Going on my first hunt this weekend!

[maganything]

Hi Guys,

Going on my first hunt this weekend. Not sure what the place is called, but going with a colleague from work! Really looking forward to it.
Hoping to get myself a kudu. Been a dream of mine for ages to shoot one.

Any tips for a first timer? Unfortunately not using my own rifle as im still waiting for the licence to come through.

Cheers,

Mag

[Messor]

Shot placement, shot placement, shot placement.

Make sure you can visualize it with your eyes closed.

[DJ Vier]

Good luck!

If you do not get a kudu, what else are you going for?

[maganything]

thanks guys.

To be honest havnt thought about what else i would like to shoot, not too sure what else is avaiable.

[Tetelestai]

Good luck! Kudu is a tough hunt as your first one. Suggest you consider something easier for your first outing.

On Messor's shot placement diagram, remember you are shooting for a point inside the animal. Just latching slightly above and behind the "elbow" won't cut it if the animal stands at an angle. Easy mistake to make if the pressure is on and adrenaline pumping.

[PistolBoy]

Enjoy and good hunting

[Andy44]

Good luck on your hunt! I hope that it's a great experience for you!

On Messor's shot placement diagram, remember you are shooting for a point inside the animal. Just latching slightly above and behind the "elbow" won't cut it if the animal stands at an angle. Easy mistake to make if the pressure is on and adrenaline pumping.

Yes, indeed.

Make sure that you have confidence in the equipment that you'll be using. If you feel uneasy or uncertain about a shot, don't take it. You'll have more opportunities to shoot but if you are rushed and just take the shot because someone told you to, you might find yourself tracking after a wounded animal for the rest of the day.

Hope that you enjoy it!

[DJ Vier]

[QUOTE=Andy44;701773]. If you feel uneasy or uncertain about a shot, don't take it. You'll have more opportunities to shoot but if you are rushed and just take the shot because someone told you to, you might find yourself tracking after a wounded animal for the rest of the day.
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The "shoot! shoot!" from the guide or PH can wait. Take your time. Do the basics right and in less than 2 weeks time you will eat biltong.

[Wesley]

Good luck. Savour every moment!

[Johan308]

Good luck! Lets hope your friens take it easy with you and your first kill!