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Leopard - all permits in Namibia withdrawn!

  • Posted by SAHunter July 7, 2009 - 856 views
    I just had news that all permits for leopard hunting in Namibia has been withdrawn. This could have some very bad consequences for those outfitters in Namibia who have sold leopard hunts. I know of one outfitter who booked 16 hunts, have done 4 so far, but stand to loose thousands because of the other 12 that still had to take place. Namibia did the same thing last year with cheetah hunting
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  • SAHunter
    SAHunter I have it from a reliable source that it was all permits Blake. But you know how it goes. he sits in the UK, and gets his news from others. but he is very involved with the hunting industry in Namibia, and he has quite a few friends who were supposed to...  more
    July 7, 2009
  • Andreas
    Andreas The way I have it is that there is a CITES quota in each country for these animals. In the past Namibia issued more permits than their quota because it was never filled. However last year they actually hunted more leopard than their quota and had to...  more
    July 7, 2009
  • blakemuil
    blakemuil Hi Cobus, I have also heard the same thing but just being told that it was not all the permits only some permits have being withdrawn, I would like to be able to confirm it.
    July 7, 2009
  • SAHunter
    SAHunter Here is some more news on this subject - I personally spoke to NAPHA (Namibia Professional Hunters Association). All leopard permits issued on or before June 15th, 2009, will remain valid. However, no changes on any permit will be allowed. The moment the...  more
    July 9, 2009