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East Cape
East Cape
Just arrived from Eastern Cape again - and as usually: A lot of possibilities for rifle and handgun-hunters.
Not the best plasce for bowhunters - because the area has lot of water - and you can`t be sure that "your" waterhole will be visited.
For handgunhunters - EC must be the perfect place.
I've only hunted EC once, but I will be going back! A great diversity, both regarding scenery and animals.
Any photos to share from your hunt?
04 May 2009, 22:35
Use Enough GunThat's really the only area in South Africa that I have not hunted. I have a plan to get there at some point, as I want to still take Vaal Rhebok, Blue Duiker, Cape Grysbok, Honey Badger, Oribi, Caracal, African Wildcat, Black backed jackal(I have a side striped jackal, but no black backed) and African porcupine. I'd also like to take a Serval as well.
05 May 2009, 10:59
L. David KeithI would estimate about 50 species to be had there. Diverse terrain and excellent hunting.
LDK
Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
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DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
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Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting 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#212108409Natal: 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#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back 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."
I've hunted the Eastern cape twice with Frank Bowker's outfit. Great hunting and lots of things for the non-hunters to do. I will do at least one more hunt with the Bowker Family. My next time there will be strictly for a bunch of the little guys and bushpig.
Mac
06 May 2009, 10:03
Millwall PaulI've hunted in the Eastern cape twice with Umlilo Safaris, great variety of terrain, good selection of animals lots for non hunting partners too do, garden route, Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park, Daniel Cheetah reserve, the Lion Park, to name but a few. I'd love to go back again, but a fiancee and wedding to pay for has curbed all that.
I will be at Blaauwkrantz in November with my bow. Any comments on the quality of game?
23 May 2009, 13:04
markhori have been there for my 2 safaris with valleybushveld safaris kerneel schlotz ph,excellent experince with him they really treat u well and quality trophies aswell.place is good even the city is beautiful with the coastal veiw,regards
ur 3 greatest hunts r ur first ur last and ur next
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Originally posted by DAL:
I will be at Blaauwkrantz in November with my bow. Any comments on the quality of game?
www.blaauwkrantz.com/ DAL
Check "Trophy Room" photos.
The Rudmans do bowhunting and the game is top knotch!
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23 May 2009, 21:24
L. David KeithI've hunted with the Bowker's several times and the trophy quality is excellent. I made contact with a number of ranchers that consistantly produce quality hunting consistantly. Within the last year my clients (that score) put 90% of their trophies in RW or SCI. Although I've never entered anything in the record books, everything I personally took would score well with the exception of a 36" Gemsbok bull. The Eastern Cape is beautiful, from the Stormburg Mountains to the coast. And yes, there's a lot to do and see for the non-hunter.
LDK
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/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting 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#212108409Natal: 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#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back 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."
24 May 2009, 00:14
sharpsguyI have hunted the Eastern Cape twice, both times with Marius Van Deventer of Africa Bushveld Safaris. I can only agree that the cape is beautiful, and the diversity of game and the quality of the trophies and the hunt have been outstanding. I am booked with them again for 2010. I think any of the quality operators there should be able to show you an exceptional hunt.