We searched through the extensive sci record book archives and bring you the top ten african lions. We have had several hunters take a mountain reedbuck that meets the 6. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species. Safari club international methods of measurement uses method 5 for horns of common wildebeest and takin. South african hunting with botes hunting adventures my wife and i did some south african hunting with botes hunting adventures. Record book score classes for the blue wildebeest connochaetes taurinus. Measuring common wildebeest and takin hunt forever. You will see a lot of animals while on this discounted free state plains game safari. We offer both rifle and bow hunting concessions and guarantee 80% of all trophies taken to make the sci record books. Of the top 25 common blue wildebeest in the sci record book, 23 were taken in south africa the other 2 were taken in namibia. Sables enewsletter past editions safari club foundation.
Smr is one of very few outfitters with a full herd of reproducing black wildebeest in texas. This excellent common blue wildebeest was taken in namibia and easily made the sci record book. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting. Not only do members add to the already expansive scientific database on species from around the world, but they are also documenting their hunting heritage as a legacy for generations to come. In addition, the updated tables in the back list the minimum requirements for inclusion in the rowland ward and sci record books. Aaron bulkley, owner of texas hunt lodge is a master measurer for sci and will score any and all trophies brought to our office. We shot a nice sable, a blue wildebeest, and a honey badger. If you have many trophies that you would like to enter into sci s record book or many that you have already entered and for which you would like to also be listed for achieving a grand slam or inner circle awardheres an opportunity.
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. The sci record book of big game animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. Black wildebeest africa black wildebeest north america introduced. Year round, we offer hunts for awesome trophy blue wildebeest. Blue wildebeest hunts texas hunt lodge allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest the trophy blue wildebeest youll want to hang on your wall. The mission of rowland ward is to help preserve and increase the habitat of large fauna worldwide by supporting sustainable fairchase hunting, which, in turn, directly benefits the local indigenous people of the areas involved. Sci does not currently recognize a separate record book category for either.
Looking for great trophy kudu hunting in south africa. Sci record book entry for all animals in the top 50. They can be found in places that vary from overgrazed areas with dense bush to open woodland floodplains. Safari club international flint flint regional chapter. Blue wildebeest archives safari club international. The forms below are to download for you or our staff to score your trophies. The sci record book is one of the most extensive databases of wildlife in the world. Trophy kudu hunting in south africa big game hunting. Welcome to the online record book big game hunting records.
In fact, over 80% of the animals taken by his clients are qualified for entry into the sci record book. Sci record book top ten african lions hunt forever. There are no seasonal restrictions on hunting the blue wildebeest in texas, which makes it a suitable trophy year round. Sci and rowland ward minimum trophy sizes bulls eye taxidermy. Inner circle awards contain 5 different levels per award. The subspecies is worth mentioning, as blue wildebeest hunts in texas are for the whitebearded subspecies and often referred to by that name. Africa 2003 gr with record book cape kudu, 378 gnr. 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. From here you are able to browse entries by location, species, hunting companyguide, and more.
If you book with us, youll hunt kudu in south africas gauteng and limpopo provinces. That lodge is a 4star lodge and features nearby golf courses, bass fishing, game hiking and viewing and much more. The horns on this wildebeest have an sci score of 79, exceeding the requirement for a silver medal, missing the gold medal level by just 2 total inches. Trophy quality is excellent and hunters have taken sci record book gold medal bulls. A brief essay on natural history, trophy assessment, and subspecies is included. Blue wildebeest bring the sense of africa to texas like few others. Sci record book of trophy animals africa field edition, edition vi, volume i safari club international on. The wildebeest has a unique shaped oversized head, shaggy brown coat, pointed beard and sharp curved horns. Though palmers other kills are no longer part of scis record bookhis sci membership was suspended. No exchanges for animals listed above but additional trophies from. We have included photos of the highest scoring heads, based upon a strict policy of ethics and aesthetics. Wildebeests prefer the bushlands and grasslands of the southern savanna. The common blue wildebeest is the most widespread of any species of blue wildebeest and are found in mozambique, swaziland, zimbabwe, south africa, botswana, namibia, angola and zambia. This online application provides access to the entire sci record book.
Blue wildebeest matlabas game hunters animals of the. This award program offers a variety of leveled awards for any type of big game hunter. Jordan shot this monster blue wildebeest bull with africa hunt lodge. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually.
We offer some of the best and most affordable greater kudu hunting available in the entire country. Over the last three safari seasons, we have a 92% record book entry rate. Join sci s chief master measurer, chris emery, as he shows you how to measure wildebeest and takin horns for the sci record book. Texas hunt lodge scores dozens of animals for sci, safari club international every year. It has very nice taxidermy work, as well as great hair, earning our excellent plus overall quality rating. Rw minimum, rw record, rw measurement method, sci minimum, sci record, sci. Trophy mountain reedbuck hunting in south africa big.
June 20 potential world record blue wildebeest hunt. Blue wildebeest hunts in texas exotics hunting smr. Join scis chief master measurer, chris emery, as he shows you how to measure wildebeest and takin horns for the sci record book. Adult males are dark grey with a silver sheen and darker stripes on the sides of the neck, black on top of the muzzle and on the forehead, with a russet tinge to the forehead. Blue wildebeest thrive in areas that are neither too wet nor too dry. It was a spectacular time and the lodge was really great as was the food. These areas have excellent kudu habitat and are known for. For more than twoandahalf years the production team at rowland ward ltd. Safari club international is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. One of the many benefits of safari club international membership is access to the sci record book. Free state plains game hunting safari discount african hunts.
Sci foundation funds and directs worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor education. Sci record book kwalata wilderness registered as kwalata safaris species member month taken location measurer mok score or mr southern impala antti viitasaari 3 2008 r. They are a color phase of the blue wildebeest created through the practice of selective breeding, mostly on south african game ranches. Sci record book of trophy animals africa field edition, edition vi, volume i. In order to create an entirely new record book, this one on african game animals, we decided to implement the following. 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. Safari club international score sheets texas hunt lodge. After the first safaris she wanted to go on all the rest with me. However, namibia and zimbabwe also provide outstanding trophy quality blue wildebeest, as you can see in the photo to the right. Smr offers fully guided hunts for blue wildebeest whitebearded wildebeest year around on the ranch in south texas. Like the nyasa wildebeest, the common blue wildebeest manes are rigid and stick up in the air. It was so great that my wife wants to go again, and of course, so do i. We believe man has the right to enjoy the fruits of creation, and hunting is one of his ways and means. Sci record book of trophy animals africa field edition.
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