The next day a Common Springbok was on the list. Genetic testing and management of the bull to doe ratio was necessary to insure the well being of this herd on private property of the Cooks Canyons Ranch. Five big bulls were competing for does and also segregating the smaller, younger bulls. The oldest appeared to be 6 or 7 so he was selected. The 308 Win 165 grain Nosler Partion @ 2575 fps hit at 200 yds and penetrated from the back of the ribs to the neck on the opposite side. It also exited and the hole was about the size of a nickel.
Lastly, a Muntjac had escaped from somewhere and was frequenting a lettuce, asparagus and onion garden. There was no significant body of water around, the predators are fairly strong due to the drought and this male was by himself. His chance for survival was dismal and nature was taking her toll on him - with the inevitable being potentially cruel and or savage. We decided to shoot him and donate the full life sized mount to the Sensory Safari program. The Grizzly Cartridge 38 Spl 158gr WFNCG hardcast bullet at 1230 fps punched a seemingly less-than-caliber hole through at 80 yards with little damage to the skin. If you look closely you will see he has rather large horns and 2.5" fangs! A real trophy muntjac!
