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Hunting Season
The trophy hunting season begins on 1st
February through to 30th
November. The months of December and January are closed
for Trophy Hunting.
Climate:
The Namibia summer begins in October and by November,
just before the rainy season, daytime temperatures often
rise to over 40c ( 104°F ). February and March months lay
within the Namibia rainy season.
During sporadic cold periods of the winter months of
June - July - August - night-time temperatures can fall
below freezing. Hunter's Clothing:
Light cotton clothing in Olive Green or Sand Colours is recommended
for hunting. Well-fitting boots, and if planning your hunt during
the winter months of June - July - August bring along thermal
underwear for the early mornings plus a warm cap with ear flaps.
There's often frost on the ground inland, plus if the cold wind is
blowing in from across the Kalahari - you'll need some protection.
Note: Camouflage patterned clothing is
permitted only in the hunting field in Namibia.
Hunting Guides
Hunting shall be conducted exclusively in company of a
registered hunting guide , master hunting guide or
professional hunter.
There are three ( 3 ) Standard
Classifications of Hunting Professionals:
( HG ) Hunting Guides:
who may only conduct hunts on their own farm/s that
are duly registered as being hunting farm/s.
( MHG ) Master Hunting Guides: may only conduct hunts on their own
farm/s that are duly registered, plus
two additional duly registered hunting farms.
( PH ) Professional Hunters:
may conduct hunts on all farms, provided
they have written permission from the owner of the
property independent of whether the farm is
registered or not.
There are two ( 2 ) Specialist
Classifications of Hunting Professionals:
( BGH ) Professional Hunters with Big Game License:
a registered Namibian professional hunter
who has passed the Big Game examination. Only these PH's may conduct hunts with guests for
elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo and lion.
Bow Hunting Professional
Hunters - registered Namibian hunting professional
with an additional bow-hunting qualification.
Only hunting guides/ master hunting guides/
professional hunters in possession of a valid bow
hunting licence may conduct bow hunting and guide
bow hunters.
Hunting Permits / Hunting Practise
A
hunt shall only commence if the HG / MHG / PH has
obtained a valid hunting permit (Trophy Hunting Permit)
from Nature Conservation prior to the start of the hunt.
The
following is required regarding permits for Trophy Hunting:
All Trophy Hunting operators must be registered with the
Ministry of Environment and Tourism ( MET ).
Hunting Professional must comply with all MET
regulations regarding Trophy Hunting.
Permits are issued by the MET only, and a maximum
of two ( 2 ) Trophies per species may be harvested, per
hunting client per |
