BOW HUNTING

Bow Hunting

CLOSE UP HUNTING The Arnhem Land bush and terrain generally has very good cover. When Bow Hunting we often hunt the denser bush or creek areas. In the heat of the day Buffalo and Banteng also rest up in such heavy cover. So we must hunt slower, taking our time. To draw a heavy bow on dangerous game takes some courage. But when you're right amongst it, the fear is gone. Its just concentration, stalking, silent steps, waiting, draw unseen, hold on the spot, and release. The flight is good and the animal jumps and takes off. Keep still... our job is to be close, and rifle loaded if needed. Only release that arrow if it is perfect. Banteng and Buffalo have a big target area for the bow, but 25m to 35m is needed to get full broad head penetration. At 75 yards, the hunt has just begun!!

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BOW HUNTING My first ever client was a Master bow hunter, PH and extreme wealth of knowledge. Dr Adrian De Villiers taught me many skills, that I will apply on every single hunt. Now one of my passions is also bow-hunting. Water Buffalo have excellent smell, eyesight, and hearing. Bow hunters will appreciate our experience and the variation of terrain. Medium to light color camo works well in the Australian bush, and a light weight Leafy mesh jacket is highly recommended (not the pants, they fill with prickles). Remember this is a thick skinned dangerous game animal, thicker skin than a Cape Buffalo, but not as thick as a Hippo skin. So please come with a minimum of +70 to 80 lb bow and heavy +850-1000 grain arrows with strong 2 blade broad-heads. A water buffalo rib can be 12mm or 1/2" at its thickest point, the ribs do not overlap. You will never forget being close up on a large Buffalo bull, the amazing stalk, the tension and excitement, your heart pounding in your throat, then control as you draw, steady, release.... and watch the flight!!