PH Spotlight Eduardo F. de Araoz
In 1976, 17-year-old de Araoz’s career was launched when he was asked to guide clients who were among the first foreign hunters to experience Spanish ibex quality trophy hunting. He proudly states that Cazatur “pioneered trophy hunting in Spain,” and “set the quality standards followed by Spanish outfitters.” For 37 years, de Araoz has personally
New Zealand’s Professional Hunters Academy
This has been a long time in the making – having been talked about for the last 25 years and slowly progressed, but began to really pick up steam in 2007. With the imminent arrival of the NZ Game Animal Council the need for a training standard needed to be in place. After engaging the
The Truth in the Tooth – Using Science to Judge Lion Ages in the Field
Ten years ago, a seminal scientific paper suggested that lion hunting could be conducted sustainably if only lion males over a minimum age of five years were targeted. Recognizing that field aging of wild lions is difficult and in order to buffer against selection error, the ideal minimum was conservatively raised to six years. And
GOABC Hosts 2nd Annual Wildlife Symposium
This past June, the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) hosted its second International Wildlife Management Symposium in Richmond, BC., with the theme, Stewardship in Action. The event brought together a variety of experts to explore some of the most pressing and controversial issues in wildlife management.
MOGA Joins Professional Outfitters and Guides of America
The Montana Outfitters and Guides Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to join ranks with other Outfitter Associations across the United States and become part of the Professional Outfitters and Guides of America, POGA. Professional Outfitters and Guides of America (POGA) is a voluntary organization comprised of representatives of outfitter
A Meeting of the Minds – North American Guides & Outfitters Workshops
representatives from eight provinces and four states discussed everything from seal and sage grouse to Supreme Court decisions. The annual North American Guides and Outfitters Associations Workshop is sponsored and facilitated by Safari Club International.
Professional Hunter Spotlight – Francois Rudman
Francois Rudman, born in Uitenhage, South Africa in 1974, is the son of Arthur and Trinette Rudman and the fourth generation on the family ranch, Blaauwkrantz. After graduating from Muir College, Francois became a qualified professional hunter in 1995 and has guided since 1996. Blaauwkrantz Safaris was established in 1978 when Francois’ father, Arthur, guided
SCI Lubbock Chapter Donates Motorbikes to Fight Poachers
Lubbock Chapter, has donated $5,000 to Rungwa Game Preserve Tanzania, for use in combating poachers. According to chapter President Tim Gafford, “Many of our members have hunted with Rungwa Safaris, so when they approached us for help with we jumped at the opportunity.” The donation went to pay for 5 new motorcycles for the Rungwa