WINGSHOOTING

Wingshooting in South Africa is a bucket-list experience for international hunters seeking world-class shooting with a touch of African adventure. From fast-paced rock pigeon shoots over the fields of the highveld to driven guinea fowl, doves, and ducks, South Africa offers incredible variety and volume throughout the season. Most hunts take place on private farms with thriving bird populations and stunning scenery, guided by seasoned professionals who ensure a safe, comfortable, and action-packed experience. Whether as a stand-alone bird safari or paired with big game hunting, South African wingshooting combines the excitement of high-volume shooting with the charm and hospitality of a true African safari.

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Most visiting hunters pursue a mixed bag, combining high-volume pigeon and dove shooting with walked-up guinea fowl or francolin hunts, and often morning or evening waterfowl shoots on nearby dams or wetlands.

 

Doves & Pigeons -Year-round (best Mar–Jun)

• Rock pigeon

• Rameron pigeon

• Red-eyed dove

• Cape turtle dove (Ring-necked dove)

• Laughing dove

 

Guinea Fowl & Francolin (May–Sept)

• Helmeted guinea fowl

• Orange River francolin

• Swainson’s francolin

• Crested francolin

• Coqui francolin

• Shelley's francolin

• Natal francolin

• Red-wing francolin

• Grey-wing francolin (highland species, excellent for walked-up hunting)

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Waterfowl (May–Aug)

• Egyptian goose

• Spur-winged goose (Africa’s largest goose)

• Yellow-billed duck

• Red-billed teal

• Shelduck

• White-faced whistling duck

• Southern pochard

• Knob-billed duck

• Cape Shoveler

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Upland Species 

• Namaqua sandgrouse (April-Jul)

• Double-banded sandgrouse (Nov -April)

• Burchell's sandgrouse (Nov -April)

• Quail (May-Sep)

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