Now, in most cases I would not hesitate to take a 30-yard shot. But here s another African truth you draw blood, you pay, whether or not your recover the animal. As I aimed at this waterbuck, my broadhead was shaking slightly. I let down. Three other times on this trip I drew on waterbucks 25 to 30 yards and couldn t shoot.
Truth is, the African system raises the concept of shot placement to a whole new level.
June 18 was our last day, and I was still aching to collect a zebra. Through the morning, impalas, warthogs, kudus, and Cape buffalo came to the water. It was a fine parade. A big impala ram, a beautiful animal, tempted me greatly. With all the other content animals lying around, surely the zebras would drop their guard.