In addition to big-game hunting, South Africa offers amazing waterfowling opportunities
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In addition to big-game hunting, South Africa offers amazing waterfowling opportunities
Continue readingThere is nothing as satisfying as watching a well-trained retrieving, pointing, and flushing or scent dog at work.
Continue readingDriven bird hunts are usually associated with Europe and Great Britain, but South Africa has a long tradition of this sport as well. To this day, being invited to a farmer’s traditional guineafowl shoot is quite an honor. During these hunts camaraderie and long lasting friendships are made. The shoot is more about the experience than the kill and lots of banter and laughter was the order of the day.
Continue readingHere are a few dates and facts for the states most popular with non-resident hunters that you don’t want to miss.
Continue readingSouth Africa is the modern-day sportsman bird-shooting destination of choice. The country is truly blessed with exceptional wild game bird populations. You just cannot beat the challenge of a bird hunter looking for the opportunity to shoot wild sporting birds in their natural habitat.
Continue readingstates, and whether you’re looking for a DIY hunt, or considering a guided hunt, now is the time to start researching the state and the units you want to apply for. This is especially true if you want to secure the help of an outfitter in preparing your application. Even if you’re ready to invest in a tribal land hunt, you should probably contact the relevant nation well before the tags go on sale. Have a look at our selection of elk hunts in Arizona and act quick!
Continue readingDo the deer and elk know it when the hunting seasons begin? You bet! Studies show they can even tell the difference between bow and rifle seasons. What can science tell us about game animals’ behavior under pressure?
Continue readingBy Peter Ruddle This is the third post in our “1001 Questions”. Part 1 covered general questions of safari booking,
Continue readingWe’re continuing our “1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa” (click here for Part 1). Each question comes with an answer where we can give it, or with tips re: why you should ask it, what information to look for, and where to get it. This part deals with what you should bring, including the essential – your weapons.
Continue readingSuccess of a guided hunt depends on the hunter as much as on the guide: you must, at the very least, bring the right stuff, get your shot right, but above all adopt the proper attitude. We surveyed our outfitters and here are the tips to do just that
Continue readingMany hunters are dreaming of a hunting adventure in Africa, but quite a few are reluctant to take the plunge, even though they can afford it. They suspect they don’t know enough about the continent and are concerned that their lack of knowledge will lead to disappointments. These concerns aren’t totally unfounded, and so we prepared a list of questions that you’ll probably want to have answered. Each question comes with an answer where we can give it, or with tips re: why you should ask it, what information to look for, and where to get it.
Some of your questions and concerns may sound dumb, others obvious, but do not feel shy to ask those questions.
Continue readingSpringbuck is a strikingly marked, sleek, graceful, agile gazelle-like antelope and once the national emblem of South Africa; however, today it is only recognised as the name and logo for the national rugby team. The species name was translated from the Afrikaans word “Springbok”, which means “jumping buck”. The name was derived from its unique behavioural trait known as pronking: a leap in the air with an arched back and stiff legs.
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