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Hunting and Hunting Safaris
While Namibia is a popular area for overseas hunters, hunting laws are very strict, in order to enforce the sustainable utilization of this valuable resource. 
 

Hunting season
The trophy hunting season stretches from 1st February to 30th November.  During December and January the hunting season is closed to trophy hunting.

    

Hunting Guides
Hunting shall be conducted exclusively in company of a registered hunting guide , master hunting guide or professional hunter.
 
Hunting permits
A hunt shall only commence if the Hunting Guide has obtained a valid hunting permit (trophy hunting permit) from Nature Conservation prior to the start of the hunt. For cheetah and leopard an additional hunting permit has to be obtained prior to the start of the hunt.
 
Export of trophies
All trophies which are exported to the EU must be cleaned according to EU regulations. Hides need 14 days to dry .
 
Wing shooting
A hunter may take no more than two members of the permitted bird species during the hunt, which will be listed in the trophy permit. During the official "wing shooting season" more of each species is allowed.
 
Bow hunting
A Hunting Guide, Master Hunting Guide or Professional Hunter with additional qualifications for bow hunting must guide trophy hunters. Bow-hunting for trophies may only take place on game farms and areas which are registered for this purpose with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Hunting permits for various game species must be organized by the outfitter.
Bow energy is specified as follows:
Small Game -25 ft/lb
Medium Game -40 ft/lb
Large Game -65 ft/lb.
 

Firearms

-Smallest caliber 7 mm.
-Minimum energy (Eo - muzzle velocity):

1350 Joule for springbuck, duiker etc.
2700 Joule for hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu, gemsbok, eland etc.
5400 Joule for buffalo, elephant, rhino etc.

-No solid point cartridge is allowed to be used on antelope or any other species.
-Handguns and automatic weapons are prohibited.

The following rifles are for hire:

  • 300 Win Magnum
  • 270
  • 375
  • 30 06
  • Shotgun
  • 22 Magnum Long
   
 

Okondura Nord
A Proud Member Of:

Namibian Professional
Hunting Association

Okawi Conservancy