WILD & JAG/ GAME & HUNT is an independent monthly publication for the broad game industry in South Africa, promoting the synergy between game production, hunting and conservation. Hunters, game ranchers and nature conservationists are served with quality informative articles and columns. GAME & HUNT is a magazine that promotes a lifestyle to the kind of reader who does not remain just a reader but becomes a follower of the GAME & HUNT brand. 

While WILD & JAG/ GAME & HUNT operates in close cooperation with organised hunters, game production and nature-conservation organisations, it is editorially and financially independent.
In every edition is to be found a lead article on an important aspect of the wildlife industry as well as an article on a specific animal - including small game, big game and carnivores. Also a nature article (scientific cum popular) on South Africa's plant life and/or geographical features.

In this issue, we focus on rhinos and their conservation at a time when poaching
is threatening their survival. A heartwarming story unfolds in Carola Oelofse’s article
“Mount Etjo Rhino Orphanage – every little life matters” (p 10). She tells the story of
Annette Oelofse, a remarkable woman who has been raising orphaned black and
white rhinos at her rhino orphanage in Namibia for the past 30 years. In our species
feature, regular contributor Prof J du P Bothma provides detailed information on the
southern white rhino (p 72). Darrel Sterling ended up on the wrong side of an enraged
2 000 lbs rhino bull on a green hunt – and lived to tell the tale! He shares this close
encounter with us in “Rhino charge!” (p 54). Coenie Meyer got the opportunity to
hunt a problem rhino bull, something he regards as a great privilege and a humbling
experience (p 32).

As we focus on the African rainforests this month, we could not resist the temptation to publish an article about a very cool custom gun – the CZ Rainforest. The brainchild of our own hunting editor, Stefan Fouché, the CZ was developed during long hours around campfires, sipping good whisky, and in Ruark’s Trading Post, the in-store deli of our local Safari Outdoor gun shop that serves some of the best coffee in Pretoria. The rest of the CZ team consist of Hancke Hudson, who has almost a quarter of a century’s hunting experience all over Africa, especially the dense Cameroon rainforests, and Jaco van Vuuren, master gun builder and co-owner of Morkel & Crouse Riflemakers. Stefan describes the CZ Rainforest as “a reliable, straightforward working rifle … the ultimate setup for hunting dangerous game in the densest, most extreme conditions, and that with the utmost confidence”. Well done, CZ team!
Hancke shares his rainforest hunting adventures with us in “Hunting the forest dwarf buffalo” and “Hunting the bongo”. He also guided American client Cynthie Fisher on a tough bongo hunt in Cameroon. On this hunt, she also took a blue duiker, a Peter’s duiker, a forest sitatunga and a red river hog. Read all about it in “Challenges in Cameroon” .
Over the past 27 years, André Roux has regularly hunted eland in many different parts of Africa. He says the best eland hunting he has ever done undoubtedly was in the Central African Republic, describing it as “eland hunting in its purest form”. In “Hunting eland” , he gives valuable advice on hunting these big antelope, saying their behaviour is pretty much the same everywhere. 

Nico Kotzé must be holding the record for one of the longest hunting trips ever. While capturing game in the Limpopo Valley, a 21-day national Covid lockdown was announced. But things turned out differently and 21 days slowly became 46. It was a life-changing ex- perience as he was all alone and could not only hunt and fish but also do some serious introspection. Read all about it in “Hunting the Limpopo Valley – 46 days in isolation” (bl 10).
Are you a firearm owner? If so, do not miss Martin Hood’s article on the transport of firearms (p 66). Also make sure to read part 2 of Christophe Roelofse’s article “Self-defence matrix” (p 54).

We are kicking off the year with a few great hunting articles for those suffering from withdrawal symptoms, as the next hunting season is still a few months away. Our hunting editor, Stefan Fouché, braved Africa’s Black Death and took a magnificent old buffalo bull in the Caprivi in Namibia – a humbling experience that will remain with him for the rest of his life. Read all about it in “Another dagga boy in the Caprivi” . . .”  For Wynand Jacobs, it was a dream come true when he won the 777 Hunting Competition, the largest of its kind ever in South Africa. Wynand’s prize included a seven-day hunt for seven trophy animals at Schoongezicht Hunting Safaris – a buffalo, sable antelope, roan antelope, kudu, eland, waterbuck and a golden gnu. Read more and share his adventure. Nico Kotzé went after fallow deer in the picturesque Wittkoppe mountains of the Free State, while LD Jennings explains why wingshooting over dogs can be just as exhilarating and rewarding as going after the dangerous stuff . If you are getting a bit “long in the tooth”, don’t despair; there is still hope. PH Andrea Potgieter guided an 80-year-old client from Denmark on a successful hunt, and he hopes to return for a buffalo!


As part of a radical generational upgrade of its centerfire rifle product line, CZ is proud to introduce the new CZ 600 series. Its unique, highly modular design comes with a number of patented features that improve all key characteristics. This month we focus on the CZ 600 ERGO and CZ 600 LUX. 
“To use, or not to use your firearm in self-defence. That is NOT the question!” But rather, the degree of deployment or “the restraint of firearm use”. In the context of this article we focus on “the use of your section 13 firearm” for self-defence

With a two-year live auction break due to Covid-19, it was heart-warming to experience true Karoo hospitality again when I attended the 7th annual Summit Wildlife Auction near Graaff-Reinet recently. Although auction apps and telephone bidding are the norm these days, this auction will always stand out as a community-orientated event known for its top genetics and high prices. This year was no exception. People not only reached deep into their pockets to acquire top genetics but also to help those in need. R70 400 was raised for the Summit Wildlife charities and R35 000 for HelpJag. Well done to all those involved! Read the full story. As of late, there has been great controversy regarding the fundamental question, “Can you use a Section 16 firearm for self-defence?” Christophe Roelofse tackles this complex issue head-on. He also reviews a few must-have hunting accessories, such as Steiner’s Ranger 4 6-24×56 hunting scope and Ranger LRF 10×42 binoculars, as well as Wheeler’s F.A.T. Stix torque stix wrench set.

The Kalahari has a way of casting its spell on hunters, drawing them back with its vastness,
red dunes and stillness. It is a place close to the heart of our hunting editor, Stefan Fouché,
who took on the challenge of hunting a lioness on foot there among tall grass and dense bush
in wet conditions. Read all about it in “Summer Kalahari lion hunt” on p 26. The Kalahari has
also captivated Nico Kotzé, who went hunting with friends in the red dunes of the Namibian
Kalahari, taking oryx and springbuck (p 16). For Johan Smit of HunTech Pro, a lifelong dream
came true when Jacus Visagie of Kalahari Kaya Safaris gave him the opportunity to hunt
a roan antelope bull (p 54).
On the competition front, we report on the 10th MASTERSHOT® Shooting Day (p 38) and the
ELRSLP Open Invitation (p 60). In the market for rifles and shooting accessories? Make sure to
read “Bakgat” (p 46) and “Browning X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon Long-Range rifle” (p 8). This month we
also bring you a new series by Paul Booyens and HO de Waal on a very controversial subject –
the captive breeding of lions (p 40).

Dit is die vierde jaar dat ons ‘n spesiale uitgawe aan vroue wy. Dit verklaar natuurlik die pienk tema wat ’n tikkie sjiek vroulikheid aan talle bladsye verleen danksy ons kreatiewe uitlegkunstenaar Christine Bothma wat op die foto hieronder verskyn.
Die skone geslag is lankal nie meer net tuisteskeppers nie. Hulle is deesdae supervroue wat ’n voltydse beroep beoefen, tuisonderrig gee, sorg dat die huis skoon en die mae vol bly, dat Wagter gebad word en dat manlief en die kinders ekstra bederf word as hulle verjaar. Tyd vir ontspanning moet daar egter ook wees – vir sommige vroue is dit ’n pamperlangsessie by die spa, vir ander ’n jagdag in die bos op soek na daardie bok en die vrede en stilte wat slegs die natuur jou kan gee.
Some women, like Andrea Potgieter, love hunting so much that they make a career of it. A qualified PH, Andrea guided clients on a successful six-week hunt at Unzwa Safaris in Limpopo. Parents often instil a passion for hunting and nature in their children. LD Jennings is a perfect example. His young daughter, Lumari, always accompanies him when hunting or driving around in the bush. The day she shot her first buck was one of the proudest moments of his life.
Given their smaller build, women have different requirements to men regarding firearms. Nico Roets gives valuable advice to the ladies about correct calibre choice and other important aspects. In his regular column Bakgat, Christophe Roelofse reviews the CJR XR ELRS action as well as Benelli’s Lupo rifle that features on this month’s cover.
Een van die dames wat in vandeesmaand se Jagfotogalery verskyn, is die gelukkige wenner van ’n BOKSAK-karkassak wat spesiaal deur BOKSAK vir ons vroue-uitgawe geskenk is. Die wenner sal in volgende maand se uitgawe aangekondig word.
Lekker lees en onthou – agter elke man staan ’n spesiale vrou wat verdien om bederf te word!

or most of us with an average income, a buffalo hunt will remain on the wish list. However, we can still share in the thrill of challenging and taking down Africa’s Black Death through the stories written by the lucky few who have had this privilege. In this issue, we bring you a few of these buffalo hunting adventures.
LD Jennings is a privileged hunter indeed. He shot not just one but two Cape buffalo bulls on the same hunt, although the second one was taken unintentionally. It was one of his best hunts ever, which he describes as follows: “This is what Boddington and Flack spoke about in their books, this feeling in this moment, standing there in the bushveld next to Africa’s Black Death.” Read all about it in “Buffalo hunting in the western Bushveld”.
In “Buffalo hunt for the books”, Dempsey Bayly shares the story of White Gap, an old dagga boy that gave the hunting party a run for their money and caused some nail-biting moments! Hunting a buffalo with a bow and arrow is not for the faint-hearted. Danie Geel braved Africa’s Black Death with a bow and arrow and gives advice on the bow-and-arrow set-up to take down this tenacious beast. Also make sure to read Prof J du P Bothma’s insightful article on the early origins and other features of the buffalo.
In “The truth behind the hunting value of animals”, Brandon van Zyl writes that the demand for hunting in Africa seems to be at an all-time high and that we can expect a rise in the prices of huntable species. This bodes well for the hunting and game-breeding industry.

WILD & JAG/ GAME & HUNT is an independent monthly publication for the broad game industry in South Africa, promoting the synergy between game production, hunting and conservation. Hunters, game ranchers and nature conservationists are served with quality informative articles and columns. While WILD & JAG/ GAME & HUNT operates in close cooperation with organised hunters, game production and nature-conservation organisations, it is editorially and financially independent.
From humble beginnings in 1994, this magazine has grown phenomenally with regard to quality, contents and scope – especially in 2014 when we published an issue of 200 pages in August, which was a first.
We are grateful for the blessings from Above and for the contribution of dedicated colleagues as well as loyal readers and advertisers.
For more than 27 years we have been supporting the organised hunting, game producers and nature conservation organisations, and promoting the concept of sustainable utilisation of our natural assets.  After 27 years, we are still amongst the most admired and respected publications in South Africa. We have successfully integrated social and digital technology to keep our 40 000+ social and digital subscribers to our GAME & HUNT Daily, Facebook and Instagram platforms informed of newly received or noteworthy industry information or recent events.
Our feature articles and the 50 000 subscribers (Audit Bureau of Circulations) to our monthly printed GAME & HUNT and interactive online GAME & HUNT DigiMag (not a PDF copy) publications always have one thing in common:  A keen interest in experiencing life - being in the great outdoors, whether to hunt or just to be part of nature.

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