John,. my PH talked me into taking a shot at a Golden Wildebeest, a new species found as far as I know only in the Kalahari Desert. I borrowed a custom 338 GNR TC from Erik Stenberg and we took off for the Kalahari.
It took most of a day to spot the herd and with no cover taller than my knees I had to take the shot at 187 yards. The shot hit in high in the shoulder or lower spine and he wobbled a few yards and fell over. The Golden Wildebeest isn't as big as the Blue or Black Wildebeest but an unusual critter.
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a day or two later
- Gary Reeder, 2021-04-16, 18:08
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- Great picture of you and John, one to frame! (nm) - Andy S, 2021-04-17, 08:23
- Great pics! Glad everyone home ok (nm) - Jk, 2021-04-17, 08:03
- Just beautiful Gary.. So happy for you. (nm) - Amede, 2021-04-17, 05:55
- Glad you're all home safe, great animals! (nm) - Howard, 2021-04-17, 05:46
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A great capper to the Last Safari.
- GregG, 2021-04-16, 19:47
- Well done, Bwana!! (nm) - Alcorn, 2021-04-17, 07:55