Guest Big_Game_Hunter_64 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 how possible is it to take an elephant with a bow? my friend says hes seen pics of it but i just thought they couldve shot ti with a rifle and taken the pic with the hunter holding a bow. and if so has anyone taken an elephant with a bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? i have seen the same pics...but why not if the shot was good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? [ QUOTE ] how possible is it to take an elephant with a bow? my friend says hes seen pics of it but i just thought they couldve shot ti with a rifle and taken the pic with the hunter holding a bow. and if so has anyone taken an elephant with a bow [/ QUOTE ] No...I cant even get a whitetail Decoy for the backyard to practice with...dont think an Elephant Decoy would be any cheaper. Seriously...who would want to anyways...Way too dangerous for my slow feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Yes, it has been done by a number of times. I think Tink Nathan (founder of Tinks 69) has taken numerous elephants with a bow. I believe they are shooting like 100 pounds or more with very heavy arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? I believe Howard Hill was the 1st to do it. Many have done it since then. I have a tape made by Dries Visser Safaris that has a couple of elephant kills on it. Dries Visser is a bow hunt only outfitter. A friend of mine has been after me for about 5 years to go to Africa. If I ever go, elephant is not on my trophy list though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? It's very possible. There are not a lot of guys that do/have done it but it has been done. If you are just going on a difficult factor, I would say it's harder to shoot a giraffe with bow. Elephant is by far more dangerous though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Bow and Tennis shoes I hope... Hey.... "What do you tell the guide who ask's you what your doing when you stop to put on your tennis shoes...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? [ QUOTE ] Bow and Tennis shoes I hope... Hey.... "What do you tell the guide who ask's you what your doing when you stop to put on your tennis shoes...." [/ QUOTE ] Don't have to out-run the elephant, just have to out-run you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? It is very possible and it has been done quite a few times. I have seen stories about people doing it in Bowhunter & Petersen's Bowhunting quite a few times. Ted Nugent even did it on one of his Spirit of The Wild Shows. He shot one with a rifle, then a few weeks later he drew some sort of permit and returned to Africa to hunt elephants with his custom made Nuge bow. I remember the specs of it were something like 100 lb. draw weight with 90% let off, he used a double walled aluminum arrow and a custom made Nuge Blade that weighed something like 200 grains. His arrows weighed roughly 1400 grains when it was all said and done. It was effective out to 25 yards and it sure delivered some penetration at the moment of truth. He shot the beast twice and both arrows buried up to the nocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? howard hill was the first white man to do it and he did it with a long bow i believe it was 115# draw he did this at the age of 50 i think fred bear did it to but not sure on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? I've seen pictures of it. Can't imagine doing it, but then I'll never get that chance anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Get you some HEAVY ARROWS! ANd a bow with 1000 pound pull! That will make it easyier! LOL Yes I do believe its possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? I was at my Pro shop one day and the guys who own Rocket Broadheads where in there working on some arrow set ups, shooting them through the cronograph and adding weights inside them. They were getting ready for an African hunt, and they did shot an Elephant with their bows. They ended up with an arrow weight/speed combo that put there KE well over 100 LBs.. They were going to shoot their Ultimate Steel heads.. I think they were shooting just under 100 lbs pull.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrelbuster Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Chuck Adams went to Africa to try this out and he found it is near impossible to ETHICALLY take an elephant because their ribs are so big. The shot has to be very precise because there is little room between the ribs. If an arrow hits the rib no penetration will occur. He did take an elephant however but it took numerous shots and it had to be finished off with a rifle. After taking the elephant he then made a replica of its side and shot at the replica to try and figure out an exact spot to shoot the elephant and to see if there could be a consistent place to put the arrow to kill the elephant. HE NEVER FOUND A SPOT!!! I believe you can find this info in Chuck Adam's book LIFE AT FULL DRAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? When I used to get Bowhunter magazine I remember reading an article about a guy hunting elephant with a 100lb draw weight bow, and he was required by law to have an exploding tip on his arrow. No thanks, I'll stick to Dinky Dog Whiteys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? On the other hand, I MAY be able to hit an elephant at 12 yards broadside....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? [ QUOTE ] On the other hand, I MAY be able to hit an elephant at 12 yards broadside....... [/ QUOTE ] the question is where would you hit it I did see a show on Outdoor channel where a guy tried this, got to within about 15 yards of it, shot it and got a rib, when they went after it the guide basically insisted on if the hunter wanted to kill it that he would have to put down his bow and take a rifle... and that's what the hunter did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On the other hand, I MAY be able to hit an elephant at 12 yards broadside....... [/ QUOTE ] the question is where would you hit it [/ QUOTE ] Hey, hey, HEY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? You would have to have at least a 100lb draw weight and the heaviest arrow broadhead that you could find. I agree with the others it would be very hard and you would have to be very precise. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Is it possible yes- However, the only legal place to do this in my knowledge in South Africa at this moment. Reason being is simple- all the hunting done in South Africa is being conducted on game farms where you have already bought the animal. Places such as Tanzinia, and Botswana have a min 375h&h mag calbier restiction on dangerous game. My godfather has taken 9 bulls elephants in Africa ( the biggest having both tusks over 70lbs). He uses either a .460 wby mag or a .500 NE and shots through the ear into the brain, something not possible with a bow. Bottom line is yes it is possible, but more than likey the PH will end up taking a head shot on the bull to take it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Hoyt, they have the same minimum caliber requirements in South Africa as well. .375 for Sable, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant. But you're right on with the game farming in South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge4x4 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? HAHA! i dont know if it is or not, but in my head...thats about lke saying that youre bicycle could outpull my dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? I don't know what you guys have a hard time believing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: elephant with bow?? Yeah, Im' not sure either. Pictures upon pictures have been posted of archers taking elephants with their bows. I WATCHED NUGENT DO IT ON TV, I have read about it god knows how many times, and if I am not mistaken Rocket Aeroheads new ad has a 2 page fold out that shows 4 of their pro-staffers with 2 elephants, along with the hippos if I am not mistaken. I mean, o.k., Chuck Adams went over to Africa and found it impossible, that's wonderful. But apparently a lot of archers disagree and have plenty of pictures to prove it. Is Chuck Adams a well respected name, of course, does he know it all, NOPE! By the way, when did Chuck Adams go over and attempt this feat? I'm just curious because I have never heard anything about it and I have read a lot of his material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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