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Bow and Crossbow hunting:
Classic Bow Hunting Safaris have become
increasingly popular amongst discerning archers
with a variety of species on offer.
Our Professional Hunters are highly qualified,
experienced and technically competent with the
advice they offer for tough African game and the
hunting methods.
We are proud to have carefully selected
exclusive to bow hunting areas to ensure maximum
success and quality of trophies in your hunt.
A combination of the above factors and the
expertise of renowned Professional Hunters will
ensure the Bow Hunter an unforgettable Safari of
a lifetime.
Methods
Bow hunts are usually conducted in the ways
depending on your specific situation, own
ability and the species being hunted:
Blinds
By far the majority of successful bags are made
from permanently constructed blinds. These are
situated approximately 20 yards from waterholes
and salt licks.
Depending on the terrain, sun and wind direction
you will hunt out of ground, pit blinds or a
permanent elevated blind.
These blinds are comfortable with enough space
to move in while you anxiously wait for your
unsuspected quarry to join the party.
Stalking
This method is used for those species that do
not frequent the waterholes. This method is more
productive during the early part of the season
(April, May) when sufficient cover is still
available to make stalking possible.
The terrain hunted will play a big roll in the
success of this method; it is for the diehard
Bow hunters amongst us, tough but quite possible
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Minimum recommendations for
COMPOUND BOWS:
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Draw Weight |
Bow Weight |
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Small game |
40 lb |
400 grain |
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Medium
game |
70 lb |
550 grain |
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Buffalo,
Giraffe |
80 lb |
600 grain |
Fixed three or
four bladed broad heads is recommended.
Traditional archers should advise the length of their longbows to
enable any adjustments to existing blinds to be made prior to the
safari.
Bird Hunting:
Many game birds are available, including 14
species of Ducks, 2 types of Geese, 10
Francolin, 2 Guinea-Fowl, Pigeons, Doves, and
Quail.
South Africa’s bird hunting is excellent,
comparing favourably with some of the best known
venues in the world.
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Rifle Hunting:
Rifle hunting is
mainly done through the spot and stalk method. Once game or fresh
sign has been spotted or found the stalk is planned and the game is
on. This is one of the most exciting and rewarding hunting methods.
Any species available in an area can be bagged using this method.
Minimum recommendations for Rifle
hunting:
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Small game |
7 mm |
140 grain |
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Medium
game |
.30 |
180 grain
(this is the best all-rounder for all plains game) |
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Big Game
(Buffalo,
Giraffe ) |
.375 |
300 grain |
Only premium grade
bullets should be used on all African animals. Obtaining rifle
import permits to South – Africa is a fairly simple process in which
we will assist you.
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