck. The bushbuck like you said is the closest thing to our whitetails. That is one thing about a good outfitter over there, they will do everything they can to find your animal. Thanks again and congrats and a very successful hunt.

09-21-2010, 03:46 PM	#675
Concho Man Ten Point Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, TX Hunt In: Mertzon, TX	Wow, great recap, I just successfully wasted a couple hours at work going through all 30-plus pages! Where the hell have I been to miss this story!? Congrats on an awesome hunt. One thing, were you doing all the video yourself? The still frames of the shots are priceless. I tried self-videoing all of mine shots but only ended up with two kills. Hats off to you on an all-world recap. You guys will be lucky to get a handful of pics and a brief summary once I get around to messing with all my pictures.

09-22-2010, 08:26 AM	#676
Ron Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ennis Hunt In: USA, Concho County and S.E.Colorado	Michael, thank you again for sharing your wonderful adventure with us here. You have set the bar high for any hunting recaps in the future. Thank you again, Ron

09-22-2010, 10:32 AM	#677
Bullydog Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tom Bean Hunt In: Grayson / Throckmorton	Like many others, I have just been able to sit down and go through your entire adventure. Michael, what a great hunt and I just wanted to say thank you for taking us all along. Truly one of the best recaps I have ever read...hands down. As I was reading this, I kept thinking to myself. This is why I love TBH, and these are the types of stories I love to share with my family. Thank you for getting it right...

09-22-2010, 10:46 AM	#678
muley4x4 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grandview Tx Hunt In: Rockies, West Texas, Panhandle	Wow that's all I can say thanks for taking us along!!!

09-22-2010, 02:08 PM	#679
Codie Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Graham Texas Hunt In: Young,Throckmorton & Shackleford counties	Shane, go ahead and start drawing that LDP of Michael and his Zebra - He gets my vote for the hunt of the year here on TBH. I REALLY don't see how this hunt and recap could be topped!

09-22-2010, 03:00 PM	#680
TexasCanesFan Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas	You just made my desire to go to Africa a million times worse!!! Congrats on a great experience and thanks for sharing.

09-22-2010, 03:22 PM	#681
Dugie Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tyler Hunt In: Ireland, TX	Congrats on finishing the hunt strong, Man what a trip... I hope if I ever get to do Africa it is this much fun!!