Pigeon Hunt
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Tim: Owner, Outfitter & PH
South Africa
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 2002 and operates in 5 territories.
- Is a dedicated wingshooting outfitter in South Africa, perfectly geared to turn your African bird hunting safari into a great wingshooting experience.
- We focus only on hunting wild game birds. Wingshooting is our business.
- Our wingshooting safaris take place on our exclusive shooting concessions, surveyed on an ongoing basis before your arrival, to ensure that your bird hunt takes place in the best available areas.
- We aim to provide you with a superior bird hunt while we expose you to the unfamiliar jewel that African wingshooting is.
- We are members of Safari Club International, the Clay Target Shooting Association of South Africa (CTSASA), Graaff-Reinet Gun Club and Karoo Hunting Club.
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About this hunt
FREESTATE PIGEON & DOVE HUNT You will be entertained by hot-barrelled pigeon and dove shooting over sunflower fields, testing the abilities of the most respected guns. Rock pigeons have been referred to as the “most challenging gamebird in the world” by many international sportsmen. Here the seasoned wing shooter's shooting talents will be tested to the ultimate, while novice shooters will have ample opportunities to hone their shotgun skills and improve their shooting ability. Millions of pigeons and doves commute, twice daily, between the city and the ripening sunflower fields in the surrounding district. It is here where sportsmen ambush from blinds, these humbling game birds under their flight paths first the incoming flight to the fields and thereafter the outgoing flight from the fields back to their roosts. Pigeon shooting is hot barrel action, and guns can fire in excess of a thousand rounds of ammunition on a good day! Pigeons may be shot throughout the year, but the best time is from March to the beginning of June. Days can be spiced up with some opportunistic pursuing of Guineafowl, Francolin and Orange River Partridge during the open season (May through Aug). No hidden costs, Booking well in advance is essential, Ethical & Sustainable practices are adhered to. Double guns only on Upland, Sandgrouse, Greywing & Driven hunts! Additional hunting days can be added to any package as per the price list. Enquire about our other Exclusive Wild Bird Hunts HUNTERS: Minimum 4 guns. Preferably 5 - 6 guns. EXAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive at the specified airport, travel to our main hunting area. Day 2: AM & PM shoot Day 3: AM & PM shoot Day 4: AM & PM shoot Day 5: AM & PM shoot Day 6: AM depart for the airport. We reserve the right to change any terms, conditions and prices without notice. Rates at the time of the hunt will apply.
Guided
(Easy trip)
Baiting
Hunting From a Blind
Shotgun Hunting
Hunting season: 17 Mar 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
Best time for hunting: 1 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2024
Success rate
All concessions are surveyed before the hunters arrive in order to ensure a high likelihood of success.
Where you will hunt
Territory
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 200,000 ha
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2015 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 100%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 80%
Agricultural lands: 20%
Entertainment services
Clay shooting Fishing Shooting range
Where you will stay
Rock Pigeon Lodge
Modern lodge with everything a bird hunter require.
Not on territory, 5 - 50km
Facilities: TV Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Laundry Safe Mobile network coverage Electricity Swimming Pool
How to get there
The outfitter will collect you from Bloemfontein Airport
Nearest airport: Bloemfontein
Distance from airport: 100km
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Cancellation
- The deposit is refundable if there are travel restrictions and you are not allowed entry into South Africa, or the hunt can be moved to a mutually agreeable date.
Price DOES NOT include
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra excursions and extra hunting days, i.e Hunting Waterfowl & Upland birds during the Open Season.
- Meet & Greet Service at Johannesburg International Airport
- Temporary firearm import permit to SA (up to 2 guns per hunter)
- Charter flights if clients do not want to drive between areas
- Gun Hire & Ammunition
- Gun permits
- Gratuities
Wounding
- Our best efforts will be deployed to locate wounded & lost birds.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price DOES NOT include
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra excursions and extra hunting days, i.e Hunting Waterfowl & Upland birds during the Open Season.
- Meet & Greet Service at Johannesburg International Airport
- Temporary firearm import permit to SA (up to 2 guns per hunter)
- Charter flights if clients do not want to drive between areas
- Gun Hire & Ammunition
- Gun permits
- Gratuities
Cancellation
- The deposit is refundable if there are travel restrictions and you are not allowed entry into South Africa, or the hunt can be moved to a mutually agreeable date.
Wounding
- Our best efforts will be deployed to locate wounded & lost birds.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (2)
The operator is a true professional and gentleman, with excellent dogs. Tim has a great rapore with people and cannot do enough for the client. He is to be highly recommended.
The meet and greet, the accommodation, the English pointers, the scenery, the food, the actual hunt!
nothing.
Tim Van Heerden arranged a perfect hunt to suit my needs: LOTSS of geese, pleantiful ducks and exciting white wing. He tailored the hunt to my goals: successsfully. Good fellow to share a blind with and a campfire at night.
loved It all as did my Labrador
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