Lrntolive
AH fanatic
Hello to all,
I have a couple of questions that I'd like answered if anyone can, but before I ask, let me provide some background information.
I've been researching Africa for a while now as I'm planning a hunt for 2016 or 2017. Throughout my research, and this site, which is a wealth of knowledge, I've read various bow pound test requirements for game and arrow weight requirements. Back in July, I purchased a new bow after having hunted with my old bow for 12 years. My old bow was great, but I wanted the extra power and speed a newer bow would provide. My old bow was 60lb draw weight and my new is 70lb draw weight.
Along with the new bow, I recently purchased new arrows as I've read about the arrow weight requirement in countries like Namibia for large game. I purchased a dozen Gold Tip arrows that are 10.8gr/inch and had them cut to 29-7/8inches. This put the arrows at exactly 350 grains without broadhead.
With the information above, I'd like to know the following:
1) When going on a hunt in a country in Africa, who checks my bow to ensure it meets the required strength rating? Does the government do it? Does the PH or outfitter? Or is this more of a "Boy Scouts honor" where the hunter is trusted to meet the hunting requirements?
2) For the arrow weight, how stringent is the weight requirement? I ask because between arrows, there may be a slight variation in the weight, so I'm trying to determine if I should use 100 or 125 grain broadheads. Also, who is checking the arrow weight?
I don't know if countries in Africa have Game Wardens like we do in the US that go around and randomly check hunters. I'm trying to determine how far I should go to make sure I'm not borderline with the law.
Thank you,
lrntolive
I have a couple of questions that I'd like answered if anyone can, but before I ask, let me provide some background information.
I've been researching Africa for a while now as I'm planning a hunt for 2016 or 2017. Throughout my research, and this site, which is a wealth of knowledge, I've read various bow pound test requirements for game and arrow weight requirements. Back in July, I purchased a new bow after having hunted with my old bow for 12 years. My old bow was great, but I wanted the extra power and speed a newer bow would provide. My old bow was 60lb draw weight and my new is 70lb draw weight.
Along with the new bow, I recently purchased new arrows as I've read about the arrow weight requirement in countries like Namibia for large game. I purchased a dozen Gold Tip arrows that are 10.8gr/inch and had them cut to 29-7/8inches. This put the arrows at exactly 350 grains without broadhead.
With the information above, I'd like to know the following:
1) When going on a hunt in a country in Africa, who checks my bow to ensure it meets the required strength rating? Does the government do it? Does the PH or outfitter? Or is this more of a "Boy Scouts honor" where the hunter is trusted to meet the hunting requirements?
2) For the arrow weight, how stringent is the weight requirement? I ask because between arrows, there may be a slight variation in the weight, so I'm trying to determine if I should use 100 or 125 grain broadheads. Also, who is checking the arrow weight?
I don't know if countries in Africa have Game Wardens like we do in the US that go around and randomly check hunters. I'm trying to determine how far I should go to make sure I'm not borderline with the law.
Thank you,
lrntolive