More content like this needs to be produced so that the antis can see and hear the over all benefits that hunting provides to conservation. On the flip side there needs to be less social media posts with hunters and trophies that just add fuel to the fire for those that choose not to look at all the facts.
No matter how you spin it the antis have wax in their ears, wear blinkers and there will be nothing you can say to sway their minds and you will just be pissing against the wind.
The other very important thing I observed is how you relate with your trackers, you treated them as part of the team. Keep it up, you even acknowledge their contribution at the end. That is really sustainable conservation.
The relationship between a PH and his trackers is probably the most important thing on any safari! More like a brotherhood than anything else! Thanks again for the comment Nkosana!! A. Jack
African areas that are not managed correctly get hammered by poachers. Poachers will trap, shoot and kill any animal regardless of sex or age (just for the meat). This was the case at Sengwe GMA, but not anymore! Hard work and dedication by Valerio and his team changed that!! Watch the full production for a better understanding of how and why hunting is important to wildlife management and conservation... A. Jack
This is so cool. I’m an animal lover, but also a meat eater and I will never apologize for that. We are animals ourselves with the blessing of sentient intelligence and self awareness but that doesn’t not negate our need to be an animal and hunt.
One of the outstanding things in this video is the music. Not crazy African music, just perfect. More importantly the fact that hunting is conservation. One day Mr. Valerio, one day in God's willing I will hunt in Zambia, hopefully with you. Thanks to everyone help in this video
Thank you for your comment and support NDSU USA! Comments like yours is what drives us to continue filming and telling stories the way we do! Hopefully one day we'll be fortunate enough to capture your African story!! A. Jack
@@AfricanJackTV Yes indeed. I am going to South Africa this July. O will do my own filming. Certainly for future adventures especially Ina free range country every hunter should consider your professional filming. Excellent work 👏 👍 👌. Hopefully one day our path will cross
I am not keen on their music but for crying out loud thats their country ,their continent its unauthentic hearing classical european music against an african backdrop come on bro
I was fortunate to hunt the Luangua Valley a few years ago. I got 2 buff and 2 hippo - all 1-shot kills (I got 1 hippo as it was on the run at 120yds by breaking its cervical vertebrae). The secret to success is: 1) Use a good quality projectile: this will greatly decide upon whether you take a trophy home or to wave it good-bye as it disappears into the sunset! NOTHING is worse than the culmination of all your efforts - planning, expense, training, getting there, hunting for days etc - is to be let down in the end by the projectile!! (I swear by Woodleigh 500gr RNSN and FMJs in my 458 Win Mag.) 2) KNOW the POI of your ammunition at different ranges. I reload a set load for my 458: this ensures group consistency = accuracy. 3) With point 2, you should then practise until you can shoot ACCURATELY out to reasonable distances. 4) The preceding culminates in KNOWING your rifle: to handle it competently and confidently. 5) Know the anatomy (in 3D) and anatomical landmarks (on the hide) of your intended game to place the projectile exactly where you want it. (From the angle presented to you, visualise the heart and then pretend using a knitting needle to hit it from your position. Where the "needle" intersects the skin is precisely where you want your projectile to enter). 6) Lastly, and most importantly, you should master all this BEFORE that first step onto African soil. Enjoy your hunt, and best of luck to you!! 👍
What a great content I have watched such long duration content after a year and I didn't skipped it as each and every moment is worth watching as an wildlife photographer.
Thank you my friend. It is always a huge compliment getting feedback from a fellow photographer in the field! Thanks again and good luck with all your ventures! A. Jack
I found it strange that someone says they are still working on the marksmanship when attempting to hunt buffalo - a number of the shots were poor - nicely shot Gil though and an amazing place
Great to see how genuinely grateful this hunter is and loves the African bush, it was the best week of my life when I went there, truly every hunter needs to experience
That first shot on the Impala was Not a good shot and the PH should not have congratulated the client on a good shot, its moments like these that give the bunny huggers amo.
We have to make things happen. I never thought I would see Africa when I first read about Buffalo hunting 37 years ago. I'm going to hunt Limpopo in June of 2025.
This man Paul really needs to work on his shooting skills. He got extremely lucky to have hit the spine on the wildebeest. You shouldn't take potshots on moving animals. He was millimeters away from blowing the upper jaw of the younger croc in front of his target off, leading to a lot of suffering. He should not have taken that shot when he did, even though he got the older croc. I became angry when he described wounding a croc as "the most expensive splash you ever hear". Competent, clean, ethical. Just because he has money and can afford these trips, doesn't mean he should. Then he blew the leg off the impala. If you're going to go in and take shots, you need to be competent, which emperical evidence suggests he is not. The buffalo endured a poor end because of poor shooting and fat Paul's responce while sitting on the back of the vehicle while others worked for him was "Oh well!". As I've watched, my distain for this man has grown. Not the fact that he is hunting at all, it is his marksmanship and his attitude. I have a small amount of hope that he watches this video and reads the comments, and rethinks his way of hunting. I'm pleased to see others commenting similarly here. This is no critique on the hunting taking place. It is a critique on him, and perhaps the PH for not ensuring his clients are able to effectively and ethically take animals.
Some years ago, There were a big fuzz about white westerners hunting in africa. I got into a discussion with a friend of me that refused to believe that it was done professionally with preservation in mind. She believed it was eradication. She could not believe that people paid extreme amount of money to do this and refused to believe that african poachers in search of money or meat existed. You can never teach an ideolog (idiot) anything different than what they have made their mind to.
Great video thanks for the content, just an idea, I don't know what happens to the meat from kills, perhaps it could be distributed amongst locals to curb the indiscriminate poaching and cruelty associated with it.
a good hunt , you don't have luck with the fire , and the trophies, no leopard ,😔 still you have a good opportunity with the buffalo , but , damn that shot🤨 . more luck next hunt and good to see that you are growing intoo a good hunting area . gut luck to you sir......✌💪👍
You don’t sorta work on your marksmanship when you’re hunting! You better know your gun and your abilities or DONT PULL THE TRIGGER!!! It’s not fair to the game or the PH. It leaves you with a wounded animal and puts the PHs life in jeopardy. NO EXCUSES!!!!
I'm 55 and will continue working on my marksmanship till day I can't no more. But I know my limits and don't push past my comfort zone until I have proven that can do it consistently on paper. I not confident don't pull the trigger.
I heard your comments about fenced areas and I have to disagree. The reason they fence is to allow hunting year-round. If low fence you have a season, if high fence you own the animals. A 50 to 100 square mile fenced area you do not pen them to a fence. You seldom see the fence. I have been in no fence or low fence in the Okavango and Kalahari and found it way easier to get close to animals than in fenced areas. I would say it is easier to take animals in a no fence area than a fenced area. I have made 14 trips to Africa my longest was over five months. So not just a one trip novice. I do not even bring the animals back I do not need to show them off. The hunt is in the moment not a trophy on the wall or a video. I do not hunt dangerous game they are much easier than the plains game. They do not run at firsts site they usually come closer. Not trying to deceive anybody this is my experience.
This is probably one of the remaining last truly wild places, please don't finish our animals. Make sure for every animal you kill replace with 2 in the Lukusuzi park
Even the best Hunters aren't perfect, but they always try their best to make a good shot placement. Most companies only show the perfect shots. We film safari documentaries as accurately as possible, with all the fun that comes with it! We hope you enjoyed this one! A. Jack
paul aint good is more suited to mr bad shot shouldnt be allowed to shoot at living beings attitude will never allow him to improve hes already perfect hes the perfect example of great white hunter
you blind? hes a piss poor shot only luck he hits anything hes scared of his rifle but to proud to get one more sutied to him like maybe a red ryder and 1 bb
More content like this needs to be produced so that the antis can see and hear the over all benefits that hunting provides to conservation. On the flip side there needs to be less social media posts with hunters and trophies that just add fuel to the fire for those that choose not to look at all the facts.
Completely agree Andy! Thanks for the comment and support!! A. Jack
What facts are you talking about?
No matter how you spin it the antis have wax in their ears, wear blinkers and there will be nothing you can say to sway their minds and you will just be pissing against the wind.
The other very important thing I observed is how you relate with your trackers, you treated them as part of the team. Keep it up, you even acknowledge their contribution at the end. That is really sustainable conservation.
The relationship between a PH and his trackers is probably the most important thing on any safari! More like a brotherhood than anything else! Thanks again for the comment Nkosana!! A. Jack
Well done to the hunters and safari operator for bringing back to life a depleted hunting area.
Depleted hunting area? Huh?
African areas that are not managed correctly get hammered by poachers. Poachers will trap, shoot and kill any animal regardless of sex or age (just for the meat). This was the case at Sengwe GMA, but not anymore!
Hard work and dedication by Valerio and his team changed that!!
Watch the full production for a better understanding of how and why hunting is important to wildlife management and conservation...
A. Jack
This is so cool. I’m an animal lover, but also a meat eater and I will never apologize for that. We are animals ourselves with the blessing of sentient intelligence and self awareness but that doesn’t not negate our need to be an animal and hunt.
Well said! Thank you so much for your comment! We hope you enjoyed the adventure!! A. Jack
One of the outstanding things in this video is the music. Not crazy African music, just perfect. More importantly the fact that hunting is conservation. One day Mr. Valerio, one day in God's willing I will hunt in Zambia, hopefully with you. Thanks to everyone help in this video
Thank you for your comment and support NDSU USA! Comments like yours is what drives us to continue filming and telling stories the way we do! Hopefully one day we'll be fortunate enough to capture your African story!! A. Jack
@@AfricanJackTV Yes indeed. I am going to South Africa this July. O will do my own filming. Certainly for future adventures especially Ina free range country every hunter should consider your professional filming. Excellent work 👏 👍 👌. Hopefully one day our path will cross
African music is not crazy u r n their country so don't deny their culture.
I thought as much, how can their music be crazy yet you are in their Country.
Respect the diversity and their cultural norms
I am not keen on their music but for crying out loud thats their country ,their continent its unauthentic hearing classical european music against an african backdrop
come on bro
I was fortunate to hunt the Luangua Valley a few years ago. I got 2 buff and 2 hippo - all 1-shot kills (I got 1 hippo as it was on the run at 120yds by breaking its cervical vertebrae). The secret to success is:
1) Use a good quality projectile: this will greatly decide upon whether you take a trophy home or to wave it good-bye as it disappears into the sunset! NOTHING is worse than the culmination of all your efforts - planning, expense, training, getting there, hunting for days etc - is to be let down in the end by the projectile!! (I swear by Woodleigh 500gr RNSN and FMJs in my 458 Win Mag.)
2) KNOW the POI of your ammunition at different ranges. I reload a set load for my 458: this ensures group consistency = accuracy.
3) With point 2, you should then practise until you can shoot ACCURATELY out to reasonable distances.
4) The preceding culminates in KNOWING your rifle: to handle it competently and confidently.
5) Know the anatomy (in 3D) and anatomical landmarks (on the hide) of your intended game to place the projectile exactly where you want it. (From the angle presented to you, visualise the heart and then pretend using a knitting needle to hit it from your position. Where the "needle" intersects the skin is precisely where you want your projectile to enter).
6) Lastly, and most importantly, you should master all this BEFORE that first step onto African soil.
Enjoy your hunt, and best of luck to you!! 👍
Best hunting concession with hard free range hunting with the best professional hunters
True story! Well said! Thanks for the comment!! A. Jack
What a beautiful place , very professional, excellent footage. Great explanation also.
Hunters are the greatest conservationists in the world. We cherish our lifestyle, so we make the effort to keep animal populations strong.
I bowhunted lion and leopard in 2012 in the same area with Derick Van Staden successfully
What an adventure!!
Landed on same dirt airstrip
What a great content I have watched such long duration content after a year and I didn't skipped it as each and every moment is worth watching as an wildlife photographer.
Thank you my friend. It is always a huge compliment getting feedback from a fellow photographer in the field! Thanks again and good luck with all your ventures! A. Jack
❤❤ best hunting outfit in Zambia
I found it strange that someone says they are still working on the marksmanship when attempting to hunt buffalo - a number of the shots were poor - nicely shot Gil though and an amazing place
Great to see how genuinely grateful this hunter is and loves the African bush, it was the best week of my life when I went there, truly every hunter needs to experience
That first shot on the Impala was Not a good shot and the PH should not have congratulated the client on a good shot, its moments like these that give the bunny huggers amo.
LUANGWA VALLEY, ZIKHOMO 👉🇿🇲👍
Nice camp! Thanks for the comment Satish! A. Jack
Another excellent video. Thank you for posting. Makes my imagi run wild. I don't expect to ever see it in person, but I love your videos
Thank you Marcos! Glad you enjoy them!! A. Jack
We have to make things happen. I never thought I would see Africa when I first read about Buffalo hunting 37 years ago. I'm going to hunt Limpopo in June of 2025.
Fantastic news! Looks like you did indeed make it happen! Excited for you! First trip to Africa?? A. Jack
My homeland ❤
Beautiful place! Loved every second!! A. Jack
That car in the start of your video were ours and we saw the lions you might have heard, they laid on the path to the Guest Cottage.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!! A. Jack
Damn, that last kudu was so well camouflaged they blend in so well it makes a kudu very hard to see against the bush.
Very true Mr Tubeman! Even harder to get the shot on camera! Thanks for the comment and support!! A. Jack
@@AfricanJackTV No probs, thanks for the awesome reels of film A Jack.
Hope you and your fams have a great Chrissy & beaut New Year.
Excellent footage!
Thanks Ashwin! Appreciate the comment!! A. Jack
I've been to Sandwe! 👍🏽
Good to hear Chanda! Enjoy it!! A. Jack
That‘s a kind of real showing videos 👍
Best done guys!
Thank you faburoes! Real African storytelling at its best!! A. Jack
24:51
You got that impala in the Leg. Horrible shot.
Complimenti a tutti 👏👏👏..
Grazie Mauritzio! A. Jack
Bravi Ragazzi
This man Paul really needs to work on his shooting skills.
He got extremely lucky to have hit the spine on the wildebeest. You shouldn't take potshots on moving animals.
He was millimeters away from blowing the upper jaw of the younger croc in front of his target off, leading to a lot of suffering. He should not have taken that shot when he did, even though he got the older croc. I became angry when he described wounding a croc as "the most expensive splash you ever hear". Competent, clean, ethical. Just because he has money and can afford these trips, doesn't mean he should.
Then he blew the leg off the impala. If you're going to go in and take shots, you need to be competent, which emperical evidence suggests he is not.
The buffalo endured a poor end because of poor shooting and fat Paul's responce while sitting on the back of the vehicle while others worked for him was "Oh well!".
As I've watched, my distain for this man has grown. Not the fact that he is hunting at all, it is his marksmanship and his attitude. I have a small amount of hope that he watches this video and reads the comments, and rethinks his way of hunting. I'm pleased to see others commenting similarly here.
This is no critique on the hunting taking place. It is a critique on him, and perhaps the PH for not ensuring his clients are able to effectively and ethically take animals.
Some years ago, There were a big fuzz about white westerners hunting in africa. I got into a discussion with a friend of me that refused to believe that it was done professionally with preservation in mind. She believed it was eradication. She could not believe that people paid extreme amount of money to do this and refused to believe that african poachers in search of money or meat existed. You can never teach an ideolog (idiot) anything different than what they have made their mind to.
For sure you can't fix stupid.
True story! Thanks for sharing! A. Jack
wow! thats all I can say!
Thanks G! A. Jack
Great video thanks for the content, just an idea, I don't know what happens to the meat from kills, perhaps it could be distributed amongst locals to curb the indiscriminate poaching and cruelty associated with it.
The meat does get distributed between camp, camp staff and locals... Thanks for the comment! A. Jack
I’m left-handed also and that’s one hell of a rifle?
It is indeed! A. Jack
a good hunt , you don't have luck with the fire , and the trophies, no leopard ,😔 still you have a good opportunity with the buffalo , but , damn that shot🤨 . more luck next hunt and good to see that you are growing intoo a good hunting area . gut luck to you sir......✌💪👍
@ 2:59 - Good man! Here's a hunting guide who knows his rifles. We need Mauser to reintroduce the M03, with all calibres available for order. 🙂
After 14 days there is no leopard, 1 wounded buffalo and a croc with part of the tail missing. Dang.
Exactly! Tough safari, but that's what all about! We'll be back!! A. Jack
You don’t sorta work on your marksmanship when you’re hunting! You better know your gun and your abilities or DONT PULL THE TRIGGER!!! It’s not fair to the game or the PH. It leaves you with a wounded animal and puts the PHs life in jeopardy. NO EXCUSES!!!!
I'm 55 and will continue working on my marksmanship till day I can't no more. But I know my limits and don't push past my comfort zone until I have proven that can do it consistently on paper. I not confident don't pull the trigger.
We had a big problem with an ele cow in the Luangwa, nearly turned the bloody truck over , she had to get the good news , a big **** up
I wouldn't be wearing shorts in that rough brush
Best feeling in the world Richard! The scratches are just a reminder that you lived!! A. Jack
Nice video . Paul
Thanks for the comment Antonio! A. Jack
I heard your comments about fenced areas and I have to disagree. The reason they fence is to allow hunting year-round. If low fence you have a season, if high fence you own the animals. A 50 to 100 square mile fenced area you do not pen them to a fence. You seldom see the fence. I have been in no fence or low fence in the Okavango and Kalahari and found it way easier to get close to animals than in fenced areas. I would say it is easier to take animals in a no fence area than a fenced area. I have made 14 trips to Africa my longest was over five months. So not just a one trip novice. I do not even bring the animals back I do not need to show them off. The hunt is in the moment not a trophy on the wall or a video. I do not hunt dangerous game they are much easier than the plains game. They do not run at firsts site they usually come closer. Not trying to deceive anybody this is my experience.
I cant stop thinking about the wounded buffalo. I wish you found it at all cost. I was told that like that it is very dangerous.
So did we Nkosana! Very dangerous indeed! It's never nice to leave a wounded animal in the bush! A. Jack
They should have taken your gun away and told you to go home and practice after that shot on the impala, Thats unfair on the animal.
Hi sister please may
This is probably one of the remaining last truly wild places, please don't finish our animals. Make sure for every animal you kill replace with 2 in the Lukusuzi park
Jones, you understand nothing of game management and conservation. Please educate yourself.
Kill one animal, replace with two ?? Really ?
Thanks Martin! Saved me some effort! A. Jack
The main thing is you get your money's worth when you go there And span tens of thousands of dollars for ahmed.
The else are so aggressive because of the poaching
Yes. A. Jack
A lot of the shots were not perfect
Even the best Hunters aren't perfect, but they always try their best to make a good shot placement. Most companies only show the perfect shots. We film safari documentaries as accurately as possible, with all the fun that comes with it! We hope you enjoyed this one! A. Jack
These dudes are terrible shots.
paul aint good is more suited to mr bad shot shouldnt be allowed to shoot at living beings attitude will never allow him to improve hes already perfect hes the perfect example of great white hunter
If people are working I don't think they could be a so called poucher
Unfortunately it's a very delicate balance between human/wildlife conflict, property and circumstances. Thank you for your comment. A. Jack
So you expect everyone to believe you care about stopping poaching by killing these poor defenceless animals for sport.
I am fully aware how the money from trophy hunting is a big part of conservation but it will never sit well with me.
Maintaining a balance is never easy Pete. Thanks for your comment and understanding. A. Jack
Great shot placement. Well done.
It was indeed David! Thanks for the comment!! A. Jack
you blind? hes a piss poor shot only luck he hits anything hes scared of his rifle but to proud to get one more sutied to him like maybe a red ryder and 1 bb