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What time of year to hunt PG in SA?
26 January 2007, 20:03
analog_peninsulaWhat time of year to hunt PG in SA?
Hi everyone,
If you had to pick a month between March and October to hunt PG in South Africa, which month would you pick and why?
Thanks
analog_peninsula
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26 January 2007, 20:22
WinkWhere in South Africa?
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26 January 2007, 20:26
ceweI´ve hunted the Limpopo four times, twice in Febr and twice in March. All trips have been good but we have seen rain and had cold spells at times. This year I´ll be going in April.
I like it when the bush is green and the hunting is up close -the game is also in good shape earlier in the year.
26 January 2007, 21:17
Aspen Hill AdventuresI like August for the lesser green foliage, easier to spot game.
~Ann
26 January 2007, 21:26
butchloci've been there early as april and late as october and each has its advantages and disadvantages. In april/may foliage is heavier so spotting game can be difficult, but the game isn't as spooky as it is latter. In sept/oct the foliage is pretty well gone so its easy to spot game, but harder to get close to it. oct and late sept is going to be hot. i think june/july/august are the prime months. also the most hunted. Other advantages of going early/late is that you get before or after the prime airfare time and save some buck on tickets. all in all - pick when you can go, and then do it, you'll never get there if you don't
26 January 2007, 21:56
analog_peninsulaIt's would be in the East Cape region.
analog_peninsula
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26 January 2007, 22:43
KarooSpeaking from the Eastern Cape perspective, visibility in the drier mountains and plains is not an issue, but April to August is more pleasant because it is cooler.
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26 January 2007, 22:52
Use Enough GunJuly. Anywhere in South Africa.
27 January 2007, 01:06
ceweDon´t go to Namibia in Oct...I did the fringe Kalahari in Oct -05 and maaan was it hot!
Nice hunt though...
27 January 2007, 13:38
Winkquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
July. Anywhere in South Africa.
I agree.
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29 January 2007, 20:18
analog_peninsulaThank you for the suggestions, everyone. I appreciate it.
analog_peninsula
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It takes character to withstand the rigors of indolence.