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GAME TRACKERS AFRICA: 4-Day White Rhino Vita-Dart Hunt in South Africa for One Hunter and One Observ
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Category:Hunting
Start Price:1,500.00 USD
Estimated At:12,425.00 USD and UP
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Join Game Trackers Africa and Rockwood Conservation on an opportunity to get directly involved and contribute to Rhino Conservation Management Activities of one of the largest privately owned population of Southern White Rhino.
This hunt will take place at the Game Trackers Africa Rockwood Conservation and Safari area exceeding 30,000 acres situated in the sparsely populated Northern Cape Province which is a malaria free area known for its historical significance in the South African History, diamonds, diversity in cultures and hospitality.
Guests will be hosted in luxury 5-star accommodations and be treated on great cuisine, outstanding locally produced wines whilst experiencing superb local hospitality. The successful bidder will “hunt” (walk and stalk) a Rhino bull in order to execute a management dart – dart distance less than 30 yards. The highest bidder will experience the thrill of a full “hunt” armed with a dart gun, execute a management dart and given the opportunity to participate in the management activities, take pictures and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. Management activities comprise collection of DNA samples, microchip checking and re chipping, ageing and ear nudging etc.
Further, Splitting Image Taxidermy (SIT) has donated a $1000 towards the full taxidermy order (excl. dip and ship) subject to terms and conditions. SIT can produce a Rhino Replica in the USA and it can be completed in 16-18 weeks.
This is a unique opportunity to personally experience the frontline of rhino conservation and become part of this legacy - “conservation in motion thru utilization.” You will be exposed to a conservation area hosting more than 350 White Rhino, including more than 30 trophy rhino bulls, and more than 300 Buffalo with a variety of other plains game species (21) available for hunting. We are proud of this conservation effort where responsible management allowing us to hunt a limited quota free roaming old and non-productive Rhino Bulls annually on a sustainable basis.
Hunt can be taken April 2023 to June 2024.
Additional hunters welcome at $650/day and non-hunters at $375/day.
Donation includes: 1x Management dart on Southern White Rhino Bull (Silver Medal Class), lodging during safari, meals, local wines and beer, bottled water and soft drinks (in moderation), 1x1 guided service, transportation at safari area, and field preparation of trophies.
Donation does not include Airport transfer to Safari Area from Kimberley Airport, special transportation, flights, any before/after hunt accommodation expense, arrival night accommodation, rifle rent, permit and clearances, expediting fees, special food and drinks, taxidermy, dipping/packing/shipping and gratuities, bank fees, special permits (where applicable - Cites etc.), 15% government tax on non-exportable items.
HSCF References: Steve Travis, Chris Ruhman, Clay Padgett, Craig Boddington.
HSCF Gazelles thanks Game Trackers Africa for this Donation.
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14811 St. Mary's Lane Suite 265, Houston, Texas, 77079, United States
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| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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5,000.00 |
5% |
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Infinite |
250.00 |
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