Francolin
Besides the Greywing and Redwing, that is shot in the south east Transvaal / Mapumalanga, the rest of the Francolin you can expect to shoot are normally shot in the west Transvaal / Northwestern Province. Species include Swainson, Crested and Orange River. Greywing Francolin are regarded as the "cream of the crop" for Bird Hunters, as it is the fastest upland bird, using the wind and making the hunting very challenging. The method of hunting is walking up with pointers. Approximately 8 to 12 coveys per day can be expected and 5± miles of walking per day.
Guinea Fowl
The Guinea Fowl is probably Africa's cleverest game bird. They are normally driven over waiting guns. Those that take to the long grass normally sit tight and allow the shooter to walk them up.
Waterfowl
Species regularly shot include Egyptian and Spurwing Geese, Yellowbill Duck, Redbilled Teal, Hottentot Teal, Cape Shoveler, Southern Pochard and White Faced Whistling Duck. Shooting methods include driving the birds off the smaller pans and dams as well as decoying and shooting them on the natural flight paths. Each gun can expect to have between 75 - 100 shots per day. Natural and artificial hides will be utilized. Spurwing are regarded as the biggest goose in the world.
Doves and Pigeons (hot barrel shooting)
Our bags are generally made up of Red Eyed Mourning Doves, Cape Turtledoves and Rock Pigeons. In June - July it is also possible to shoot our biggest pigeon, the Rameron which, unlike the Rock Pigeons, eat only fruit. Each gun can expect to have between 100 - 150 shots per afternoon. They are normally shot over fields where they are feeding. Decoys are occasionally used but seldom is this necessary. They are feeding in the afternoon and so combine well with other bird hunting in the morning.
Plainsgame Hunting
For those who would enjoy a day or two with a rifle, a number of unique plainsgame species are in the ford hunting areas. Species such as Mountain Reedbuck, Blesbok, Black Wildebeest, Springbok and Gemsbok may also be a consideration!
Click on the links below for information on our Wing Shooting Safaris in South Africa.
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