What About Rhino

Izzy · December 13, 2007, 08:35:00 PM

I saw a clip of a video with Dale Karch about to shoot one,I dont know if he did or not.He had a longbow in hand.I think it was on a Bowhunter Tv trailer.I rece3ntly received an e mail from an outfitter who was advertising a black rhino hunt for the low price of 275,000.00 not including board!!!!!!!

Rich LaBombard · December 14, 2007, 10:57:00 AM

that might be the threerivers "africa" video you are mentioning.. they came across those rhino while on a hunt for something else (I forget), but they were not there to hunt rhino, and just observed them.
It's a cool video, but no rhino hunting on it.
(Denny Sturgis is in it, too)

Tilzbow · December 14, 2007, 09:40:00 PM

I believe the rhino in the video were at Melorani. We hunted there last year and three rhinos visited my friend's wife in her thatch blind. At one point she had three rhino horns in her blind as they were sniffing around through the shooting windows! A couple rubbed up against the blind, one at the exit so she wasn't able to get out. To say she was shook up would be an understatement!!! If I'd been in the blind I would've soiled myself! From that point on she only hunted in elevated blinds.

killinstuff · December 15, 2007, 10:43:00 AM

I've read many books on hunting Africa and I can't recall a single one saying the Rhino was anything more then a big target like a steer. Sure they can run you down but it's low on the list of big 5 when it comes to being dangerous. That's one animal I'd be more then glad to take a picture of then kill.

MOstate · March 16, 2008, 10:56:00 PM

147!! 115!! I think I've read about the true Hercules! Wow, I'm happy with getting 60# back thoughout the day!

Benny Nganabbarru · March 21, 2008, 07:16:00 AM

Paul, does that apply just for these modern days, or did it apply back in the 60s and 70s as well? Like, does that apply to Bear and Hill and Negley and Swinehart and Ashby and Easton and Browning? And, it could be suggested that the least egotistical bowhunter would be the one who doesn't know that internet forums exist, let alone spend time on one (especially when it comes to sharing success stories and photos). Because I'm so new to bowhunting, and have no African experience whatsoever, I feel I do not have the right or experience to comment on what dreams a fellow should or shouldn't have, or what motivates another person.

Anyway, the reds must be about to start roaring in NZ (they roar in April down south in Australia)! All the best if you're heading out after them!

I'm looking for buffalo tomorrow!

Cheers, Ben

Ben Maher · April 20, 2008, 12:56:00 AM

Paul,
are you saying don't feed people facing starvation?
are you actually saying that there are people who are "UNNECESSARY, even though generally their situation is an accident of birthplace"? it is always very easy as affluent westerners to throw judgement at those less fortunate than us
Whilst the worlds over population is an ever increasing concern, to suggest such as you have
defies any sense of compassion or empathy.
i have worked for many years in communities that would be considered third world..
i find this a very saddening and offensive post

chrisg · April 20, 2008, 02:26:00 AM

Paul with the greatest respect for your hunting ability you are way off the mark with this. Do the names Adolph Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Tse Dung, Pol Pot, Idi Amin, Robert Mugabe etc etc mean nothing to you? I am with bmlongshot on this, your life and most of your prospects in this world are heavily dependant on the accident of your birthplace. Numbers of people is only one measure of whether your existence is 'neccessary', how about your ecological footprint? The whole of Africa produces less than 3% of greenhouse gasses yet the USA alone with just 6% of global population churns out 25%. And this is OK? Of course subsistance farming wrecks the environment but if you fail to give people the chance to grow skills and productive ability what do they do? China has radically dropped its birthrate through hideous social engineering but the result is that many young Chinese are after money and economic power first. Similar things are happening in SA, the urban black population birthrate is a fraction of the rural one, economic opportunity means far greater wealth with a smaller family. It's not a simple numbers thing AT ALL. And I have also worked in aid projects and rural development as well as conservation, now I am a financial planner.
chrisg

Bowspirit · April 21, 2008, 10:07:00 PM

I for one love this thread...heck, that's why I started it. But if it goes on like this, I kinda think one of our moderators should wrap it up...it's about the mighty rhinoceros and those few traditional archers brave (or foolish, however you may see it) to take them with bow and arrow. No more, no less...

chrisg · April 23, 2008, 02:03:00 AM

This is a wonderful site and there are myriad examples of fine actions and decent attitudes by people here. Respect and compassion are core threads. It is sad and worrying that respect for others and their lives and struggles appears limited to your own.
chrisg

Don't worry Terry I did it myself. Sorry my response to an off topic post was also off topic. Good luck
chrisg

Terry Green · April 23, 2008, 11:14:00 AM

Got rid of the vial sick garbage....will clean it up a bit more later.....gotta run now.....

hunt it · April 23, 2008, 12:14:00 PM

Thanks Terry! Little off topic from Rhino's.

Terry Green · April 23, 2008, 01:48:00 PM

BTW....what I said above only refered to one individual...even though removed a few more member's posts it was only to make the thread less confusing with the main problem posts missing.

Aaron Proffitt 2 · April 23, 2008, 02:02:00 PM

Awright....won't do it again. :(

LEOPARD · April 23, 2008, 05:33:00 PM

Thanks for that Terry! It was a little more than slighlty off topic! :D

woodchucker · May 21, 2008, 06:40:00 AM

Well now Chris.....Maybe, You could find a "domestic" Rhino.....

(inside joke among friends)

chrisg · May 26, 2008, 12:58:00 PM

Nah! They all taste the same.
You could do a 'green hunt' darting one for science, get your hero pic, measurements etc and then the vet will give the guy an antidote and he goes off with wierd memories of alien abduction...and you with your pic.

chrisg

Bowspirit · May 26, 2008, 02:06:00 PM

You shoot one domestic turkey...

Anyway, I wanna thank everyone whos posted info here so far on rhinos taken with a bow. To me, rhinoceros are, well, simply amazing. An unreachable dream...but amazing, none the less...

johnny de beer · August 06, 2008, 11:31:00 AM

I think that once you have viewed a Rhino in its natural environment, you will not be capable of fulfilling your dream that you believe you have. It's a lot different than shooting antelope or the like. They are best left where they are, alive.

gibbo80 · December 03, 2009, 12:51:00 PM

Dont know if it has been mentioned because I didnt have time to read through all 4 pages but there is one alternative that might be appealing. Jim Shockey had a hunt where they shot a tranquilizing arrow from his bow into a rhino at like 6 yards. It doesn't kill the animal and lets the people get the info they need from the animal. You still get to stalk and shoot it, you just dont get to take it home. To me that would be good enough, Im not much for needing heads all over tho. Thought I would mention it.