Much has been said in recent years about shooting only completely mature, solidly bossed Cape or southern buffalo bulls for trophy purposes. But what does such a bull really look like? Can you tell the difference between a trophy bull and a younger or medium-age bull with soft bosses that still has breeding potential? What are the characteristics of a true trophy bull? The questions most commonly asked on a buffalo safari are a) “What sex is that buffalo?” b) “How old is it?” c) “Where do I shoot it?” and d) “How big is the trophy?”. All the answers are here in this compact, pocket-size book that not only gives you instant comparisons but also shows you precisely where to shoot and what the trophy is like, age- and size-wise.
There are probably more African buffaloes hunted today than at any time since WWII, for they are the most accessible and affordable member of the fabled Big Five. Make the most of your hunt and get to know beforehand what a good, mature buffalo looks like, where to shoot it, and how to judge its sex, age, and trophy potential before you follow their tracks and come face to face with a tangle of horns and a press of dark bodies in thick vegetation. That’s when you’ll need to make a quick decision, and this invaluable, fit-in-any-pocket guide will help! Don’t go on safari without one!
By:
Kevin Robertson Imprint: Safari Press,U.S. Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info] Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 154mm,
Width: 104mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 145g ISBN:9781571573353 ISBN 10: 1571573356 Pages: 2 Publication Date:01 January 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active