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The Importance of Shot Placement in Elephant Hunting

When it comes to elephant hunting, there is absolutely no room for error. Shot placement is critical, especially when a client is presented with a frontal shot opportunity.

Many people don't realise that an elephant's head is structured like a honeycomb, with the brain being a relatively small target. A brain shot requires precision, knowledge, and confidence. This is why proper preparation before the hunt is essential.

Before the hunt even begins, it is vital that your Professional Hunter thoroughly discusses different shot placements and possible scenarios with the client. Understanding the anatomy of an elephant and knowing where to place a shot under various circumstances can make all the difference when the moment of truth arrives.

A brain shot is not always the best or safest option. If there is any uncertainty or discomfort with the angle presented, the heart/lung shot should be considered. It offers a much larger target area and greatly reduces the chances of making a costly mistake.

We believe that ethical hunting starts with proper preparation, clear communication, and responsible decision-making in the field. When the opportunity comes, a well-informed hunter is a confident and effective hunter.

Knowledge, preparation, and shot placement save lives, ensure ethical hunts, and create unforgettable experiences in Africa's wild places.

A special thank you for the fantastic photographs and displays shared. These images are not only beautiful but also serve as valuable educational tools for hunters around the world.
Photo credits to whomsoever they may rightfully belong.

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After every safari, all of my vehicles go through a compulsory inspection day. We check the tyres, equipment, bolts, nuts, shocks, brake pads, and much more, followed by a full service where needed.

Since implementing this routine after every safari, our maintenance costs have dropped by almost half. More importantly, we can identify and address problems immediately before they become major issues.

Your equipment is what puts bread and butter on your table. Look after it, and it will look after you.
Preventive maintenance isn't an expense—it's an investment.

After each hunt, we make it a priority to remove all active and old bait sites to ensure the area is left clean and in its natural condition. Any remaining meat is placed where spotted hyenas and other predators can consume it, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.

Responsible hunting is about more than the hunt itself—it is about respecting the environment and maintaining the land. We believe it is important to leave every block and bait site as clean as it was before the hunt began.

Conservation, respect for wildlife, and responsible land stewardship remain at the heart of everything we

After many hours, countless kilometers, and a tremendous amount of effort, we've now set up bait stations across more than 60 km of terrain. Trail cameras are in place, and every possible step has been taken.
Now comes the waiting game.

The leopard has proven to be incredibly elusive, but we're hopeful that patience, persistence, and preparation will soon tip the odds in our favor. Every day brings us one step closer.

Thank you to everyone involved in this ongoing effort. We'll keep you updated as the story unfolds

After a few extremely busy days and many long hours in the field, we finally had some exciting action. We successfully secured a medium-sized elephant, followed by a beautiful stallion zebra trophy. This particular zebra had previously survived a lion attack, making it an especially unique and memorable animal.

After a long day recovering the elephant and regrouping with the rest of the team, we spent the remainder of the day setting out baits in the hope that a big tom might be feeding somewhere nearby. Unfortunately, no luck so far — but the hunt continues.

We then decided to take a short break and attend an event in town to lift morale and regroup before the next push. It turned into an amazing evening, and we would like to thank everyone involved so far for their hard work and support. Everything is going according to plan, and now we look forward to seeing what the A-Team can produce in the days ahead.
Stay tuned — more adventure to come.

One thing I can tell you — Botswana and Zimbabwe have not seen this much water in the last 10 years, not even in my experience. Roads have been washed away and badly damaged, making access to many of the best areas extremely difficult.

Life in Africa isn’t easy, and hunting gives you the opportunity to truly see the realities of the remote communities. It makes you realise just how important hunting and conservation are to these people, as they need every bit of support they can get.

Africa is not for the faint-hearted… but this is true hunting.
The way it should be.

Before any hunt begins, the permits are the most important part of the entire operation. Everything needs to be approved and stamped by Parks, and a game ranger is assigned to accompany you 24/7 to ensure that all regulations, conditions, and procedures are followed correctly.
This is all part of ethical, legal, and responsible hunting in Africa.

Day 2 — We pushed hard to reach our destination for the final leg of the journey, but the road had other plans for us. Heavy truck traffic, terrible road conditions, and slow border crossings made progress much slower than expected.
One thing about Africa — every border crossing is different every time you pass through. New regulations, new paperwork, and new procedures can easily delay you if you’re not prepared. Always make sure to check for updated requirements beforehand, or better yet, get a runner to assist with paperwork and crossing documents.
To add to the adventure, we had a trailer breakdown on Hunters Road after one of the bolts snapped. Thankfully, we managed to make an alternative plan, get the trailer to a safe place, and source new bolts to keep things moving.
Now we keep our fingers crossed for Day 3