Water Troughs: typical in African hunting?

[Jono Joseph]

Jono,

I don't mean to stir the pot here but could you enlighten us in which Provinces it is illegal to hunt within 200m from water? (Maybe with a quote from the relevant Ordinance?)

Best,

Chris

Hi Chris

You are correct my mind ran away from me there for a second but here is the quote from KZN regarding the vehicle?


4. HUNTING METHODS

Other than in accordance with a permit issued by the Board, it is an offence to hunt game from, by means of, or within 200 metres of any vehicle, or from horseback, or to make use of artificial light, veld fires, bows and arrows, crossbows and bolts. Traps, nets, snares, explosives and poisons may not be used to hunt game.

I am glad you questioned me gave me a chance to read the Ordinance again.

Shot shot

 

[Jono Joseph]

Jono,

I don't mean to stir the pot here but could you enlighten us in which Provinces it is illegal to hunt within 200m from water? (Maybe with a quote from the relevant Ordinance?)

Best,

Chris

Hi Chris
Just doubled checked with KZN Nature, Mrs Marshal you can hunt over water but not from a boat.
Hope this settles the pot stirring, glad about it though.

Shot Shot

 

[Upton O. Good]

I've hunted in South Africa a nd Zimbabwe. The only animals my PH's allowed folks to hunt at water holes were warthog and sandgrouse. They said achery blinds were set up on watering holes. Excellent hunting rules.

Never saw a shooter warthog at water, got some great photos of other game, though. Had a wonderful hunt there without firing a shot. The highlight was a beautiful sable that came in, what an animal.

The sandgrouse? Well, I shot my alloted limit but the number of shells expended was embarrassing. Ask your PH about setting up a sandgrouse hunt, it's an Africa hunting classic.

 

[Rob404]

Speaking from experience if you Rifle hunt with Chris at CT Safaris the last thing you will do is sit near a water trough waiting for Game

 

[Kudurifle]

Mike,

All of the info and advice given so far is spot on....(except for the "illegal to hunt over a water hole" part)??

Just to expand a bit on the water hole concept.... I would assume that most of the videos and photographs you are referring to are from bow hunts. The majority of visiting hunters, especially those on their first safari, usually share the same goal. That is, to have opportunity at as many trophy animals on their wish list as reasonably possible in a relatively short timeframe. Given that, sitting the hunter at a water hole during the driest months of hunting season is usually the best strategy for accomplishing that goal.

However, that is only one of many strategies that we will employ during a hunt for our guests. It really depends on the expectations and goals of each individual guest. It also depends on other factors such as the weather conditions, time of year, species of animal sought, as well as the skill and experience level of the hunter as to what method might prove most successful. Reputable, experienced outfitters will discuss all of these factors with the guest before the hunt and plan accordingly. When conditions are favorable, we happily encourage our guests to get out of the hide and try some spot & stalk. Often, it may be the best and only option given the conditions.

These days, about 95% of my African hunting time is spend on the ground spot & stalking. I may go days without letting an arrow fly, but that's not what it's about for me personally.... My wife, on the other hand, usually runs out of arrows before the hunt is over... Then she picks up the rifle.....

Good advice. Thank you Hannes.