African Hunting Gazette

Can hunting learn from the SPRINGBOKS?

This hunting industry has faced and continues to face strong headwinds. It was 28 years ago (1995) that we watched as South Africa's hopes rested on a rugby team. Just back in the international sporting arena, following decades of isolation, South Africa faced its formidable foe and longtime rivals – the All Blacks. “Nelson, Nelson,” chanted the crowd as the everyone paid tribute to the man who single-handedly lead a transition to democracy. Level score at full time, the game went into extra time. A drop goal decided our fate – and the Kiwis were beaten.

At the time I had recently returned from working and travelling abroad - 21 states in

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