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Comment / Where to hunt – not a light decision
In the run-up to the 2010 hunting season, Africa’s Bowhunter has been following a planned strategy. In the January issue we focused on arrows, and in the February issue on broadheads. This issue looks at where to hunt, and next month’s will concentrate on preparing for the excursion. Then we’ll start looking at the various classes of game one might consider going after this season. This issue, focusing on where to hunt, not only contains a lot of information on potential venues, it also assists the reader with the selection process. In his article A Place and Space to Hunt (p 8) Cleve Cheney discusses various factors to consider when choosing a venue – including tips on cutting costs – and on p 57 Frikkie de Jager gives some advice on Booking that Bowhunt. On p 31 Franco Joubert takes a light-hearted look at some of the “types” who come hunting on his farm. In addition, we have visited a couple of representative hunting farms in order to tell you what they offer – see the articles on pages 17, 29 and 38. Read more 
| Leading articleA place and a space to hunt
Cleve Cheney looks at things one should take into account when choosing a hunting venue.
Your money has been hard earned, and hunting doesn’t come cheap anymore! The longing to get out into the bush, ...Page 8 in the March 2010 issue Read more |
CONTENTS 5 Comment
7 From our readers
8 A place and a space to hunt
15 Daardie kosbare eerste keer
17 Sikilele – a blessed place
19 Product showcase: pop-up blind
21 Help wilddiefstal bekamp
21 A new club on the East Rand
22 Bowhunting the “poor man’s buffalo”
25 Oorlewing: watse tipe mes het mens nodig?
26 Tracking snakes
29 Hunting Lesekami
30 Don’t miss the Sterkrivier Traditional Shoot
31 A last-light bushbuck
33 Nuwe boogwinkel in Magalieskruin
34 SABA news
35 Product showcase: Muzzy broadhead and sharpener
35 Product showcase: new bushpig feeder
37 The ostrich
38 Bowhunting destinations in the Marico bushveld
40 The 2010 Bowtech Destroyer – the long and the short of it
42 Be persistent
44 The threat of animal-rights groups to the future of Africa’s wildlife – part 2
47 Archery in Londen is alive and well!
48 The Sutherland Hunting Academy: Harvard of hunting schools
50 Subscribe and win
52 Readers’ trophies
54 ABO news
55 TASA – an organisation for the traditional archer
56 Hoe vermy ek cholera op ’n jagtog?
57 Booking that bowhunt
59 Mathews Monster magic
61 The joys of managing a game farm
Traditional
65 The traditional longbow – how good is it really?
67 Product showcase: new recurve
68 Bushcraft: know your plants – part 1
70 Historical hunts
70 Tip of the month: use a gun-tree
71 Riverside fish-bake
71 How to make a small vice
72 The archer’s thumb ring – part 4
74 Bowhunting opportunities
79 Bows for sale
80 Letter from the rookie
Cover image: Nigel Dennis / africaimagery.com {/tab} |
Book now to exhibit at 2010 Wild Expo
More than 150 exhibitors are expected to display their products and services to some 12 000 visitors at the 2010 Wild Expo, which will be held at the Tshwane Events Centre from 30 April – 2 May. Organised by the GAME & HUNT magazine in corporation with SA Bass, The Bank Angler, Wingshooters SA, The Big Bore Journal, Africa’s Bowhunter and Safari Centre 4x4, the Wild Expo is an event tailor-made for the outdoor enthusiast and is one of the biggest hunting, angling and outdoor shows in South Africa. This three-day event hosts suppliers of services and products aimed at today’s anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts and aims to offer visitors one of the most complete selections of hunting, angling and outdoor equipment, accessories and outfitters. - The Wild Expo has been held annually from 2002. Between 2007 and 2009 the Expo formed part of the Bundu Expo, but the Wild Expo is being re-launched this year and will now also include angling and other outdoor activities.
- Exciting new developments at the Tshwane Events Centre brings a new attraction to this year’s Wild Expo. A state of the art 4x4 track and a natural, outdoor fish pond is currently being developed and will be in use during this year’s Expo
- The Wild Expo is supported by the angling, hunting and outdoor industries, and stakeholders from these industries are actively involved in organising the show
- The Wild Expo actively markets angling as a spectator sport
- Travel agents
- Navigation systems
- Quads
- Outdoor activities
- 4x4 Accessories
- Team building institutes
- Conservationists
- Wildlife auctioneers
- Lodges
- Dendrological society
- Property companies
- Health companies
- Wildlife, hunting and angling publications
- Bush food ideas
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- Sterkrivier Shoot
- Monster
- Recurve
- Phantom Broadhead
- Knives
 Don’t miss the Sterkrivier Traditional Shoot!
The Sterkrivier shoot is the main traditional archery event of the year and should not be missed by anyone who loves shooting a recurve or longbow. The date of this year’s event is 24 to 27 April. The competition venue (and campsite), as always, is Henk du Plessis’ farm near Sterkrivier. The entry fee for senior men is R360. For senior women and juniors it is R300, and for cubs R160. These charges include the camp-site fees and barbecue fires, along with pap and gravy. A fun shoot will also be held and cooldrinks, snacks and light meals will be on sale. There will be many prizes to be won by all participants – not just the winners. For more information, phone Henk du Plessis at 082 948 2428.
 Mathews Monster magic
Chris White, the UK’s top compound archer, gives the lowdown on his new bow.
The first time I got excited about this bow was long before anybody had heard it was going into production, let alone seen it. About four years ago a Mathews representative asked me what my ideal bow would be and essentially I described to him the Monster, even joking: “Two cams, for speed, would be a dream…”
I never expected it to arrive in the shops. I investigated after hearing rumours and seeing adverts, but no-one would tell me anything. It was top secret, and all I got in response was: “Chris, you will love it.” Like a kid at Christmas I waited for a left-handed one to arrive; 100 delivery update requests a day did not go down well! ... Read more on page 59 in the March 2010 issue
 Check out this curvy recurve!
A curvy new recurve is on the South African market. It is the new Scythian-style recurve made by Pierre de Wet from Cupido Bows. Pierre brought the bow to Africa’s Bowhunter and I had the opportunity to shoot it. What a good looker this bow is! And it shoots excellently as well. It draws very smoothly and has little hand shock. I hit the target from the start, and although I did not shoot the bow through a chronograph, it seems pretty fast to me. This is certainly a bow I would not mind shooting or hunting with. At the price the bow sells, it is also very good value for your money.
For more information, phone Pierre at 073 151 1992 or e-mail him at
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  Muzzy launches new Phantom broadhead and sharpener
A lot has been said lately about the advantages and efficiency of a strong cut-on-contact two-blade broadhead, and it is with perfect timing that the newest addition this year from the broadhead giants Muzzy has been launched. It is a completely new, lighter and faster 85-grain, two-blade Muzzy Phantom. The new two-blader still has the same durability and dependability as the original 100-grain MX Phantom, but has been totally redesigned for the archer looking for that extra bit of penetration from a tough, dependable and straight-flying two-blade head. The ultra-tough, new 85-grain Phantom MX also features an incredibly tough .040-inch blade thickness that delivers a devastating 11/8-inch cut. It is finished with a unique red ferrule that distinguishes it from its competition. This is an excellent choice if you are looking for a flat trajectory and superior penetration without the added weight. ... Read more op page 35 in our March 2010 issue
Jan Wahl hand made knives (Visit our online shop) The following is included in the standard knife
Knife steel:
12c27 or 19c27 stainless, thickness is 3mm
Bolster steel:
303, 304 or 316 stainless
Handel material on standard knife:
Hard woods like: olive, tambotie, rooibos, hardekool, kierieklaper, rosewood, rodeasian teak, patrys, iron wood and the list goes on. Or synthetic materials like diamond wood.
Sheath:
Each knife gets n leather sheath Except the Biltong knife that gets a leather bag   
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