Slick Tricks whistle !!!! -

Gerhard · 05-23-2010, 12:10 PM

I was finally able to get back to one of my favorite stands on our hunting concession this weekend.

Its build in an big old lead wood tree about 30 feet of the ground. With a wooden platform and a camo net as walls.

On my way to the stand yesterday morning I bumped a couple of young impala rams at the mineral lick.

In the stand I got settled ASAP and then started to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The lead wood tree stands in a thicket mixed with lead wood and tambotie trees. These trees are home to a wide variety of birds.

The morning passed slowly. At around 12:20 I saw a couple of young impala rams approaching the mineral lick.

They were mock fighting as the rut is still going this late in May. Every now and then one can hear that guttural nasal roar an dominant Impala ram makes to impress the ladies and intimidate the opposition.

During the rut Impala rams are very unpredictable and they can not be patterned at all this makes for a very difficult hunt compared to the Whitetail rut in the USA.

While watching the two young rams a nice mature ram walks straight to the mineral lick ignoring the youngsters...

He gave me a slight quartering away shot at 18 yards.

The M'Bogo (Destroyer 350) appeared in my hands almost as if by magic.

The HHA single pin settled on the middle of the vital triangle.

The next moment the white fletching disappear on the sweet spot and the Impala jumps and goes onto a death run. He went down 50 yards from where he received the shot.

Recovery was easy as there was a very good blood trail leading to the ram.

So how did the Slick Tricks Std perform???

Entrance wound

Entrance wound inside the chest cavity

Damage to the lungs...

Exit wound inside the cavity

Exit wound

The Slick Trick Std's performed flawless once again providing a large wound channel through both lungs and the top of the hart...

I think I can say...

The Slick Tricks whistled through this nice Impala ram...

Standing Bear · 05-23-2010, 12:47 PM

First off, congratulations Gerhard, great pictures and awesome bowhunt. As I'm writting this, I can't stop shaking my head, grinning from ear to ear, right on, I say !!!!!

Sylvie also passes on her congratulations, by the way Gerhard, we are both looking at each other asking ourselves where our plane tickets are, oh yeah, we need two sturdy bow cases as well, that trip to Africa is getting closer now !!!!!

Awesome, again, thank you for sharing !!

cartman308 · 05-23-2010, 04:10 PM

Awsome story Gerhard! I'm so jelous!

Okie101 · 05-23-2010, 07:32 PM

As always....good stuff Gerhard...

BuckFeverLodge · 05-23-2010, 08:12 PM

Great job Gerhard, awsome story, and top notch pictures.

Red Feather Archery · 05-23-2010, 09:15 PM

Gerhard, that is fantastic! Great story, great pics and...great shot! Really love reading about your hunts half way around the world.

Gerhard · 05-23-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Standing Bear

First off, congratulations Gerhard, great pictures and awesome bowhunt. As I'm writting this, I can't stop shaking my head, grinning from ear to ear, right on, I say !!!!!

Sylvie also passes on her congratulations, by the way Gerhard, we are both looking at each other asking ourselves where our plane tickets are, oh yeah, we need two sturdy bow cases as well, that trip to Africa is getting closer now !!!!!

Awesome, again, thank you for sharing !!

You guys will be welcome any time.

I left a monster impala ram yesterday for you...

Booner · 05-24-2010, 08:54 AM

Gerhard you are the man. Never fail to entertain and educate. Great job.

41mag · 05-26-2010, 05:34 PM

Gerhard,

I catch a few of your post elsewhere and as usual, great report and hunting.

Keep up the good work.

05-23-2010, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gerhard 145gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Johannesburg (South Africa) Posts: 692	Slick Tricks whistle !!!! I was finally able to get back to one of my favorite stands on our hunting concession this weekend. Its build in an big old lead wood tree about 30 feet of the ground. With a wooden platform and a camo net as walls. On my way to the stand yesterday morning I bumped a couple of young impala rams at the mineral lick. In the stand I got settled ASAP and then started to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The lead wood tree stands in a thicket mixed with lead wood and tambotie trees. These trees are home to a wide variety of birds. The morning passed slowly. At around 12:20 I saw a couple of young impala rams approaching the mineral lick. They were mock fighting as the rut is still going this late in May. Every now and then one can hear that guttural nasal roar an dominant Impala ram makes to impress the ladies and intimidate the opposition. During the rut Impala rams are very unpredictable and they can not be patterned at all this makes for a very difficult hunt compared to the Whitetail rut in the USA. While watching the two young rams a nice mature ram walks straight to the mineral lick ignoring the youngsters... He gave me a slight quartering away shot at 18 yards. The M'Bogo (Destroyer 350) appeared in my hands almost as if by magic. The HHA single pin settled on the middle of the vital triangle. The next moment the white fletching disappear on the sweet spot and the Impala jumps and goes onto a death run. He went down 50 yards from where he received the shot. Recovery was easy as there was a very good blood trail leading to the ram. So how did the Slick Tricks Std perform??? Entrance wound Entrance wound inside the chest cavity Damage to the lungs... Exit wound inside the cavity Exit wound The Slick Trick Std's performed flawless once again providing a large wound channel through both lungs and the top of the hart... I think I can say... The Slick Tricks whistled through this nice Impala ram... __________________ Slick Trick Pro Staff, Broadheadtalk.com Field Staff

05-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
cartman308 Broadhead Mod Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fraziers Bottom, WV Posts: 1,226	Awsome story Gerhard! I'm so jelous! __________________ Broadheadtalk Moderator Athens Factory Staff Shooter

05-23-2010, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,051	As always....good stuff Gerhard... __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

05-23-2010, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,402	Great job Gerhard, awsome story, and top notch pictures. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions

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05-23-2010, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Standing Bear Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 845	First off, congratulations Gerhard, great pictures and awesome bowhunt. As I'm writting this, I can't stop shaking my head, grinning from ear to ear, right on, I say !!!!! Sylvie also passes on her congratulations, by the way Gerhard, we are both looking at each other asking ourselves where our plane tickets are, oh yeah, we need two sturdy bow cases as well, that trip to Africa is getting closer now !!!!! Awesome, again, thank you for sharing !!

05-23-2010, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Gerhard, that is fantastic! Great story, great pics and...great shot! Really love reading about your hunts half way around the world.

05-24-2010, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 957	Gerhard you are the man. Never fail to entertain and educate. Great job.

05-26-2010, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
41mag 85gr Join Date: May 2010 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 68	Gerhard, I catch a few of your post elsewhere and as usual, great report and hunting. Keep up the good work.