I am 16 years old and just got back from my first trip to African.  While there I learned something very valuable that will help me for the rest of my hunting years….wind effect on a bullet!  While hunting Gemsbuck in the windy Kalahari, I didn’t adjust for the wind and shooting about 220 yards I watched my 30-06, 180 grain bullet get blown 12-14 inches back.  Not understanding why it hit so far back, thinking I shot again and watched the second bullet do the same!  My grandfather (Michael Price) had previously mentioned wind effects.  He figured that a 30-06 with 180 grain bullet could move about 12 inches at 200 yards with a 25-30 mph crosswind.  I didn’t believe how much wind could affect the shot.  But I know from now on I will always check and adjust for the wind before I take my shot.  I hope you will too.

I’d like to thank  P.H., Jacques Senekel, Maximum Safaris, PO Box 94, Swartruggens, 2835, South Africa, (Website, africamaximum.com ) for a fantastic hunting experience, great food and accommodations.  I would also like to thank the rest of his family for their hospitality and friendship.

I would have no problem recommending Jacques to any youth hunter wanting to hunt African game.  I was able to harvest every animal on my wish list and I enjoyed being around him very much.