Our clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board and ozondjahe hunting safaris has an exceptional number of bow hunting trophies in the all time record book of the namibian top 10 trophies of the namibia professional hunting association napha. The northern kudu would include any sci east african kudu records from ethiopia to kenya if it was open for hunting. Our clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board. The latest edition of rowland wards record book features several new world records, detailed maps, and fascinating photos of longlost trophies. Trophy kudu hunting in south africa big game hunting. All entries are submitted by hunters and verified by master measurers to ensure accuracy. The 30th edition of the rowland ward records of big game africa is in full production and will be available this fall. Apr 15, 2018 fort worth, texas prweb april 15, 2018 more than 700 big game and exotic taxidermy mounts from the collections of 3 legendary hunters and 5 more estates are up for auction in fort worth, texas and online. In the hunting fraternity, it is the promised land. What is the southern greater kudu safari club international sci minimum. Namibia is well known as a hunter friendly country and our hunting property is located in an area renowned for having some of the best hunting in the country. Trophy impala hunting in south africa big game hunting. Kudu often are referred to as the elk of africa because theyre about the same. Book your weekdayweekend 2019 hunt in the tx hill country shonto ranch hunting.
As in the big book, the mini edition features animal tracks as well as ghost views of vital areas and point of aim for each animal. It is the oldest known skill, and if it is lost to him through neglect or emotion, or mistaken interpretation of the laws of nature, then man will be weakened. An additional 500 items including indian and cowboy collectible items, furniture, bronzes and works of art by renowned artists, horns, hides, chaps, spurs, saddles, blankets, and rugs. Kudu is the engine behind githg deployments, webjobs, and various other features in azure web sites 22.
I stared at him incredulously, he had been guiding for over ten years in zimbabwe, namibia and south africa. Image 1 of 1 for the sci record book of trophy animals. Ozondjahe hunting safaris has an exceptional number of hunting trophies in the top 10 all time record book of the namibia professional hunting association napha. When the south african hunters association currently sahgca was established in 1949, it also started using rowland wards methods to measure trophies. Sci scores kudu by measuring the length of each horn around the spiral and the circumference of each horn at the base. Nicolas barch 1980 to the realization of the scibono centre sci.
The eastern cape kudu is slightly darker in color of both the hide and horn to the southern greater kudu. A brief essay on natural history, trophy assessment, and subspecies is included. Anyway, good blood trail and 40 yards into the brush the cape kudu was actually ours. Karl flick took this big buff in 1973 near lolgorian, kenya. In addition, the updated tables in the back list the minimum requirements for inclusion in the rowland ward and sci record books. Mayogi safaris professional hunters and outfitters in the. Clients often hunt a second, third and fourth kudu bull while on safari at a reduced rate. If youve always dreamed of an incredible african hunting safari, then you came to the right place.
In 1984, qualifying entries into the record book were divided into bronze, silver, and gold categories, according to score. We believe man has the right to enjoy the fruits of creation, and hunting is one of his ways and means. Method 1 sci form most animals with simple horns method 2 sci form spiral horned animals eland, bongo, kudu, nyala, addax, blackbuck, markhor, etc. Members have full access to all reports to research upcoming hunts. Full polished calf over beveled boards with pasteon strip of kudu skin to front board. I dont know who was more excited, dayna, me, or our guide, owen. My heart skipped a beat when jason tapped me on the leg and said. Sci contributes 100 percent of the net proceeds from the record book and its world hunting awards which recognizes hunters who have achieved exceptional levels of biggame. The roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. Trophies making the minimum scores for entrance into the sci record book are rewarded the silver medal. Safari club international score sheets texas hunt lodge. Both the safari club international sci and the roland ward rw catalog and register trophy entries into their own record books.
We also saw plenty of other animals which we chose not to take including eland, bushbuck, water buck, warthog, other colors of springbuck, both black and blue. The zambezi kudu, listed in the sci hunting record book as both the southern greater kudu and east african greater kudu records from tanzania. Mayogi safaris professional hunters and outfitters in. The best kudu hunting in the world blaauwkrantz safaris. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I slowly looked up from my book, expecting to see a bull. May 05, 2005 lewis and john milton celebrate the authors record book kudu, shot with a muzzleloader at 68 yards. Intelligencer journal from lancaster, pennsylvania on. More than 85% of our hunting trophies reach napha gold medal standards or higher.
Greater kudu africas most glamorous antelope sports. Over the last three safari seasons, we have a 92% record book entry rate. Specializing in the eastern cape species, we offer over 44 species for your african hunt. The sci record book of big game animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in north america, to document our hunting heritage. May 11, 2015 sci members add to record book jaime t. Records of exotics books the roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. Rowland ward ranks kudu by measuring the length of the longest horn. What is the southern impala safari club international sci minimum. Adirondackcatskill chapters 22nd annual fundraiser. You can also submit your own report here for free, click the button below to get started. He read relentlessly in his large library, adding more andmore books to his collection. Sci members only the sci online record book is available exclusively to safari club international members, to gain access please join sci and receive access to the online record book as an additional benefit of being an sci member. All 4 measurements are then added together for a total score. Rules for measuring of trophies 2018 tracked changes.
Ideal time for our safari hunts is march 1st through october 1st south african autumn and winter. Original architecture photography by glen green book photography, monochrome, documentaries, africa. Intelligencer journal from lancaster, pennsylvania on august. The peter rous kudu, one of the long lost trophies featured in the new record book. Dsc seeks to keep science first with new secretary of the interior mar 19, 2021 march 19, 2021 dallas on monday, the u. Hunting carmen mountain whitetail is comparable to hunting coues deer in the sonoran desert, but these diminutive little whitetails are only found in isolated pockets in west texas and in the northern end of coahuila in the sierra del carmens and the del burros. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the bully pulpit. The carmen mountain whitetail is probably the least known of the whitetail subspecies. Sci minimum score of 100 length of both horns and circumference of bases interesting hunting notes. Ranches make their profit from repeat customers so, as a rule, they will go out of their way to please their hunters and try their utmost to get the animal the hunter is looking for. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive recordkeeping system, the most used system in north america, to document our hunting heritage. Aaron bulkley, owner of texas hunt lodge is a master measurer for sci and will score any and all trophies brought to our office.
The western kudu from west africa is not recognised by the sci record book. An early sci record book lists a southern greater kudu acquired near mozambiques save river in 1963 by dr. Aug 28, 2018 here are the biggest and the best of the dagga boys in the sci record book. Whether youre looking for an exciting offseason hunt, an addition to a winter deer hunt, or the chance at the sci record book, we will make every effort to ensure your exotics hunt with smr provides the trophy and experience to last a lifetime. Thompson realized a need for competition among exotic hunters as well as recognition for the really great exotic trophies taken in the united states. Nov 15, 2011 2007 namibia sci gold medal greater kudu bull. Sci scores impala by measuring the length of each horn and the circumference of each horn at the base. Sci contributes 100 percent of the net proceeds from the record book and its world hunting. Current record is 6814 inches taken near alldays, south africa.
Of the six animals we harvested, four made the sci record book another was. The best kudu hunting in the world blaauwkrantz safaris kudu. The 30th edition of the rowland ward records of big game africa is in full production and. If you fly to a ranch some will meet you at the airport as part of the package, some will charge you to pick you up. The horn length necessary to meet the minimum score for each sci medal varies depending on the length of the shorter horn and the horn circumferences. The sci record book is the recording standard for the napha medals system. We have been hosting international hunting clients for 36 years. Qualifying measurements for sci and rowland ward record books are. Thursday, august 10, 2000 will have to wait for another trip but travis cundiff hunted south africa like a veteran at 12 africa. Trophy kudu hunting in africa discount african hunts. Kudu nice trophy scores well on the sci record book.
Theodore roosevelt, william howard taft, and the golden age of journalism kindle edition by goodwin, doris kearns. The cape kudu, listed in the sci hunting record book as the eastern cape greater kudu. Trophy insurance safari club international exclusive. Deb haaland as the presidents secretary of the interior. We are a premier namibia hunting outfitter offering first class hunts for plains and dangerous game. World record nyala versus south africas conservation. Safari club international is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide the sci record book of trophy animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. Rowland ward records of big game, 30th edition sports afield. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear, and more. Maximum coverage is limited to twice the value indicated. Exotics hunts in texas guided hunts in south texas smr. Qualifying measurements for sci and rowland ward record. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear.
A jet black mature sable bull is without a doubt the most impressive trophy in any african collection. We offer both rifle and bow hunting concessions and guarantee 80% of all trophies taken to make the sci record books. The largest of its kind in the world, scis record book is considered the gold standard of encyclopedias of biggame animals. Historically, over 80% of the hunting trophies taken by clients on our namibia hunting safaris qualify for the safari club international sci record book. Noems wildlife artistry 3269 forest view drive union, kentucky 41091 859 38435 contact us directions. The current and still number one common nyala in rowland wards records of big game after the highly respected record book, at 118 years old, the oldest such record book in the world, refused to include the semitame nyala described in the article in its latest edition. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. Kudu, aka grey ghost, is irresistable to meat and trophy hunting alike. You will find links below for both the safari club international and roland ward trophy measurement methods should you be interested in learning the techniques to measure your own trophies. About the sci record book the largest of its kind in the world, scis record book is considered the gold standard of encyclopedias of biggame animals. The gold, silver and bronze medal the gold, silver and bronze medals, together with the appropriate certificate, are obtainable for mature trophies that qualify. Theodore roosevelt, william howard taft, and the golden age of journalism. Namibian safari hunts offers outstanding hunting opportunities on over 101,000 acres of unfenced habitat in northern namibia containing excellent trophy quality animals.
Not only are we well represented in the sci record book for our excellent kudu hunting, but numerous wetherby award winners have also chosen us as their hunting safari destination. The unique program and allinclusive scoring system has helped document the hunting heritage since 1977. Santa margarita offers a wide variety of exotics hunts and trophy caliber specimens. The longest trophy lesser kudu horn in the sci record book is 3658 inches in length. Indeed, the bullet had traveled precisely where the sights had indicated. Trophy kudu hunting in south africa big game hunting adventures. Average bull size is between 4447, with a really big bull being 5055.
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