The most popular Bush Breaking Newsletter of the year is finally hot off the press! It is indeed a great pleasure for Wintershoek Johnny Vivier Safaris to present to you – The WJVS Top Trophies of the year 2012!!
Without any question, this past hunting season has been the busiest in the history of Wintershoek Johnny Vivier Safaris which we must add, spans over a combined 35 years in safari existence …. To say the very least, it was an absolutely awesome 2012!!
At this time, we need to acknowledge and to thank the entire WJVS team which stretches far and wide over the Northern Cape combining our 4 remarkable areas and camps. Your dedication and tireless contribution to making every client feel welcome on arrival and as a friend on departure is customary within the ranks at WJVS. You are greatly respected, appreciated and your professionalism very much admired!
A very special and huge thanks is conveyed to each and every Hunter, Non Hunter, Agent, fellow Professional Hunter, Outfitter, Pilot, Travel Agent, Guest House, Land Owner, Nature Conservation Officer, Taxidermist, Export Department, Firearms department and our RSA Professional Hunters Association, for your loyal support throughout the year and for working hand in hand with WJVS this past year; We salute you ….. Roll on 2013!!!
Our trophy selection has been based on the following criteria: The challenge of the hunt, The quality of the Trophy, The difficulty in hunting the species, The overall appearance and presentation of the trophy. Our proven track record of supplying our clients with remarkable trophies and unforgettable safaris is legendary; our repeat business can attest to this! Please enjoy and acknowledge the superior quality that each and every animal deserves. As hunters you can stand proud of the fact that you have contributed to the conservation of wildlife through sustainable utilization and the preservation of the Hunter will live forever …… Your contribution towards our wildlife programs will ensure the future of our species for generations to come!
Also featured in our Bush Breaking Newsletter are the categories: Bow Hunter of the Year, Rifle shot of the year, Bow shot of the year, and the under “Teens” Young Hunter of the year.
#1 Trophy of the year 2012 goes to Sharon Skappak with her magnificent 46 inch Buffalo
#1 Bow Hunter of the year goes to Michael Waddell taking this huge Cape Buffalo at only 29 yards on a walk and stalk hunt!
#1 Shot of the year 2012 goes to Marine Sniper Aaron Howell taking this Springbok ram at a ranged 407 yards!
#1 Under teens hunter of the year 2012 goes to 7 year old Rett Kircher for his excellent marksmanship throughout his safari
#1 Bow shot of the year goes to Jose Kaun Sada Jr for a perfectly placed arrow on this record book Impala ram
Elephant Bull – Dan Burkes & PH Wiaan Van Der Linde
Lion -Judge Brent and Jana Haltom Lion
Buffalo with a Bow – PH Johnny Viver, Michael Waddell the Bone Collector & PH Andries Schutte
Southern Greater Kudu – Wyatt Peary & PH Yvan Nieuwoudt
Waterbuck – PH Johnny Vivier & Mike Rogers host of Safari Expeditions
Gemsbuck – Jacques Taljaard
Red Hartebeest – PH Strauss Jordaan, Sharon & Gene Skappak -
Eland – Aaron Howell
Leopard – PH Wiaan and Nancy Burkes
Buffalo – PH Yvan Nieuwoudt & John Daniels
Elephant – Gene & Sharron Skappak
Southern Greater Kudu – Esterban Camarena
Lion – Johan, Yvan Sergey and Konstantin
Rhino – Valeriy Yazev
Roan – Gene & Sharon Skappak
Waterbuck – Sabastian
Common Springbok – Wyatt Peary
Cape Buffalo Alfonso Villaenuava and PH Le Roux Coetzee
Hippo – Gene & Sharron Skappak
Gemsbuck – Mike Rogers
Cape Buffalo -Mr Wang & PH’s Jacques & Wiaan
Common Springbok – Dan De George
Buffalo with a Bow – PH Ben, Rick Hanas & PH Yvan
Tony Gagliano Warthog
Black Wildebeest – Angel
Elephant – Colin, Roy, Koos, Yvan, Jose Juan, Onesimo & Jose Cano
Elephant – Jose Juan, Jose Juan & Onesimo
Elephant – PH Yvan & Onesimo
Barbary Sheep – Ken Barr
Impala Kleber Khayat
Grey Duiker – PH Frikkie Nieuwoudt & Julian
Common Springbok – Steve
Lion – Manny & Maria Fajin, Jassmine, Dylan & Sergio
Steenbuck – Anthony & Tracker Petrus
Black Wildebeest- Martin Lafemina
Eland – JP Bryan
Impala – Mario Guarino
Buffalo with a Long Bow Patricio
Black Wildebeest – Frank Cosentino
Eland Dylon Schwahn
Impala – PH Dawie & Daniel
Blue Wildebeest – Anthony Tiberini
Buffalo – PH Nihan, JoseSnr, Jose Jr & Cephas
Waterbuck with a Bow – Mark Neville, PH Koos De Wet & Koevoet
Nyala Ken Barr
Marjorie Kudu
Kudu – Sergey & Konstantin
Denny 1st Animal Common Springbok
Pablo with Eland
Aaron Rosson, Petrus, John Tinley, Blue Wildebeest
Scott Schultz – Black Springbok
White Springbok – Karla Sada
Eland – Wayne Mundt
Kudu – Kathryn Kircher
Daniel & Adriaan – Redhartebeest
Common Blesbuck – Deavon Hinebauch
Roy Hinebauch – Blue Wildebeest
Kudu – Richard & PH Hannes
Black Wildebeest- Carlos
Mr Wu & PH Johan Maritz with Eland
Warthog – Denny Rosson
White Springbok – Pat Hinebauch & Brighton
Aaron Rosson – Common Springbok
Sabastian – Impala
Kudu – Chivas James, Jacques & Tracker Jannie
Gemsbuck Russell Schwahn
Eland – Fernando
Carlos Martin – Sable
Black Springbok – Hector
Kudu Cal Hinebauch
Eland – Diego Martin
Kudu – Jan, Wessel, Sabastian and Yvan
Augusto, Ana and Tomas – Mountain Reedbuck
Bob Richardson – Red Hartebeest
Impala – Ana & Tomas
Kudu Frank Cosentino
Dr. Richie Bland – Waterbuck
Woody Woodside – Sable
Gemsbuck – Marian Hinebauch
Red Lechwe with a Bow – Jose
Eland – Dan De George & PH Jacques
Waterbuck – Ed Stevenson & PH John Tinley
Kudu with a bow – Paul Cromwell and PH Koos De wet & Cephas
Mike Shukis – Waterbuck
Hartman Mountain Zebra – Jim, Emily & Kevin
Crocodle with a Bow – PH Yvan & Paul Schwengler
Common Springbok – Valeria; Karla; Regina (Hunter); Regina; Karla
Eland – Sture Mikalsen,Jan Erik Ekkenberg, Anton Henningstad, Magnus Backer, Hans-Olaf Hess
Gemsbuck – Mary & David Stjern & Tracker Jannie
Lioness – Henry Sykes
Red Hartebeest – Luis & PH Calvin
Lioness – PH’s Yvan & Brendon with Paul Swengler
Waterbuck – Dylon
Common Blesbuck – Christie Womack & Michael Waddell
Common Springbok with a Bow – Paul & Priscilla Cromwell with PH Koos De Wet
Copper Springbok – Christie Womack
Kudu – Roberto
Lion – Edgar
Kudu – John Bryan
Copper Springbok – PH Jacques and Magnus
Roan -Mr Yang & Ph Hannes Vlok
Eland Bull James Reed
Gemsbuck – Miguel & Yvan
Sable – Valeriy
Impala – Randy & Sonya Sauceda
Warthog – Sergio Schwab & PH Harry Sparks
Red Hartebeest – Roberto
Black Wildebeest- Hunter James
Burchell Zebra – Garrick Mishaga
Black Wildebeest – Walt Hinebauch
Waterbuck – PH Stephan and John Holz
Black Wildebeest – Darryl Wright
Impala – Gabriella
Impala – Lauren Thomas
Kudu – Larry Smith
White Springbok – Pato
Red Hartebeest – Stephanie Villaenuava
Baboon – Luis
Ph Jacques and Haakon – Blackwildebeest
PH Johnny, Kevin & Emily – Blue Wildebeest,
Toby Draves – Gemsbuck
Borre and tracker Jack – Blue Wildebeest
PH Johan & Odd – Burchell Zebra
Jay Wantz – Impala
Steve Gray – Red Hartebeest
Jesse Draves – Gemsbuck
Juan Soler – Caracal
Tyler Hinebauch – Impala
Julian – Impala
Our promotional tour of the USA kicks off on the 28th December 2012 as we head for the Dallas Safari Convention starting the 3rd of January 2013. We end off on the 3rd February in Mexico before heading back to RSA – You can contact us anytime on the following mobile numbers whilst we are in the USA: Johnny 314 348 0677; Wiaan 314 346 7747; Hannes 314 920 0799. Alternatively, you can send an email through to: wiaan@wintershoek.com or Yvan@wintershoek.com or Johnny@johnnyviviersafaris.co.za. If you can’t get a hold of anyone on the above info’>>then call the Police!!!! Hee! Hee!
Come visit us at:
- Dallas Safari Club 3-6 Jan, booths 2407 & 2409 (Johnny, Wiaan, Yvan & Hannes)
- ATA ShowLouisville, Kentucky 7-9 Jan (Johnny, Wiaan, Yvan & Hannes).
- Midland Texas 10 Jan (Johnny & Hannes)
- African Hunting Show Carriage Inn Hotel Calgary 11-13 Jan, booth 14 (Strauss & Yvan)
- Toronto Canada 18-19 Jan (Wiaan & Strauss)
- Cabela’s Buda Texas 18 Jan (Johnny & Hannes)
- Las Vegas Desert Chapter 18 -19 Jan (Yvan, Braam & Mardoret)
- Safari Club International Show in Reno 23rd– 26th Jan booths 2319, 2321, 2323, 2325, 2327 (We will be 8 members of the WJVS team on hand to man the 5 booths in Reno!)
If you haven’t booked your safari for 2013 yet, then now is the time to climb in and to get those dates secured and confirmed – Already we are expecting a very busy 2013 year and a very busy marketing campaign, so don’t delay it any further, just email: johnny@johnnyviviersafaris.co.za or wiaan@wintershoek.com to get your dream hunt booked.
All that remains for us to say, from the entire WJVS team, in this our final Bush Breaking Newsletter for 2012, is that we wish you a wonderful and joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2013!
And always remember:
WHEN YOU’VE TRIED THE REST, COME AND HUNT WITH THE BEST!!
Put your confidence in experience and come and enjoy a safari of a lifetime!!
Take care, God Bless and keep in touch,
The WJVS TEAM ………….. Out!!
