Wild&Jag; / Game&Hunt; - June 2016

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In hierdie uitgawe: Polemiek in wildbedryf Hierdie artikel is saamgestel uit inligting wat deur dr Johann Rupert verskaf is asook ander bronne. Hy is begaan oor die lewensvatbaarheid van wildbeleggings en spreek hom openhartig daaroor uit

Eland
The majestic eland is a popular hunting species and the largest of Africa’s spiral-horned antelopes. J du P Bothma discusses aspects such as capture and transport, live sales, and trophy hunting

The business of farming
WRSA Game Rancher of the Year award for 2015 went to a large family farming and hunting concern in the Eastern Cape. ILSE DAVIS paid a visit to Blaauwkrantz to meet the Rudman family

Elephant hunt in Mozambique
“The elephant embodies the spirit of Africa. To track down and hunt this mammal is one of the greatest privileges a hunter can experience. Our hunt in Mozambique was no exception,” says Ronald Nel

Bolt-action CG Haenel – Merkel’s pride
Merkel has always been a favourite with the South African market with their famous, high-quality double rifles. The Haenel rifle has made its mark as the bolt-action rifle of the Merkel factory

Sustainable utilisation
In this new series, Chris van der Watt looks at some of the initiatives, facts and successes of effective wildlife management and conservation in South Africa. The first topic of discussion is sustainable utilisation