Mike Avery
When professional hunter Jacques Senekal of Africa Maximum Safaris
first told me to take the shot on a nice zebra stallion, I held off.
I didn’t want to pass through the big animal and hit the female
standing behind him.
Jacques later told me that shouldn’t be a concern because he’d never
seen an arrow pass through a big stallion before, especially at the
poundage I was shooting.
Because of an old elbow injury my Diamond Liberty was set at just 58
pounds….a little light by most African standards. I was confident
though that my Liberty would be up to the task.
Two days later my set up was put to the test when a six hundred pound
herd stallion gave me a broadside shot at just sixteen yards. I sent
an arrow through both lungs and the top of his heart before passing
out the far side. The zebra ran just fifty yards and went down
within sight.
I thank God for presenting me with such a wonderful hunting
experience, and for the opportunity to work with Diamond Archery.
Diamond bows are the best I’ve ever shot, and the people who stand
behind them are some of the best in the industry.
Mike Avery
Host and Producer
Outdoor Magazine TV/Radio