The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

Ep.28: Pro Hunter vs Pro Guide, Hunting African and North American Game

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Travis speaks with longtime friend and Silvercore instructor Darren Maughan. They discuss Darren’s experiences as a professional hunter, preparing for an African hunt, firearm and calibre selection, the differences between North American and African guided hunts, what can go wrong and how to ensure it doesn't. 

 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:50] 
  • Growing up in Africa  [00:01:50 - 00:05:01] 
  • Hunting Plains Game & Dangerous Game [00:05:01 - 00:07:37]
  • Professional Hunter vs. Professional Guide [00:07:37 - 00:9:00]
  • Differences in hunts in Africa and North America [00:9:00 - 00:12:59]
  • Differences in Calibre’s used [00:12:59 - 00:15:41]
  • Training required for Professional Hunters [00:15:41 - 00:21:54]
  • Safari Operator [00:21:54 - 00:23:06]
  • Advice for people going to Africa for a Hunt [00:23:06 - 00:27:46]
  • Missed shot,  a camel pack & training with your equipment [00:27:46 - 00:29:51]
  • Immerse yourself in the culture [00:29:51 - 00:31:39]
  • Outro [00:31:39 - 00:32:01]

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    In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

     

    • Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:45] [00:01:46]
  • Australian National Cricket Team  [00:01:37]
  • Northern Rhodesia (Now Zambia) [00:02:25]
  • Zimbabwe [00:02:31] [00:03:59] [00:12:06] [00:12:23] [00:17:26] [00:24:35]
  • Impala [00:06:50]
  • Kudu [00:06:51]
  • Eland [00:06:52]
  • Waterbuck [00:06:54]
  • Bushbuck [00:06:55]
  • 375 H&H [00:13:16] [00:13:27] [00:13:40] [00:14:52] [00:26:00]
  • 458 Lott [00:13:38]
  • 416 Rigby [00:13:48]
  • 500 Nitro Express [00:14:06]
  • 30-06 [00:14:40] [00:14:46] [00:14:58]
  • 300 Win Mag [00:15:11]
  • Zimbabwe Hunting Association [00:18:38]
  • 308 [00:29:09]

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