Well were back in the states and what a group of guys and great bowhunters as well. I think that 7 of us bowhunting traditional and primitive took 15 animals.
I finished my six year 4 different trips with 5 weeks of hunting in that time and completed the South African Spiral Horn Slam with a sinew backed osage bow, the first time done as far as anyone knows of.

Here are some of the pictures of the kills and I know that I don't have all. you guys jump in and add what you have.


This is my eland taken with a 700 grain hickory arrow with a 125 single bevel Grizzly head up front, we saw him fall about 75 yards from the shot.

This was the forth and final animal needed to complete the slam. A Bushbuck, 18 yard shot and a bout 80 yard recovery. Using a 600 grain Surewood shaft and a 125 grizzly and 75 grain woody weight. David Lawson made the arrow for me for this and other hunts. Bow was the same 60 lb sinew backed osage. Shot was quartering to me and I shot from the point of the shoulder passing out the off side ham, going the length of the animal.


Terry Hughes took a huge Impala!

Good friend Tommy Leach got a nice Nyala and a good Impala


Todd made a great shot on a nice Gemsbok and Nyala



Taylor and a nice Red Hartebeest and Impala


Logan got a real nice Kudu and a couple of Impala


Gerald got an Impala and a Wildebeest



Guys, I'm beat from the trip and this is all the pictures that I had and I know that its not all that were shot. I will try and tell a bit about the hunt tomorrow or Monday after I have got some sleep, been up for about two days traveling.

Terry, I got your Impala arrow!

Congrats to all the hunters!!!!!

Mike, I have a question for you; what all critters make up theSouth African spiral horned slam. I've shot quite a few and am wondering now how close I am???

Bisch

Good job guys
Interesting information on the bows and arrows used too
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Quote from: Bisch on September 10, 2022, 10:44:26 PM
Congrats to all the hunters!!!!!

Mike, I have a question for you; what all critters make up theSouth African spiral horned slam. I've shot quite a few and am wondering now how close I am???

Bisch

You need the Kudu, Eland, Nyala and Bushbuck.

Bisch,
Here is a picture of my 4 put together.

Thanks for the opportunity Mike.  It was a blast. 

Looks like an excellent hunt! Congrats all!!

Quote from: Mike Yancey on September 11, 2022, 04:34:47 AM

Quote from: Bisch on September 10, 2022, 10:44:26 PM
Congrats to all the hunters!!!!!

Mike, I have a question for you; what all critters make up theSouth African spiral horned slam. I've shot quite a few and am wondering now how close I am???

Bisch

You need the Kudu, Eland, Nyala and Bushbuck.

Cool! I've gotten everything but the eland with a stickbow. Don't know that I have enough bow to get the eland now though!!!!

Bisch

Bisch as close as they were to the blind I sat in I'm sure you could get an arrow in the right spot and your mid forties would be adequate.  If you need one a little heavier, I know a guy. 😎

Awesome job guys and beautiful animals !

Very impressive! Tell us more.

It definitely looks as though you had a great time.  It is a fabulous place and operated by great people.

Congratulations to all of you 

Looks like a great time.  Would be a dream hunt.

This was a good trip.  Louis is a gracious host who has put together a great staff who to a person are kind, friendly and hard working to ensure your hunt is enjoyable and successful.  The wildlife there is fun to enjoy and I made some memories I'll not soon let go of.

We woke up to this every morning!

Ate like Kings every night!

You can't imagine the friendship that bonds hunter and PH after a quest like this. Six years in the making and 4 different trips to South Africa. We capped it off with one of the best shots of my life and a memory that neither of us will ever forget. Louis at Sofala is a class act and a man that I am proud to call a friend.

Louis sent this video collage of the animals taken on this trip.  Enjoy.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaZ_xONZzuw

I've got a cool short vid I'll add in a bit. I love these pics!

Never mind, I thought this was the thread announcement for next year.