Located in South Africa, Bushmen Safaris is the ideal location for your first or next hunting adventure. Our beautiful location, superior service, competitive bow hunting packages, and world-class selection of animals helps make us unequaled when it comes to hunting in South Africa.
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Despite all the ugliness that came with the COVID crisis in recent years, there were some positive outcomes that stemmed from the pandemic as well. At least that’s what several Japanese locals seem to think about the new wild game vending machines that were launched over the last couple years across the country.
Here are some ideas on how to get involved and doing your part to contribute to the future of bowhunting in America.
The initial results from a study in Finland were presented last week and confirm that hunting with a bow and arrow is just as effective as using a rifle. The detailed scientific study, which was conducted over a period of four years from early 2019 to early 2023, analyzed the comparative aspects of harvesting white-tailed deer with both bullets and hunting bows.
Cellphones: Everyone has one of these devices and hardly anyone can put it down. Let’s explore the pros and cons of our beloved smartphones in hunting situations and discuss ways to find a balance between productive usage and disruptive, addictive tendencies when afield.
Managing wildlife populations is a daunting task that requires an arsenal of tools available to wildlife biologists. State agencies employ biologists to balance a healthy dynamic of wildlife with the habitat to support it. Biologists rely on resources that range from equations that monitor winter severity to deer mortality data provided by GPS collars, but most importantly, they rely on hunters. While you might not realize it, if you purchase a hunting license, you play a critical role in animal management.
These hunting celebs host TV shows, write books and are champion archers. Hunting celebrities also advocate for conservation and act as role models to bowhunters of all ages.
Bushmen Safaris is the one of the most ideal destinations to hunt Blesbok, a popular plains game animal that can be hunted in South Africa.
Many bowhunters dream of bowhunting in exotic locations such as Africa. At Bushmen Safaris, we are ready to help turn your dream into a reality.
James Lutz, a member of the US men’s compound archery team, shared four shooting tips. Lutz won a gold medal at the 2019 World Archery Championships and took home a gold medal in the men’s team event at the 2021 World Archery Championships. Here’s what he had to say:
You probably don’t need one but just in case you need to convince yourself or someone else, we are here to help.
Have you dreamed of hunting in Africa but thought it would be too expensive? Well, the answer might pleasantly surprise you as it can be cheaper than a typical outfitted elk hunt. We understand if you think that sounds crazy but here are some numbers that will show you that a Bushmen Safaris hunting safari is more accessible than you thought.
If you’re not a bowhunter, you might wonder, “Why do people bowhunt?” People join the sport for different reasons. Some think it’s fun or challenging, while others like the meat or the camaraderie. Others bowhunt to spend time alone or in nature, while some folks hunt to conserve wildlife and wild places. Whatever the reason, bowhunting has a lot to offer. If you’re on the fence about bowhunting, here are 10 reasons to try it this year.
A day at Bushmen starts like any other day, a warm and delicious breakfast waits as the alarm hits 6:00 am in the morning. As soon as everyone is done eating, Nick will call in the hunting vehicles that will take the clients to their blinds.
A look at archery innovators and trailblazers whose contributions shaped the gear and tactics bowhunters use today. Today’s post counts down archery’s greatest innovators from #6 to #1.
A look at the archery innovators and trailblazers whose contributions shaped the gear and tactics bowhunters use today. Today’s post counts down archery’s greatest innovators from #13 to #7. We will the share the top 6 innovators in our next blog update. Happy hunting!
Wayde Cooperider, outdoor skills and safety supervisor for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, shares why safety should be your No. 1 priority in the woods and how bowhunters can focus on safety before, during and after the hunt.
If you’re a serious bowhunter, you should have one overriding reason to practice, and that is to become a better shot under hunting conditions.
Bushmen Safaris has been providing quality bow hunting as an archery-only area since 1986 and we are pleased to offer an outstanding selection of animals for our hunters including the Steenbok.
Here are some additional details about the custom hunting packages available at Bushmen Safaris to help you get ready for your trip to our wildlife conservancy in South Africa.
We are pleased to announce that we will be back on the road again in early 2022. More details to come, but below are our initial dates. We look forward to seeing you in person.
Here are some additional details about the custom hunting packages available at Bushmen Safaris to help you get ready for your trip to our wildlife conservancy in South Africa.
A hunting safari with Bushmen Safaris in South Africa is sure to be a thrilling experience One of the many challenging hunts available on Bushmen Safari's 22,000-acre private deeded land is the grey duiker.
Here are some additional details about the Bushmen Safaris facilities to help you get ready for your trip to our wildlife conservancy in South Africa.
The bushpig is one of the many challenging hunts available at Bushmen Safaris and you will be hunting one-on-one with our experienced professional hunters that will help you identify the very best trophies, ensure your safety, and maximize your bowhunting opportunities.
The warthog is a rather common member of the wild pig clan and a popular trophy with many safari clients. You can have the opportunity for this exciting and challenging hunt as Bushmen Safaris offers affordable warthog hunting prices at our world-class facility in South Africa.
Hunting Impala is on the agenda for just about every hunter who sets foot in South Africa. The Rooibok or “red buck” as he is known in Afrikaans is the bread and butter antelope of Southern Africa.
At Bushmen Safaris, you will be hunting with experienced professional hunters that will help you identify the very best trophies, ensure your safety and maximize your bow hunting opportunities.
One of the numerous species available to hunt at the Bushmen Safaris wildlife conservancy in South Africa is the Bushbok.
One of the species available to take down at the Bushmen Safaris wildlife conservancy in South Africa is the Burchell’s Zebra.
One of the species available to take down at the Bushmen Safaris wildlife conservancy in South Africa is the Blue Wildebeest.
At first glance, hunting the Black Wildebeest may seem rather easy, as on the open plain where he is often found, he will be relatively easy to locate. However, closing the distance on him may be an entirely different matter; his excellent senses and herd instinct make hunting Black Wildebeest quite a challenge. This member of the antelope family is an ox-like animal with unusual horns, a beard, and hair on his nose. He is dark brown in color with a horse-like tail, which is almost pure white. Hence, he is sometimes called the white-tailed gnu. The name wildebeest was given it by early Dutch settlers in South Africa who regarded it as a wild ox. "Gnu" is a Hottentot word that describes its characteristic bellowing snort. These strange looking \“beests\” occur naturally only in South Africa. With both sexes carrying horns, it sometimes takes much patience to distinguish the bulls from the cows.
Fall is almost here, and you know what that means.
It’s time to start thinking about getting your mind right while sitting in a tree.
At Bushmen Safaris, we know what it takes to provide a quality bow hunt and we are proud to provide a world-class selection of animals for our hunters including the Red Hartebeest.
One of the animals that brings scores and scores of hunters to South Africa is the Eland, the world's largest and slowest antelope. The Eland also has the endurance to maintain a trot indefinitely and can jump an 8-foot fence from a standstill. Both males and females have horns that spiral tightly, though female horns tend to be longer and thinner. The Eland is the animal most often depicted in the early rock art of East Africa. Even today, it still holds an important place in the mythology of some southern African tribes.
If you’re consistently hitting everything you shoot at 30 yards maybe it’s time to extend your effective range 10 more yards. Here are a few tips that can help you make that jump.
One of the most handsome of all antelope, the Sable Antelope is one of the most highly-prized animals available to hunt in South Africa and it’s just one of many species available at the Bushmen Safaris wildlife conservancy in South Africa.
A few of the products at the 2020 ATA Show that stood out as truly innovative in the bowhunting world.
Question: What is the best way to prepare for a bowhunt - spot targets or 3-D?
There are many reasons why bowhunters miss their targets.
The most common is simply misjudging distance. That one’s relatively easy to remedy.
Hunting is a rapidly changing endeavor. The principles and overall objectives are still the same, though the means to an end has taken on differing forms as the years have sailed by. In years past, some of the greatest advancements came in the form of improved clothing that would allow us to sit or stand longer in frigid fall temperatures. This has now given way to an age characterized by a space race of sorts, regarding which cellular camera has the highest quality photo transmission, getting the most bang for your buck when purchasing an ozone generator, and firing arrows through a chronograph to determine which bow yields the highest speeds over 300 FPS. Here’s a list of some of hunting gear technologies greatest gains in the last 30 years.
Theodore Roosevelt was a man of integrity, as well as a verbose and prolific writer. Several of his works deserve a place on this list. This one, which offers a glimpse into hunting the Americas before they were tamed, is one of my favorites.
1. Respect for Nature. There is nothing like arriving to your tree stand in the dark and waiting for the sun to rise. You develop a love and respect for nature that will grab a hold of you and keep you coming back over and over again. Cherish the beauty of all of God’s creations and learn to appreciate those smells, sights and sounds. Begin to understand – in a very real way – the circle of life, the cycle of the seasons, and how fragile, yet substantial, our ecosystems are.
Bowhunters take the pursuit of game very seriously. We scout, we plan, we prepare and we analyze every aspect of the hunt. Part of this process, of course, involves our bows and the related gear we use in the field. Some find products they like and use them for years, while others buy the “new stuff” every season. Simply buying new gear doesn’t guarantee success, but it can make a huge difference.
There is a critical component to shooting that will both help control your emotions and boost your accuracy. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of archery and bowhunting. It is simply focusing on a process. The process is a simple, systematic routine to walk you through the fundamentals of making a good archery shot. This serves two purposes. The first is that it helps engrain the core points of technique. The second is that it helps keep your conscious thoughts focused on making that perfect shot rather than blowing it.
The ATA Trade Show is one of the bowhunting industry’s largest shows. The 2019 show featured numerous new products and ATA attendees got a sneak peek at the featured products showcase, an area designed as a passive “preview” for retailers and buyers. Several industry publications reviewed the new products and industry trends to produce best of lists.
Here are five factors you may want to take into consideration during the setup process of your bow that can pay off big in improving your bow’s accuracy output.