BOBBY HANSEN SAFARIS Established since 1997 Hunt Highlights 2013 South Africa Zimbabwe Namibia Price List 2014
Ernie Dosio - Lodi, California 2 Ernie with the two Elephant Bull s taken on the Sashi River in Botswana Well Ernie, we finally got the Ellie. After a rocky start, waiting for our elephant tag. While we waited Ernie took a forty inch Eland, Common Reedbuck and a Mountain Reedbuck. Thanks for hanging in there Ernie, See you in California.
Frank Stathos - California Lion taken on foot, Frank and Bobby Franks Buffalo after a full charge Frank spent 30 days with me, starting in Mozambique for Hippo and Croc. Thanks to Karel Maartens for the great hunt, we took two great animals and Frank caught a lovely Tiger Fish. Then in Zimbabwe, it s never easy relying on somebody else to organise a hunt but thanks to our Bulawayo based outfitter this was a total disaster, my apologies Frank. Back in S.A where I was back in control and we were able to take a great Buffalo, a Lion, a Lioness, a Sable, a Lechwe and a darted Rhino. All secured by some excellent shooting. Well done Frank. 3
Gary & Amy Gibbons - Phoenix, Arizona Impressive shooting put this Buffalo down in Limpopo S.A Gary, Amy, their two sons Ryan and larry and his fiancee Melissa joined us once again on a photographic and hunt combination. Everyone had a great time and saw some spectacular country and game. Ryan once again took some great photos. Then it was on to the hunting and Gary has wanted a Buffalo and an Eland for a long time and he fulfilled both those dreams on this hunt. Some great shooting on both Gary and Larry s part secured them some great trophies. Well done guys and great to spend some time with you once again. 4
Dave & Jo-nell Strickler - Texas Dave took one magnificent shot on this incredible Buffalo Dave and Jo-nell joined us on their first hunt. A great couple and good fun. Dave took several great animals including this magnificant bossed Buffalo. While we were hunting this bull Jo-nell had an encounter with a dangerous animal herself, a cobra in camp. After all the excitment the staff killed the intruder, that s Africa for you. Great shot on your Buffalo Dave. 5
Dieter Voss - Canada Dieter took this bull with excellent shooting, up close and personal. Shashi River, Botswana Dieter took his Elephant on the second day of the hunt, after several hours of tracking amongst cows and bulls we finally approached eleven different bulls in a dry stream. Singling out a bull from four others at 30 meters. Initially the bull spun towards us and then as he turned Dieter took him. It only sunk in that evening that Dieter had his much sought after Elephant (which is normally the case). Dieter also took a lion with me 17 years ago. 6
Carson McCall - Florida Alex, Carson and mom with Carsons Buffalo Carson and girlfriend Alex, along with the rest of the family joined us again after 10 years. Carson took some great animals including this big Bossed Buffalo and a Lioness. Alex it was great meeting you and glad all the ladies had such fun. Thanks Johnny for taking care of them and the great guiding. See you all in Florida. 7
Mark Key - Texas Mark took this 39 inch bull with a 454 casual Handgun Mark and his son Alex joined us for the first time with Gary Smith. They both shot incredibly well with their handguns. Taking Buffalo, three Lions, and also some plainsgame. Thanks to Gary who put the guys together and who shot two great Buffalo. Mark we look forward to meeting and hunting with the rest of the family, hopefully in 2014. 8
Gary Smith - Texas A wonderful 40 inch bull stopped in it s tracks by Gary with his 454 Casull I think this is the fourth time I ve hunted with Gary. Taking all his game with his Handgun, this time two beautiful Buffalo, one of 39 inches and the other over 40 inches, he also took a Lioness. Great fun once again. Thanks again to Johnny Demos for all his help and to his lovely wife Eurika for the wonderful food. 9
Tim, Taylor & Jenna Niles - Michigan Taylor with her gold medal Blesbuck Jenna with her growling Black Wilderbeest Tim with his magnificent Eland Tim hunted with me several years ago and took a great Buffalo with his double at 15 yards. This time bringing his two lovely daughters, Taylor 11 and Jenna 9. What great shots and great fun for Taylor taking a high scoring Blesbuck as well as a Grey Duiker. Jenna took a Black Wilderbeest with one shot after a long wait and a lot of patience. Well done girls. Tim took a fantastic Eland, Vaal Rhebuck, Orbi, Blue Duiker and an elusive Bushpig. Well done Tim. 10
Tom Niles - Michigan Tom s huge Bushpig A great Eland bull Tom Niles and Tony McCain were also part of the group and did equally as well. Both taking great Eland, Cape Kudu, Blesbuck, Black Wildebeest and a huge Bushpig. It was great hunting with you all and the evenings were fun. Looking forward to seeing you guys at the fundraiser. 11
Tony McCain - Michigan This beautiful Eland was taken by Tony in the Eastern Cape, S.A Tony s Bushpig Well Tony found out that at Bobby Hansen Safaris there is also a fitness course, as we worked him to the bone and he didn t even complain. With some great shooting he took some amazing animals. It was great having you on the hunt and glad you enjoyed it. We will see you, Tim and Tom at the fundraiser. Well done. 12
Alex Key - Texas Alex and I tracked on foot to secure this Lioness Alex joined us with his Dad (Mark Key) and Gary Smith. We had a great time and shot exceptionally well with his Handgun. Pretty impressive shooting to say the least. Taking a Blue Wilderbeest with one shot and a Lioness. Well done Alex, was great to hunt with you. See you in Dallas. 13
Heath & Mattie McCall - Florida Heath and Mattie (far right) took this beautiful Lion with Johnny Demos Heath and Mattie, what a lovely couple. The last time I hunted with Heath, he was too young for a girlfriend. Heath and Carson both shot well at the time and nothing has changed except for the fact that he is now a married man who still knows how to shoot. This time round he took a fantastic Lion on foot up close and personal. Sorry I was not there to spend more time together but I m looking forward to fishing with you in Florida. 14
Wayne & Colleen McCall - Florida Wayne and Colleen after the exciting hunt on this Lioness Wayne and Colleen it was fantastic having you back after all these years. I hope Colleen, Mattie and Alex enjoyed Botswana and the Victoria Falls with Johnny. Wayne it was great hunting with you again. I had forgotten what a sense of humour you have and how there is never a dull moment. Look forward to taking an Elephant with you in the future and of course some fishing in Florida. 15
Exceptional an Alan Needham - Bushpig Tayla & Jordan Hansen - Zebra Bob, Frank & Gary Gibbons - Nyala Tim Niles - Vaal Rhebuck Dave & Jo Strickler Alan Needham - Warthog 16 Brian & Charlotte Drake - Kudu Melissa & Larr
imals of 2013 Alan & Debbie - Eland Randy - Croc Frank Stathos - Hippo Ferracutti - Gemsbuck Tim Niles - Oribi Wayne Bisbee - Black Springbuck Ernie Dosio - Eland y - Gemsbuck 17
Wayne Bisbee - Texas Wayne - Black Wilderbeest Wayne - Black Springbok Hey Wayne seems to be the norm, this time I was stuck in Botswana but thanks to Johnny I know you had a great hunt. taking some great animals including Red Lechwe, Waterbuck, Copper; Common; White & Black Springbuck, Bontebuck, Black Gnu, Mountain Reedbuck, Blue Wildebeest and two Zebra. In fact Wayne shot up the place. I look forward to seeing you in Dallas and I know it will be fun. Thanks once again for spoiling the girls. 18
Roger Baber & Lou - Virginia Roger, George and a great Bushbuck Roger - Civet Roger - Honey Badger Lou, Roger and a great Nyala Roger and Lou hunted with me for the first time, thanks to Fred for the referal. Great hunting with you both and it was lots of fun, taking some of the more difficult animals. Like Roan, Sable, Bushpig, Civet and Honey Badger. Both Roger and Lou were great fun and never a dull moment. Hopefully we can take a Leopard together in the near future. 19
Alan & Debbie Needham - Roswell, New Mexico Alan - Waterbuck Alan & Debbie ~ African Bushpig I had a great time with Alan and Debbie on their first safari. Alans first animal was a bushpig and he probably thought no big deal but we took it on foot in the day which doesnt happen often. He also took Eland, Nyala, Impala, Blesbuck, Waterbuck, Warthog, Blue Wildebeest, Bushbuck, Kudu and an exceptional Klipspringer with a great shot over 200 yards. Debbie hope you loved the Kruger, hope to see you both in Dallas. 20
Brian & Charlotte Drake - Ohio Charlotte with her exceptional Eland Brian - Waterbuck Brian and Charlotte Drake hunted with Bobby Hansen Safaris for the first time and loved hunting with Johnny who they said was patient and fantastic with Charlotte. Well done Charlotte on your magnificent Eland. Brian and Charlotte also took Kudu, Klipspringer, Red Hartbeest, Blesbuck, Waterbuck, Steenbuck, Impala, Bushbuck, White Blesbuck and a Porcupine. 21
Larry & Mellisa Gibbons - Arizona Larry - Zebra Mellisa, one shot kill Impala Larry and Mellisa joined us with Gary and Amy Gibbons. Congratulations on your engagement and it was great having you on safari. Mellisa took her first animal, an Impala, with a one shot kill. Larry took a Zebra and a huge Impala and a great Gemsbuck. They also enjoyed a fantastic tour of Kruger Park and stayed in some lovely places. Thanks to Gary, Amy, Ryan, Larry and Mellisa I had a great time. See you in Arizona. 22
Emiliano Gonzalz Figueroa - Argentina Fantastic 60 inch Kudu, well done Emiliano Emiliano put together a group from Argentina, much appreciated and great fun having Floro, Cristian, Emiliano from Sierra outfitters as well as Turko and Ferracutti. All the guys took fantastic game in Namibia including Floro s 30 inch Waterbuck, Emiliano s 60 inch Kudu and a 40 inch Gemsbuck bull. Turko, Ferra and Cristian took fantastic Eland, Oryx, and Kudu. Everyone shot exceptionally well. Thanks guys. 23
Floro Lavelle - Argentina Floro s Waterbuck 24 Floro and his Waterbuck
Cristian Druetta - Argentina Cristian & Bobby Hansen with an excellent Eland Bull 25
Alejandro Ferracutti - Argentina 26 Alejandro (on right) and Floro with Alejandeo s Eland
Alejandro Hambran - Argentina Alejandro with his Eland, another exceptional bull 27
Terry Niegel - Oregon 54 Kudu and 51 wide The Eland of the season and of my career 44 bull Welcome back after 13 years, lots has changed but certainly we are both greyer and a little slower. We still had an excellent hunt besides the huge Eland and the amazing Kudu we also took a 55 inch Kudu, 38 inch Gemsbuck bull, a beautiful Mountain Zebra and two Limpopo Bushbuck. Well done Terry. It was great hunting with you again after all these years. regards to Donna and Tanner. These animals are so big. 28
Andreas, Petra and Jost Andresen - Flensburg, Germany Andreas Exceptional Bushbuck Jost with his great Warthog Andreas joined me once again with his girlfriend Petra and his son Jost. Andreas has hunted on and off with me for 17 years and loves hunting Bushbuck. I think this is Andreas eighth Bushbuck. Jost took some great animals and for 15 years old he shot real well. Taking Warthog, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, Kudu and Hartebeest. Hope you enjoyed your time with us Petra and the Kruger Park. 29
Walt Morrow & Russ Daniel - Ohio Russ with his 54 inch Kudu Walt - Gemsbuck Thanks to Campbell Smith on this one. Walt took the Gemsbuck he wanted and Russ took a Kudu, a Gemsbuck, a Waterbuck and an Impala. All great animals, I dont think Russ wanted to go home. Hope to hunt with you in the future Russ. 30
Daily Rates: Plainsgame BOBBY HANSEN SAFARIS - HUNTING RATES 2013 U.S/D 1 Client and 1 Professional Hunter $450 2 Clients and 1 Professional Hunter (each) $350 Non-Hunting Observer $250 Daily Rates Includes: Value Added Tax @ 14% The services of a licensed Professional Hunter, Trained Skinners and Trackers and a 4 x 4 hunting vehicle Accommodation within the hunting area during the safari All meals, table wines, beverages and liquor in moderation Daily laundry service Field preparation of trophies Government license fees which are required for animals Daily Rates Excludes: Trophy fees of animals bagged and wounded Hotel accommodation before or after the safari Taxidermy, packing, dipping and shipping of trophies to final destination Commercial and air charter flights between hunting areas Gratuities to staff Game Prices Baboon $ 50 Black Springbuck $ 750 Black Wildebeest $ 1100 Blesbuck $ 450 Blue Duiker $ P.O.R Blue Wildebeest $ 1100 Bontebuck $ 1700 Burchells Zebra $ 1300 Bushbuck (Limpopo) $ 950 Bushpig $ 700 Common Reedbuck $ 1250 Eland $ 2750 Fallow Deer $ 700 Gemsbuck $ 1100 Grey Duiker $ 300 Giraffe $ P.O.R Grysbuck (Cape) $ 1000 Impala $ 450 Jackal $ 100 Klipspringer $ 1200 Kudu $ 2000 Kudu 54 and above $ 2500 Lechwe $ P.O.R Mountain Reedbuck $ 600 Mountain Zebra $ P.O.R Nyala $ 2700 Oribi $ P.O.R Red Duiker $ P.O.R Red Hartebeest $ 1100 Springbuck $ 300 Steenbuck $ 300 Suni $ 2000 Tsessebe $ 1700 Vaal Rhebuck $ 1500 Warthog $ 350 Waterbuck $ 2000 White Blesbuck $ 650 White Springbuck $ 850 Small cats and critters $ 500 Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and other animals not Listed - Prices available on request. General Information Trophy Quality: Due to well controlled hunting areas both private and state owned, trophy hunting throughout South Africa is very successful. Hunting Seasons: Hunting is available throughout the year due to special exemption permits allocated to privately owned game ranches. The months, March - November are generally preferred due to the more suitable climatic conditions and cooler temperatures. Climate: Limpopo s climate is mild during our Winter months (April - August). Summer is September through to March. Our Rainy season begins in October and ends in February. Summer: 17 c - 35 c (63 F - 104 F) October - April Winter: 7 c - 23 c (45 F - 73 F) May - September Note All reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and good health of clients will be taken. However, no liability will be accepted for injury, loss or illness before, during and after the safari. Bobby Hansen Safaris will recommend a reliable taxidermist and / or shipping agents. Should you decide to use your own taxidermist and / or shipping agent, no responsibility whatsoever will be accepted by Bobby Hansen Safaris for any loss or damage occurring to your trophies prior to during or after packing, shipping, tanning and or mounting. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. 31
References: Bobby and Vanessa have been hosting Big 5 and plainsgame hunts in Southern Africa for 16 years. Having a reputation for taking exceptional trophy animals. Whether you have hunted with us once or 16 years in succession. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and friendship. Hope we can all look forward to a good year in 2014. We look forward once again to fulfilling dreams and creating some exciting memories in 2014. Thank you once again to all Professional Hunters, Landowners and custodians of our wildlife heritage. To all our clients, friends and agents for their continued confidence in Bobby Hansen Safaris and all their help. Thanks to all our staff for all their hard work and care of clients trophies during the year. Booth Numbers: Dallas Safari Club Convention Booth # 4043 Vegas Safari Club Convention Booth # 232 Calgary Canada for the African Hunting Expo Have a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. P.O. Box 599, Vaalwater, 0530, South Africa Tel.: +27 82 320 5504 / +27 83 702 1804 U.S.A Cell (January to February) 214 663 7708 E-mail: bhsafari@iafrica.com Website: www.bobbyhansensafaris.com facebook: facebook.com/bobbyhansenhuntingsafaris John and Judy Bartoletti- Florida - Tel: 407 466 0140 Tom Bollinger - Florida - Tel: 407 808 4203 Harry and Claudia Lybrink - Michigan - Tel: 517 545 1752 Ron and Judy Yerian - Ohio - Tel: 740 746 8965 Don Giottonini - California - Tel: 209 481 0557 Cliff Woodward - Maryland - Tel: 410 320 3371 Jim Venier - Michigan - Tel: 517 676 2640 Kent Fuller - Florida - Tel: 352 360 9966 Gary Smith - Texas - Tel: 512 809 0805 Mark Wehinger - Ohio - Tel: 614 419 9988 Rick Redle - Texas - Tel: 214 435 2351 Gary Burton - Florida - Tel: 321 217 8012 Jack Eben - Texas - Tel: 512 757 1950 John Vukas - Seattle - Tel: 253 377 0776 Dan Cirillo - California - Tel: 707 374 5092 Jim Mazur - Wyoming - Tel: 307 752 7413 Don Ingram - Florida - Tel: 863 326 9833 William Lundquist - Florida Tel: 407 847 9419 Wayne Bisbee 214 557 8108 Dave & Jo Strickler 713 504 0248 Alan & Debbie Needham 575 703 6083 Tim Niles 810 217 0713 Wayne McCall 904 237 3800