Species and Hunting Methods:
The emphasis of our Wingshooting Safaris is to provide our clients with a wide variety of quality shooting experiences and the opportunities to collect a number of different African Waterfowl and Upland Game Birds. Our population management strategies do not allow for anything other than reasonable bag limits, the reason for this is that we only hunt free living, wild game birds.
Fancolin:
 These Upland Game Birds similar in size and behaviour to Spanish and Hungarian Partridge offer some of our highest quality shooting experiences. Hunting in areas of spectacular mountain and highland scenery, over English and German Wirehaired Pointers where the thrill of a flushed covey will be one of the greatest memories of your Wingshooting experience.
 Ducks & Geese:
The Huge Spurwing Goose, the noisy and colorful Egyptian Goose as well as the Mallard like Yellow Billed Duck are the mainstay of our Waterfowl shooting. Other species like Redbilled, Cape and Hottentots Teal, African Shelduck , White Faced Whistling Duck, Knob Billed Duck are shot over decoys from blinds using lead shot. Our waterfowl are not migratory and in many areas are classified as crop damaging wildlife
 Guinea Fowl:
These crafty and prolific game birds are found all over South Africa in flocks of up to 200 birds. Our shooting using beaters and retrievers are based on the "driven shoot" methods, and are often followed up by pointers once the flock has been dispersed.
Doves & Pigeons:
Three species of Pigeon and Dove being the large Rock Pigeon, Red Eyed Pigeon and Cape Turtle Dove provide our clients with exceptionally challenging and active sport where bag limits are not as restrictive due to the classification of these species as crop damaging wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can we bring our own Shotguns? Yes, although Tomkinson African Wingshooting can supply you with a shotgun, bringing your own is exceptionally easy. Simply fill out a "temporary import license" at our customs office on your arrival into South Africa. A substantial amount of our foreign exchange comes from hunters, and our custom's officials are helpful and obliging.
- Who will be our guides? Because Tomkinson African Wingshooting is a small, personal family operation, the people you meet or deal with will be the people you hunt with.
- Where will we be met? A representative of Tomkinson African Wingshooting will meet you at the airport of your arrival and look after you until your departure.
- Who else will be on our Safari? Nobody except the people in your party. Tomkinson Wingshooting Africa conducts approximately 15 exclusive safaris per year.
- Will there be things for non-hunters to do? Yes, we will design separate itineraries for non-hunters who wish to accompany hunters on a trip to Africa. (which for the woman includes shopping)
- What is the best time of the year? While bird hunting seasons in South Africa vary from province to province the best time to frame your safari would be between May and September. We can however accommodate photographic safaris through to mid-December.
- Do I need to take any "shots" before I arrive? No, it would however be advisable to take anti-malaria medication.
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