Guest HoppeMan Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Ty, that is just amazing!!!! You should consider yourself VERY lucky to be able to make two safaris like that, let alone one!!!! Great job!!! Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Congrats , Africa is something I've always wanted to do, you are my HERO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Thanks for the nice words. This is part of the article that I wrote for Fair Safari Magazine. Let me know if you like it and I will post more of the story. Take care, Ty My 2006 Safari With Limcroma Safaris By, Ty Weaver The day before Dad and I left for my 2006 safari I came down with a 101 degree fever. Mom took me to the doctor and he gave me a shot and some medicine. I was feeling very bad but I was excited about my trip to South Africa. Dad and I flew to Atlanta and stayed overnight in a motel. The next morning I was still feeling bad but we hopped on a plane headed for Johannesburg. It was a very long flight and I could not sleep. I was too excited but I was still feeling bad and had a fever. When we got to camp we met my best buddy Hannes Els with Limcroma Safaris. His Mom made me hot tea and I tried to rest to get ready for the hunt in the morning. Dad wanted me to sleep in the first morning to try and get rid of the fever but I wanted to sit in a bow blind and start hunting. I drank some hot tea for breakfast and headed to the bow blind close to camp with Dad and our PH Johahn. The morning was clear and cool. It was hard for me to hold back my coughing when waterbuck, kudu and impala came to water. A few minutes later several warthogs came in. One was a shooter. I grabbed my Mathews Mustang and got ready to try a shot. Because I was sick, it took all my might to draw my bow. I sent an arrow tipped with a Magnus Stinger into the big warthog and he bolted. After the shot I got excited and started coughing hard, but it felt good because I was holding my cough back a long time. Johahn said my shot was a little high and a bit far back but not to worry because we had a great tracker, Hamilton. We waited for some time and got out of the blind to look for blood. We didn’t find much but Hamilton followed the tracks 60 yards to my monster warthog! Dad was excited and gave me a big hug. We took some pictures of my warthog and jumped back into the blind. I ate an orange and drank a Fanta to try to get my energy up. I was very excited but still had my fever. More warthogs showed up and out of nowhere a huge Blesbok stepped out into the water. I had a tough time drawing my bow again. I sent an arrow into the Blesbok and hit him high. I was disappointed because, I know I can shoot better than that. Dad and Johahn tried to encourage me by saying “we will find that Blesbok.” We went back to camp to give the Blesbok time to lay down. Dad made me tea and I laid down for a while. Dad decided that I should stay at camp and not go out for the afternoon hunt. I was very sick and knew it was affecting my shooting. Eric went with the trackers and found my Blesbok! It was huge! The biggest one taken with the bow! I ate supper and went to bed early. The next morning my fever was down and I was feeling a lot better. Before we went out to the blind I shot my bow several times and put the arrows in a great group. My bow was easier to draw and my confidence was up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Hi ya'll, Ate some Scimitar tonight. It is my favorite. Take care, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Nice story Ty. I've heard Scimitar meat is even better than axis deer. What's you take on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Yes. I love Axis but Scimitar is even better. Take care, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] LOL Where did you shoot that brute under the outlet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Rangerclay, I made that monster in art class Take care, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Hi ya'll, My little sister started shooting. She can shoot great! Take care, TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Shes luck to have you as a teacher!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari That preety sweet. i wish i could go do that. i think that would be a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Hi ya'll, Dad and I went to our East Texas lease and I shot this hog. I had a blast Take care, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelk44 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari WOW, Ty!!!! You are a very forunate young man. These are hunts of a lifetime. I especially like your attitude towards hunting and not taking your opportunities for granted. You can tell how passionate you are for hunting. AMAZING! Good Luck in your future hunts buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Congrats on the hog TY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari You went hunting hog hunting and got one... Who would have thought. You are a machine!! Congrats on the hog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonemass Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Ty at your age and the Game you already have under your belt is amazing. You are blessed with a good family and fortunate to be able to go on Safari's. Are all those animals going on the wall ? That must be some Trophy room you have. Congrats on your beautiful animals and good hunting !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari Hey Ty I was wondering if we could see pitures of all your trophies or atleast of the room itself! Congrats again on all the success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loves_To_Hunt458 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari [ QUOTE ] Thanks for the nice words. This is part of the article that I wrote for Fair Safari Magazine. Let me know if you like it and I will post more of the story. Take care, Ty My 2006 Safari With Limcroma Safaris By, Ty Weaver The day before Dad and I left for my 2006 safari I came down with a 101 degree fever. Mom took me to the doctor and he gave me a shot and some medicine. I was feeling very bad but I was excited about my trip to South Africa. Dad and I flew to Atlanta and stayed overnight in a motel. The next morning I was still feeling bad but we hopped on a plane headed for Johannesburg. It was a very long flight and I could not sleep. I was too excited but I was still feeling bad and had a fever. When we got to camp we met my best buddy Hannes Els with Limcroma Safaris. His Mom made me hot tea and I tried to rest to get ready for the hunt in the morning. Dad wanted me to sleep in the first morning to try and get rid of the fever but I wanted to sit in a bow blind and start hunting. I drank some hot tea for breakfast and headed to the bow blind close to camp with Dad and our PH Johahn. The morning was clear and cool. It was hard for me to hold back my coughing when waterbuck, kudu and impala came to water. A few minutes later several warthogs came in. One was a shooter. I grabbed my Mathews Mustang and got ready to try a shot. Because I was sick, it took all my might to draw my bow. I sent an arrow tipped with a Magnus Stinger into the big warthog and he bolted. After the shot I got excited and started coughing hard, but it felt good because I was holding my cough back a long time. Johahn said my shot was a little high and a bit far back but not to worry because we had a great tracker, Hamilton. We waited for some time and got out of the blind to look for blood. We didn’t find much but Hamilton followed the tracks 60 yards to my monster warthog! Dad was excited and gave me a big hug. We took some pictures of my warthog and jumped back into the blind. I ate an orange and drank a Fanta to try to get my energy up. I was very excited but still had my fever. More warthogs showed up and out of nowhere a huge Blesbok stepped out into the water. I had a tough time drawing my bow again. I sent an arrow into the Blesbok and hit him high. I was disappointed because, I know I can shoot better than that. Dad and Johahn tried to encourage me by saying “we will find that Blesbok.” We went back to camp to give the Blesbok time to lay down. Dad made me tea and I laid down for a while. Dad decided that I should stay at camp and not go out for the afternoon hunt. I was very sick and knew it was affecting my shooting. Eric went with the trackers and found my Blesbok! It was huge! The biggest one taken with the bow! I ate supper and went to bed early. The next morning my fever was down and I was feeling a lot better. Before we went out to the blind I shot my bow several times and put the arrows in a great group. My bow was easier to draw and my confidence was up. [/ QUOTE ] Like we all said before, you are very fortunate young man. You are very lucky to have these opportunities and shoot these magnificent animals. All of the animals and the records you have are amazing! I wish you luck in your future hunting expierences and best of luck to your little sister! Also, I would love to hear more of your story! -L.T.H.458 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: My Africa Safari You are one lucky guy to have such a family! I love the pics and am very envious! I haven't even dreamed of hunting half of those species! A big congratulations and welcome to Realtree! Stick around, Id love to see what you hunt next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I am going to Quebec with Big Country Outdoors to hunt bear in May. Take care, TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loves_To_Hunt458 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I am going to Quebec with Big Country Outdoors to hunt bear in May. Take care, TY :eek: CAN I COME??? Have fun on your trip and POST pics please! -L.T.H.458 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonemass Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hey Ty AWESOME animals you have already taken lil buddy !! If i were Bill Jordan i would be giving you call and add you to Team Realtree. You make a great role model for all our youth's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Good luck on the Black Bear Ty. They can be dangerous so don't take them for granted. They can climb and move much quieter than you would think an animal their size could. Aim point on them is much further back than African animals. Study up on it. Get your dad to help ya. He's pointing ya in the right direction so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Good luck with the bears. Be careful too. Cant wait to see the pics and read the story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEAVER Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hey Ty AWESOME animals you have already taken lil buddy !! If i were Bill Jordan i would be giving you call and add you to Team Realtree. You make a great role model for all our youth's That would be like a dream come true!!!! Dad taught me to shoot bow when i was real young. Take care, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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