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Using a Broker to Plan Your African Hunting Safari

Posted on Jan 2, 2024

Learn why using a hunt broker to plan your African Hunting Safari is a good idea. The reasons that a hunting broker can facilitate the planning process for your next hunting safari overseas are explained in detail. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, booking through a hunt broker can save you time and money.

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The proposed Up-listing of Hippopotamus under the Endangered Species Act

Posted on May 1, 2023

While hippos are not currently threatened with extinction, their populations have declined due to various threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Hippopotamuses are often hunted for their meat and ivory tusks, and uncontrolled hunting can...

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Using a Travel Agent for Booking Flights to Africa

Posted on Jan 19, 2023

When choosing a travel agent, it's important to find one that specializes in your destination. If you're headed to Africa, for example, look for an agency with experience booking package tours in that region. You also want to be sure that the agency has a good reputation and lots of satisfied customers

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Are 1X6 Powered Scopes Best For You?

Posted on Oct 15, 2020

Are 1X6 Powered Scopes Best For You?
These days, there are a lot of different powered scopes that are known to be of very great help to a lot of hunters and shooters. Some of the most common scopes that are used for short-range, mid-range, and long-range hunting are 1-4x powered scopes and

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Giraffe Uplisting - The Truth about Giraffes

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) has voted to regulate international trade in giraffes by up listing them to Appendix Two. Appendices I, II and III are lists of species afforded different levels, or types of protection from over-exploitation.
Appendix II lists animals that are not necessarily now threatened...

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Hunting the Brown Hyena in Africa

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

The brown hyena is often a victim of myths and general bad press. They are said to threaten livestock, but this has turned out to be false. But this doesn't stop the farmers from killing the hyena at every opportunity. Also, the animal is a source for some of the ingredients in traditional medicines. Despite being persecuted, the brown hyena's future is becoming...

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Hunting Zebra in Africa

Posted on Sep 22, 2018

Zebras have no horns and are not trophy hunted in the same way as horned plains game. The Safari Club International has no listings for zebra in their trophy book. Because their hide is so spectacular, their trophy value is judged by its quality, size, and...

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Trophy Nyala Hunting in Africa

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

Most nyala hunters are more interested in horn shape than absolute length. The quickest way to judge a nyala's maturity is by observing the horns. If the horn tips point inward it's a sign that the bull is immature. If the horn tips flare ...

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Hunting Non-Exportable African Lions

Posted on Nov 27, 2016

I think that most serious hunters have entertained the idea of hunting the African lion. The lion is a challenging and dangerous animal to hunt and is possibly the most...

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Captive-Bred Lion Importations Denied to US Hunters

Posted on Nov 18, 2016

On October 20, 2016 Dan Ashe, Director of US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that sport hunting of wild and wild-managed lions does contribute to the long-term conservation of the species in...

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