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A fine Cape Buffalo |
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A fine trophy Warthog |
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A very nice Zebra |
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P.H, Schalk Potgieter and client with an Nyala (click to enlarge). |
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P.H, Schalk Potgieter and client with a Wildebeest |
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Frits Rabe with client and fine trophy Buffalo |
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Bowhunting
We welcome bow hunters to Shakawa. We have a good number of water holes set up exclusively for the bowhunting enthusiast, with purpose built cone blinds of robust concrete construction, built down into the ground, so that stood up you are at ground level.
Until quite recently there were strict limitations on bowhunting in South Africa imposed by wildlife agencies. Now after years of exhaustive, comprehensive and experimental trials, strict rules have been introduced through government legislation. This has now brought about a distinct advantage for Bowhunting as we now have highly experienced, qualified, technically competent Professional hunters who can give proven advice on the precise methods and equipment required to hunt our tough African game using hunting methods and equipment that has been tested and proven in the field.
We are proud to have on our team Frits Rabe (pictured right holding the leopard). Frits is licenced to hunt dangerous game with both rifle and bow. He is a Bowhunting specialist and, to date, is the only P.H to have harvested all dangerous game species and a crocodile with one client with a Bow. Frits is also a very skilled gunsmith who trained and served in the South African Special Forces. He is also a member of P.H.A.S.A. You simply could not be in better hands.
BowHunting Equipment.
We would advise that you bring two well-tuned bows with appropriate spare parts, as replacements can be difficult to get at short notice. Long, recurve and compound bows may be used, a bow with a draw weight of 45–65 Lbs., 350 - 450 grain arrows and broadheads with 1 ¼" cutting edge are sufficient for smaller plains game. Big game such as Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok and Giraffe require an 80–100 pound bow, arrows of 700 – 850 grains and broadheads with a minimum of two blades and 1 ½” cutting edge (i.e. kinetic energy of 80–105 foot pounds is required). Arrows can be made out of wood, fibreglass, carbon or aluminum and the shaft must have a minimum length of 19.68 inches (500 mm). Broadheads must not have any moving parts, barbs or serrated edges. Arrows with blunt points, bird points or judo points, may only be used on game birds. A range finder will also pay dividends for assessing distance in the bush or out on the plains. You may also bring your own fold away blinds if you wish, though remember you may fly in on a light aircraft, so space may be at a premium.
How will I hunt?
The choice of how you hunt is yours. You can hunt from ground blinds, or if you prefer a bigger challenge, you can hunt on foot, tracking, spotting and then stalking your trophy. This requires long-distance walking and crawling through the bush veldt on sometimes hot sand, which requires stamina. Here, as elsewhere, one of the team will always be with you to offer help and advice. Your patience will be tested to the limit while hunting from the many ground blinds. Our experienced team have carefully planned and set up these blinds near watering holes at specific distances.
What can I hunt?
Shakawa boasts a wide range of species for the discerning Bow Hunter. You can hunt the massive Southern Greater Kudu, Giraffe, Southern Impala, Common Waterbuck, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Gemsbok, Roan Antelope, the beautiful Nyala and the huge Cape Eland.
Steenbok, Duiker Ostrich, Warthog, Bushpig, Baboon, Jackal, caracal, and many more are also regular visitors to the waterholes around Shakawa lodge.
If required we can also arrange for Bowhunting of dangerous game including the BIG FIVE please contact us directly with your requirements.
Minimum recommended equipment requirements for bowhunting in South Africa.
Small Game
Springbok, Impala, Blesbok, Grey Duiker, Steenbok, Impala, Klipspringer, Red Letchwe, Jackal, Caracal, Ostrich and Game Birds.
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs): 25
Arrow Weight (grain): 350
Medium Game
Warthog, Red Hartebeest, Nyala, Baboon, Blue/ Black Wildebeest, Tsessebe.
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs) 40
Arrow Weight (grain) 400
Big Game
Greater Kudu, Cape Eland, Gemsbok, Waterbuck, Zebra, Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Roan Antelope, Leopard
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs) 65
Arrow Weight (grain) 450
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Cone blind at Shakawa (click to enlarge). |
Until quite recently there were strict limitations on bowhunting in South Africa imposed by wildlife agencies. Now after years of exhaustive, comprehensive and experimental trials, strict rules have been introduced through government legislation. This has now brought about a distinct advantage for Bowhunting as we now have highly experienced, qualified, technically competent Professional hunters who can give proven advice on the precise methods and equipment required to hunt our tough African game using hunting methods and equipment that has been tested and proven in the field.
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Frits with a client and a truly beautiful Trophy Leopard (click to enlarge). |
We are proud to have on our team Frits Rabe (pictured right holding the leopard). Frits is licenced to hunt dangerous game with both rifle and bow. He is a Bowhunting specialist and, to date, is the only P.H to have harvested all dangerous game species and a crocodile with one client with a Bow. Frits is also a very skilled gunsmith who trained and served in the South African Special Forces. He is also a member of P.H.A.S.A. You simply could not be in better hands.
BowHunting Equipment.
We would advise that you bring two well-tuned bows with appropriate spare parts, as replacements can be difficult to get at short notice. Long, recurve and compound bows may be used, a bow with a draw weight of 45–65 Lbs., 350 - 450 grain arrows and broadheads with 1 ¼" cutting edge are sufficient for smaller plains game. Big game such as Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok and Giraffe require an 80–100 pound bow, arrows of 700 – 850 grains and broadheads with a minimum of two blades and 1 ½” cutting edge (i.e. kinetic energy of 80–105 foot pounds is required). Arrows can be made out of wood, fibreglass, carbon or aluminum and the shaft must have a minimum length of 19.68 inches (500 mm). Broadheads must not have any moving parts, barbs or serrated edges. Arrows with blunt points, bird points or judo points, may only be used on game birds. A range finder will also pay dividends for assessing distance in the bush or out on the plains. You may also bring your own fold away blinds if you wish, though remember you may fly in on a light aircraft, so space may be at a premium.
How will I hunt?
The choice of how you hunt is yours. You can hunt from ground blinds, or if you prefer a bigger challenge, you can hunt on foot, tracking, spotting and then stalking your trophy. This requires long-distance walking and crawling through the bush veldt on sometimes hot sand, which requires stamina. Here, as elsewhere, one of the team will always be with you to offer help and advice. Your patience will be tested to the limit while hunting from the many ground blinds. Our experienced team have carefully planned and set up these blinds near watering holes at specific distances.
What can I hunt?
Shakawa boasts a wide range of species for the discerning Bow Hunter. You can hunt the massive Southern Greater Kudu, Giraffe, Southern Impala, Common Waterbuck, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Gemsbok, Roan Antelope, the beautiful Nyala and the huge Cape Eland.
Steenbok, Duiker Ostrich, Warthog, Bushpig, Baboon, Jackal, caracal, and many more are also regular visitors to the waterholes around Shakawa lodge.
If required we can also arrange for Bowhunting of dangerous game including the BIG FIVE please contact us directly with your requirements.
Minimum recommended equipment requirements for bowhunting in South Africa.
Small Game
Springbok, Impala, Blesbok, Grey Duiker, Steenbok, Impala, Klipspringer, Red Letchwe, Jackal, Caracal, Ostrich and Game Birds.
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs): 25
Arrow Weight (grain): 350
Medium Game
Warthog, Red Hartebeest, Nyala, Baboon, Blue/ Black Wildebeest, Tsessebe.
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs) 40
Arrow Weight (grain) 400
Big Game
Greater Kudu, Cape Eland, Gemsbok, Waterbuck, Zebra, Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Roan Antelope, Leopard
Bow Kinetic Energy (ft/lbs) 65
Arrow Weight (grain) 450
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