Dangerous Hunting Highlights of 2020

The best kill shots on several nasty cape buffalo, leopard and lion with J Alain Smith! Plus some extras like a huge Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep hunt! What a season 2020 was!

[@carycary5824]

Al Ive watched this video several times and it never gets old watching you take dugga boys!!!! Bud Cary

[@carycary5824]

Love this video Al. !!!!

[@carycary5824]

A true dugga boy!!! Congrats Al!!!!

[@courtneesdad]

That last buffalo was just taking those bullets. They are so tough.

[@victorserbeen3750]

What caliber did you use on a rock a mountain sheep hunt?

[@JAlainSmith]

7mm rem mag

[@lawrencekedz]

Could almost swear I made comments on all your vids, including this one? Luv 'em all & this is one of my favorites. Then I saw your reply to a guy where you told him that you deleted a lot of wackos from the site. Well..., I guess that explains why I had no comment here. Ya' thimk...???

[@JAlainSmith]

LOL You haven't qualified in that category yet!

[@harpoondogstudio8605]

Say Allen could you show your trophie room for all your years ?

[@munshishajahan2737]

wow it's great

[@porscheguy09]

Retirement is treating you pretty good.👍

[@JAlainSmith]

What retirement??? LOL

[@richardt.4224]

With stationary animals, I would have thought the shot placement would have been better! Especially with the good gear they are using and the wealth of hunting experience under the belt.

[@joshuabailey5140]

The shot on the lion was good. I watched it and it is perfect shot for the angle. The buff is like a tank. My ph friend last month had a bull take 5-6 in the heart and a total of 11 to get fully stopped. Mine took 11 hits at close range before the charge was over and it out for the count. 2-3 rounds is not uncommon.

[@JAlainSmith]

The shot was perfect

[@ashersolomon9560]

I nearly shat my pants when that lion twitched even after 2 bullets

[@geoffmac148]

After 2 shots, yep gut shot when it stood in the open. The shooter had a rest for his rifle and botched the first shot. No skill there, a terrible display.

[@JamesWillmus]

If the guy is using anything bigger than a 375 I can see the recoil throwing his shot off.

[@DLN-ix6vf]

so tell me people what will they do with that Lion ?

[@pamtnman1515]

Wear it, sleep on it, have a picnic on its hide. Why do you care? What are you doing wearing leather shoes and a leather belt and eating meat from trapped animals?

[@jimflynn466]

Do the carcasses go to feeding the locals, I hope so.

[@JAlainSmith]

Nothing goes to waste ever!

[@talisikid1618]

Of course they do.

[@vijimenon9381]

Only hyenas eat lions

[@landser3336]

Salut from Brazil. Nice shots \o

[@samuelsantosmiranda6547]

💚💪🏻

[@stuartcrane9409]

What make and calibre is your double rifle?

[@JAlainSmith]

Alex Henry 577NE see the video regarding it on this channel! Lots of history.

[@jenseriksson309]

Congratulations on these hunts Nice animals shot

[@minnenjage8105]

Conserving wildlife by killing lions and leopards??? You're so full of crap! All you're doing is trying to sanitize your bloodlust. After watching you where do you get the temerity to castigate poachers? You do much more damage than they ever will.

[@jenseriksson309]

@@minnenjage8105 poachers uses traps to hunt down the animals they get strangled by the trap around their throat poachers are pieces of shits that hunt to suffer the animals to Death is that really hunting to you is it? Poachers have more bloodlust then hunters belive me i know what im doing here. Lions and leopard do more damage then a hunter would do african pepole are afraid of these animals beacuse they kill their livestock and even Persons as well

[@isaacbruister8062]

Have never killed nothing I’m not going to eat it just don’t make any sense to me

[@cw6795]

Plains game get eaten by someone over there and the HUGE amount of money paid to hunt the cats goes to conservation and keeping them in existence. More hunters in Africa means more conservation. Make sense yet?

[@pamtnman1515]

They are eating the buffalo. Make sense to you Isaac?

[@ianburger344]

@@cw6795 ag please chap. You can sugarcoat it anyway you like. It still remains the biggest load of BS to shoot cats, elephants and rhino. No hunting should ever be required to justify their existence. How many buffalo does this grandpa want to shoot - more than one seems like greed is kicking in and it’s no more for the trophy. Foreigners should just stay in their countries and leave Africas wildlife heritage alone.

[@cw6795]

@@ianburger344 I would ask you what you know about Africa and how wildlife is treated over there but you clearly have no clue and have probably never been over there. Cats, elephants and rhino are carefully regulated and areas where there are enough animals there is closely regulated hunting. Hunted rhinos are usually old non breeding males and are more often than not privately owned. Elephants are not in low numbers in some countries no matter what the anti's will tell you. In areas where there are enough or where there are human animal conflict they are hunted. No matter where it is it is well regulated. Cats are the same thing. I recently hunted a huge cattle ranch with tons of plains game and predators including brown hyena, cheetah and leopard. Guess what happens if they have nobody to hunt their animals. They have no reason to keep all of them around to compete with their cattle. My dollars went to keeping those animals alive. This is the same old story all across Africa. Check out Kenya where they banned hunting in the 70's. Their game animal populations are either stagnant or in decline and the have been for 40 years. This guy can shoot multiple buffalo because they have tons of them and know their quota. Do you think that the Africans will just let these animals be if nobody goes to hunt them? All elephants will be killed for meat and ivory, all rhinos for their horns, plains game will be shot or snared for bush meat, predators will be poisoned because they are dangerous and any lion bones will end up on the black market. I can tell you that most native Africans do not give a S**T about the animals. Did you know that there are more lions in areas open to hunting and probably the same with elephants? Did you know that most rhinos are privately owned by people who pay for their protection and breeding opportunities with hunting dollars from other species on their property? What exactly do you know about Africa? Please inform me. Animals whether you like it or have to pay their way. Get your way and watch them ALL die instead of just a few.

[@ianburger344]

@@cw6795 I live in Africa and was born here. I hunt at least 4 times a year - started hunting when I was 6. I know enough to know that we as humans are taking away the animal’s habitat - they are not in “ours”, threatening our livelihoods as we try to make out...it is the complete opposite. We as humans are the REAL threat here. Why don’t we start eradicating the human population in the areas where wildlife are encroached? Now we say for the animal to survive, we must hunt it otherwise the brainless will kill it and that this approach is the only way to conserve it. I don’t and never will agree. It is a industry completely exploited by the foreign clients paying in Dollars, Euros and Pounds. The Safari Outfitters and PH’s are just riding the gravy train until there is no more. Very similar to Africa’s other resources like coal, gold and diamonds, hey even certain areas that once flourished with trees have been raped with not a single one standing. We keep on lying to ourselves while the money twists our moral and ethic values. That is the hardcore truth and deep inside you know it.

[@alejandrovier2958]

Next vid with 00buck?

[@claytonburger890]

Does this system insure only the rich get to hunt or is it a lottery for the sheep

[@JAlainSmith]

You can go sheep hunting in America thru a lottery system.

[@JamesWillmus]

Not knocking the hunt, but I don't think I could bear to kill a big cat. Even the biggest lion still acts like a kitten when in the mood. Prey animals aren't a problem though, I could kill those all day.

[@stephenembrey883]

I understand you, I am an avid hunter, but anymore only for the freezer.

[@starinvader5969]

I don’t think carnivores would taste nice

[@roytallow6784]

Those huge buffalo 🐃 bulls can take a beating ! Just like what you said ! Some great shooting ! Sir ! 👍🏻

[@JAlainSmith]

Thanks for watching and tell all your friends to tune into Rugged X as well!!!

[@davidandre886]

Great video what caliber and projectiles?

[@JAlainSmith]

Mainly Gunwerks Skull 375 Ruger 300 grain Swifts and 7MM Rem Mag 160 gr. Swift

[@davidandre886]

Gotta love them a frames. Thanks for the info

[@philrizzo]

Great adventures and shooting. Also enjoy the admiration and respect for the game/people/location. Kudos!

[@WaffenlandTV]

Great shooting 💯🌿 Br Pete

[@MrHameedkamran]

Holy Moly.... we so much underestimate Cape Buffalo with its strength, so many bullets and for sure vital hits... but seems not putting a dent on these Tanks...

[@adamscammell2959]

Sorry guys I like watching your shit,but shooting lions ,I have a real hard time with.

[@bartbenson8618]

If you where to talk to most Africans they don't have a problem with lions getting shot.

[@adamscammell2959]

@@bartbenson8618 thats ok,I guess it's hard for me to have an opinion when I don't live there,.it's easy to say "don't shoot lions when ,I don't fully understand what it's like to live there.. thankyou for ur reply

[@geoffmcmahon4453]

The guide explained why it was shot its old cant breed anymore so the young males will attack him so he will end up wandering on his own until he comes across other younger males or a pack of hyenas who will kill him dont agree with body shots though looked like he wanted to save the head

[@pamtnman1515]

@@geoffmcmahon4453 never shoot big game trophies in the head. the skull is a big part of the trophy

[@talisikid1618]

No animal is sacred. Any animal with huntable populations is fair game. It’s based on science, not feelings or emotions. Don’t get emotionally involved with animals. Save that for humans.

[@johnholt8785]

I love hunting but have no desire to kill something I don’t eat .

[@rocca-5513]

Well done Sir... keep the vids coming. It is like being there with you... my cheap safari!!

[@katarzynapawowska3318]

Super.

[@JAlainSmith]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fredrikandersson8878]

Lucky you!!!

[@farmerdave9312]

Nice vids...what cartridge do you like for buff?

[@JAlainSmith]

375 HH & 375 Ruger and 577 NE

[@douw004]

Reminds me of the Wilbur Smith novels.

[@douw004]

Nice to watch some good shooting for a change.

[@JAlainSmith]

I love Wilber's African novels!

[@daniel0130]

Is that Mark Sullivan with you??

[@JAlainSmith]

LMAO Nope

[@desgenettes7737]

Advised hunters are sometimes the best conservationists

[@gilbertkelder3436]

I love watching you shoot Cape Buffalo, but that Leopard and Bighorn sheep were amazing as well. I had seen all of these before. But they were worth watching again. 🤣

[@rashedtjm]

I hope seeing you hunt lion 🦁 with bow 🏹, it will be exiting video 📷, always wish you all the best

[@jayrobertson232]

Good shooting! Perseverance pays…

[@courtneesdad]

I would love to be able to eat some buffalo. Just to see what it taste like. They are massive animals. I’m Cajun and love to cook. I bet I can make it taste good.

[@JAlainSmith]

Tough but tasty!

[@MrOmonat]

"I don't like them when they move" Hahahahaha

[@Tophet1]

Old lone Male !! Well fed, complete mane with nothing missing from walking through scrub, no scars on the nose from fighting ! What was his name ?

[@JAlainSmith]

Leo

[@talisikid1618]

@@JAlainSmith LOL!!! Love it JAS!

[@DJAIRUD17]

Nice 👍🏻😁

[@임영권-q3s]

Wow~~👍👍 Unbelievable!!!👏👏👏

[@ht-bu1sm]

Beast

[@dirkjordaan9044]

Im not anti - hunting at all. I expect my comment to be deleted. Hunting Lion and Leopard, no common man . Especially a leopard. Especially one like that. Even from someone who grew up in South Africa that is terrible for me.Cape Buffalo , there are so many of those around.

[@brianduchene6366]

I really like the videos.i hope one day to go and hunt for cape buffalos .will probly not happen but the footage makes feel like i am there a little bit.be safe and good hunting to you.°!

[@jaibahadurjaibahadur5129]

I miss you sir

[@stephenembrey883]

There cannot be any congratulations for a gut shot.

[@JAlainSmith]

Where is the gut shot?

[@MrOmonat]

A lion even when dead is still feared Lmao

[@ChitFromChinola]

Ima gonna stand close to the guy with the double rifle . . .

[@MrOmonat]

I would stay up a nearby tree. I don't trust the ground while in the wild. I would rather be fetched from up like a monkey.

[@AC-rh2vs]

Express sabati

[@cw6795]

Great video!

[@sanelleroux7756]

what gun did he shoot the buffalo with

[@pamtnman1515]

Sanel I think it is a Gunwerks .375 Ruger, and he also carries a vintage .577 double rifle

[@michaeldaul1657]

Wrong trigger for the first shot.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I have often wondered what Cape Buffalo meat tastes like, we don't have those in Kentucky!

[@JAlainSmith]

Actually really tasty like beef but the old males are pretty tough other than the choice cuts!

[@doggoneyou5401]

@@JAlainSmith stew meat

[@المحترفالماينكرافتي-ص7ن]

حسنا" كم كانت كلفة ذلك الصيد الجميل ..؟!

[@mzeeraza3516]

Awesome video Mzee👍🏾

[@mjdramagroup]

Why??? These

[@honestmhlanga4321]

Why is it always AFRICA?

[@JAlainSmith]

Why not?

[@billiebleach7889]

Using a .375 Ruger in order to be able to promote a certain brand of rifles is a “conservationist” (as you call yourself) unworthy. No wonder you had to put round after round in some of those buffaloes. I always liked your videos when you were shooting double rifles or at least .375H&H but this kind of commercially driven decisions is sad. Even with the lion that .375 Ruger was inadequate and forced you to take that ugly gut shot. Sad display, sir, very sad indeed

[@JAlainSmith]

I get to shoot any rifle brand and caliber I want. I love the performance of the 375 Ruger and have taken everything from elephant to lots of buff to brown bear with it and its done an outstanding job. The shot on the lion was a perfect quartering away shot and the bullet was lodged in his far shoulder under the skin. What more can you ask for? I gave him an insurance shot as I do with anything that does not fall over dead immediately. Nothing sad about any of it... Glad you like the my old trusty 375 HH but this Gunwerks one is doing a great job as well.

[@rybro7420]

☺️☺️

[@marklayton5374]

It must be amazing to travel around this beautiful planet killing everything. Great job your a real man

[@markkeene2927]

The revenue from hunting these magnificent animals build schools where there are none, and feeds countless poor,, including starving children, some of whom get protein once or twice time a month-if they are lucky. It also funds the protection of habitat, anti-poaching that is exterminating species, and ensures a healthy herd once genetics are passed. There is simply no other way to preserve habitat and wildlife except through well-regulated and sustainable-use hunting. You should try to learn a little bit more about it and see if, once informed, you still have a distaste for it.

[@jamesmaeder6643]

@@markkeene2927 excellent job with your response. Those whom make comments as he did have absolutely no idea or understanding of the conservation hunters truly fund.

[@edgarlombera7066]

@@jamesmaeder6643 which is 99% of people here as you can see by the dislikes. They respond in emotion not reason.

[@jamesmaeder6643]

@@edgarlombera7066 and ironically enough, the leading caption is clearly a hunting related video.....yet the left can't seem to help make ignorant, uninformed comments. I have yet to see a response degrading the consumption of kale, regardless of how distasteful it is.

[@JAlainSmith]

@@jamesmaeder6643 Now thats a good one!

[@patrickdean4853]

Without shooting sticks, African game has nothing to fear from white hunters.

[@pamtnman1515]

What is with all the down votes? Is PETA stalking Alain? All the Cecil Scrubbers? I have been hunting all my life, and while I myself could not and would not shoot a lion or a leopard, I support Alain's right to make that choice for himself. These are free-range, wild animals, in a sustainable population. No difference between hunting them or a squirrel. Keep posting fantastic videos, Alain.

[@JAlainSmith]

Thanks for the support and keep sharing the videos with your friends! Haters gonna be haters... I have banned/deleted a lot of wackos!

[@pamtnman1515]

@@JAlainSmith I have a tough time giving a pass to people who thoughtlessly “hate” on the internet. I don’t care what the issue is, although this problem seems to be associated with the left side of the spectrum. Can’t we have reasoned discussions about issues that make us all feel strongly? Years ago I was on a train from London to Glasgow, and I spent a fair amount of time in the snack and drink car. We were all chatting amiably amongst ourselves when someone pointed out a dead fox lying by the track, hit by a train. The one stewardess or whatever the train attendants are called said she strongly opposed fox hunting. “Why?” I asked her. “Because I feel so strongly for the foxes,” she said. And she would have no more discussion about it. That’s not healthy

[@ctrillz6306]

I thought it was illegal to hunt leopards. Idk might be legal in some parts I guess

[@talisikid1618]

It’s legal where they have habitat that sustains populations large enough fir hunting. But where human encroachment destroy the habitat, it’s illegal. Buts it’s farms, villages & other developments that kills them off. Without proper habitat, there are no leopards.

[@killintime8431]

Holy moly good stuff

[@jimv.661]

Great hunts, great conservation.

[@jimv.661]

How so?

[@andeanphoto]

Right on! Thanks

[@pigsmo_4205]

I really don’t like when they kill but if it’s legal I’m happy

[@bluntinstrument6070]

That’s not hunting where I come from, it’s a guided shoot! Bad gut shot on that lion , using a rest and from such an easy position. Way too far back. Can’t see how you can promote that rifle after doing that. I wouldn’t be very proud of that.

[@JAlainSmith]

No idea what you are talking about? The shot was a perfect quartering away shot starting behind the ribs and found the bullet under the skin on the far shoulder. Bullet went straight thru the heart. He was dead on his feet. Last running shot was an insurance shot which you always do on dangerous game. Doesn't get any better than that.

[@ernstcoetzer809]

Don't have to send mnr Smith a email to ask him to reload... I like it!

[@alemacar6854]

re pu dioooooo

[@doggoneyou5401]

👍👍

[@csfftffyu6514]

قتلت الجاموسه لابارك الله فيك

[@ChitFromChinola]

Ima gonna stand close to the guy with the double rifle . . .