There is nothing as satisfying as watching a well-trained retrieving, pointing, and flushing or scent dog at work.
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Tag: bird hunting
Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 2: Driven Bird Hunts
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.
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Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 1: Pigeon and Dove Shooting
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.
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A Heritage of the Renaissance: The origin and appeal of hunting over pointing dogs
Hunting over pointing dogs probably originated in the Renaissance Europe. No wonder it is considered by many affictionaldos a form of art!
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Waterfowl Locally
Early season goose and duck hunts are no easy deal, and a hunter who doesn’t have enough previous experience in waterfowl hunting may have a hard road of trial and error before returning home with a limit of birds. That’s where we come in. The best and quickest way to get the knack of the thing is a hunt with a good guide.
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The Pheasant Journey
A brief history of the amazing journey of the pheasant and the people, from China to Europe and America.
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