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When Mayo Oldiri first started hunting in the savannah regions of Northern Cameroon, poaching was not a serious problem. Supervised by the professional hunter, unarmed game scouts were deployed in groups of six to eight, carrying only machetes and axes. As the poaching increased, it became clear that more game
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Game Frontiers of Tanzania was founded on a deep and enduring passion for wildlife and wild places. The company commenced operations in 1994 with four concessions. Through the late 1990s and early 2000s, it expanded steadily, at one point managing as many as twelve areas and establishing ten hunting camps.
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Fred Kiiza, Chief Warden of Murchison Falls Conservation Area, Uganda's largest protected area, explains the poaching challenges his team faces and the role of the Joint Operations Command Centre (JOC) in combating wildlife crime. Wire snare poaching remains the primary threat, with Uganda Kob as the main target
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The Save Valley Conservancy, situated in the southeast lowveld of Zimbabwe, was established in 1992 during the worst regional drought in a century. At the time, the land comprised several individual cattle ranches. The drought bankrupted many of these ranchers, forcing them to sell their land. The Duckworth family, in
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The management of the Lugenda Foundation, based in the Lugenda Wildlife Reserve (LUWIRE) in the Niassa Special Reserve of Northern Mozambique, is exploring how to change community mindsets. They want to address the issues that create barriers to community success in food security and livelihood options. It is a fact
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Theodore Roosevelt hunted and collected thousands of animals. He also saved more wildlife habitat than any American president before or since. This apparent paradox must be examined in the context of conservation today. During his presidency from 1901 to 1909, Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed 230 million acres of public land as
THE GAME RANGERS’ ASSOCIATION OF AFRICA (GRAA) Across Africa, conservation areas are increasingly becoming theatres of conflict. Rangers are operating in landscapes marked by instability, armed violence, political fragility, and criminal infiltration—conditions that push them far beyond the traditional boundaries of conservation work. While some rangers may carry firearms
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There’s a starry-eyed perception of anti-poaching work that makes for exciting action TV. Armed rangers, night-vision pursuits, poachers in handcuffs. But. The reality is, it’s mostly about hours and hours of walking, watching, waiting. Sitting in the dark, listening to the bush, squashing mosquitoes, hoping
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The guys from the Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation are on a mission to mitigate the scourge of snaring that has affected wildlife areas bordering the Kruger National Park. No refuge is too big or too small. From 40,000-hectare big-five reserves to small 21-hectare properties, they are
Charlton McCallum Safaris INTRODUCTION Dear Friends, Let me start by thanking you all for your continued and unwavering support, which has helped immeasurably in keeping DAPU going. The 2022/2023 rainy season was precisely average, and whilst total rainfall was almost identical to the 2021/2022 season, the monthly averages
The Gredos Mountain Range and the Spanish Ibex The Gredos mountain range, located in central Spain, is a stunning and rugged natural landscape that spans the provinces of Ávila, Salamanca, Cáceres, and Toledo. The majestic peaks, deep valleys, and rich biodiversity attract nature enthusiasts, hikers, and hunters worldwide. The history
Eugene Troskie (Managing Director - PNHF NPC) On Thursday, the 27th of April 2023, Snare Buster Project: Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation (PNHF) directors and volunteers, together with SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association’s Mopani Branch members, conducted a snare sweep on the [redacted] Nature Reserve, north of Phalaborwa. The operation