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Hunting Trip Donations for Conservation Fundraising

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Global Sporting Safaris’ National Hunting Trip Donation Program has been instrumental in assisting non-profit organizations raise considerable funds since 2010.  One of the hottest hunts on live auction in the NHTDP is the New Zealand Safari.  This six night/five day New Zealand safari for two hunters is valued at $4995 with a low minimum bid of $2000 and valid for the 2013 and 2014 hunting seasons.  Luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, SCI Trophy Class animals, personal GSS consultant to assist with trip preparation and the hunt of lifetime await auction winners.  New Zealand donation hunts for 2013 are still available.  Contact Global Sporting Safaris for additional information on the New Zealand Hunting Safari donation.

Site Fishing Tips

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While it may seem obvious, the more fish you site, the more you will catch. Honing your skills at site fishing is a key component to a successful day of fly fishing. Blind casting can spook already wary fish, and In advance of casting it is important to spot your targets.

Site FishingIf possible, try to get to a higher elevation to help you better see the waters. If possible, climb up a bank while maintaining a lower profile as you scout. One of the most important tips we can give you is to wear polarized sunglasses. High quality glasses can make all the difference between a productive day on the river and failure. Glasses that are polarized remove the glare from the surface of the water and allow the angler a far superior view of the bottom of the river. It is also very important to select the right color of lens for the current conditions. A lighter colored lens will allow the fishermen to see well in low light, while a darker tint allows the angler to see far better when the sun is bright. Amber colored lenses are a popular tint for fly fishing in freshwater.

Many sportsmen may be surprised to hear we recommend sitefishing from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. With the sun high in the sky, the stream or river bottom is illuminated, which allows you to more clearly see well into the river. It is critical that the sun is at your back so you are not producing a shadow that will make fish wary. Keep an eye out for places where you can peer into waters without having to fight the glare; these are often referred to as viewing lanes. Also stay on the lookout for water windows. These are intermittent flat spots that appear in turbulent or broken water that move downriver with currents.

Site Fishing Tips

Site Fishing Tips

The best angle for site fishing is to reposition your body downriver or across from a fish once you have spotted it. When you are repositioned, you may no longer be able to visually locate the fish, so mentally mark the location or place a big rock or stick on the bank to easily identify where you initially spotted your target.

The Trout species can take on the same color as the surrounding habitat. Rather than trying to site the entire trout, look for any signs that might indicate they are present, such as a tail waving, stream bottom shadows, or even flashes. Feeding Trout are most easily caught and indications they are feeding include white mouths, rises, flashes and trout that are suspended in a column of water.

Bushbuck Hunting

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There are many reasons to go bushbuck hunting – some hunt them for the trophy value offered by their spiraling horns, others for their beautiful and widely-varied coats, and others for the thrill of hunting a dangerous quarry. If you’re interested in pursuing medium-sized antelope, the bushbuck should be on the top of your list.

The Quarry

Hunting Bushbuck

Author with his first Bushbuck harvested in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Bushbucks are some of the most common antelope in Africa and can be found in virtually every country south of the Sahara. They consist of two distinct species (the widely-distributed imbabala and the lesser-known kéwel) and more than half a dozen subspecies. Global Sporting Safaris is proud to represent outfitters who offer bushbuck hunting for a variety of subspecies in several countries.

Most subspecies are distinguished by their unique coloration, and they can be yellow, red, brown, greyish, black, and anything in between. Many have white bands across the throat and chest, and they are frequently decorated with white markings, stripes, and spots. Some also have distinctive dark markings as well.

The bushbuck is the smallest spiral-horned antelope species. Its weight and size varies from one subspecies to the next, but it’s not unreasonable to expect a mature bull to weigh 110 pounds or more. Most stand between 28 and 36 inches at the shoulder.

Only males carry horns, which can grow anywhere from 10 to 20 inches and usually form a single complete twist. 12 inches is considered a respectable trophy size; 13½ inches is good, and more than 14 inches is excellent.

The Hunt

Bushbuck hunting is much like hunting whitetail deer, and is usually done with careful stalking or still hunting techniques. It’s quite likely that you’ll need to take your shot in thick cover, so it’s best to use rounds with good penetration—and to be prepared for a close-range encounter. A .270 magnum or a .30 are the most highly recommended calibers for the job.

Though most bushbucks look about as threatening as Bambi at first glimpse, those spiral horns are extremely dangerous and should never be underestimated. A wounded bushbuck can react like a wounded lion, retreating into thick cover where he can hide and outmaneuver you, then charging in ambush when you get close. Our outfitters will do everything they can to keep you safe in this situation. There is a real element of danger, but it’s that very sense of risk that makes it a true African safari experience.

Call Global Sporting Safaris today at 888-850-4868, Extension 701 and let us know what type of bushbuck hunting experience you are looking for. We’ll send you information on opportunities that match your goals. Our experienced outfitters are second to none and we’re happy to share personal experiences with you.

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