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The Art of Hunting
Bow hunting has grown into a popular, modern extreme sport, and true arrowheads will appreciate the abundant hunting grounds of Rockwood.
We offer bow hunting for all of the plains game species on our price list, as well as for Cape Buffalo.
Permanent blinds are used from which to ambush trophy animals. They are normally in close proximity to waterholes, ensuring a high success rate during the early morning and late afternoon. The shooting distances range from 15 to 40 yards. We provide a packed lunch and drinks while you hunt from the blinds, though you can also choose to have lunch at the lodge, if you prefer.
Bow hunting on foot is one of the most thrilling hunting experiences. Although the success rate for walk-and-stalk hunting is lower than hunting from blinds, many skilled archers are increasingly trying this challenging method of hunting.
A bow hunting safari is usually slightly longer than a rifle hunting safari which pursues the same species. We would recommend a hunt of at least seven days for five trophy animals.
It is ideal to bow hunt during the winter and spring months – from late July to early September. During this period, water sources are limited and game concentrations around waterholes will greatly increase your success rate.
