Africa Conservation

Learn why using a hunt broker to plan your African Hunting Safari is a good idea. The reasons that a hunting broker can facilitate the planning process for your next hunting safari overseas are explained in detail. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, booking through a hunt broker can save you time and money.

While hippos are not currently threatened with extinction, their populations have declined due to various threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Hippopotamuses are often hunted for their meat and ivory tusks, and uncontrolled hunting can...

When choosing a travel agent, it's important to find one that specializes in your destination. If you're headed to Africa, for example, look for an agency with experience booking package tours in that region. You also want to be sure that the agency has a good reputation and lots of satisfied customers

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) has voted to regulate international trade in giraffes by up listing them to Appendix Two. Appendices I, II and III are lists of species afforded different levels, or types of protection from over-exploitation.
Appendix II lists animals that are not necessarily now threatened...

Zebras have no horns and are not trophy hunted in the same way as horned plains game. The Safari Club International has no listings for zebra in their trophy book. Because their hide is so spectacular, their trophy value is judged by its quality, size, and...

The gemsbok is one of the more outstanding and worthy game animals in Africa and easily one of the most visually striking big game animals in the world. Gemsbok horns are absolutely impressive, jetting straight up from the unique, white and black painted face. The gray body is thick and...

First of all, people who don't live in Africa, who are not directly involved in the management of wildlife in Africa, and who don't deeply understand the different wildlife cultures of Africa's many countries - with all the best intentions in the world - cannot determine what is best for Africa's rhinos (or any other wild animal species). I have compiled...

Many people in modern society have never considered the possibility of hunting for their own food. However, with the negative environmental and welfare implications associated with the agricultural industry and with the current high cost of meat...