It’s this time of the year again. From Eastern Cape to Alaska, people are doing their last rounds shopping for
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Elk Hunting in Arizona: What you need to know
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!
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1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 4
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.
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Where did they all go? How hunting pressure affects the movement of deer and elk
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?
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1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 3
By Peter Ruddle This is the third post in our “1001 Questions”. Part 1 covered general questions of safari booking,
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Goats on the Rim of the World. By James Reed
High adventure on a challenging mountain goat hunt in the Canadian Rockies.
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12th European Open Taxidermy Championships
If you follow BookYourHunt.com, you know that we love high-quality taxidermy. This is why we cover taxidermy issues in our
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1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 2
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.
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Elk Hunting Tips from Guides and Outfitters
Success 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
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1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 1
Many 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.
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Springbuck Hunting in Southern Africa
Springbuck 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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Long-Distance Shooting: An African Professional Hunter’s Perspective
It is very important to establish a hunter’s maximum ethical hunting range (the distance at which they can confidently hit the target) and take this experience to the field. Recognising your shooting ability and remaining within your bounds are the key ingredient to confident shooting whether it be short or long-range
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