 Short Description
We offer guided outdoor experiences for the true Sportsman. We hunt both plainsgame as well as big game, 30 species, and cater for rifle and bow hunters. Apart from these furred hunts we also offer extremely good wingshooting hunts on about 100 000 hectares of agricultural land for waterfowl, upland birds and doves, 13 species all together. Adding to the above two activities we also cater for and offer fly fishing excursions on tiger fish, rainbow trout and indigenous yellow fish in areas of great natural splendour with very little or nearly no pressure from other fisherman. Our combination outings consisting of hunting, wingshooting and fishing is quite popular and is getting more and more exposure.
We offer a variety of services to the Outdoor Sportsman frateernity. Whether you are a rifle, bow or shotgun hunter we can accomodate you. If you want to or are inclined to fly fishing we can guide you on rainbow trout, tiger fish or indigenous yellow fish for great action. Apart from the adrenaline pumping bloodsports we also offer Safari type photographic tours to wonderfull National Parks like Kruger and the Kgalagadi.
In general people fly into Johannesburg International Airport where will meet with them and then transport them to their destination. Winshooting safaris and trout fishing trips, clients arrive Johannesburg International, get connecting flight to city of Bloemfontein where they will be picked up by us.
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Huntable Game
Blesbok, Buffalo African, Eland, Gemsbok, Giraffe, Gnu Brindled, Gnu Whitetailed, Hartebeest, Impala, Klipspringer , Kudu Greater, Leopard African, Nyala, Oribi, Roan Antelope, Springbuck South African, Steenbok, Waterbuck, Zebra Burchells Limpopo bushbuck, Springbuck (common, white and black coloured), Grey duiker (common or bush), Grey (vaal) rhebuck, Mountain Reedbuk.
Birds:
Spurwing and Egyptian Goose, Yellow Billed Duck and Red Billed Teal, Swainsons Spurfowl, Greywing Francolin and Orange River Francolin, Common Quail, Helmeted Guinea fowl, Namaqua Sand grouse, Rock Pigeon, Redeye Dove, Cape Turtle Dove and Laughing Dove Hunt
AFRICAN FEATHER, FUR & SCALE SAFARIS offer more than 30 species of which 20 are antelope to the international sportsman for both rifle and bow hunters. Hunts are conducted by expert, experienced and legally qualified licensed professional hunters (PH) under the leadership of outfitter Willie Vermaak. We promise clients fun filled, challenging hunts in areas of great natural beauty. Apart from our plains and big game hunts we also specialize in wing shooting, fishing and photographic safaris. We regard hunting as a form of natural harvest that has its rightful place in wildlife conservation. Hunting is to take place in an organized and ethical manner within the framework set by our countries nature conservation legislation and relevant authorities.
Hunting areas are game ranches and conservancies where active, hands on wildlife management result in an abundance of game within a healthy and largely untamed environment. All hunts are based on seasonal quotas and thus early bookings receive priority. We offer hunts in various terrains, ranging from dense bush, open savannah plains and hills.
We offer walk and stalk rifle and bow hunts, still hunts, silent beat hunts, bowhunting from blinds in trees and from ground blinds. We supply well-trained bird dogs, German shorthaired pointer and Drahthaar from imported German lines.
Best time for hunting:
From April through to end October. Wingshooting only 4 x months of May, June, July, through to end of August.
Selection of Rates and Prices 2003 (please contact us for a complete pricelist):
| HUNTING SPECIAL 2003 |
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| Package hunt, 10 Days/9 Nights. 5 Species: 1 Kudu, 1 Oryx,
1 Blue Wildebeest, 1 Impala and 1 Warthog |
3.690 Euro
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| Kudu |
950 US$
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| Oryx |
800 US$
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| Impala |
250 US$
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| Springbok |
250 US$
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| Warthog |
200 US$
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| Bush Pig |
250 US$
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| Blessbock |
250 US$
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Hunting Features
bloodhound, bowhunting, local handling of trophies, shooting party, silent hunt, stalk, still hunt Available Firearms
Regarding a general average hunt for mainly plains game we suggest any medium sized caliber scoped bolt rifle such as .270 Win; 30-06 Springfield zeroed at 100-150 yards with quality constructed ammunition. On open plains hunts we recommend 7mm Rem. Mag or 300 Win. Mag. Zeroed at 200 yards. The 35 Whelen and .375 Win Mag are of course arguably the best all round calibers ever and infinitely suitable for African safaris.
Bow hunters must equip themselves with bows from 60lbs and more, using fixed 3 bladed arrows. Archers shooting distances vary from about 18-30 yards maximum. On average most shots are 22 yards.
Shooting distances on such hunts are quite short, from 70 to 120 yards. This is the classic walk and stalk hunts for which Africa is well known. In mountainous areas a lot of glassing is done from suitable viewpoints and shooting distance quite long, 150 to 300 yards. Open plains hunting normally necessitate long shots, anything from 250 to 350 yards. For hill and open plains game hunts a rangefinder is very practical.
Bow hunts ordinarily are conducted from well situated blinds over waterholes and are either enclosed structures or elevated blinds in trees or platforms.
Gear
Generally 3 x sets of cotton clothing of a dark khaki or green color, sturdy comfortable boots, a jacket or jersey, gloves and a hat will be sufficient. Days are fairly mild and evenings and early mornings cold. A daily laundry service is available. This being said however, hunting in the mountains can be extreme in especially June, July and August and snow may be encountered. Plan accordingly and discuss with us before hunt.
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