The Luckiest Man in Africa In March of 2019, I had a lifelong dream fulfilled when I went on a safari in Namibia with Shona Hunting Adventures. My hunting companions were-two fine young men (my sons). We left Canadian winter, lives made hectic with business, careers and pressures behind. I giggle when I see those...Read More
It all started 25 years ago, I was lucky in that I was able to travel to sub Saharan Africa for work in the early 90’s, and met friends who took me hunting in Zimbabwe (before it declined so badly), I was able to harvest a Wildebeest, and a nice Impala, but what left me...Read More
So, Namibia. I’ve wanted to hunt Cape buffalo for ever. After an inspiring photo safari in East Africas’ famous game parks ( Serengeti, Masai mara, Ngorongoro, Aberdares, etc.) in 2012 and again after my brother and I did a successful plains game hunt ( Kudu, Eland, Warthog, Mountain Reedbuck, Burchell’s Zebra, Springbok and Impala) in...Read More
In early 2020 we made plans to hunt with Johann Veldsman at Shona Hunting Adventures in Namibia. The trip was a last minute decision made during a visit to the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA. Available hunting dates were limited but Johann indicated that he had leopard hunters booked starting in April. He...Read More
Arrived at Shona 2 days late because of flight cancellation due to a no fly by law in Frankfurt. Hunters and rifles used Myself Peter Martin; Cooper 52 in 275 Rigby using a 160 gr Long Range Accubond, Second rifle my good old CZ 550 in 9.3×62 using a 250 gr Accubond this will be...Read More
Namibia Dates: August 6th -21st, 2019Hunt Area: NW Namibia, West of the town of Outjo.Safari Operator: Johann Veldsman, Shona Hunting Adventures.PH: Johann VeldsmanAssistant PH: Jonas – Master Hunter designation Booking Agent: Elaine Ness-Africa Dreams Hunting Consultant Inc., Alberta, Canada. Travel Agent: None. Flight schedule was: Saskatoon- Edmonton- Reykjavik – Frankfurt- Windhoek. Equipment: Due to the convoluted flight schedule, and the fact that we...Read More
I write the following based on my personal experiences and assumptions. Though my motivation for writing this was the current social media frenzy, regarding the latest elephant that was shot as a problem animal, my writings are not directly aimed at this specific event. We are quick to judge and jump on the bandwagon without...Read More
Briefing Paper: Informig decisions on Trophy Hunting IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature A Briefing Paper regarding issues to be taken into account when considering restriction of imports of hunting trophies. “Trophy hunting is currently the subject of intense debate and polarised positions, with controversy and deep concern over the practice of trophy hunting,...Read More
For those who are interested in the facts regarding the elephant, that was inappropriately given the name “Voortrekker” to deliberately evoke emotions from the general public. Please read the statement below from the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism. We are quick to judge and jump on the band wagon without having all the facts...Read More
As of this date SB 20, An Act Prohibiting the Import, Sale and Possession of African Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Black Rhinoceros , White Rhinoceros, and Giraffes has passed the Connecticut State Senate. It still must clear the House of Representatives and the Governor. The legislation is founded on false information provided by the animal rights...Read More
