Recommendations for Bow Hunting - Plains Game:

I will recommend that you bring the same bow setup when Bow Hunting South Africa that you will use when hunting deer. We shoot on distances of 30 yards or closer to ensure that you get the best chance at taking the trophy that you will be after.

Make sure not to go out and buy a new bow just because you are coming to hunt in Africa. Stick to what works for you. I would recommend a bow poundage of 60 for the guys and at least 35 for the ladies. Your poundage is not nearly as important as your shot placement so make sure to look at some shot placements before you come over and then we will go over it again in greater detail when we start the hunt. http://www.africahunting.com/section/hunting-bowhunting-17/ (Please bear in mind that a Giraffe although classified as a plains game animal does need a different setup. I would recommend using minimum poundage of 80 and an arrow weighing no less than 800gr in total. The preferred broad head would be the German kinetics silver flame.


Broad heads

The bigger the broad head the less penetration, so I would strongly recommend to stick to a 2 bladed broadhead or a 3 bladed broad head.

I recommend the following:

• Muzzy 3 bladed
• G5 strikers
• Any of the German kinetics
• (You should be able to find one that suite your setup best according to the list)

African game is hard to get down and penetration is critical so do your best to stay away from mechanicals and other expandable broad heads, they just don't penetrate as much.


The bow hunters check list:

• Bow, I recommend bringing two well-tuned hunting bows if feasible
• Soft case, to protect your bow in the hunting vehicle or on charter flights
• At least a dozen Arrows
• Broad heads
• Points (practice tips, bird, fish)
• Quiver
• Release (and spare release)
• Glue
• Pocket knife or Leatherman tool
• Binoculars
• Binoculars strap or suspender support system (the latter will make wearing them more comfortable and secure with no swinging or bouncing)
• Range finder
• Small bag or back pack for taking personal items on hunt
• Strings (complete with a peep, necking point and loop, and it should be shot enough shots on the bow so that it has settled)

(You do not need any permits to bring your bow in the South Africa)