Blue and Black Wildebeest & Rogue Giraffe Hunt | "The Adventure Begins"
Introduction
Keith Warren introduces the show and talks about his love for hunting and the outdoors.
- Keith expresses gratitude for living in a country with wide open spaces.
- Hunting is more than just killing, it's about the experience, freedom, passion, and adventure.
- Keith believes that hunting allows him to connect with nature in a way that only hunters can experience.
African Bushmen Paintings
Keith talks about the history of hunting in Africa and how it has been celebrated for thousands of years.
- African bushmen etched paintings on stone walls commemorating their hunts thousands of years ago.
- Hunters have come to Africa for thousands of years to experience the joy of the hunt.
- Keith is currently on a safari in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Hunter's Hill Safaris
Bruce Nyland talks about what makes Hunter's Hill unique as a hunting destination.
- Hunter's Hill owns all 82 properties where they hunt, which means less time driving around from property to property.
- Owning their own properties allows them to manage game better and produce world record trophies for clients.
Hiking to Find Game
Keith and Bruce go hiking to find game during the middle of the day.
- They hike up to a hilltop overlooking a water hole but don't see anything at first.
- They decide to move up closer to another water hole where they spot two blue wildebeests bedded down.
Shooting Blue Wildebeest
After waiting an hour, Keith takes a shot at one of the blue wildebeests he spotted earlier.
- The wildebeest eventually get up after an hour wait.
- Keith takes a shot at the biggest one, hitting it in the lungs.
- After a second shot, the wildebeest goes down and Keith celebrates.
Examining the Kill
Keith and Bruce examine the blue wildebeest that Keith shot.
- They admire the size of the animal and its impressive horns.
- Keith is impressed with how well his bullet performed at such a long distance.
- Bruce talks about how genetics play a role in producing quality animals for hunting.
Conclusion
Keith reflects on his love for hunting and adventure.
- As an outdoorsman, he believes that there's a sense of adventure in all of us.
- He admires old stone walls built by past generations and feels connected to history when he hunts.
Hunting a Black Wildebeest
In this section, Keith Warren and his team are on a hunt for a black wildebeest. They spot one and set up for the shot. After some running around, Keith takes the shot and successfully hunts the animal.
Spotting the Black Wildebeest
- The team spots a giant black wildebeest.
- They try to get set up for the shot.
Taking the Shot
- The wildebeest is running, but they manage to stop it.
- Keith takes the shot from 438 yards away.
- The wildebeest goes down after being hit.
Examining the Animal
- They examine the animal and admire its features.
- Keith talks about how hunting in this area requires long-range shooting skills.
Watching "The High Road" Online
In this section, Keith reads feedback from a viewer who appreciates being able to watch "The High Road" online. He encourages viewers to check out their YouTube channel or website for more content.
Viewer Feedback
- A viewer thanks Keith for putting their videos online so that people can watch them whenever they want.
Watching "The High Road"
- Keith explains that not everyone can catch their show on television, so they put all of their videos online.
- Viewers can go to their YouTube channel or website to watch all of their videos in full HD.
Solving a Problem Giraffe Issue
In this section, Keith and his team are called to a private game reserve to deal with a giraffe that has been charging at vehicles and pedestrians.
The Problem Giraffe
- Keith is called to a private game reserve where there's a giraffe that's been causing problems.
- They need to solve the problem for the reserve.
Solving a Problem Giraffe
In this section, Keith and his team are on a mission to solve a problem giraffe that has been causing trouble in a private reserve. They take along shooting sticks and after walking for about a quarter of a mile, they spot the giraffe.
Hunting the Giraffe
- Dispatching an animal as large as a giraffe requires making a perfect shot.
- Keith uses a 270 caliber rifle with Hornady's 130 grain nosler partition bullet to wait for the perfect shot.
- Keith takes the shot when the giraffe stops and offers the perfect shot.
- The team approaches the downed giraffe and admires its size and beauty.
Managing Wildlife
- The problem with this particular giraffe was that it had lost fear of humans and was chasing vehicles.
- Hunters play an important role in managing wildlife populations by taking out animals that cause problems or need to be culled from herds.
Using All Parts of the Animal
- Nothing goes to waste when hunting. The meat will be used, the skin sold, and even bones can be used as knife handles.
- It is important to place your shot correctly when hunting large animals like giraffes. The lungs are higher up than most people think, so head shots are often necessary.
Reflection
- Keith reflects on how modern hunters continue to manage wildlife populations just as the African bushmen did in the past.