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At a recent discussion about the implementation of the new hunting norms and standards the issue of using a bow to shoot an animal was raised, and the views were many and varied. One topic which generated much brouhah was the setting up of a hide next to a waterhole and waiting for the animal to come and drink before escorting it to the biltong rack at the pointy side of an arrow. This is according to one school of thought, an acceptable practice. However, the same school believe that to do this with a rifle is quite off-sides. The first school of thought believes that using a bow to shoot an animal requires far more bushcraft skill and the challenge is more than shooting with a rifle, which they claim you can do from a distance. Getting within bow range on the other hand, is a lot more tricky. What are your opinions? Harris Safaris PO Box 853 Gillitts RSA 3603 www.southernafricansafaris.co.za https://www.facebook.com/pages...=aymt_homepage_panel "There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne." - Karen Blixen, | ||
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Each to his own is my humble opinion. I use archery, muzzle loader and rifle to hunt big game. It is only as effective as I am. One thing I won't do is argue the point. While we hunters are busy blowing the attributes of each style of hunting, the anti-hunting crowd is gaining headway. So if it's legal and ethical (again, each to his/her own judgement) I see no problem with it. Which takes more skill: a successful 450 yard shot on a Springbok, or stalking within 25 yards of a Kudu Bull with archery equipment? Who cares. Both require skill, patience and shall I throw in a little "luck never hurts?"  Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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I would echo L.D.K.'s comments along with a few additional. In any "style" of hunting I feel as hunters we should take advantage of our own skill, knowledge and methods best suited for the specific hunting situation as long as all legal aspects are conformed to. Bow hunting from hides is not a slamdunk as many assume. I have spent thousands of hours in hides, blinds, treestands over the past 44 years so have a really good feel for this. As a hunter one must adapt to the situation at hand, use the tried and true "local" method if you will. That's the beauty and thrill of the hunt in my opinion. I can't imagine too many hunters purposly using methods that "don't" work when pursuing their quarry. Luck or being in the right place at the right time never hurts either!! Larry Sellers
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Hunting over bait or waterholes is not my cup of tea, but to each his own. I'd rather earn mine the hard way on foot reguardless of how big it is. I'm a little hypoctritical as I hunt whitetails out of a tree, BUT I'm intercepting them on a trail not at a pile of corn or at a water hole. | |||
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I do quite a bit of hunting at waterholes from a blinds, and I think it is more ethical than walk and stalk taking unmolested game. I even do this within some high fenced areas, sometimes less than 100 acres, and I still say it's more sporting than sneaking up and shooting resting game. Of course the hunting I'm discussing is waterfowling.  Kind of interesting that the waterfowling equivalent of "walk and stalk" is called "pond jumping", and among many waterfowlers this practice is as controversial as sitting in a stand near a feeder. However, shooting ones sitting on the pond is considered about the same as a true canned hunt. Caleb | |||
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My last bow hunt at a water hole was in a hide made of thatch grass. With game at ten to 20 yards and swirling winds I had no advantage at all, the animals can hear you draw your bow and of course that wind does not help..... It's not like shooting ducks in a pond.  ~Ann   | |||
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Where the law permits.... In Zimbabwe it is illegal to shoot game within 400m of a waterhole -irrespective of whether you are using a rifle or a bow | |||
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I don't recall hearing that before. Does that apply to private lands or only gov't concession and tribal lands? Thanks, | |||
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Ganyana-I have never heard of this regulation and on both my bowhunts to Zimbabwe I spent quite a bit of time sitting in blinds and shooting over waterholes.It was THe recommended way to take game according to my outfitter. We seldom get to choose But I've seen them go both ways And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory Than to slowly rot away! | |||
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Bowhunting is not allowed on Government concessions in Zim. I am under the impression that on Communal and private land you can bowhunt and also use blinds at water holes. I could be wrong but perhaps Ganyana would kindly double check for us? ~Ann | |||
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Tanzania has the same law except its 500m from any "permanent" source of water. Exceptions are hippo, waterbuck, sitatunga, otters and birds. they don't specify croc!! Of course in practice it is often abused and cat hunting over bait often occurs within 500m of water. "...Them, they were Giants!" J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset | |||
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Ann You are correct- No hunting within 400m of water in the parks estate (ie safari areas) Bowhunting is being permitted in select safari areas starting with Matetsi unit 5 mainly for ele and buff. | |||
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Thanks Ganyana for clarifying. I know I was not allowed to even bring my bow to Chewore and had to leave it in Harare. I really wanted to take it to see what the penetration would have been on a dead cow ele. ~Ann | |||
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