HUNTING
the smell of a camp fire, with the coffee
pot on the coals on one side. The smell of
damp soil after the previous night's rain.
The fresh smell of bread on a stick and
syrup next to the camp fire.
Smells bring back good memories and
certain images are remembered for ever.
A Huge baobab tree in the bushveld is
characteristic of the area. Where else will
you find a more beautiful thorn tree than
the camel-thorn in the Kalahari? Sunrise is
nowhere more beautiful than being viewed
from your sleeping bag in the veld. Where
will you find a more beautiful moonless
night when the starts are extra bright?
In addition to the smells and images, we
also have other experiences which we
keep in our hearts and which we tell other
non-hunters about. The night sounds of
the veld are one of the experiences which
we take with us. Friendships in the camp,
fresh liver on the coals and many other
experiences which we treasure and which
we cannot convey to any other person.
They have to experience it first-hand
before they will understand.
The moment which makes me return to
the veld year after year is the moment
which God grants a hunter. The moment
when the buck is in my visor and I know
that I have the power to take its life in a
responsible manner. The moment when
I pull the trigger, is unforgettable. The
responsibility given to us to use only what
we need, is an unbelievable gift and
experience.
My visits in the veld and everything I want
to do in the veld, are planned in the finest
detail. I know where I will hunt this year.
I am on my way to the Northern Cape,
again. I have made my calibre choice.
I am practicing to make sure that I can
place the right shot in the right place.
Let's approach this season with the knowl-
edge that we will be gathering special
moments and stories again. Enjoy every
moment in the veld!
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019
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