South Africa

The greatest destination for the sport hunter today.
  South Africa has a wealth of bird shooting opportunities brought about by ongoing excellent game management and species diversity. Combined with the "No Hassles" planning by classic Sports International, the excellent accommodations, guides, equipment, and service of McDonald Pro-Hunt, makes great hunting, not only for the first timer but also for the discerning collector.
   These special Bird Shooting Safaris incorporate all the tradition and service offered on Big Game hunts. Doves, Francolin, Guinea fowl and Sand Grouse hunts with experienced guides and well trained pointers. Again, the areas and the quality of the game are the ingredients for good safaris. We are fortunate to hunt some of the finest areas in South Africa.		 David Thorton
Trip Host: David Thorton
David is an insurance executive in Lexington, KY. He is a strong supporter of Ducks Unlimited, currently serves as district charirman for the area, and an avid sportsman and dog trainer. He has hunted all over the country with his English Setters and Labs as well as Africa, Australia and Argentina.
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McDonald ProHunt
Outfitter: Sandy McDonald and PH
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McDonald Pro Hunt is a second-generation hunting company and is owned and operated by Sandy and Tracey McDonald. The head office is based in Pietersburg, Northern Province, which is run with the aid of Helen McDonald.
   Hunting has been a family business for many years, with Alex McDonald (Snr) having hunted Kenya, Botswana and South Africa extensively, from the mid 1950's until his retirement in the early 1980's and who was one of the pioneers of Professional Hunting in South Africa.
   Sandy has followed in his footsteps, having started hunting at a very young age and taught to be conservation conscious. He formed McDonald Pro-Hunting in 1991, which is now one of the largest such operations in South Africa and which also operates in Mozambique, Botswana and Tanzania.
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BIRD HUNT - SOUTH AFRICA - Group Size: 4 Guns and Observers
  • Day 1: Port of entry: Johannesburg International Airport 19 April, connecting to Pietersburg on SA Airlink at 12:50. Travel by road to bird camp.
  • Day 2: Morning hunt at feed lots for doves. Afternoon hunt for Francolin over dogs (German Short Haired Pointers). Barbecue in evening
  • Day 3: Morning shoot for Francolin over dogs. Guinea Fowl at lib, when opportunity arises. Afternoon hunt for Sand Grouse at water hole. Travel involved to Sand Grouse area.
  • Day 4: Plains game hunting for those interested with a late afternoon shoot for Francolin or Doves at feed lot.
  • Day 5: Early morning travel to famous Kruger National Park for game viewing. Entire day spent in Park.
  • Day 6: Early morning hunt for Francolin over dogs. Guinea Fowl at lib. Afternoon hunt for plains game or Dove shoot at feed lot.
  • Day 7: Travel to Pietersburg for shopping and flight to Johannesburg International Airport at 14:00.
6 days wingshooting, 5 nights lodging only $1,995

 
INCLUDED IN PRICE
  • Full board and lodging
  • Beer and wine in moderation,
  • Use of dogs and gun bearers
  • Daily laundry service
 NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
  • Ammunition: $4.50/box of 25
  • Plains game harvested at trophy fees
  • Travel to/from Pietersburg, SA bird license: $25
  • Hard alcoholic drinks
Option for
Big Game Hunt
 Trophy Hunt
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Call 800-375-5692 or email:classport@aol.com
to reserve your spot for this great African wingshooting safari!
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