Huntinamibia

Huntinamibia magazine has over the past 22 years played a vital role in the country’s combined effort to position Namibia and the Namibian hunting sector in the eyes of the world as ethical, regulated and sustainable. Much of the protection of wildlife and wild places in Namibia depends on the success of conservancies, nature parks and nature reserves and the people who need to make a living in these places. Hunting, done ethically and sustainably, plays a huge role in conservation in Namibia - species protection, habitat restoration and preservation, as well as wildlife population management. Make sure your next hunting adventure supports conservation and the preservation of our natural world. Come hunt in Namibia.

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Embracing the Spirit of the Hunt for Conservation and Tradition

THE VITAL ROLE OF ETHICAL HUNTING IN NAMIBIA’S CONSERVATION LEGACY

Resilience in Namibia: Adapting, Nurturing, and Thriving

HUNTING CONCESSIONS IN CONSERVANCIES HELD BY NAPHA MEMBERS

HUNTINAMIBIA • The dawn of a new age

Status of different wildlife species in Namibia

My nemesis, my muse • “The taxi drivers in town.” This was my spontaneous reply when asked about the most dangerous and challenging situation I have ever found myself in. The interviewer chuckled, and repeated, “No, but seriously…?” Seriously. How do you explain such a moment – one which is relative? That fleeting moment which lingers as an afterthought and changes as time goes by. It creeps into your subconscious and it finds a cosy place where it settles as a neuropath that develops in your brain. One where your senses are exhausted, tested and tried to such extremes that you have moments where you question everything about it.

NAPHA AND THE AGE-RELATED TROPHY MEASURING SYSTEM: Preserving Namibia’s wildlife

IN THE BLOOD: The Birth of a Hunter • Hunting is a gift that is in our blood at birth, but true hunters are not born – they are made. I am of the firm belief that the instinct to hunt is present in every human’s DNA, albeit deeper down and less amplified in some. But I also believe it is something that needs to be nurtured and brought out of a person. The raw instinct to shoot the arrow or fire the rifle might live within you, but the why, the how and the what now? are skills and values that must be carefully taught and passed down through generations.

5 WAYS in which Hunting supports Conservation in Namibia

THE LAST SPRINGBOK • For me personally springbok hunting entails everything that I wish for in a good hunt: Great landscape, a fascinating game difficult to approach, tasty venison and a beautiful trophy.

Conservation IN PERIL THE CONSEQUENCES OF WESTERN WORLD BANS ONTROPHY HUNTING IMPORTS • What would happen if countries in the Western World were to ban the import of hunting trophies? It is a question some countries are currently grappling with and one that many African countries dread.

A Tale of Two Zebras • I have been enthralled with the beauty of Hartmann’s mountain zebra ever since I first saw one as a little boy. Their regal posture, bulky body and distinct patterns make them one of the most beautiful animals in Africa. However, it was not just their beauty that made them an attractive quarry to me. Their wary and cunning nature along with predominantly nocturnal drinking patterns made the challenge of getting a free-range stallion in broad daylight – especially with a bow – an irresistible undertaking.

The heart’s hartebeest • It was a bitterly cold morning of -6°C when I arrived at Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris, where I would be spending the weekend with my brother and his 9-year-old son. After having some fresh hot coffee and a quick chat about the day it was time to head out into the bush.

I dream of the Grey Ghost OF THE NAMIBIAN...