Video - Hyrax Hunting in the mountains of South Africa

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I really enjoy shooting dassies, and spend a few afternoons out after them every trip. Like Guinea pigs with fangs. One of my friends properties has a lot of rugged rock formations and they are pretty well educated, but that makes them a big challange. Theres another place where they mix in with meerkats and I like watching the former and shooting the latter. Going to be out in Aug/Sept filming a few segments of American Airgunner and will deffinately getting some footage of these guys! BTW, Good video!
 
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"Prouzy"As usual, great video, Matt! Looks like the greater challenge is claiming your prize! Did you say these are edible? Interesting animal for sure. 

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Hi Chris

Yip they are edible:) I usually don't eat them myself as the farm workers LOVE them and need the food more than I do. Most of the rural farm workers are living in extreme poverty and any kind of meat is a luxury. The smile on their faces when you give them the meat is worth far more than the hunting experience itself!

Matt
 
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"jimreed1948"I like the tripod use for the rifle near the end. I have just started using one and it makes a lot of difference in holding the rifle steady. Keep up the good work.
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Hi Jim

The last few times I've used a bipod, but find it very difficult to get to the angle I need to shoot the dassies further up the cliff. The tripod did the job perfectly!

Matt
 
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"echochap"I really enjoy shooting dassies, and spend a few afternoons out after them every trip. Like Guinea pigs with fangs. One of my friends properties has a lot of rugged rock formations and they are pretty well educated, but that makes them a big challange. Theres another place where they mix in with meerkats and I like watching the former and shooting the latter. Going to be out in Aug/Sept filming a few segments of American Airgunner and will deffinately getting some footage of these guys! BTW, Good video!
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Thanks Jim

They are definitely one of my favourites! I think the terrain they live in is one of the reasons I enjoy hunting them. As you say they become very well educated if hunted regularly. They will leave a "sentry" on duty to keep watch for predators, and if it spots you it will make an alarm sound - Then the rest will disappear down their holes for the next few hours and you'll be sitting there waiting:)

If you pass through Port Elizabeth while you're in SA give me a shout and I might be able to organize an Egyptian Goose hunt for you. There is a property only 15 minutes from the airport that is begging me to come sort out a massive goose problem (The geese eat the horse feed and poop in the water supply. 2 Horses dead already from diseases carried by the geese). My .22 cal guns limit me to headshots but I think you would have an absolute ball with some of your more powerful rifles.

Matt
 
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"Matt_Dubber"
"Prouzy"As usual, great video, Matt! Looks like the greater challenge is claiming your prize! Did you say these are edible? Interesting animal for sure. 

Chris
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Hi Chris

Yip they are edible:) I usually don't eat them myself as the farm workers LOVE them and need the food more than I do. Most of the rural farm workers are living in extreme poverty and any kind of meat is a luxury. The smile on their faces when you give them the meat is worth far more than the hunting experience itself!

Matt
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Matt

Great video, but even better is helping out those rural farm workers! Good for you!!
 
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"Matt_Dubber"
Hi Chris

Yip they are edible:) I usually don't eat them myself as the farm workers LOVE them and need the food more than I do. Most of the rural farm workers are living in extreme poverty and any kind of meat is a luxury. The smile on their faces when you give them the meat is worth far more than the hunting experience itself!

Matt
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Thats great Matt. Even here, the food shelters will accept game to help feed the community. It certainly does enhance the experience for sure! 

Chris
 
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