Wingshooting
Pigeons and doves.
Rock Pigeons, Red eyed dove, laughing dove and cape Turtle doves. No, bag limits apply.
No season. Pigeons and doves are declaring vermin and we assist farmers to save their crops. Rock pigeons are hunted in grain and sunflower fields within 30 minutes drive from Kotoko hunting lodge.
The season for best shoots starts end February and continues up to end of September depending on the rainfall during the plant season.
Rock pigeons are hunted twice per day offering an incredibly challenging hunt, the sheer number of birds allowed hunters to shoot high volumes of birds per day. Rock pigeons are the most challenging game bird because of their ability to “duck and dive” at speeds of 60-80 km/h. They fly incredibly fast, very unpredictable and will take your skills to the limit.
Upland and game birds.
Species to expect will be guinea fowl, Swanson Francolin, Orange River Francolin, and common quill.
The game bird season is from 1 of June until the end of August. These hunts are conducted in rough terrain and walk-up shoots will be done over-trained dogs.
We use well-trained German short hair pointers.
Waterfowl.
A variety of ducks, Spur wing goose, can be shot in the areas. A bag limit will apply.
Kotoko Hunting Wingshooting offers wingshooting hunting packages structured according to your specific needs.
Packages Include
- Accommodation and catering
- All transport to and from the Lodge to the hunting areas
- Well-trained dogs and staff in the hunting field
- Staff in the lodge
- Laundry
- All local alcohol in the veldt and at the lodge
- Transfers from and to Bloemfontein airport
- Pickers, cleaners, and nets, chairs in the veldt.
Packages Exclude
- Transport from Johannesburg airport – transport quotation offered
- Air tickets
- Tobacco products and expensive whiskeys
- Gun rental and ammunition
- Gratitude’s toward staff and professional hunters
Typical program for the day.
Your typical day during the pigeon season will start before sunrise with a cup of good coffee and a light breakfast.
After the morning shoot, we will return to the lodge for a scrumptious brunch and a bit of siesta.
The afternoon shoot will normally continue close to sunset, thereafter photos and a cold local beer.
Evenings are spending around a fire and stories told about the day's shoot.
