Where master hunters have stalked their prey for centuries.

The Master Hunter

Where master hunters have stalked their prey for centuries.

Mazelin Brothers’ South-African hunt.

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Bill and Ray Mazelin joined us for a hunt in January. Although it is not such a good time of the year for a hunt in our part of the world because of the heat, they wanted to do it. Lots of fun was had by all, and it was such a privilege for us to experience the special bond between two brothers.

Hunting Warthog, South Africa

“Brother Ray and I are at @fortrichmondsafaris for some fun in the sun! It’s been “Africa Hot.” I shot the first of our two warthogs yesterday afternoon. These pigs are super fun to hunt. More to come. We’re using our @gunwerks “The Cut” rifles.” Bill Mazelin

Hunting Warthog, South Africa
Ray (left) and Bill with a warthog.
Hunting Warthog, South Africa
Another warthog taken by Bill.

An old Kudu bull. His teeth worn down to the gum line, a broken horn, on his own since the younger bulls kicked him out. He died a warrior’s death. He probably would’ve lived through the summer and fall when food was plentiful, doubtful he would’ve survived the next winter here. The type of trophy one dreams about – the really old mature bulls.

Hunting Blue Wildebeest, South Africa
Ray Mazelin – Blue Wildebeest

“Yesterday was blue wildebeest Tuesday. Ray got his about 09:30 on a glorious South African “morning, with a well-placed shot. I got mine in the late afternoon around 17:15, also with a single well-placed shot. The first Blue Wildebeests for each of us. Magnificent animals. A challenge to get into position for the shots.” Bill Mazelin The blue wildebeest has an awesome coat. Bill and Ray are having European mounts done for the skull & horns, and a flat skin for the hides.

Hunting Blue Wildebeest, South Africa
Bill Mazelin – Blue Wildebeest
Hunting Mountain Zebra, South Africa
Ray Mazelin with a Mountain Zebra taken by him.
Hunting Mountain Zebra, South Africa
Bill Mazelin with a Mountain Zebra taken by him.
Hunting Red Hartebeest, South Africa
Bill with a very nice Red Hartebeest bull.
Hunting Red Hartebeest, South Africa
Ray with a very nice Red Hartebeest bull.
Hunting Waterbuck, South Africa
Ray with a Waterbuck bull.
Hunting Waterbuck, South Africa

Waterbuck taken by Bill. Caliber and load used – 6.5PRC, Gunwerks custom ammo, 140gr Berger Elite Hunter @ 2,945PFS muzzle velocity.

Hunting Impala, South Africa
A nice Impala ram was the last animal Ray took.
Hunting Mountain Reedbuck, South Africa
A 202-yard shot on an old Mountain Reedbuck ram. He dropped straight down. Bill’s last animal taken on safari.

We had an outstanding trip. Bill Mazelin