HI all,

I've heard rumors about bow hunting DG in Zimbabwe will be banned in 2011.

Any facts on this? Recent developmets?

Someone told me that "they say that every year", so I'm quite keen on knowing the facts.

Thanks,

- Lars/Finland

Bowhunting DG has always been "on an experimental basis" and has needed a permit on state controlled land. Permits have not been necessary on private land.
My understanding is that the "experimental" part of the legislation has come under the spotlight in the last few months and that new legislation will be introduced to replace/remove the old legislation. I did have a brief discussion with a senior park Official on the matter recently as a lot of my clients are bowhunters after buff and Leopard etc. He seemed to think that there had not been any negative bearing on the legislation so it shouldnt be considered as a negative move. I am in the process of asking SOAZ and ZPHGA for clarification on the matter and will let you know what their feedback is. If there is anyone else out there in the know I would also welcome comments

This just came in:

"We have been advised by our Safair Operators organisation that bow hunting can be conducted on private land in Zimbabwe."

- Lars/Finland

Glad to hear this question has been resolved I remember when I was there meeting a PH who at that time was one of very few PHs who could legaly guide bow hunters, That was back in 95.

My question is bowhunting legal in Finland? I don't remember seeing any sign of bowhunting when I was there. I do know that archery hunting has been becomeing more of an accepted thing in Europe and I think it can be done in Denmark, France and Hungary and probably other European countries.

Small game, yes.
Big game, no.

Don't really know where they draw the line. Probably just below roe deer?
I was posting the topic for my friend with whom we're planning our next safari.

- Lars/Finland