Hunt The Eastern Cape of South Africa with Mankazana Safaris

You are bidding on the following donation: 10 full days hunting, 1 x 1, for ONE hunter, including $1700 trophy fee credit to be used toward animals taken. A second hunter can be added for a discounted price of $3000. All animals taken during the hunt will be at current trophy fee prices. If hunter fails to shoot the donated trophy fee credit, there will be no refund given to the hunter.

This package includes: Services of a licensed professional hunter (guide), hunting vehicle, support team, pick-up and drop-off at Port Elizabeth Airport, accommodations, meals, soft drinks, liquor, local beer and wines in reasonable quantities, daily laundry service, field preparation of trophies and delivery of trophies to a local taxidermist or shipping agent, and value added tax on the donation. Arrival and departure days are FREE.

This package does not include: Any air travel, pre and post safari accommodations and meals, trophy fees for animals taken in addition to the donated animals or animals wounded or lost, hire of rifles and ammunition, gratuities to PH and camp staff, preparation, packing, documentation, taxidermy, export of trophies form South Africa, and all items of a personal nature.

The Safari must be taken during the 2024 or 2025 hunting season. We hunt March to the end of September. To reserve preferred dates, the winning bidder MUST contact John Gunnels (see below) within 60 days after the closing of the auction. Failure to do so may result in their having to accept whatever dates are available. A $1000 non-refundable deposit per hunter is required to lock in your dates. The deposit will be applied to your hunt. All trophies in taken in addition to donation will be at current trophy fee list.

Chapter members Chris Williams, Steve Price, and Richard East have hunted with Mankazana multiple times and highly recommend this hunt.

John Gunnels at Mankazana Safaris North America, LLC, 2804 Bear Creek Road E. Duncanville, AL 35456, 251-751-3437. E-mail: johngunnels1954@gmail.com

Kalahari Safari For Two Hunters

Stirling Safaris has donated an 8-day safari for two hunters and two observers in the Kalahari region of South Africa’s Northwest Province. Hunt is available for the 2023 or the 2024 season. Six animals to be split between the two hunters are included in this donation (1 springbok, 1 impala, 1 blesbuck, 1 warthog, 1 blue wildebeest, and 1 black wildebeest).

Also included in the donation: 6 days hunting, 2 days travelling, accommodations at Stirling, PH 2x1, trackers, skinners, meals and beverages, laundry service, government license fee, trophy skinning/salting, transport of trophies to Moredou Taxidermy.

Excluded: arrival night accommodations in Johannesburg (Afton House or Africa Sky Lodge), transfer fee to and from Johannesburg, extra game taken, rifle rental, gratuities.

Owner Roland Mahne hosted five different safaris in 2022 that included Alabama SCI members. Among the dozens of trophies taken by these hunters were a 49 inch buffalo, a 48 inch sable, a 40 1/2 inch gemsbok bull, 25 1/2 inch impala, an 18 inch blesbuck, a 6 inch duiker, a 15 1/2 springbok, a 32 inch blue wildebeest, a 17 inch tsessebe, a 55 inch kudu, a 30 inch nyala, and a huge lion. Don’t miss this chance to hunt the Kalahari (Where the Big Ones Grow!)

Cow Buffalo Hunt

Here is a buffalo hunt with all of the excitement of a Cape Buffalo bull hunt with a big savings. This hunt is a 7-day hunt for one hunter and includes 3 days designated for the buffalo hunt and after the buffalo is taken it is a short drive to another concession where you will hunt plains game as per the price list. The donation covers all accommodations in luxurious chalets along with meals, daily rates, permits, PH, trackers, skinners, all field preparation of trophies, and the trophy fee for one cow buffalo. Not included are airport transfers from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, transport of trophies to the taxidermist, taxidermy costs or ship and dip, rifle permits or gun rental, and trophy fees for plains game hunted. Extra hunters or extra hunt days are $350 per day and non-hunters are $250 per day.

Plains Game Plus Bonus Nyala

Ubathi Global Safaris is offering this hunt for two hunters for a ten-day, nine-night plains game hunt in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. If a hunter takes 4 or more animals from the pricelist a credit of $1500 will apply. In addition, one Nyala can be taken at no charge to one of the hunters. Hunt can be taken in 2023 or 2024. Arrival is OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg and transfer to and from airport is included in the donation. Excursions, sightseeing, shopping, or private tours of local destinations can be arranged at an additional cost. Included in the donation is lodging, meals, all beverages, PH, tracker, skinner, and daily laundry services. Non- hunters are welcomed at $200 per day.

www.globalsafaris.co.za

Montana Spring Black Bear Hunt

Dean Haun of Rocky Point Outfitters is offering this spring black bear hunt in Montana for one lucky hunter. The hunt will be for 5 days and 6 nights to take place in the Lolo National Forest in Thompson Falls, Montana. The hunt is available for 2023 or 2024. Arrival and departure point is Missoula, MT and there is a $300 pick up and return fee. All lodging and meals are included. Not included is a non-resident black bear license of $350 plus a $25 fee. The cost for an extra hunter is $4000 and a non-hunter for $100 per day.

Chapter member, Scott Cates, has hunted with this outfit and highly recommends them.

rpohunt@gmail.com

Roe Deer Hunt in Serbia

This hunt is for 2 hunters or 1 hunter and 1 observer for 6 nights, 3 hunting days, 2 tourism days, with 1 representative roe deer up to 350 grams. Season is April 15 to September 30. You can upgrade to roe deer up to gold medal $1,500, package of 5 roe deer up to gold medal is $5,000. Many other species are available as per price list. Includes assistance for settlement of customs formalities at Belgrade airport on arrival and departure, use of 4x4 vehicle during the stay (2 hunters with one vehicle), lodging and full board in 3-4 star hotels or hunting lodges, assistance of professional hunter and local game keepers, plus field preparation of trophies.

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare tickets, rent a rifle with ammo $150 for hunt, VAT 20% (be added on donation value and total bill), Serbian hunting license $140, official measurement $35 per trophy, cape $100, single 4x4 vehicle for hunt $200 per day, packing, export documentation and sending of trophies, tips, drinks and gratuities.

ADDITIONAL: Extra hunter for this hunt $4,100, extra observer for this hunt $2,500. Extra hunting day $550, extra observer day $350. Wine tasting tour – daily tour with included visit of 3 wineries around Novi Sad, with the assistance of a person who is an expert in wine-sommelier, lunch in some nice restaurant in Novi Sad, English speaking driver with luxury car $350.

This hunt was taken by Bob Wilson and Roger Avery and they highly recommend it.

Victoria Falls and Plains Game Safari

Enjoy a 3-day plains game hunt for one hunter and one non-hunter in the central part of South Africa, followed by a 4-day retreat to the beautiful Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Hunting package includes trophy fee for one oryx and one common springbuck, day fees for one hunter and one non-hunter with full service of hunting lodge, staff, skinner, tracker and professional hunter. All meals accommodation for the hunt, field prep of trophies and delivery to taxidermist is included. Victoria Falls retreat includes accommodation at a Zambezi river front lodge with return international flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, hotel transfers, and breakfast. Allow additional days for travel.

Not included are additional hunters at $600 per day and observers at $250 per day, VAT of 15%, hunting license in certain provinces of $60 each, rifle hire at $50 per day, additional trophies as per price list, and transfers from nearest airport to hunting concession and return at $500 per vehicle (max 4 people).

Dove, Pigeon and Fishing in Argentina

Here is your opportunity to take advantage of several different adventures in one. The donation included two full days of unlimited high volume dove shooting, one full day of pigeon hunting and one full day of fishing for three hunters. Included are all meals and accommodations, full staff service, open bar with local wines and liquor, English speaking host, guides, drivers and bird boys. Not included are flights to and from Cordoba, Argentina, hunting license $425 per hunter, gun rental $280 per hunter, airport transfers $150 per hunter, between area transfers $150 per hunter, fishing gear and bait $150 per hunter, shells 100 boxes $1600 per hunter, tips for birdboys $50 per day, staff $50 per day, and English translator service $50 per day. Additional hunters can be added for $4755 per hunter and non-hunters for $1900 per person.

Red Stag Hunt in Spain

Giuseppe Carrizosa - SPAIN (SCI’s 2009 Int’l Professional Hunter of the Year) is donating a 4-day hunt in Spain for Iberian Red Deer. Included in this donation: Reception at Madrid’s Int’l Airport, assistance at gun clearance and gun permit fees, all land transportation, full board top class accommodations for one hunter up to 4 days, professional hunter, scouting of the area before hunter gets there and trophy fee for one Iberian Red Deer. Stag’s trophy fee value $4,900 may be applied towards others trophies, ask outfitter for availability. Hunter may upgrade to include hunting days ($890/day per hunter & $390/day per observer) as well as additional game. Species available are Gredos Ibex - $8,900, Beceite, Southeastern and Ronda Ibex - $7,900/each, Mouflon Sheep, Fallow Deer & Balearean Boc - $4,900/each, Pyrenean & Cantabrian Chamois - $5,900/each, Aoudad - $6,900 and Roe Deer - $3,900. Hunter is responsible for the hunting insurance ($95), hunting license ($295/State) and 21% V.A.T. on total value. This hunt is good for 2023 and 2024.

Becite Ibex Management Hunt

This trip is for up to three hunters to hunt free-range management Becite Ibex. The trophy fee for a management Becite Ibex (up to 50”) for each hunter is included in the offer. Food and accommodations are included for up to 3 days in a very nice hotel with great local food. Non-hunters are welcome at $250 per day. Arrival and departure will be Madrid, Spain for the hunt in Teruel, Spain. All transportation is included. You will be welcome to use the outfitter’s firearms during the hunt, at no charge. Game that can be added are Gredos ibex, Ronda ibex, Southeastern ibex, chamois, mouflon and roe deer. You can upgrade from a management Becite ibex to a trophy up to 69” for $5,500 or a trophy over 69” for $8,500. Not included are hunting license ($300), Firearm permit if bringing your own firearm ($250), Tag ($800), and VAT at 21%. Hunt can be taken in 2023 or 2024.

Fran Cortina at upper1984@hotmail.com