DURING the last 20 years I have hunted in various parts of South Africa and my most challenging and satisfying hunts have been on foot for kudu. I have been fortunate to end a few of these opportunities with kudu biltong on the line but, at other times, I had to be content with the experience of hunting only.
Nothing beats waking up early in winter while it is still dark, with daybreak just around the corner. Drinking strong, warm coffee keeps away the cold while plans are being shaped for the day’s hunt. The farm on which I hunted for many