Helmeted Guineafowl hunting
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Where to hunt Helmeted Guineafowl
Six species of Guineafowl occur in Africa of which Plumed, Black and White Breasted Guineafowl are not hunted with the latter species being listed as declining and vulnerable. The three targeted species by hunters are: Helmeted Guineafowl found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Vulturine Guineafowl occurs in North-eastern Africa where they can be hunted in Ethiopia, Northern Tanzania and Kenya which only allows bird hunting. The Crested Guineafowl is divided into three subspecies: Eastern Crested Guineafowl of East Africa and can be hunted in Northern Tanzania. Western Crested Guineafowl of West and Central Africa Southern Crested Guineafowl of Southern Africa and can be hunted in parts of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
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Specialised bird hunts are mainly offered in Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Numerous Outfitters in South Africa specialising in driven Guineafowl hunts and hunting over dogs. These combination hunts range in price from $600 per hunter to $2,200 for 4 hunters. The price of the hunt is often determined by the number of people in the hunting party. Ideally for Guineafowl hunting the minimum group size should be no less than 4 guns. Individual birds may be hunted for the pot and specialist bird collector safaris may be arranged as a tailor-made safari.
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When to hunt Helmeted Guineafowl?
Guineafowl may be hunted year-round in some countries but for the true sportsman, the season is often limited to the non-breeding season. Outfitters who are serious about their bird hunting also will not hunt out of season to make sure that young birds have an opportunity to reach maturity and breed, thus ensuring Guineafowl population numbers for future hunters. It is not recommended to hunt after a drought as local bird populations will need time to recover from the natural selection that takes place during these dry times.
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