August 2018

 by Edmond Rouillard (Outfitter) and Niel Uys (Manager):

Dear friends

I trust you are well.

The hunting season of 2018 is slowly getting to an end. As Harloo Safaris we have made some new friends and extended our list of acquaintances from all over the world. We would like to use this opportunity to thank all our clients (Friends) that have supported us in the past and especially this year. We only have a few more local meat hunts left and a couple of outfitters that will be coming to hunt Buffalo with us. In this newsletter you can read about our last couple of hunts for the year as well as some other interesting articles about hunting and conservation.
 

IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1. The last two safaris for the year 2018

2. Conservation through hunting

3. Great deals on hunting for the 2019 season.

Enjoy!

Yours Sincerely

Edmond Rouillard (Outfitter)

30 inch Waterbuck bull hunted on Harloo

Beautiful Blue Wildebeest and Blesbuck hunted close to each other

Another huge Waterbuck of 29 inch taken

Big Kudu

Beautiful Nyala bull

Big Kudu

Another beautiful 53 inch Kudu Bull

Nyala Bull

An enjoyable day on Lake Jozini after the Safari. Trying to catch the voracious Tiger Fish and enjoying the scenery

Big Hippo Bull

2.  Conservation through hunting

The Conservation Imperative.

People.Wildlife.Conservation.  - August, 2018

Dr. George Hughes laments the fact that the sustainable-use policy has been given a bad rap.

In the second of a three-part series Dr.Douglas Wise ponders the current determinants of wildlife conservation.

Dr. Rolf Baldus highlights the serious issues facing Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve in the first of a three-part series.

I report on a trip I made to John Hume's Buffalo Dream Ranch.

The video feature reveals the benefits and revenues generated through safari hunting of elephant.

Visit our Facebook page The Conservation Imperative We have started a Facebook group which makes it easier to share stories and make comments, click on the link to join up.

Sustainable Use – A poorly understood and under-appreciated concept.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa requires that our natural resources should be used in a manner that is sustainable and will not rob future generations of the benefits that can be derived from them.

In the case of the wildlife of Southern Africa, indeed nearly that of all Africa, 250 of the 350 years since the arrival of the colonial powers saw the exact opposite of what our Constitution requires. 

Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Part 2.

Despite the fact that some human populations have apparently managed to avoid the worst consequences of the predictions of Malthus, it is undeniable that wild animal populations cannot.  

All other things being equal, the latter will generally keep breeding until their food supplies run out and then they’ll go hungry, lose condition and even starve.

Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve in Trouble. Part 1

Currently there is the impression that the Tanzanian government is reneging on its long-standing commitment to conservation. 

Ownership is being lost. Still, wildlife tourism remains one of the most important industries and foreign exchange sources in the country. 

Does Safari Hunting Benefit Elephant Conservation?

Safari hunting has been generating benefits and revenues that are especially effective and unique in reducing those threats and conserving elephant. But for that legal, regulated hunting, the present status and prospects for elephant would be far worse.

This short video highlights some facts and figures on the subject.

Buffalo Dream Ranch

Before I continue, I need to address one mis-perception. Critics have categorized the ranch as a feedlot and the husbandry as intensive. 

This is absolute nonsense. Although I saw more rhino in a single day than I will probably see again in my life, they were all wandering around perfectly freely, dotted on the plains and almost every cow had a calf at foot.

3. Fantastic buffalo, sable and other deals on offer for the 2019 Season :

CAPE BUFFALO FROM 40” TO 43” SPECIAL A:

Trophy fee for old, hard bossed dugga bull up to 43” spread. 

All in for $12 500 

Including 3 nights for one hunter, permits, license fees, and field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

Regular price up to $17 000 in South Africa 

First come basis. Limited numbers available. 

Usual stuff what is in or included below. 

15% discount. 

CAPE BUFFALO UP TO < 40” SPECIAL B: 

Trophy fee for old, hard bossed dugga bull up to <40” spread! 

All in for $9 900 

Including 3 nights for one hunter, permits, license fees, and field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

First come basis. Limited numbers available. 

25 % discount. 

BUFFALO SPECIAL UP TO 37” SPECIAL C

Trophy fee for old, hard bossed thick necked dugga bull up to 37” spread - and tough to hunt! 

All in for $7 750 

Including 3 nights for one hunter, permits, license fees, and field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

First come basis. Limited numbers available. 

35% discount. 

SABLE:

Trophy fee for black mature Sable bull up to 40” 

All in for $6 700. 

Trophy fee for black mature Sable bull up to 42” 

All in for $7 800. Regular price $9 500 and up. 

Plus daily rate as per brochure 

Permits, license fees, field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

First come basis. Limited numbers available. 

ROAN:

Trophy fee for mature Roan bull up to 27” 

All in for $6 700. 

Trophy fee for mature Roan bull up bigger than 27” 

All in for $7 800. Regular price $9 500 and up. 

Plus daily rate as per brochure 

Permits, license fees, field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

First come basis. Limited numbers available. 

NYALA:

Trophy fee for nyala bull (expect 26” to 29” realistically) 

All in for $1990. Regular price around $3 000 and up 

Plus daily rate as per brochure 

Permits, license fees, field staff all included, no hidden fees. 

NB !!PLAINS GAME SPECIAL FOR THE 2018 SEASON

Choose any 6 species or 6 animals in total: Grey Duiker, Warthog , Impala, Blesbuck, Wildebeest, Zebra, Kudu and Nyala 

Daily rate for 2 hunters, 2:1 hunt, 10 days, 9 nights in camp. 

Grand Total for all above worth approx. $14 000. 

2018 Special price is $8 990 for the lot, daily rates and trophy fees included. 

This amounts to nearly 35% discount! 

Please note some species are more expensive e.g. Nyala which makes the package pricier. It's important to compare apples when looking at a package, and not the amount or number of animals included! Nyala generally sell for $2300 each and up, so for one Nyala up to 6 "cheaper" species can be added to make it look good.