To shoot a charging buffalo needs blood of ice – and enormous amounts of self discipline. That’s what the Northern Cape Professional Hunting School teaches on its ‘simulated’ buffalo PH course. Seven young professional hunters are out to try the simulated stalk, shot, charge and follow-up shot on a range in South Africa – and course leader Peter Gayabba does not take kindly to mistakes.
For more about the Northern Cape Professional Hunting School, go to NCPH.co.za
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