Born Hunter 17,763 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cracking little story from The Fieldsports Gazette. The day when the PH Robin Hurt nearly died. http://www.fieldsportsmagazine.com/Stalking/close-calls-part-1.html The hunting of a wounded Leopard is the one big five scenario that has always interested me. About as dangerous as it gets... 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftm 3,357 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 not something I like but a great story non the less Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,897 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 not something I like but a great story non the less + 2 good read that, ive read that they use ridge backs to bay lions + leopards , would have come in handy that day , must be brave dog to stand in front of injured leopard like this one, very dangerous big cat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,034 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks for sharing this, a very enjoyable read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Finn 3,012 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'll stick to black bears thank you. Good read. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 15,879 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 My South African pal was brought up all up and down Africa and when you whisper leopards at him , he shudders Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,416 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Theres a bowhunting video called Africa at full draw,theres a few good leopards on there,even though they often predate on dogs there are a few american hunters who have taken packs over to africa and hunted leopard succesfully. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 15,879 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 My friends dad was a very interesting man, parabat and now a ph, he has some tales about them big spotted boys , He reckons they are a serious force to be reckoned with even with proper fire power, more so than a lion 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,416 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Vietnam holiday brochure from the early 1960's (you dont get info likemthisnin a skytour or thomas cook brochure),all the leopard and tiger you can shoot for a 22 dollar licence. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 My friends dad was a very interesting man, parabat and now a ph, he has some tales about them big spotted boys , He reckons they are a serious force to be reckoned with even with proper fire power, more so than a lion Para in the SA Army to PH in the Dark Continent, the man sounds like the lead character from a nineteenth century novel! What a life. Anyway, part II from this series.... http://www.fieldsportsmagazine.com/Shooting-Stalking/close-calls-part-2.html PS. I've really enjoyed reading some of the many articles from thefieldsportsmagizine.com. Cracking stuff if you're a shooting man with a broad interest. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redquil 219 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Read Jim Corbett books about hunting maneating tigers and leopards in India mint ! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOil 352 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Read Jim Corbett books about hunting maneating tigers and leopards in India mint ! When you have read all Corbetts work, make a start on the works of Kenneth Anderson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Anderson_(writer) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 15,879 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Love corbetts books , find that era magnificent Born hunter, was much more than just a para as well, he had the glory in being one of the first wave at cassinga, hes one of my all time heroes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Part Three in the series: http://fieldsportsmagazine.com/Shooting-Stalking/close-call-part-3.html Cape Buffalo. Edited February 3, 2017 by Born Hunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Part four, another Leopard hunt. https://www.fieldsportsmagazine.com/Shooting-Stalking/close-calls-part-4.html Look at that wound! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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