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Nick Bowker Hunting
My family has lived in the area for five generations, and hunting is in our blood. I specialize in plains game low fenced free range hunting.
Meyrick Bowker Safaris
We offer a truly unique and personalized hunting adventure that combines generations of tradition, expert knowledge, and a deep respect for conservation.
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Meyrick Bowker is a professional hunter, sixth-generation rancher, and dedicated conservationist based at Thornkloof, his family’s historic ranch in Grahamstown (Makhanda), Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Nick Bowker Hunting
Nick Bowker Hunting has earned a reputation for delivering authentic, ethical African hunting safari, blending top-tier guiding, diverse free-range terrain, comfortable lodges, and a wide selection of species.
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Meyrick Bowker Safaris
My PH was Meyrick Bowker a cousin of Nicks. Merrick was a fabulous PH. He has guided for Elk in Montana for a handful of years.
Very professional, knowledgeable, good sense of humor and he was extremely patient with me.
Oh, he has the eyes of a hawk!
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Nick Bowker Hunting
I didn’t know what to expect of a cull hunt. I saw once on TV where someone had a portable shooting bench, and the TV made it look like shoot and stack them up. I got the impression that it was a “lesser” form of hunting which turned out to be the same as hunting anywhere else except for you have multiple tags. rent characteristics.
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Heading over for my second trip to the Eastern Cape with Nick Bowker. Our last experience in 2012 was such a phenomenal experience we didn’t even consider looking elsewhere for another South African experience. In 2012, we filled every tag with phenomenal animals while Nick provided such a great experience with a personal touch. Unbelievable hunting with a huge array of animals.
Food, wine and accomodations greatly exceeded expectations. And, the expert knowledge Nick provides for hunters was exceptional. Nick’s experience and knowledge help you understand what you are looking for and is very clear (prior to shooting) what a trophy is versus a non-trophy. I believe this is so valuable on an experience like this as we came across so many animals (that all looked like trophies to me) but Nick and his trackers clearly directed us to the trophies that we were after.
I look forward to reporting on “Round 2” with Nick Bowker upon our return. Until then, enjoy some of our photos from 2012!!
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10 days was just perfect-plan on spending 2 weeks with shooting, packing, travel, jet-lag etc.
Then there is the list of animals we could to harvest. It is daunting. They run from small-hard to see and hit, to huge-easy to see and harder to kill. The diversity of habitat in the East Cape of South Africa is astonishing, from low, dark, river bottom to high baldy mountain tops within an hour’s drive.
Our host, Nick Bowker, and his brother Rob, rugged 5th generation South African “farmers” of English decent, were most gracious and met us at the “Tumbo” Airport in Port Elizabeth on the East Cape. This is a small airport on the order of Colorado Springs or Corpus Christi. Guns, ammo, luggage all right there and a great relief after a nearly 24 hours of flight from Minneapolis, Houston, Atlanta, Johannesburg and finally Port Elizabeth.
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AfricaHunting recommends Bowker Hunting.
Coming to South Africa is probably on every hunters bucket list. If you are looking to come but skeptical on the outfitter to use? Give Nick Bowker a call! You booking your hunt with him will be the best decision you can make! Nick has extensive knowledge of these game animals, their habitats and what is a good quality trophy!
My experience here with Nick has left me 100% satisfied! Nick and I had so much In common there was hardly any silence between us (LOL). This was a plus for me coming here alone and not knowing if it was going to be mostly business and awkward silence. However, that was not the case at all. Nick and his family made me feel very welcome! All of them are great company, fun to be around and talk with. We shared countless laughs around the fire each night.
The Kudu hunt was by far the best! Nick went above and beyond to make sure I got a great trophy. We passed up on several good bulls. Yes, They were shooter bulls and I assure you if Nick was not who I booked with I might have took the shot on one that size. Nick would say that’s a good bull or that’s a shooter but I seen better around here.
I have had the best time here! I promise you that 8 days seems long when you arrive but will go so fast! and before you know it your packing up for the trip back home.
If you are planning this hunt and You booked with Nick you won’t be disappointed! If your looking to do this hunt but don’t want to come alone call Nick and have him contact me. I’ll be more then happy to make another trip back here and hunt with you.
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Vlado Stanek recommends Bowker Hunting.
Nick is by far the best hunting outfitter I have ever met. Both my hunts with him were an absolute thrill and success. He is very attentive to both nature and the client. I always learned something new. Nick’s hunting farm is huge, and you will encounter a very broad range of animal species and nature biomes. Should you plan to hunt in South Africa, Nick is your guy!
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Lee Rabe recommends Bowker Hunting.
I have hunted with Nick 2 times (2004 & 2008) and can’t wait to go back. I consider him a great friend and look forward hunting in 2014 with my daughter Lacey and friend Tim if this year goes well!
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Thomas Audetat recommends Bowker Hunting.
My wife, Donna, and I hunted with Nick Bowker in May 2010. Once on the ground in South Africa with Nick, everything was great. On our ten-day safari, we took ten animals, including a great Kudu, Waterbuck, and Nyala. We plan to return to hunt eland, gemsbok, and another bushbuck.
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Our stalks, which ranged from a couple of hundred yards to more than a mile, were most often productive, and his knowledge of the game was uncanny. Nick and his family control vast amounts of great hunting property, and he knows where to go for a good specimen of any animal available in his area.
Nick and his staff made our stay a wonderful experience. We were treated like the king & queen of the manor. The food was exceptional, and the ambiance of the farm was delightful.
We look forward to seeing him again in the spring of 2012.
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2012 & 2019
Dan
“One of my elk hunting buddies met Nick at an SCI event in 2001. He went on a trip in 2002 with Nick and had a phenomenal experience.
During several elk hunts, he always said, “We should go to South Africa, where we could shoot 6-8 trophies for the cost of one of these elk hunts” (minus airfare). It was tough to believe that was true, as I always heard how expensive SA hunting is.
Because I trusted his judgment and experience, three of us tried it in 2012 (two of us for the first time, and one person went for the second time).
Shortly into this 2012 trip, I knew I would be returning. Honestly, due to our experience, we didn’t even look at or consider going with a different outfitter.
I am sure there are several excellent PHs, but what Nick provides is precisely what I want. No high-fenced hunting, all fair chase with the ability to see thousands of animals daily. Nick’s knowledge and skills allow us to identify shooters and position us for ethical shots.
His accommodations are perfect for what I want. Not a 5-star lodge with 6, 8, or 12 other hunters, but just our group. Extremely comfortable accommodations, top-notch staff, and fantastic food and drink!
Never in my two trips with Nick have we seen another hunter in the field. His access to free-range hunting is excellent. I guess you could say I was lucky to know the right person that happened to meet and go on a Safari with Nick!”
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2002
Randall
“I met Nick in 2002 through a friend of mine. I was looking for an Elk hunt, and my friend Steve P. suggested I meet Nick Bowker, a Professional Hunter from South Africa. Nick was coming to town for a Safari Club event and the Outdoorsman show in Reno.
Nick and I met, and we talked about the services he offers. We discussed expectations and set some parameters. He gave us great info regarding shipping gear and guns to RSA, and he set up the balance of in-country travel, lodging, meals, trackers, skinners, etc.
He picked us up in Port Elizabeth and took us to his ranch near Bedford. It’s the perfect place to get away from a hectic life and relax while having a world-class experience hunting African game.
The lodge is quaint and is precisely what I expected. The meals are incredible and were much welcomed at the end of each day’s adventures. As far as hunting goes… well, you will see more animals in 1 day than you will see in 10 years of hunting in the US. RSA is awesome.
Client Recommendations – My time with Nick was idyllic
We crawled through thickets, climbed atop outcroppings, and had a great time spotting and stalking. Nick is the consummate professional and exceeded my expectations. With his expertise and guidance, I bagged some incredible plains game, and we did our best to eat our bellies full of it every day.
My tracker and skinner were Alvin and Room. I swear they can spot the smallest spec in the Bush and get you right where you need to be, and the rest is up to you. My time with Nick was idyllic, and he is a lifelong friend because of it. If you want a great hunting experience with a guy you can trust, look no further than Nick Bowker, Professional Hunter!”