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Oscar did you get the big bull yet? When you get time between adventures seriously look into a good recurve/longbow, or give me a shout. Not the closest to you, but I'm sure if you were interested we would figure it out. I accidentally fell into traditional bows, now I would not trade for it.
Congrats to your group so far.
BTW- New Zealand has definitely been a topic of conversation around here. NEED LOTS OF PICS.
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Originally posted by Dry Bones View PostOscar did you get the big bull yet? When you get time between adventures seriously look into a good recurve/longbow, or give me a shout. Not the closest to you, but I'm sure if you were interested we would figure it out. I accidentally fell into traditional bows, now I would not trade for it.
Congrats to your group so far.
BTW- New Zealand has definitely been a topic of conversation around here. NEED LOTS OF PICS.
Turtles, turkeys, hogs and cattle so far on this evening hunt. [emoji42]
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Originally posted by IDFWU View PostWhen can we get the specifics in your hunt?
Don't totally remember but I think the 3.5 day hunt was about $2,300 or $2,800 this year...…..that includes a BULL and a female. You can pay for additional nilgai if you see a bigger one or just want more meat. Tons of hogs, especially around waterholes. Saw quite a few coyotes but none got within bow range this year. They provide nice lodging and we brought our own meals/drinks, etc. You are allowed to bring a camp cook if you have one......we are not that fancy. We are re-booked for next year as once you give up your dates it is difficult to get back on the books. I am not sure why they don't take on more bowhunters as the place is immense in size...…...and the animals are definitely there in large numbers...…...approximately 40,000 nilgai on all units combined of the KING RANCH with zero high fences!!!
One waterhole in the evening I had 73 nilgai . Some as close as 15 yards, some hung up around 140 yards. I never saw less than 20 nilgai. Trying to get the best shot on a big bull is tough nontheless. Heck, it is even hard to figure out which one is bigger as it is difficult to see the chevron size at the base of their horns.
Overall, it is a must do hunt for a bowhunter. Be ready to sweat, long days, lots of snakes if stalking(Rob nearly stepped on one while tracking his bull), and good meat! I don't see myself doing this hunt for 10 plus years straight like my buddy but it is a good way to fill in the bowhunting lull!!!!Last edited by Landrover; 05-24-2018, 10:17 AM.
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