Wild&Jag; / Game&Hunt; - November 2015

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In this month's issue

Jagluiperd (Acinonyx jubatus)
Die jagluiperd word as kwesbaar in Afrika beskou en handel word deur Cites in Bylae I gelys. J du P Bothma vertel meer oor hierdie pragkat se habitat, jag en dieet, kenmerke, bestuur en benutting

A Swedish grouse-hunting experience
Well-known wildlife consultant Tim Snow visited Sweden in the hunting season and was invited to participate in a grouse hunt over dogs in a designated hunting area of about 20 000 ha

Waar begin probleme met wildboerdery?
Deur ’n paar basiese reëls te volg, glo dr Johan Kriek, kan groot verliese en hartseer voorkom word, nie net by swartwitpense nie maar by alle wild. Hy verskaf waardevolle riglyne aan wildboere

Caesar Guerini Figura shotgun test
Bryan Betton was invited to test an exceptional shotgun that he feels is perfect for anyone wanting a high-quality firearm that is reliable, affordable, aesthetically pleasing and will last a lifetime – the Italian-made Caesar Guerini

Live-game trade up or down?
The end of the 2015 auction season is nearing and according to all indications, a historic high auction turnover will again be reached, writes Dr Flippie Cloete, Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University

How to hunt grysbok
Jokl le Roux provides guidelines on hunting the shy Sharpe’s and Cape grysbok. He elaborates on their characteristics and behaviour, and what to keep in mind when hunting them