(The hunt conclusion)
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Huge spider! |
As I found myself en-route to Detroit I couldn’t help but
ponder the events ahead. Will success indeed be had
on the hunt and will the food and lodging be as represented? Hunting can be a
goal driven mission that revels in risk and danger. A Mexico jungle hunt was
going to be just that.
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Taxi/van Packed full! |
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Campeche Airport |
Uniting with good friends at the Detroit International
Airport we set out for Mexico City on a direct Delta flight and to join the
rest of our crew of 8 for the final one hour flight to Campeche. Here we squeezed
into a taxi/van with 11 large bags, a hilarious, yet expected sight in Mexico. We
checked into a delightful and upscale historic hotel and soon were enjoying fine
Mexican cuisine while listening to the guitar sounds of two Mexican strummers.
Departure for the jungle was the next day around 11:00 am and the hunt was
on! We had 5 hours of driving complete
with armed road blocks and one stop to transition into jeeps and extended
midsize pickups before arriving at “El Campo”.
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Sleeping tent. Pretty nice! |
The Camp was surreal and the setting was on the edge of an
emerald green river. The river proved both useful and entertaining during the
middle of the day and great for bathing. The camp layout was good with tents
that sat on wooden platforms.
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Eating area. |
Hunting began in the early morning darkness. As the light
started to approach the horizon, an anomaly of insect and bird sounds arose
along with the occasional monkey chiming in to give away the presence of one of
the five camp cats that live and hunt here. Then like an opera star, the
singing of the Ocellated turkey began! What an amazing sound!
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Ocellated turkey! |
This hunt was like no other and a true adventure is an
understatement. The insects, especially the many biting ticks and spiders, and snakes
added to the tense thrills. Communication with our guide was difficult to say
the least and I frequently found myself acting out with hand gestures, sounds, and
a plethora of creativity. Even with the antics, messages were not always
understood.
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Jungle. |
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Fallen tree on trail. |

I was able to harvest a great bird, a true gift from God.
All aspects of the trip were full of excitement and adventure. Every second of
every day left you wondering what was going to happen next. These are times in
your life when you thank God for the opportunities and wait for him to open
doors for more.
Thanks for sharing this and other amazing adventures. I can't wait until you find the trail to Northwest Territories and some sheep hunting. Best Regards, Dave
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