Time of the season for cull hunts?

[jpr9954]

Do outfitters and game farmers have a typical time of the year when they offer cull hunts? For example, the end of the season when they have a few tags left or the beginning of the season to weed out less desirable animals?

My brother-in-law is a Delta retiree and has some "buddy passes" that must be purchased by Wednesday or they expire. They would be good for a year. Even though you have to fly standby, the cost to Johannesburg would be about $500 RT and you could very well end up being seated in Delta One. I thought if I was to fly without a rifle and have all my gear in my carry-on, a cull hunt could work out just fine.

I think the only requirement is that I'd have to be back on the plane home by September 13th. I will need to confirm that.

I was thinking Limpopo as I wouldn't need to take another flight as with the Eastern Cape.

(I got this in Hunting Reports by mistake. I meant for it to go in Hunting Africa).

 

[USN]

I am of no help with your question, however, I like your plan!

 

[YancyW]

Do outfitters and game farmers have a typical time of the year when they offer cull hunts? For example, the end of the season when they have a few tags left or the beginning of the season to weed out less desirable animals?

My brother-in-law is a Delta retiree and has some "buddy passes" that must be purchased by Wednesday or they expire. They would be good for a year. Even though you have to fly standby, the cost to Johannesburg would be about $500 RT and you could very well end up being seated in Delta One. I thought if I was to fly without a rifle and have all my gear in my carry-on, a cull hunt could work out just fine.

I think the only requirement is that I'd have to be back on the plane home by September 13th. I will need to confirm that.

I was thinking Limpopo as I wouldn't need to take another flight as with the Eastern Cape.

(I got this in Hunting Reports by mistake. I meant for it to go in Hunting Africa).

You could ask a Mod to move then to the Hunts Wanted section, you would get plenty of outfitters responding there. There will no issue at with finding a cull hunt, just a matter of finding the outfitter you want to hunt with.

 

[Trogon]

I did a cull hunt in Eastern Cape this year with @Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH AFRICA . AH members @Hogpatrol and @markm were there at the same time, perhaps they can add in. I wasn't aware of any timing restrictions. I hope you go ahead with your hunt and can make it happen.

 

[jpr9954]

You could ask a Mod to move then to the Hunts Wanted section, you would get plenty of outfitters responding there. There will no issue at with finding a cull hunt, just a matter of finding the outfitter you want to hunt with.

I have made that request. That's a good idea.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Contact Stuart Williams of @Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS . I've done a couple cull hunts @Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS during October-November of 2021 and 2022 and had a absolutely fantastic time!

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[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Do outfitters and game farmers have a typical time of the year when they offer cull hunts? For example, the end of the season when they have a few tags left or the beginning of the season to weed out less desirable animals?

My brother-in-law is a Delta retiree and has some "buddy passes" that must be purchased by Wednesday or they expire. They would be good for a year. Even though you have to fly standby, the cost to Johannesburg would be about $500 RT and you could very well end up being seated in Delta One. I thought if I was to fly without a rifle and have all my gear in my carry-on, a cull hunt could work out just fine.

I think the only requirement is that I'd have to be back on the plane home by September 13th. I will need to confirm that.

I was thinking Limpopo as I wouldn't need to take another flight as with the Eastern Cape.

(I got this in Hunting Reports by mistake. I meant for it to go in Hunting Africa).

Can't speak for others, but personally I only offer cull hunts between end of April and start August. Since majority of cull hunts are for females, I don't want to be shooting heavily pregnant females or leave lambs/calves in the field. It's a cull hunt, but feel we still need to be fair.
Impossible for us to target atypical males due to terrain and size of areas. You see an animal once or twice and never again.

 

[jpr9954]

Can't speak for others, but personally I only offer cull hunts between end of April and start August. Since majority of cull hunts are for females, I don't want to be shooting heavily pregnant females or leave lambs/calves in the field. It's a cull hunt, but feel we still need to be fair.
Impossible for us to target atypical males due to terrain and size of areas. You see an animal once or twice and never again.

If I am understanding this correctly, you only offer cull hunts in the depth of your winter and before spring begins.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

If I am understanding this correctly, you only offer cull hunts in the depth of your winter and before spring begins.

Well, start of May doesn't really constitute Winter here where we are. I would say end of April/Start of May is closer to fall. Temperatures only really start dropping mid June. As I mentioned, this is purely on how I do it personally in our areas.

 

[jpr9954]

A little update. I did go ahead and get the Delta "buddy pass" through my brother-in-law. I must complete the trip by Sept 12, 2024.

Ideally, I'm looking at sometime in late August to early September. I'm flexible on that. I do have a hunt scheduled in the Eastern Cape for the beginning of June 2024 so that time period would be out.

I think something in Limpopo might be ideal as it would not entail another flight.

A plains game cull hunt is my objective and I would be using a camp rifle. I am open to suggestions, leads, or outfitters reaching out.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Check with Nick Bowker. IIRC, he has a limited number of cull hunts but he supplies the rifle and ammo. From what I've researched, his prices are the best.

 

[Jettech]

Make sure you keep your travel flexible coming from someone who works for airlines. Delta comes back from JNB payload optimized and blocks about 75+ seats every flight. I bought a ticket for my flight both ways. I would have got there but not back. So just a heads up

 

[Philip Glass]

Do outfitters and game farmers have a typical time of the year when they offer cull hunts? For example, the end of the season when they have a few tags left or the beginning of the season to weed out less desirable animals?

My brother-in-law is a Delta retiree and has some "buddy passes" that must be purchased by Wednesday or they expire. They would be good for a year. Even though you have to fly standby, the cost to Johannesburg would be about $500 RT and you could very well end up being seated in Delta One. I thought if I was to fly without a rifle and have all my gear in my carry-on, a cull hunt could work out just fine.

I think the only requirement is that I'd have to be back on the plane home by September 13th. I will need to confirm that.

I was thinking Limpopo as I wouldn't need to take another flight as with the Eastern Cape.

(I got this in Hunting Reports by mistake. I meant for it to go in Hunting Africa).

Firstly it will be a lot of fun for you to plan this hunt and get it organized. I don't want to pour cold water on your idea but you will not be in Delta One on a buddy pass. You will likely not get a seat easily in June or July. The bigger outfitters cull year round and there are not tags for PG in Africa per se. Also don't let a short regional flight worry you. The EC is one of the best places to have your hunt. Check out the cull package offered by Frontier Safaris. I bet they can fit you in somewhere.
Philip

 

[jpr9954]

Make sure you keep your travel flexible coming from someone who works for airlines. Delta comes back from JNB payload optimized and blocks about 75+ seats every flight. I bought a ticket for my flight both ways. I would have got there but not back. So just a heads up

Absolutely. My brother in law and I discussed this before I went ahead with the purchase of the buddy pass. He was a pilot with Delta for 34 years and explained it to me. I plan to build in some leeway on both ends.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

We prefer cull hunts in april may then again late september. But then we very selective on species and animals
Out species dont all lamb at same time of year so u need to be aware of this and be selective and also balance prime trophy hunting time

If you want to come end of september 2023 as in a few weeks let me know i have a cull hunter then and you could join him

Regards

 

[jpr9954]

We prefer cull hunts in april may then again late september. But then we very selective on species and animals
Out species dont all lamb at same time of year so u need to be aware of this and be selective and also balance prime trophy hunting time

If you want to come end of september 2023 as in a few weeks let me know i have a cull hunter then and you could join him

Regards

Unfortunately this year is out. My idea to do a cull hunt may need some adjusting.

So with apologies to The Beatles and Peter, Paul, and Mary, "I've Got a (paid for) Ticket to Fly" and "I'll be leaving on a jet plane". As Phillip said above, it will be a lot of fun to plan this hunt.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

Unfortunately this year is out. My idea to do a cull hunt may need some adjusting.

So with apologies to The Beatles and Peter, Paul, and Mary, "I've Got a (paid for) Ticket to Fly" and "I'll be leaving on a jet plane". As Phillip said above, it will be a lot of fun to plan this hunt.

leaving on a jet plane, was john denver btw

let me know if keen on next year april or so

 

[jpr9954]

leaving on a jet plane, was john denver btw

let me know if keen on next year april or so

I do realize John Denver wrote it but I think Peter, Paul, and Mary popularized it. Their recording of it hit No. 1 in the charts while his failed to make the charts.

I have a trip to Eastern Cape at the beginning of June. My goal was to have a trip a couple of months after that one. I'll keep April 2024 in mind but I probably will have to pass on it.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

A little update. I did go ahead and get the Delta "buddy pass" through my brother-in-law. I must complete the trip by Sept 12, 2024.

Ideally, I'm looking at sometime in late August to early September. I'm flexible on that. I do have a hunt scheduled in the Eastern Cape for the beginning of June 2024 so that time period would be out.

I think something in Limpopo might be ideal as it would not entail another flight.

A plains game cull hunt is my objective and I would be using a camp rifle. I am open to suggestions, leads, or outfitters reaching out.

good luck on your flight, both of my flights have ben totally booked going over but that was leaving on a Saturday so you might look at midweek. have a great time

 

[jpr9954]

good luck on your flight, both of my flights have ben totally booked going over but that was leaving on a Saturday so you might look at midweek. have a great time

I was thinking the same thing. Wherever I end up going hunting, I'll let them know that I need a day or two of flexibility.