EP93: The Man Who Spears African Bush Pigs ↣ Aubury Tidbury

Many feel driven to make their hunting equipment more primitive... Often that involves swapping a rifle for a compound, or even traditional bow. But Aubrey Tidbury is a man hungry for something more difficult. Heading out into the African bush with nothing but a home-made spear, he often faces two of the lesser-known but more aggressive animals you can find in the Eastern Cape of South Africa: The bush pig and the bush buck.A huge thank you to Aubrey for sharing his time with us!Give Aubrey a follow on InstagramFollow his son's fantastic YouTube Channel Bushveld Bowhunting - check out their Insta too.The conversation delves into the history of bow hunting in the Eastern Cape, the learning and progression in bow hunting skills, and the significance of bush pigs in hunting. It also covers the early experiences of bow hunting, the journey of learning and improving hunting skills, and the first animal hunt experience, along with the importance of bush pigs in hunting. Aubrey discusses the importance of consistency in feeding pigs, highlighting the impact of routine and the challenges of maintaining this consistency. He also shares his innovative solutions for pig feeding challenges, including the development of specialized feeders. Additionally, he recounts close calls and hunting adventures, providing insights into the thrilling and dangerous aspects of pig hunting. The conversation delves into the primal and intense experience of hunting with spears, as well as the game-changing impact of using dogs in spear hunting. It also explores the process of creating spears and the purpose behind their design, providing insights into the hunting experience and the tools used. The conversation delves into the art of spear hunting, exploring the techniques and tools used in this traditional hunting practice. Additionally, the importance of documenting family hunting stories is highlighted, emphasizing the value of preserving and passing down these stories for future generations.TakeawaysBow hunting history in the Eastern CapeLearning and progression in bow huntingThe significance of bush pigs in hunting Consistency in feeding creates a routine for pigsInnovative solutions for pig feeding challenges Hunting with spears is a primal and intense experienceThe use of dogs in hunting with spears has been a game changer Spear hunting techniquesDocumenting family hunting storiesChapters00:00 Introduction and Early Bow Hunting Experience10:58 Learning and Progression in Bow Hunting18:57 First Animal Hunt and Bush Pig Significance28:27 Consistency in Feeding35:00 Innovative Solutions for Pig Feeding43:48 Close Calls and Hunting Adventures01:01:47 The Reward of the Little Spear01:07:13 The Pursuit and the Final Encounter01:13:08 The Search for the Pig and the Final Discovery01:18:24 The Introduction of German Hunting Terriers01:24:04 The Process of Creating Spears01:28:40 The Spears Aubrey has developed01:35:30 The Mighty Bushbuck01:38:30 Hand To Hand Combat with a Bushbuck01:53:00 The Power of Stories01:58:00 Uncle Dicky and the thorn-snake• • 02:02:00 Wrap-up