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In the summer of 2006, I was privileged to go to South Africa on a hunting safari that used air guns exclusively. My two companions, Eric Henderson and Jim Chapman, along with myself, were allowed by the South African government to do test hunts with air guns for plains game. Some of the game we were able to take were the kudu, impala, duiker, springbok, porcupine, impala, and several species of small game.

Jim Chapman was the first one to attempt an African Airgun Safari, and Eric and I accompanied him on the second trip he took. It was the hunt of a lifetime, one that I will remember forever. I hope to go back before too long, and Hounslow Safaris is the only outfitter in the country allowed to take hunters out armed only with airguns. If you want to add a feather to your air gun hunting cap, I heartily recommend a safari booked through Hounslow Safaris. And the airguns you can use? You will find several suitable airguns here at Airgun Depot.

Above, you see the duiker I shot, and the next pic is the finished hide and European mount that I received 10 months later. These look great on your wall, and you get to remember a great hunt every time you walk through the room!

This impala, a young two-year old, may not be a trophy to some, but it is great trophy for me, and I'll remember the hunt forever.

This springbok gave us a good chase, and made for a magnificent meal. Some of the best backstrap I've ever tasted.

Some of the more unusual game we shot were the two pictures below. A springhare and a porcupine were certainly not what I thought I might shoot while on safari......but they were fun to hunt, especially at night!

So take a moment, and figure out what you can hunt with an airgun....you might just be surprised!