Gerhard Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 THE IMPALA The Impala is probably the most wide spread antelope in Southern Africa and if we take in account that they occur in relative high numbers and are not as expensive to hunt like other game species such as the majestic Kudu. I like to get into my pit blind, elevated hide or tree stand before the sun comes up and I will in 95% of time not move from this blind until the sun goes down again unless I had a successful hunt. Its about 09:30 and I have the first visitors to the blind, Now is the time to be patient. Give them time to come in and relax. Impala is very jumpy when they come into the water and with a lot of animals there is a lot of eyes and ears that can pick up either movement or sound coming out of the hide. Look at this ewe Dont move untill she relax or she will spook all the animals... One of the frustrating things about impala is that they love to drink in a bunch and they will not give you a shot what so ever... Give them time to drink and you might get a clean shot as they start to move off.... If not wait and enjoy the experience of all the animals so close to you... Ahhh... Here is a better chance. That Impala Ram is standing perfectly broad side. Do not take the shot!!!!! Look carefully there is another Impala standing right behind him... Wait.... Here is another ram coming in.... Do you see how he looks like a 100 meter sprinter in the blocks ready for the starters gun to fire.... Forget about taking a shot. He is on high alert look at that tail, its pulled in between the legs... He is not relaxed at all and he will string jump you if you try the shot. He will either duck the arrow or you will hit him very badly and you will be spending a lot of valuable hunting time looking for a wounded animal... So lets see if he will relax and give us a shot or wait for the next Impala... Here is a couple of nice rams.... Will you take the shot at the ram at the left? He IS standing perfect..... Maybe wait a bit lets see what he is going to do. They are not stressed to much.. Okay there he goes he is walking around the other side of water... Draw.... He is 22 yards away.... Take your shot.... and remember to follow trough .... and enjoy the experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Cool thread! They sure are beautiful animals, nice pics!! Welcome to the forums too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Cool thread! They sure are beautiful animals, nice pics!! Welcome to the forums too! Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice pictures Gerhard! That eland looks like a UPS truck on hooves! Eland are BIG! Impala were one of my favorites to hunt when I was in Africa. So much so that if I return I'll probably try for another. This was from my bowhunt. The shot was 33 yards and this was after two groups came through and offered no shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great pics! I'd love to make a trip one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledrop Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 nice pice. beautiful animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great thread and some awesome pictures. Welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice pictures Gerhard! That eland looks like a UPS truck on hooves! Eland are BIG! Impala were one of my favorites to hunt when I was in Africa. So much so that if I return I'll probably try for another. This was from my bowhunt. The shot was 33 yards and this was after two groups came through and offered no shots. Awesome pic man!!! so cool!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks for sharing the information on hunting the other side of the world. The pictures tell it all. Dawg gone does or ewes, they get ya every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Nice pictures Gerhard! That eland looks like a UPS truck on hooves! Eland are BIG! Impala were one of my favorites to hunt when I was in Africa. So much so that if I return I'll probably try for another. This was from my bowhunt. The shot was 33 yards and this was after two groups came through and offered no shots. Leo, We both have come a long way.... When ever you are ready to hunt Africa again and it will be my honor to hunt a couple of Impala with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 another AWESOME set of photos!!! Thanks for sharing them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Leo, We both have come a long way.... When ever you are ready to hunt Africa again and it will be my honor to hunt a couple of Impala with you... Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are doing better. It would be my pleasure to join you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Great thread Gerhard! Unless I find a stack of money somewhere this is likely as close as I'll get to hunting Africa. Leo, great shot on that lope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Man thats pretty darn cool right there...i would have never been able to take such clean photos due to the fact that i would have been shaking like a fat kid in a candy store... Thanks for sharing those with us...There is a pretty good chance i will never even come close to making a trip to Africa in my life...that was neat. And Leo, awesom pic as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Great pictures!! If I ever have the money, I would love to go on a hunting trip in Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 amazing pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 First of all welcome to the forums, 2nd of all that would be one awesome hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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