Hunting Warthogs In Africa - Animals Of Opportunity

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ความคิดเห็น • 242

  • @josephhomen
    @josephhomen ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nicely done👍 cinematography was beautiful, the story telling was perfect. I’m usually into shooting/instructional videos, your hunting videos are the only hunting videos I watch.

    • @woodpecker6452
      @woodpecker6452 ปีที่แล้ว

      65 SS does not take any kak - haha you have to South African to appreciate that

  • @07Rickus
    @07Rickus ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Well done on the hunt, respect for showing us the bad shot easy to leave that out and not tell a soul, I hope everyone watching this has learned something from it. We all know you are a brilliant shot keep up the good work !!

    • @rondeboer8532
      @rondeboer8532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not a hunter, it's a shooter , nothing too do with hunting

    • @07Rickus
      @07Rickus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ron De Boer what the heck are you on about.

    • @rhysmodica2892
      @rhysmodica2892 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know I learnt it happens with the professionals. I've had bad shots in 'Hunter Classic' and felt bad about 'em since there's guys who claim to have dropped 99% of their kills on the spot in game and in real life. But these guys are experienced and show it can still happen.

    • @tomskimcdouglegaming806
      @tomskimcdouglegaming806 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That should have been left out. It was a poor decision and an even worse shot.

    • @rhysmodica2892
      @rhysmodica2892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@tomskimcdouglegaming806 With all due respect, the opposing viewpoint would say there is more to be learnt from a poor shot than lots of good ones. Nowhere in this video was that shot exemplified as being the perfect ideal placement. By showing this, it does exemplify what NOT to do. From another standpoint it also shows that he wasn't trying to cover up the fact that such a shot happened. In my business I can say hard landings happen and pretending they didn't never helps especially if there is a chance of structural damage. In which case it is best to let someone know so it can be looked at but I digress...
      Point is, if this was a 'Perfect Killshot' compilation, then yes, it should have been left out. But it wasn't. It's a video showing someone's experience 'out there' warts and all. But it is each to their own and I respect that so I am merely stating what the opposing viewpoint would be regarding that situation.

  • @bartb21
    @bartb21 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing video, I hope to return to South Africa some day. Beautiful scenery and the last part of the video was spectacular. Dankie!

  • @lyndseytaylor1757
    @lyndseytaylor1757 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    its good that your not like other people that just cut out all of the bad shots. And for that your now my favourite hunting youtuber. Because your not scared of your mistakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • @Steen_Skov
    @Steen_Skov ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked that video, Pieter. The last bit of dronevideo was excellent, mate! 👌🙂

  • @benelli5155
    @benelli5155 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video once again. Thank you Piet. Just love the sable at the end too.

  • @thutegomothudi3656
    @thutegomothudi3656 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful quality video Piet. Thanks once again

  • @user-uw8bm1jv8k
    @user-uw8bm1jv8k หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never thought of Africa as being so arid. That is some incredible terrain and wildlife.
    I'm a big fan of the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and have had 6 of them over the years.
    Knowing how good that game is going to taste will really motivate a man.

  • @stevensimpson5462
    @stevensimpson5462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love a warthog hunt.
    I'm glad to see I'm not the only oak to zip one in the back like you did with the 2nd warthog.
    You should see what a 375 at 30m does to a rooibok kop...
    Thanks for sharing the kak shot as well. We all make a kak shot now and then just to humble us again.

  • @gsp2west
    @gsp2west ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ending shot of the Sable was absolutely awesome !!!!

  • @charlielestage7118
    @charlielestage7118 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loving the production quality of these videos!!

  • @albertmeintjes
    @albertmeintjes ปีที่แล้ว

    Piet, daai closings shots is absolutely magical. 🤘🏻

  • @ronws2007
    @ronws2007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did not know that the SA landscape could be so beautiful. And yes, here in Texas, feral hog (which is what we call them) are a scourge. No weapons limit, no bag limit. The public property I hunt only stops for a month in spring to take pressure off the land in advance of eastern spring turkey season (shot gun only.)

    • @ByteChiefDeluxe
      @ByteChiefDeluxe หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your feral hog is also an invasive species, as it was brought over from Europe. Here in Germany they are considered Hochwild („high“ wild life = back in the day only royals and nobles were allowed to hunt them, same as red deer and many other species). Today they are a real problem as they can carry and transmit african swine flu and endanger our pig farmes.
      We only have one limit on them, we can‘t take out mothers that are still „leading“ striped young boar.
      They are in my mind the best tasting wild life out there.
      Big probles is that they are the most intelligent species we hunt and they have adapted only being active at night, as there has always been a night hunting ban here. Has been lifted for hogs now, but it‘s tough to get them.

  • @maxhunter953
    @maxhunter953 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! That’s the stock set which I planned to get ! Good to see what real looks like

  • @jameskesler1930
    @jameskesler1930 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! With all the crunching thru the dried brush it's a wonder you were able to get close to any wildlife...

  • @cortilach
    @cortilach ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Piet, great vid. Beautifully filmed. Can you please tell what action and barrel you are using in the hnt26 chassis. Great looking setup. Cheers

  • @marsbaker614
    @marsbaker614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This is an amazing video! It's like watching a movie! Love it from Canada!

  • @besteraj
    @besteraj ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the new format Pieter.
    Stunning hunt.

  • @RolfHoffmann
    @RolfHoffmann ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Piet, really professional!
    Just a question regarding tripod. Any reason why you used the Ball head on this hunt? Also watched your other videos on tripods and you mentioned that you prefer the Leveling head.

  • @SMASHTIME
    @SMASHTIME ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not sure if this is national geographic or TH-cam... outstanding video!

  • @matthewpiper77
    @matthewpiper77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible video brother! Love that last clip at the end of the video! You should grab a still shot from it and sell it as a poster! I would totally buy one!!

  • @ferdivisser1983
    @ferdivisser1983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was a amazing shot with the buck in the river!

  • @davidvanbreda9056
    @davidvanbreda9056 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice and enjoyable video Pieter, elusive warthog en al! 😂

  • @allistervangeffen7995
    @allistervangeffen7995 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great editing, Piet!

  • @timothytroy5485
    @timothytroy5485 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic hunt, superb production once again.

  • @NemoKwagga
    @NemoKwagga ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Very Nice Video Piet.
    People that never hunted Pumbas wont understand how fast things happen. They are fast becoming such an issue in the farmlands of South Africa that farm owners sometimes let you hunt them for free.
    Respect on the tracking of the wounded animal. That is hunting. Every shooter can do a kill shot, and always aims to do that, but only hunters track the wounded.

  • @setsomokoti2881
    @setsomokoti2881 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went on a hunt earlier this month for a few animals warthog included and a similar thing happened. Had to go look for it in the tall grass. When I thought it was down it actually turned around and came charging. It was about 5 meters away. Luckily I managed to get that last shot off.

    • @mmathatoable
      @mmathatoable ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't wait to see myself out there hunting a big game.

  • @vasilistrimis8260
    @vasilistrimis8260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The landscape photography takes your breath away! Great hunting as well☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ♡

  • @rynovanderwesthuizen6932
    @rynovanderwesthuizen6932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great hunting video, thanks! Were you perhaps a little close on those first 2 shots that seemed to hit lower than the crosshair suggested? And thanks for showing the bad shot as well, we learn from each other's mistakes as well. We all eventually make them

  • @volturnu
    @volturnu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes I feel sad seeing that, sometimes, happy. Hunting is a way of life, as well as shooting is. Thanks for share.

  • @wianantonienelson7375
    @wianantonienelson7375 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Probably one of the best hunting videos on TH-cam. Well done Piet!

  • @greenslur5138
    @greenslur5138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply stunning and moving, that ending was so peaceful.
    Loved it.

  • @jonalexander2918
    @jonalexander2918 หลายเดือนก่อน

    South Africa, it seems to me from these videos, is frickin’ awesome. And the people there are impressive as well. Kinda makes me want to go spend some time there.

    • @IMPACTSHOOTING
      @IMPACTSHOOTING  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You will love it! SA rocks!

  • @conniebezuidenhout6844
    @conniebezuidenhout6844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Piet, die einde veral stunning

  • @dawiec1
    @dawiec1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT video Pieter! We all make mistakes and have a bad shot! well done to still show it!

  • @martinstiastny7679
    @martinstiastny7679 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks

  • @biagiocozza8875
    @biagiocozza8875 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pragtige jag plaas Pieter. Baie mooi jag, geniet die lekker vleis.

  • @bensimmons322
    @bensimmons322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and editing job btw

  • @phandastudios2136
    @phandastudios2136 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning shots. Take me with on your next Hunt.

  • @donaldkerr3080
    @donaldkerr3080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yummy. First time I ate one was at a bri Kruger park around 1992. South Africa is so Beautiful and such an amazing place.

  • @Adventures4Lou
    @Adventures4Lou ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning!! Ek hou van jou Afrikaanse woord van die dag.. 😬😬👍🏼

  • @smsteyn
    @smsteyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing like the crisp crack of Karoo grass and rock under foot...

  • @HustlingIdeas833
    @HustlingIdeas833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Piet please tell me what bullet you use, great content as usual, thank lease I need to know

  • @pietermalan5450
    @pietermalan5450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Piet !! Watse punte laai jy in daai outjie ? Neem aan dis Eld-X of Bergers ?

  • @honeypuhaal7951
    @honeypuhaal7951 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This warthog owner is John wick, so he's coming to take revenge 😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

    • @jandorn6354
      @jandorn6354 หลายเดือนก่อน

      best comment ever! 😂

  • @francoisott9430
    @francoisott9430 ปีที่แล้ว

    die nuwe format is baie goed... ek dink die directors van die Bourne trilogy mag dalk vrae vrae oor julle suspense loop music :D skree maar as jy nuwe tunes soek !

  • @VR-vv2qe
    @VR-vv2qe ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shot!

  • @1eyedoc34
    @1eyedoc34 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pete I Really enjoyed the video I’m in Texas. If you hunt sooner or later we have to deal with circumstances that come with a animal with not a great shot. Awesome track and follow up. Those that don’t really hunt don’t understand. Those that do…..know how our Ethical, feelings work in our minds and how important that it is for us to go and finish the task.

  • @politicallyinsensitive4200
    @politicallyinsensitive4200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never seen a warthog in real life. Definitely sounds like they act much the same as wild boar/feral hog in America.
    I've often thought about saving up and taking a trip down to Texas to hunt some as they've been eradicated from Colorado

  • @phillipgoussard9263
    @phillipgoussard9263 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome jag Piet ek hou van jou videos

  • @awesomeness6159
    @awesomeness6159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man I'm a huge fan and love the headshots.
    What rifle do you use ? What is your gear loadout ?

  • @neelsmuller3716
    @neelsmuller3716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy moly 2:31….. look at that Steenbok’s horns!!!!! Long as ears or longer = excellent trophy !!!!

  • @548vikings
    @548vikings ปีที่แล้ว

    14:06 incredible that hog initially survived that shot. Then continued to run despite the catastrophic damage.”! Tuff creatures.

  • @pczTV
    @pczTV ปีที่แล้ว

    In Texas we hunt them from helicopters with select fire ARS, absolutely fun!
    …. But I’d so love to go to SA! Looks amazing. But My Flemish doesn’t seem to help with Afrikaans ….

  • @macdaddy32
    @macdaddy32 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many miles you walk with that heavy gun? Also, awesome video!!!

  • @danmcalinden8728
    @danmcalinden8728 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fantastic video , great to see you share the not so good shot …great followup …love the videos . Not too many warthog here in Ireland

  • @mousefarm
    @mousefarm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do Warthogs usually live in such areas? They live together with other wild species

  • @willcallaghan7815
    @willcallaghan7815 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys hike light. What's your setup like for water, food and safety gear provisions?

  • @Farmerboy78
    @Farmerboy78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What cartridge were you using?

  • @francoisburger8888
    @francoisburger8888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Baie nice video.
    👍

  • @Yeoman7
    @Yeoman7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEST COKE COMMERCIAL EVER!!!

  • @Longshothawk
    @Longshothawk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need a story time in which you share any hunting scares. Walk up on a dangerous animal you didn't know was there

  • @bensimmons322
    @bensimmons322 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should come visit me in NW Montana and we can go wolf hunting if you want a challenge. Then we can go after elk, deer, and bear. Lots of other animals but you have to put into a draw for those.

  • @Ididntdoit77
    @Ididntdoit77 ปีที่แล้ว

    With all the technology today and especially with the use of say DJI drones, having a drone flying 30m in height, this would help those hunters on the ground and especially with the unfortunate shot of the back portion of the warthog, the person operating the drone would have been able to quickly follow the animal so the hunters on the ground could move at a faster speed to put down the animal much faster than they did having to try and track a blood trail. I am not having a so called armchair whinge from someone’s basement. Just posting hopefully a better system for you guys to possibly consider, I understand the possible noise distraction of the drone but if the drones at a certain height and is able to easily relay incoming targets or to following of a possible injured animal. Thank you for what you’re doing and thank you for not just deleting this unfortunate shot and situation, I’m sure there will be hundreds of other hunters who’d learn from that incident
    Cheers men 👍🏼😎

  • @Peter-mf6gh
    @Peter-mf6gh ปีที่แล้ว

    Great HD Quality picture...keep cleaning the enviroment...🔭

  • @VincitOmniaVeritas7
    @VincitOmniaVeritas7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do have access to thermals in SA? Sounds like it would work wonders with that tall grass.

  • @michaeldrbeer9513
    @michaeldrbeer9513 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mooi geskiet dis 'n paar mooi Vlakvarke gewees, jammer oor die een se gat wat weg geskiet is maar ja, dis jag. Dit is ook' n mooi Rooibok gewees en ons almal weet dat hy nie weer gaan op staan nie. Maar jy hoef nie sleg te voel oor die Rooibok se kop nie, dit gebeur baie.

  • @dabosactivate1019
    @dabosactivate1019 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My man is a sniper he hit that wounded hog so fast and accurate when he stood up

  • @DECA94
    @DECA94 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks For Showing the Bad and The Good Piet.
    Lessons people should take away from this.
    - The 50/50 shot is never worth it.
    - Only shoot a moving animal if its attacking you.
    You are a very good shot, just remember to get into the correct mindset when hunting. Its not a Competition and there is no timer attached to the Trigger.

  • @juriehelberg9997
    @juriehelberg9997 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it

  • @HustlingIdeas833
    @HustlingIdeas833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Piet what bullets did u use

  • @michagobeli
    @michagobeli ปีที่แล้ว

    @IMPACT_SHOOTING How expensive was the whole gun

  • @johanswart8116
    @johanswart8116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eldx 6.5 onder 100meter haal n springbok se kop heeltemal af. Ek met my 30-06 n springbok se kop af geskiet op 70 meter. Net stukkie vel vat dit nog vas gehou het.

  • @farrishill8055
    @farrishill8055 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of rifle are you using?

  • @snowboy720
    @snowboy720 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the weight on the rifles you were using?

  • @nadinegraham6797
    @nadinegraham6797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video

  • @JacquesEngelbrecht-fs5dm
    @JacquesEngelbrecht-fs5dm หลายเดือนก่อน

    What shooting rest are you using ?

  • @edwardhawkey5714
    @edwardhawkey5714 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subscribed Pieter, thanks bro

  • @mohamedsafriabdulrhapor4650
    @mohamedsafriabdulrhapor4650 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful 😎👍🏻

  • @crbrepairmotorcycles6608
    @crbrepairmotorcycles6608 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME 👌

  • @geraldrandall1566
    @geraldrandall1566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is no such thing as one rifle for all occasions. Hunting with long distance precision rifles at close range doesn’t end well. Springbuck head shot at 400 meters is a different conversation. Shooting at a moving target also often doesn’t end well. My principle is that if the target is moving, the bullet should not be moving. However, things happen in the field on occasion that we have no control over.
    Seems like a great hunting farm.

  • @PassionforRifles
    @PassionforRifles ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to come to Finland, we have wild boar's that can weight even 300 kilograms, 20cm teeths on the corner of lower jaw😐

  • @heinjoubert1733
    @heinjoubert1733 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top gehalte video. Jy kan maar elke week 'n varkjagvideo plaas!

    • @IMPACTSHOOTING
      @IMPACTSHOOTING  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Genade ek gaan lyk soos n kaas worsie ;-)

  • @coljaschoppe8670
    @coljaschoppe8670 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Afrikaans always sounds very interesting like a mixture between German and Dutch because as a German I always understand something but never everything!

  • @jakedavidson1311
    @jakedavidson1311 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it get hot in the gear at all?

  • @nickmctkarassellos3814
    @nickmctkarassellos3814 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that wart hog got absolutely demolished

  • @christianchase5038
    @christianchase5038 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Background sound need to be studied in Haward ❤

  • @Rainohrain123
    @Rainohrain123 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really enjoyed watching this video....
    nothing like that here...

  • @JM10344
    @JM10344 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like all videos to show a close-up of rifles being used. Thank you

  • @tarster
    @tarster ปีที่แล้ว

    your shooting a 6 dasher, what bullet are you using on those warthogs?

    • @IMPACTSHOOTING
      @IMPACTSHOOTING  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      only the first headshot was with the Dasher, 87gr VLD Berger. The others was with the 6.5SS shooting a 156gr @ 3000fps

    • @stephenadams8584
      @stephenadams8584 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IMPACTSHOOTING hi , which 6.5 SS are you chambered and loading for ? Is it the 6.5 Sherman ss or is it the 6.5 4s aka 6.5 saum from George with GA Precision ? I believe the Sherman originates with the 270WSM case and I believe the 6.5 saum originated with the 7mm saum case . It’s been 2 yrs since I was reading about the 2 cartridges. I actually have a Savage 12FV in 6.5 Creedmoor for a donor rifle . I couldn’t decide which one to make and it became financially unlikely that I could afford a custom chambering. I couldn’t find a gunsmith locally at all . Which one did you go with and what made it a better choice over the other . I would love to make it happen! Thanks for any information you can share .

  • @ruarkbothma2347
    @ruarkbothma2347 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you carry a "back-up" pistol or revolver or do leave that to the PH if needed?

    • @DarkAgeTM
      @DarkAgeTM ปีที่แล้ว

      I was about to hit "comment" with the same question, but I saw yours, so I'm just gonna +1 here.

    • @jbekker4889
      @jbekker4889 ปีที่แล้ว

      SA born "Biltong hunters" usally hunt plains game only with a guide. No PH, no back up rifle.
      With hunters from outside RSA fees justify the use of a proper PH.
      This is how I have hunted all my life.

  • @ajaypalsinghbhati0001
    @ajaypalsinghbhati0001 ปีที่แล้ว

    kon si gun hai bhai

  • @zzp1
    @zzp1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you require special licenses or are they free to hunt (pest contro)? What cal dou you use? .308? or other? Very interested.

    • @waynecammidge8851
      @waynecammidge8851 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hunting in South Africa is done on Private Land or through Concessions. Most times you do not need any special licenses, but you need express permission from the Land Owner. The permission normally comes in the way of having a guide with you, usually supplied by the property. You will be given a cost to shoot each animal, and even if you miss, you could be charged for that animal. Each Land owner will have their own rules and prices, which suit their specific environment. South Africa is an incredibly diverse environment, so you can have very different land types quite close together. Transporting carcasses is best done with a General Hunting Licence and Letter from the Property owner

    • @waynecammidge8851
      @waynecammidge8851 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes, while on a hunt, you maybe asked to Varmint, if you are comfortable with that. Then it is usually free, what happens to the meat will be set by the Land Owner

  • @wernerdewet4566
    @wernerdewet4566 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done ou dis n fokken nice pelk as moontlik sal ek graag daar wil gaan skiet

  • @afdalpraja
    @afdalpraja ปีที่แล้ว

    Semangat terus berkarya kawan

  • @dutoyboy1
    @dutoyboy1 ปีที่แล้ว

    bliksem piet, maak volgende keer jou oë oop. Lekker vids boet

  • @that_boy-Kenneth.
    @that_boy-Kenneth. หลายเดือนก่อน

    what kind gun is that ?

  • @willvandeventer9105
    @willvandeventer9105 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Geniet hom

  • @leroy5743
    @leroy5743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fokken goed gedoen die video. Soos a pro.. Skiet ook nie te bad nie hahaha

    • @IMPACTSHOOTING
      @IMPACTSHOOTING  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dam een k💩k skoot gewees 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @bertkraan2817
    @bertkraan2817 ปีที่แล้ว

    The animal at 0:32. Did it have an eartag earlier? Round hole in the left ear ...