Schalk Pienaar Hunting Safaris in Namibia

Call us at +264.81.149.1070
  • PRICING & DEALS
  • BLOG
  • LINKS & PARTNERS
  • CONTACT
  • Home
  • Hunting Safaris
    • Black Wildebeest
    • Blesbok
    • Blue Wildebeest
    • Burchell’s Zebra
    • Cape Buffalo
    • Cape Eland
    • Damara Dik-Dik
    • Duiker
    • Gemsbok (Oryx)
    • Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra
    • Impala
    • Klipspringer
    • Kudu
    • Leopard
    • Nyala
    • Roan
    • Red Hartebeest
    • Red Lechwe
    • Sable
    • Springbok
    • Steenbuck
    • Warthog
    • Waterbuck
    • Namibia Wingshooting
  • Testimonials
  • Gallery
  • Accomodations
    • Kalahari Hunting Camp
    • Kalahari Hunting Lodge
    • Tholo Camp Hunting Lodge
    • Khomas Hochland Camp
  • Travel Info
    • Namibia Travel Info
    • FAQ
    • Sightseeing Activities
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Testimonials
    • Our Blog
    • Links, Partners and Associates
  • Contact
DEALS &PACKAGES
  • Home
  • Hunting Articles
  • Planning Ahead: Namibia Wingshooting

Planning Ahead: Namibia Wingshooting

Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Wingshooting
Schalk Pienaar
Monday, 10 December 2018 / Published in Hunting Articles

Planning Ahead: Namibia Wingshooting

Of all the species of Sandgrouse, Burchells, or Pterocles burchelli, abound in the area while the Namaqua, Pterocles namaqua, are much less prevalent.

Sandgrouse are misnamed, as they are not a true grouse, but half way between a grouse and a pigeon. They do however possess the feathered feet and parts of the legs that true grouse have. These wonderful little birds are magnificently adapted to their desert environment, having absorbent breast feathers with which they soak up moisture while drinking, and then carry the resultant water payload back to their nests. The Namaqua in particular, are a very handsome bird, easily identified even in flight, due to the pointed tail feathers. There is no doubt, the man that has one well mounted for his trophy room will own a beautiful piece of bragging rights.

Still, these wonderful little birds, [which are also incredibly good eating] by virtue of their predictable bi-daily drinking regimen, can be extremely vulnerable to over hunting. Several methods of decreasing the danger of over hunting are utilized while further methods are under consideration. Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia is determined to leading the charge in Namibia when it comes to initiating these conservation procedures. Education of shooters before they are in the field is our first initiative. All shooters have it explained to them to aim for the single or double birds and not simply spray the centre of the flock. Skilled shot gunners make this their prerogative. It is after all a gentleman’s pastime, to have a pleasant day’s sport, and not an exercise in competitive one-upmanship as to who can kill the most birds.

What you can read next

Trophy hunting in Namibia feeds families
Namibia trophy hunting feeds the hungry
Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Burchell's Zebra Hunting
Namibia Firearm Facts: 4 To Know
Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Wingshooting
Namibia Wingshooting

Latest Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bjtz1bIeNE

Recent Blogs

  • Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Wingshooting Egyptian Geese

    Wing Shooting: Egyptian Geese

  • BRINGING THE FAMILY? We can exclusively arrange your non-hunting activities to give a true…

    Fair Hunting, Balanced Conservation

  • Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Burchell's Zebra Hunting

    Namibia Firearm Facts: 4 To Know

  • Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia ~ Sable Hunting

    Bow hunting in Namibia

  • Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia - Wildlife Conservation

    The best case for hunting as conservation…laid out by a vegetarian?!

Articles

  • Hunting Articles
  • Press & PR
  • Wildlife Conservation

©2019 Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia. All rights reserved.

  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

TWITTER

VIMEO

BOOKYOURHUNT

TOP