Hunting Articles

Written by Dr David Mabunda | 05 September 2012

Anti hunting groups have misfired

On May 10 and 17 this year, The Sunday Independent published two articles based on an earlier interview I had graciously agreed to on Eleanor Momberg’s request.The publication of the interview in two segments elicited vitriolic and venomous attacks on my personal integrity after comments I made were misinterpreted by my detractors as reflective of SANParks’ policy on the sustainable use of natural resources.Contrary to what was said by my critics, I never wrote any article or opinion piece for The Sunday Independent.

The interview was about my personal history and put forward a wide variety of positions and perspectives on conservation matters. Regrettably my critics cooked a storm in a teacup over the “juicy bits” – culling and sustainable hunting.I’m left wondering what crime I committed that warranted the “blitzkrieg” response from the regional director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare...

Written by Andre vd Merwe | 28 May 2008

Responsible hunting and “head shots” ?

The so called “headshot” by a hunter at a live animal will always be a controversial subject and many a debate developed around the campfire about the advantages/ disadvantages of this. The term “headshot” is by definition already a problem – to kill an animal successfully with the first shot, the animals’ brain should be damaged sufficiently. Reference should therefore be made to a “brain shot” to ensure that less experienced hunters understand the implications and risks of this shot.

Written by Dr Peter Oberem | 23 August 2012

Dangers of Residue from Tranquilising Drugs

Game ranchers have a responsibility to ensure that game meat taken, whether hunted carcasses or animals harvested for their meat, from their farms is free of possibly harmful residues and safe for the consumer.

All stock remedies and veterinary medicines need to be approved by either the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Health before they may be imported, manufactured or sold in South Africa. When these products are intended for use on food-producing animals, the scientific dossier submitted for approval must also contain detailed data on:

Written by Andre vd Merwe | 29 January 2008

Te veel klem op skietbaanaktiwiteite?

Van tyd tot tyd word die volgende stellings deur lede gemaak: “daar word te veel tyd afgestaan aan skietaktiwiteite ten koste van jag!” of “die S A Jagters- en Wild-bewaringsverniging (SAJWV) het in ’n skietvereniging ontaard!”