What is Trophy Hunting?
Trophy hunting is a sport hunting in which wild animals are valued as trophies. Parts of the hunted animal are kept and displayed by the hunter to honor the animal and remember the experience of the hunt.
Trophy Hunting Prices In South Africa
- Elephant Hunts – R 393009.76+
- Gemsbok Hunts – R 26796.12+
- Genet Cat Hunts – R 9825.24.
- Giraffe Hunts – R 35728.16.
- Golden Gemsbok Hunts – R 62524.28.
- Golden Wildebeest Hunts – R 52699.04.
- Hippo Hunts – R 178640.80.
- Impala Hunts – R 7145.63.
Who gets the money from trophy hunting?
Studies have determined that only 3 percent of funds from trophy hunting reach the rural communities where the hunting occurs. Middlemen, and large companies and organizations, take the majority share of sport hunting proceeds.
Is trophy hunting legal in South Africa?
Trophy hunting in Africa is legal in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Central African Republic (CAR), Senegal, and other African countries.