David Tennent Hunting Safaris

The following morning we went out to look for Black Wildebeest. We knew where a herd of 6 Black Wildebeest bulls hung out and we went to see if we could find a suitable bull for Reza. We found the herd and had a good look at them. There were some good bulls in the herd but I had seen a better bull with another herd the previous day. Once the second herd was spotted we decided to stalk the herd of Black Wildebeest. There was very little or no cover for us to stalk undetected so we walked in single file and slowly moved towards the herd. The Black Wildebeest were getting very nervous at about 200 meters and started there usual running around in circles and charging off only to return a little closer to us. Two bulls decided that they would have a go at each other and started fighting. At about 150 meters the two bulls stopped fighting and had a good look at us - the one that we wanted was a little off to the right hand side of the herd. Once the shooting sticks were up and Reza was comfortable, we waited for the bull to turn slightly, as he was facing us straight on. The bull turned to its right and Reza put in a great shot, the bull went about 20 meters and piled up. It was indeed a great Black Wildebeest and once photographs were taken it was off to the skinning shed where Jacob would do his magic.

 This was the end of Reza’s short 4 day hunt and his first experience in Hunting South Africa. We are sure that Reza will be back in Africa for another African Hunting Safari. Reza has a score to settle with his “ducking springbuck” which seem to be bullet-proof!!

From all the staff at DTHS we would like to thank Reza for choosing us for his first Africa Safari and we hope that it will not be his last!

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