on a serious note

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Hi guys,

 

after a comment Zini made I started thinking, who would be seriously interested in coming to South Africa for a hunt?

Its really cheap actually, and I have no problem contacting the game farm and getting good rates. It will be a blast. If there is interest, I would gladly compile something.

 

What you can expect of the accommodation, game viewing and hunting...

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[Nathan_R 10]

Hi Roger,

 

I would definitely be interested in shooting in South Africa. My sister-in-law lives in Johannesberg so my wife and I go to SA fairly often anyway. I've often thought about doing some shooting there but never have, so this could be a great opportunity!

 

It's a great idea, hopefully enough people will be interested to make it viable.

 

Thanks,

 

Nathan

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Game that you most probably will see while you enjoy your stay with us...

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Hi Roger,

 

I would definitely be interested in shooting in South Africa. My sister-in-law lives in Johannesberg so my wife and I go to SA fairly often anyway. I've often thought about doing some shooting there but never have, so this could be a great opportunity!

 

It's a great idea, hopefully enough people will be interested to make it viable.

 

Thanks,

 

Nathan

 

Well, there is place for 4 people. The ranch allowes a max of 8 at a time. We are 3 maybe 4, so you guys can be 4 maybe 5 to come through.

 

it will be a blast.

 

Roger!

[hunter1989 91]

Hi Roger,

 

I would definitely be interested in shooting in South Africa. My sister-in-law lives in Johannesberg so my wife and I go to SA fairly often anyway. I've often thought about doing some shooting there but never have, so this could be a great opportunity!

 

It's a great idea, hopefully enough people will be interested to make it viable.

 

Thanks,

 

Nathan

 

Well, there is place for 4 people. The ranch allowes a max of 8 at a time. We are 3 maybe 4, so you guys can be 4 maybe 5 to come through.

 

it will be a blast.

 

Roger!

 

hi pal i would be interested...could you get me some prices please lad

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ok guys, I am going to compile a complete list of absolutely everything I can think of. Then I will post it.

You guys can take a look and decide.

 

Roger!

[zini 1,939]

Yep just replied to your other post Rog,

 

Me and Laura are defo certs.

 

Please find out the prices for us buddy for June 2011.

 

It looks fantastic and some of that game looks really tastey espically that 8th photo down, that looks like a type of peacock bird.

 

That Pumba pig from the Lion king looks really mouth watering too buddy and i bet it would make a nice pig to roast on a spit.

 

Si

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Warthog is delicious on a spit. Even the salami... YUMM!!

[zini 1,939]

Sounds like a plan then Rog

 

Pumba steaks LOL

 

Si

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I am waiting for a reply from my friend on the game farm. He will forward me the 2011 rates. Then we know exactly what we working with. I am also doing everything legit, so I am going to the local centre here regarding hunting licences etc. Its cheap, like R170 (divide by 11.34 for todays exchange rate) for the full season.

 

Hunting season is from begin may until end aug. I am on leave from 28 May 2011 until 18 June 2011. We can accommodate 2 groups of 4 people per group in that time. For simple reasons, bring only 1 rifle. I have 4 rifles if you decide not to bring any. On the fishing part, I will supply everything. I have about 9 kits.

 

I will keep updating this tread until I have compiled a complete list. That list I will mail to all interested parties. Zini, you will get yours first

 

Roger!

[CarraghsGem 92]

 

It looks fantastic and some of that game looks really tastey espically that 8th photo down, that looks like a type of peacock bird.

thats a guinea fowl, common enough, kept as a domesticated fowl in the uk, ive reared a few for the table myself, taste like a delicately flavoured chicken, if youve a decent butcher he should be able to get you one, if not they cost between 7-10stg each, live in general at poultry sales.

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ok guys, just some quick feedback. My brother who works for Goldfields casino in the Catering & Events managing dept. will join us and make sure that no one goes to bed hungry

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I am thinking of this place for the fishing:

 

Sandveld Nature Reserve, Free State

The Sandveld Nature ReserveRegarded as the Free State’s top birding spot, Sandveld Nature Reserve lies on the Free State side of the Bloemhof Dam roughly 200 kilometres northwest of Bloemfontein. Interestingly, the Bloemhof Dam lies where the Vaal and Vet Rivers meet, right on the border between the Free State and North West Province. All the surrounding area of the dam is proclaimed nature reserve, confusingly resulting in the Sandveld Nature Reserve on the Free State side, and the Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve on the North West Province side of the dam.

 

The Sandveld Nature Reserve is roughly 37 000 hectares, named after its mostly sandy soils, although there are areas of thornveld savanna and the camelthorn tree makes its presence felt throughout the reserve. For birders the main attraction is the Kalahari thornveld, which gives rise to a host of sociable weavers and occasional sightings of the pygmy falcon. But the fawn-coloured lark and the tinkling cisticola, fondly known as rooitinktinkie, are also easy to spot in the reserve especially in spring and summer; waxbills, gabar goshawks all put in an appearance, and the pied barbet is fairly common. Even white-backed vultures breed in camelthorn trees in certain parts of Sandveld.

 

The open waters have their fair share of waterfowl - not quite that of the Barberspan Bird Sanctuary but good nonetheless. A highlight is the regular sightings, and the calls of a number of resident fish eagle pairs.

 

Sandveld Nature Reserve is not about birds alone and white rhino, giraffe, buffalo, sable and roan antelope, buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra and other mammals are all present in the Sandveld Nature Reserve.

 

Roger!

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Some pics of Bloemhof dam...