The concept of the “Worldwide Ethical Hunter”, founded by Ken Morris of Byseewah’s Private Hunting Reserve, represents a global standard for responsible and conservation driven hunting. It is more than a Ethos, it is a legacy.
Ethical hunters under this banner commit to sustainable practices and respect for the wildlife they hunt. They understand that true hunting is not about conquest, but stewardship and respect to our wildlife heritage.
At Shona Hunting Adventures, this principle is woven into every safari we offer. By choosing to hunt with us, you are not only experiencing the thrill of Africa’s wilderness, you are actively investing in it’s future.
Every investment in Shona Hunting Adventures is a contribution to safeguarding the freedom and space, the richness of biodiversity, and the spirit of hunting in Africa for generations to come. This is how we leave our mark, not just in the field, but in the hearts of our children.
It is up to us as Professional Hunters to Preserve Our Heritage.
Johann Veldsman
What is Conservation Hunting?
Conservation Hunting is the selective harvesting of certain animals out of a natural environment, where the harvesting of these animals contributes to the wellbeing and sustainability of the species within such an environment.
At Shona Hunting Adventures, we believe that animals should not be hunted just for the size of their horns, tusks or ivory. The true trophy lies in the whole experience and the contribution that is made toward the environment. For too long there has been a stigma created amongst the non-hunting community that African game is only hunted for their so called “trophies” and the conservation value has been neglected.
With the income generated from Conservation Hunting, important contributions are made towards various factors that are imperative for the preservation of African wildlife in natural areas.
This includes acquiring land to establish reserve areas on. Building up infrastructures to support sustainability of wildlife on these reserves and working with a sound management plan in order to preserve the natural habitat.
It furthermore creates a monetary value for animals in natural areas, leading towards their protection by local communities. These communities also benefit directly from the income generated through employment that has a rippling effect through the local economy as well as through protein from game meat, which is one of Africa’s most sought after commodities.
To acquire and maintain such a reserve area can be very expensive and the custodians of these areas spend large amounts of money protecting them from poachers and other factors that could potentially result in these areas to be lost for future generations. In large parts of Africa this is only done with revenue generated by trophy hunting clients.
Unfortunately, not all forms of trophy hunting in Africa is beneficial to the preservation of natural sustainable populations of African game. Certain practises within the hunting industry is driven by the monetary incentive only and coincides with a short-term vision.
At Shona Hunting Adventures, we refrain from taking part in these activities and we believe it to be far more important to harvest the correct animals, in the correct areas and at the correct time. As it contributes more to the sustainability and preservation of our wildlife heritage than a 60” kudu or a 40” gemsbok bred specifically for the purpose of being shot.
To experience emotion when harvesting an animal shows that a you are hunting for the right reasons an is a sign of a true hunter.
Will your animals be Trophy Quality?
Namibia is one of the only countries in Africa that has a minimum size requirements for trophies insuring that your animals harvested will be of trophy quality and representative of the species. Over the years we’ve proven at our Tualuka Property how game numbers as well as trophy quality can increase by selective or Conservation Hunting. Follow This Link to learn more about Tualuka Safari Lodge, a Conservation Hunting success story.
