The Free State is completely different to any of the other areas mentioned,the reason is that it is open plains with no trees. Small trees and scrub do occur along the riverbeds and between the rocky outcrops on mountainous areas. The species occurring in these areas are completely different to those found in the bushveld type habitats. Typical species one can expect to see in this environment is Springbok, Blesbok, Black Wildebeest (White tailed Gnu), Cape Eland and Gemsbok (Oryx). The hunting here can be compared to that of the American mid west - long shots but much easier than that of the bushy terrain mentioned in the Northern Province. It is not unusual for trophy hunters to harvest 10 - 12 species on a 7 day hunt. The quality of trophies taken in our concession is exceptional (see our Gallery section) If one travels to the west, the habitat changes gradually to Khalahari Thorn veld, bringing us back to where we started in the Northern Cape. Although this type of habitat have quite large trees scattered all over the habitat never closes up as in true bush veld.