Bustard

08 January 2014, 19:45

huntromania

Bustard

Is somewhere a place, except african continent, where I can hunt this fantastic bird?
Thank you!

09 January 2014, 06:05

Heym SR20

I don't think so. The European Bustard only occurs in a few localities in Spain and the Ukraine / Russian Steps with a programme to reintroduce it to other parts of its range. The only way you will shoot one is with a camera.

09 January 2014, 12:50

Steve Malinverni

I've seen them also in Hungary, near Kecskemét and Lajosmizse

09 January 2014, 18:15

DUK

Another remaining small population is found in E. Germany. They even changed the highspeed train's rail to protect the last remaining individuals, at astronomical cost naturally.

They don't seem to hatch successfully because the many ravens (Corvus corax, also protected) plunder all their nests. Stupid environmentalists!

09 January 2014, 18:39

londonhunter

You must be a rare trophy collector if you are asking such questions

Care to share your collection with us ?

09 January 2014, 20:08

Kathi

http://www.dawn.com/news/10572...bara-bustard-hunting

Attached is an article concerning bustard hunting in Pakistan. Best of luck.

Kathi

kathi@wildtravel.net
708-425-3552

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

10 January 2014, 13:43

huntromania

quote:
Originally posted by londonhunter:
You must be a rare trophy collector if you are asking such questions

Care to share your collection with us ?

No sir, I am not. We use to have those magnificent birds in Romania, 45-50 years ago. I saw them in quite big number in Hungary in special reserve and I thought maybe some other countries will have special permit for hunting.
Now I am clear.
Thank you!

15 January 2014, 10:40

Fallow Buck

HuntRomania,

This is a bird that many Arab falconers go crazy to hunt. There are several different species, and they are available to falconers in Northern Africa and some limited places I Eastern Europe.

I also think Syria was a major location for hunting these birds.

You may have better luck if you google houbara hunting or a variation on the spelling.

I have never hunted them in Europe but I do know a couple of locations in Frica where bustards can be hunted.

Rgds,
Kiri

16 January 2014, 15:12

huntromania

The bustards that Arab falconers hunt is not the same as the one we use to have in Est Europe. Can you send me some information regarding the conditions and prices from Africa, sir?
Also some pictures with the bustards hunted in Africa, please!
Thank you very much!
Marius

16 January 2014, 15:46

Fallow Buck

Marius,

I think Arjun offers Bustards in Burkino Faso IIRC.

I will dig up a link to his site. I spoke to someone at DSC that was doing a hunt there and Bustard was on the trophy list.

Rgds,
K

16 January 2014, 16:41

huntromania

Thank you Kiri!
I saw some videos from Africa with a bustard named Kobi/Kori bustard. It is the same that lives in Burkina Faso?
If so, I would love to do a hunting trip next year, especially for this bird.

16 January 2014, 17:47

Caracal

In Burkina you can hunt you the Denham’s Bustard (Neotis denhami).
It is quite common in the area.
Either as part of a big game hunt or just a rather cheap small game hunt.

The kori bustard is found in southern Africa. We see them very often on our farm in Limpopo. I've never checked if we can get permits.

Dennis

16 January 2014, 19:15

Biebs

I plan to take one in BF in March with Arjun. It would be a cool addition to the trophy room.

26 January 2014, 14:53

Fallow Buck

Biebs it was your mentioning it to me in Dallas that reminded me.

K

26 January 2014, 17:02

Pir_Danish

we can arrange Hobara Bustards in Pakistan.
Regards
Danish Ali Pir
www.indussafaris.com

30 January 2014, 09:14

boarkiller

My friend hunted them in Mongolia year ago.
Shot couple of them

" Until the day breaks and the nights shadows flee away " Big ivory for my pillow and 2.5% of Neanderthal DNA flowing thru my veins.
When I'm ready to go, pack a bag of gunpowder up my ass and strike a fire to my pecker, until I squeal like a boar.
Yours truly , Milan The Boarkiller - World according to Milan
PS I have big boar on my floor...but it ain't dead, just scared to move...

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30 January 2014, 12:35

huntromania

My main interest is Kori Bustard.
Actually, I hope i will shoot one next year if Dennis will manage to find a permit for them.
But thanks for help!

30 January 2014, 23:27

dorsethunter

Think Spain has few flapping about. Not permitted to hunt them though

11 February 2014, 23:16

Börje Flärdh

How about Turkey? I have seen quiet a lot in Eastern Anatolia not far from Ararat..

12 February 2014, 22:41

Heym SR20

What do Bustard's taste like?

15 February 2014, 14:51

huntromania

quote:
Originally posted by Börje Flärdh:
How about Turkey? I have seen quiet a lot in Eastern Anatolia not far from Ararat..

Thank you very much for your information, sir.
I will ask outfitter form Turkey and see if possible to hunt them.