As more people expand into areas in Africa that was primarily wild lands there is the inevitable conflict with dangerous game. The caprivi strip of Namibia provided the backdrop for a real life human wildlife conflict situation during our quest for a man eater crocodile. We got the call that a badly injured rogue hippo bull was harassing the local fishing village at night and bedding in the thickets of a small island across from them. We immediately got to the area to talk with the village elder on how we can help. With the assistance of the local fishermen we tracked the hippo into a dense thicket were it was bedded during the middle of thr day. As we crawled to about 25 yards, it was not possible to confirm it was the injured bull. My professional hunter made some noise to get it up. In one motion the big bull came towards us closing the distance to 13 paces at which point a precise strike under some duress dropped him in his tracks. A backup was also put in for insurance. Walking up on the big bull confirmed some serious injuries and scars from a recent fight. It was only a matter of time before people from the village would have been injured or killed by this hippo coming into there crops. The substantial meat harvested went directly to the village, and the local community was very happy the bull would no longer pose a threat to them. It was a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in making a positive impact in a very real human/wildlife conflict. A Hunter's Quest is honored to this very important reality rural Africa and look forward too having along on our next adventure!!!
The future of wild animals across the globe is dependent on our ability to sustain their constantly shrinking habitat. So the question remains. How does this help sustain and preserve the wild lands? It’s very simple, the local communities depend on the revenue generated from sportsmen. They also greatly benefit from the meat harvested during the safaris that take place on their land. Because of this, the game is protected and the habitat preserved.
In this video, we highlight how sustainable hunting makes a positive impact on the game, the wild lands, and local communities. Amazing people, unforgettable views, and an epic journey lie ahead.
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5 окт 2024
