HAWASA – A Unified Body Of Hunting And Wildlife Associations
Comments about dissension among the hunting and wildlife organisations in South Africa in hunting industry publications in recent months, are in large measure, incorrect.
Game Prices Fetched
June 2013 (Xtreme Auction)
Canada Changes Animal Trophy Importation Regulations
Trophy importation requirements have changed in Canada. In simple form, wildlife trophies that enter Canada after July 22, 2013 must be in a fully taxidermied state – meaning ready to mount on a wall or fully mounted (no other taxidermy needed).
Corruption Claims Rock Saps Central Firearms Register
The Star of July 9, revealed that the Hawks special investigation unit are investigating claims by a former employee of a prominent gunshop in Johannesburg that the shop had paid bribes to brigadier Mathapelo Miriam Mangwani, the Officer Commanding the South African Police Services’ Central Firearms Register to expedite licence applications.
Narrow US Senate Victory for Pro Gunners
It is generally believed that the right to keep and bear arms of American citizens as provided for in the Constitution of the USA will be eroded if the Obama regime enters the UN Arms Trade Treaty.
Blaser Buys John Rigby & Co.
Gunmaker Blaser Jagdwaffen of Isny, Germany has purchased John Rigby & Co. with effect 1 March 2013. Blaser also owns J.P Sauer & Sohn and Mauser Jagdwaffen. Rigby’s production facilities will be moved from the USA to Isny and a custom shop run by Marc Newton and Patricia Pugh will be established in London.
DEA Gives R75 Million to Curb Poaching in SANParks
Department of Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, pledged R75 million over the next two years to SANParks to curb rhino poaching during her budged speech to the National Assembly on 28 May this year.
New Two-Year RSA Professional Hunter’s Course
The Southern African Wildlife College now offers a two-year professional hunting course. Students will attend eighteen months at the SAWC and then proceed to a six months apprenticeship with selected hunting outfitters with a good reputation.
New Two Year RSA Professional Hunters Course
The Southern African Wildlife College now offers a two-year professional hunting course. Students will attend eighteen months at the SAWC and then proceed to a six months apprenticeship with selected hunting outfitters with a good reputation. The course content will...