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Patrolling Smarter, Not Just Harder

Patrolling Smarter, Not Just Harder

By Hank's Voice To maximize patrol effectiveness, understanding how and where poachers work is essential. Systematically collected, large-scale information on that is sparse, especially in East Africa. But, a recent study by Rija and Kideghesho (2020) in the Serengeti ecosystem of northern Tanzania provided some such knowledge. https:

Different Snaring Tactics

Different Snaring Tactics

John Laing from Guides Against Poaching explains how poacher syndicates have their own poaching “concessions”. These syndicates rely on suppliers to provide the material for snares. Every poacher has his method of setting up a snare by which he can claim any animal caught in it as his; a calling

The Gredos Mountain Range and the Spanish Ibex

The Gredos Mountain Range and the Spanish Ibex

The Gredos mountain range, located in central Spain, is a stunning and rugged natural landscape that spans the provinces of Ávila, Salamanca, Cáceres, and Toledo. The majestic peaks, deep valleys, and rich biodiversity attract nature enthusiasts, hikers, and hunters worldwide. The history of the Spanish ibex, a subspecies of the

Anti-poaching Training for Learner Professional Hunters

Anti-poaching Training for Learner Professional Hunters

The Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association (ZPGA) has probably the most comprehensive training process for professional hunters and guides in Africa. Learning about poaching issues is part of the curriculum. John Laing from Guides Against Poaching (GAP) is passionate about teaching his anti-poaching knowledge and African bush skills.

Outsourcing Anti-poaching (7-minute Video)

Outsourcing Anti-poaching (7-minute Video)

Security is a serious issue in rural South Africa and an expensive necessity. Khiwane bush camp, set in a wilderness area in northern KwaZulu-Natal, forms part of a more extensive multi-land use operation. Instead of forming a separate unit, the owners have outsourced the anti-poaching to a private company that

PATROL - VOLUME 8

PATROL - VOLUME 8

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use In a 2009 paper, The Economics of Wildlife Conservation Policy in Kenya, Michael Norton-Griffiths states that although Kenya is some 580,000 km2 in area, only 15% supports continuous agricultural production. The remaining 500,000 km2 of the country consists of rangelands. While some of

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use

By Zig Mackintosh In a 2009 paper, The Economics of Wildlife Conservation Policy in Kenya, Michael Norton-Griffiths states that although Kenya is some 580,000 sq km in area, only 15% supports continuous agricultural production. The remaining 500,000 sq km of the country consists of rangelands. While some of