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Game Hunting Methods
Due to the different locations we can offer, resulting in different geological and botanical areas, several hunting methods are adopted to conduct a successful hunt. In hilly and mountainous areas we climb to a good vantage point from where we glass surrounding areas with binoculars to locate herds of game and plan the stalk. This open plains hunting normally necessitate long shots, anything from 250 – 350 yards. In flat areas covered with dense and high plant growth, it is of utmost importance to consider which way the wind is blowing. Moving slow, with frequent stops and listening for animal sounds coupled with frequent glassing of the surrounding area result in the classic African “walk and stalk” hunt. Shooting distances on “Bushveld” hunts are quite short, from 70 – 120 yards Bow hunting takes place mainly from well-constructed blinds and/or tree stands situated close to watering points frequented by game. Shooting distances 18 – 25 meters (19 – 27 yards) Apart from this method, we do cater for and actually encourage the bow hunter that is willing to try his hand at “stalking” game. Big game hunting is conducted by tracking animals from suitable waterholes very early in the morning up to where the herd is feeding or resting midday. They are mainly tracked on foot by skilled trackers, depending where the hunt takes place. In big hunting areas use is made of a hunting vehicle to cover distance, until game is located visually or the tracks of suitable species are found, then followed or tracked on foot until met up with. Under no circumstances whatsoever is any shooting from a vehicle allowed. Bird shooting Methods Waterfowl – There is a variety of ways these shoots are conducted. Most widely used is early morning and late afternoon from either strategically placed blinds situated at water or wading into phragmites and reeds, shooting over decoys. Apart from this we also adopt “jump shooting” methods which entail stalking little dams and ponds, shooting waterfowl flushed from the water. Upland/terrestrial birds – In general these birds are pursued by rough shooting. Guns walk in an extended line through fields where francolins are known to be. In conjunction with this trained dogs, either pointers or spaniel/retrievers locate the birds. In the case of Guinea fowl, there are a variety of methods used. One is for a number of guns in extended line with beaters placed between guns, to enter a field planted with of maize (corn) or sunflower and walk against the planted rows. Birds’ rising in front of this line then is shot. Alternatively guns are placed at one end of the above mentioned fields, “blocking it off” so to speak with a line of beaters entering the opposite side, driving the Guinea fowl towards the line of guns. A third method is to locate a flock of Guineas visually, the guns encircling the birds, narrowing the circle all the time, shooting the rising birds trying to cross the guns. A whole day can be spent, shooting over different fields. Exciting stuff. Doves and pigeons – When agricultural fields of sunflower starts to flower flock upon flock of both doves and pigeons literally fly en-masse to feed on it. Guns are placed within these fields beneath flight lines from where shooting takes place. Midmornings and mid afternoon till dusk is most productive. Sandgrouse – Due to arid regions these birds inhabit, water is of big importance to its survival. Guns are placed close to such waterholes where shooting takes place, mid morning and late afternoon... © All photos, graphics and images on this site remain the copyright of Kwa Motlhose and should not be downloaded without prior agreement.© |
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