Bird & Bow Hunting

Bird Hunting – the are some 14 species of ducks, 2 geese, 10 partridge (francolin), 2 pheasant-sized birds (Guinea-Fowl), pigeons, doves and quail are available for hunting.

Bow/Black Powder/Handgun Hunting
All three of these hunting methods are legal in at least one of South Africa’s provinces, there are restrictions which are imposed on some of the species of animal and the standard of equipment.

Bowhunting in South Africa

Minimum recommendations for COMPOUND BOWS:
                         Draw Weight       Arrow Weight
Small game            40 lb                    400 grain
Medium game         70 lb                    550 grain
Buffalo, Elephant,    80 lb                    700 grain
Rhino, Hippo