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Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 3: Over Pointing Dogs

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

There is nothing as satisfying as watching a well-trained retrieving, pointing, and flushing or scent dog at work.

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 2: Driven Bird Hunts

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

Driven 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.

2022 Heads Up: Draw Applications, OTC Tags and Preference Points for Most Popular Western States

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Here are a few dates and facts for the states most popular with non-resident hunters that you don’t want to miss.

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 1: Pigeon and Dove Shooting

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

South 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.

It’s This Time of the Year Again – Season’s Greetings from BookYourHunt.com

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It’s this time of the year again. From Eastern Cape to Alaska, people are doing their last rounds shopping for

Elk Hunting in Arizona: What you need to know

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states, 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!

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 4

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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

Part 4 of the “1001 Questions” series deals with questions about health, medicine and insurance policies, money and payments, as well as various odds and ends related to camp and lodge life.

Where did they all go? How hunting pressure affects the movement of deer and elk

Hunting Tips and Techniques / BookYourHunt

Do 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?

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 3

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

By Peter Ruddle This is the third post in our “1001 Questions”. Part 1 covered general questions of safari booking,

Goats on the Rim of the World. By James Reed

Hunting Stories

High adventure on a challenging mountain goat hunt in the Canadian Rockies.

12th European Open Taxidermy Championships

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If you follow BookYourHunt.com, you know that we love high-quality taxidermy. This is why we cover taxidermy issues in our

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 2

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

We’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.