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Yes it is a fact, BowcamTreecam prostaffer Corey Friesen did successfully harvest a Nyala Bull and Warthog with his bow, and a Red Haretbeest with his rifle on his Safari in South Africa. The first two were taken with a bow, and the Hartebeest was taken with a rifle. All kills were taken on video and are posted on the bowcamtreecam.com site in Corey's profile. After watching the video clips, it was clear that Cory used great patience and perfect shooting to take all three animals. If it was my first trip to Africa, I would have likely taken shots at smaller animals, but Corey passed on these inferior animals in order to get a chance on bigger trophies. In both circumstances his patience paid off big time. This was Corey's second trip to Africa, so I am sure he was a bit more relaxed than on his first trip. There was an Impala at his water hole in one clip, and was broadside at close range drinking. Shooting at it would certainly have landed him a nice animal, but may also have scared off any Kudu or Nyala in the nearby area, a situation Corey patiently avoided, only to have a monster Nyala Bull present a shot. That is the difference between a veteran bowhunter and a rookie. Studying his prey well before his trip, learning about their habits, and their horn size, paid dividends for Corey. His goal was to take a Kudu. He didn't have the opportunity, which gives him a reason to return. From what I know of Corey, this trip will surely unfold, likely sooner than later!