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Q What’s the most dangerous place to hunt, and species to hunt, in the world?
A Pete says: Pretty much any location can be dangerous if you do not adhere to the key principles of hunt preparation, including familiarity with your kit, researching the destination and being physically fit. Likewise, you must listen to your guide and trust in his knowledge – if you treat him as a nuisance to be ignored, you take your safety into your own hands. This applies everywhere from Scotland to South Africa. Don’t think that just because your hunt is not in an ‘exotic’ location, you will be safe.
That said, there are some species known worldwide as being particularly dangerous, particularly Africa’s ‘big five’ species. Which is actually the most dangerous is a subject of
