Chapter 310: Everything is ready
After Shi Lei and the others each changed into dry clothes, the afternoon hunting trip began again. Under the mutual guidance of the two teams of guides, Shi Lei and their trip have gained a lot.
First, in the bushes, I saw all kinds of antelopes with gentle eyes. Whether it is an impala, a impala, or a twisted horned antelope, these common or rare antelopes have basically been seen.
They are like waiting for everyone because they are so numerous, so they can be found everywhere in the grassland.
The afternoon trip went a little deeper, so the animals were a little more densely distributed. It didn't take long to see a herd of African bison, one of the five major beasts in Africa, grazing grass with their heads bowed as if no one was around.
According to the guide, they are the most domineering animals in this grassland. The other kinds of the same five beasts, such as the elephant and rhinoceros that Shi Lei had seen before, were actually larger than the buffalo-like guys, but most of the five beasts hurt people every year because of this bull's temper.
They have even caused far more casualties than predators such as lions and leopards. So when facing these guys, the guide has to be careful to park the open-top off-road vehicle behind a big tree. Of course, it is not so convenient to let the people in the car hide behind the big trees.
Shi Lei has already decided that he must include this arrogant guy in his hunting list. I just don't know if I can have the opportunity to try the taste of bison, and I have to consult Lefou, who is half a local. That's what he's doing with these things, and he should be familiar with the local regulations.
After seeing the bison, Shi Lei and the others continued to go deep into the grassland. Soon in a wood, I saw a group of lions lazily hiding in the shade and resting on their stomachs.
Roughly counting, the size of this lion pack should not be small, but there are dozens of lionesses.
There are also some who look like they are still little ones, and they are gathering around their respective mothers. Licking his mouth pleasantly. It seemed that they had just had a full meal, and the blood on their bodies had not yet faded.
Under Shi Lei's gaze, a majestic male lion slowly turned out of the woods. The big face with a little vicissitudes of life was crisscrossed with many large and small wounds, and it was obviously an adult big lion who had experienced many battles.
This majestic figure, coupled with the momentum that is not angry but mighty, is indeed worthy of its reputation as the king of beasts on the grassland.
After seeing Shi Lei and the two cars they were in, the male lion didn't react excessively, but just glanced at it twice. He calmly lay down in the shade under another big tree.
It seems that the lion heard the movement and came out to see if an intruder had arrived that could threaten its position.
After seeing this large group of lions, Shi Lei and the others continued on the road. Along the way, you will encounter graceful giraffes, as well as many zebras, and also murder a lot of films.
Slowly the car drove to a hill with a wide view, and the guide allowed everyone to get out of the car rarely, and then magically spread a tablecloth on the hood.
Under Shi Lei's amazement, soon this temporary dining table was filled with all kinds of jerky and nuts. Potato chips, and a variety of drinks that he couldn't figure out, and a pot of artisanal coffee that he said he made himself. There's even a plate on the side with lots of lemon slices and Xiaoice fish to accompany the wine.
Another convertible soon arrived. The people on both sides held up their favorite drinks. They whispered "drink victory" together, and each started their own champagne afternoon tea.
This kind of experience is really amazing, so Shi Lei's first reaction was to take out a SLR to take out this scene. It's really a rare scene.
After recording this unforgettable moment, everyone drank and chatted. Until I watched the fiery sunset completely sink below the horizon.
On the way back, it was already dark, mainly because they were on the hill and enjoyed a little longer. The headlights are like candles dancing at two o'clock in the vast jungle. made Shi Lei a little worried about such an obvious target as himself, and he didn't know if he would be remembered by those predators.
Along the way, they returned to the camp without any danger, ran to the restaurant with the pool at the foot with everyone, and after enjoying a wonderful dinner, Shi Lei and Laura returned to their camp together, enjoying the sweet time of the two alone.
In the next two days, Shi Lei and Laura did not fall behind on every trip. A total of three days of hunting trip, not only to see all the five major African beasts, but also to see all the large animals that can be seen here.
A few days of getting along also made Shi Lei and other travel companions feel like friends who have known each other for many years.
On the last night, Shi Lei and Laura, as usual, came to the sand by the campfire and had the last reunion with these friends.
Share each other's experiences and exchange contact information with friends who have invested in the deed. Maybe these fun-loving guys will run to their own land one day, and everyone will have a chance to get together again.
Seeing off this group of friends who had just met, Shi Lei's hunting trip was finally about to begin.
Shi Lei's gun has come to Shi Lei's hands through the right channel. The firearms that Shi Lei brought over this time are definitely not less. He basically brought with him a few weapons that were more suitable for hunting.
First of all, the M700P sniper rifle is definitely to be brought. This version uses exactly the point 308 caliber Magnum bullet. Bullets of this caliber are the most common when hunting on the South African side.
Shi Lei saw Lefu's side, and the few rifles that could be provided were all of this caliber, so there was no need to worry about this bullet, it could basically be made.
And compared to the shotguns that can be provided here, Shi Lei's shotgun is not only equipped with a competition-level precision barrel, but also has a high-end high-magnification scope, which is the most suitable for hitting distant targets.
But this gun, Shi Lei is going to leave it for Laura to use. Because Shi Lei prepared another big killing weapon, the M04 lever rifle, a guy who uses a 50-caliber pistol cartridge.
Shi Lei also used the version with the longest barrel, which was also the most suitable for hunting. Of course, considering the power of this gun, he can basically knock down an elephant with one shot, so when Shi Lei uses this gun, the target must also choose those five beast levels.
Otherwise, such a bullet will hit the small animal. Basically, half of the body is gone. Well, there's a bit of a surplus of power, but it's perfect for hunting big game.
You can't take a 22 to fight bison, that thing doesn't do much other than anger these grumpy guys and turn their hunt into a hunt. The lethality is really extremely limited, and there is hope for a shot to kill a bird, but to fight a bison, you can only hehe.
In addition and lever-operated rifles. The M500 revolver, which uses exactly the same kind of bullet, was also brought by Shi Lei, which was originally used to hunt large animals.
Shi Lei remembered seeing it before, a teenage white child used this big killing weapon to kill a big boar of more than 1,000 catties with a successful shot.
This is a big guy at the level of the king of pigs, and he still can't carry the hand cannon, which shows that the power of this thing is really strong, and it comes in handy for hunting in Africa.
Besides. Shi Lei also brought his bird-fighting artifact, the Benelli's Da Vinci shotgun. There is no shortage of birds in Africa, especially those that resemble pheasants.
Soon after the equipment arrived, Shi Lei's hunting license was also completed. By the way, I also bought a list of prey that can be hunted this time. Each animal needs a separate hunting license, and generally speaking, it must also be a large male animal, of course, birds such as pheasants are not easy to say.
This regular hunting. In fact, it has a protective effect on local wildlife. This may sound paradoxical, hunting is killing, how can you protect wild animals?
In fact, there is restrained hunting. Not only is it not a bloody act, but a means to artificially promote the balance of the ecological chain. For example, an adult male lion has long dominated the territory and the group, hindering the reproduction of other young male lions, so the local people use guò hunting to eliminate it, so as to artificially promote the development of the species.
Every year, South African safari and nature reserves report to the hunting association the species and number of animals that need to be culled, and then get the hunting quota approved.
The funds obtained through the sale of hunting licenses and other methods can promote the employment of local people, or directly subsidize the local aborigines, effectively reducing the occurrence of poaching and other behaviors.
And tourists who want to hunt in South Africa need to declare in advance and after a few days of training, they can hunt in the company of professional hunters. Moreover, it is stipulated that a registered regular hunter can only lead a maximum of two guests.
Such a guide is naturally provided by Lefu, and Shi Lei does not need to bother about it. And because both he and Laura have rich shooting experience, the hunting guide only needs to explain some more precautions in the hunting process.
For example, don't provoke the African bison herd, you can't necessarily run away in the face of an angry herd of bison. What's more, many of them have to walk when hunting, or stay in one place and squat. This kind of behavior is complete suicide, and it is the kind of person who drags others to die together.
The prey is not taken out of the country casually, but is sent to a taxidermy for processing, and is printed with a barcode that records the specific time of capture and the identification of the quota, so that it can be transported abroad.
Of course, these are mainly for animals on the protection list, such as rhinoceros, which can be regarded as a way to prevent poaching.
And if you eat them on the spot or something, you don't have to bother, the harvest is yours anyway.
After chatting with the hunting guide found by Lefu, Shi Lei's newly met friends were gone, and his mood was a little empty, and he immediately became bright again.
Shi Lei has been looking forward to tomorrow's hunt for a long time, and this night Shi Lei and Laura chatted for a long time before falling asleep. Everything is ready, only the hunt is owed.
Lovely prey, I'm coming. (To be continued......)