February 14, 2012
By Mike Schoby
Big-game hunting was outlawed 35 years ago in this fabled safari destination, but the wingshooting is superb. I ventured to the land of the masai, along the Tsavo Riber, to find that it was the winged fowl that provided all the excitement. Discover Kenya through the eyes of Petersen's Hunting.
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Yellow Neck Spurfowl
Showing a brace of yellow neck spurfowl to the Masai. Even though they live amongst game birds, they seldom if ever hunt them.
Instinct with Sand Grouse
Sand grouse flock in the morning to waterholes in Kenya, where the Instict L proved to be ideal medicine.
Guinea Flush
When driven, guinea fowl will flush over the shooters. Note extra shells grasped between fingers. If you are quick you can get off two volleys at one flock.
Beautiful Body, Ugly head
The ulturine guinea fowl may be the most striking game bird alive...save for its god awful ugly head.
Brace of Yellow Necks
Jens Krogh of Franchi with a beautiful brace of yellow necks.
Fly Tiers Delight
The feathers of a vulturine guinea fowl are a mixture of the most awe-inspiring colors found in nature.
Foot Race
Few in the world can compete with Masai in terms of speed on their feet -- especially not a winged sand grouse or dove.
Royal Flush
While guinea fowl prefer to run instead of fly, when they do decide to take wing, they do so in mass -- making the drive worth the effort.
Beads, Beads and More Beads
The Masai stole a chapter in bling from the guinea fowl playbook and are festooned from head to toe in beadwork.
Hard Won
The long hackle feather from a vulturine guinea is hard won and proudly displayed.
Wingshooting Kilimanjaro
There are few things in life more surrealistic than wingshooting under the shade of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
