Yes, you heard it here first...Is this the same OOA that everyone speaks of?

Saturday night Auction from OUT OF AFRICA ADVETURIOUS SAFARIS (JANNEMAN & TERESSA GROENEWALD)

16 day ZIMBABWE hunt for 1 hunter and non-hunter. Includes Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Sable. Valued at $25,000.00 USD.

If this is the same Out Of Africa, then how come SCI is letting this auction through if they are indeed banned from hunting Zim?

Per the SCI website:

16-day leopard, Cape buffalo and sable hunt for one hunter and one non-hunter

Generously Donated By: Out Of Africa Adventurous Safaris

Hunt African countries where a hunter can experience a safari complete with optimal accommodation and amenities. Longtime donors and returning exhibitors Janneman and Teressa Groenewald of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have donated this exciting 16-day, hunter's choice of method of take hunt for the dangerous Cape buffalo, African leopard and sable. This 1x1 guided safari for one hunter and one non-hunter offers a fantastic hunt for classic trophies in Zimbabwe. Join the ranks of the legendary bushveld hunters as you stalk your dangerous game and seek your elusive sable bull. Schedule hunt with outfitter for open dates February 1- November 30, 2005 or 2006. Hunt includes modern bush camp accommodations, meals, beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks), 1x1 guide service, hunting permits, conservation fees, rifle permit for one rifle, hunting area transportation, field prep. and trophy fees for donated animals. Not included are before/after hunt accommodations, dipping, packing, taxidermy, shipping and gratuities. Transportation during the hunt is on foot and 4x4 vehicle, and the hunter should be prepared for a moderately strenuous trip. Additional hunters cost $850/day; non-hunters cost $200/day. See outfitter for cost of hunt extension or additional trophies. The buyer of this outfitter's donated hunt in 2000 for spiral-horned antelope rated the hunt excellent in every category, commenting that he and his wife were 'treated like royalty' and they will return. Arrival/departure point is Victoria Falls. For more information, contact Janneman or Teressa Groenewald by phone at 913/851-2308.

Donation Value: $25000.00
Donation Number: 16185
Slot Number: SN026

Go to http://www.showsci.com/auction/auction.asp and Search by Location for Zimbabwe.

Funny thing is that I just got an email from The Hunting Report stating that OoA says they do not hunt Zimbabwe.

SCI says that have not seen "proof" about the illegal hunting allegation, even though they have been informed by ZIM Parks that Out of Africa has been banned in ZIM. Could SCI be in it for the money?

Proof and money will indeed soon be the issue. But maybe not in the meaning that many are so quick to jump to.

I'll bet you that lawyers are involved now and the money question for SCI will become how much they want to spend in court determing which "proof" is "proof". What if lawyers for OoA file suit against SCI? Does SCI want to spend a couple hundred thousand proving Zim's case, and which Zim official is to be believed?

Since they list Victoria Falls as the start point my money says they are hunting on siezed Gwayi Valley properties or right in Hwange.

Don Heath kindly faxed me a copy of the letter from Zim Parks banning OoA from hunting in Zim.

The letter does not say anything about them selling a hunt that is to be conducted in Zim by a proper outfitter there.

I am taking copies to Reno, and I will ask "outfitter" who is actually doing the hunting.

jim

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Originally posted by HunterJim:
Don Heath kindly faxed me a copy of the letter from Zim Parks banning OoA from hunting in Zim.

The letter does not say anything about them selling a hunt that is to be conducted in Zim by a proper outfitter there.

I am taking copies to Reno, and I will ask "outfitter" who is actually doing the hunting.

jim

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Jim

Your splitting hairs in your defense of the actions by SCI in allowing the donation.

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Originally posted by HunterJim:

The letter does not say anything about them selling a hunt that is to be conducted in Zim by a proper outfitter there.

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Jim, are you sure that is the side of the moral fence you want to be on?


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Originally posted by Matt Norman:

What if lawyers for OoA file suit against SCI? Does SCI want to spend a couple hundred thousand proving Zim's case, and which Zim official is to be believed?

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I am quite certain that SCI is in a far better financial position to litigate that OOA.

By the way, do you have any connection to OOA? Any friends there? Your hostility toward anyone who questions OOA's conduct is a bit too strong for a disinterested bystander.

No 500 grains, I have no connection whatsoever with OaA. A-R posters Aspen Hill Ann and Mike Smith were sitting right next to me at a recent SCI Chapter event and can attest that I didn't bid on their offering or anything remotely supporting them.

What bothers me is the price that SCI is paying for this whole OoA fiasco. Warts and all, there aren't that many other organizations out there supporting hunter rights and doing positive things for hunting like SCI.

And there are certainly other PH's hunting on seized Zim land. Some of our very own posters have hunted on it! There also seems to be some associations of outfits hunting on Tanzania concessions that probably wouldn't hold up to much scrutiny either.

OaA will probably produce documents from some officials in Zim that "prove" they are licensed. Other officials in Zim will say otherwise. And at the end of the day a lot of money will probably be spent on legal fees. SCI does not have a money tree out back. Much of their money comes from.... donated hunts! It comes from volunteers at chapters putting in long hours at fundraisers.

I don't think I've been hostile to anybody. Just because I think things should be thought through does not make me hostile.

Matt,

I agree that SCI, the NRA, GOA, RMEF, and other organizations have noble missions. And warts.

But as I see it SCI has crossed the line and is directly profiting from the sale of poaching. That is my objection.

There are others besides OOA who should be the target of investigation and banning by SCI and its local chapters but I do not know their names. Hopefully ZIM Parks will make the names of the others known.

Also please note that the letter in question is signed by the Diretor General of Zim National Parks. But the letter purporting to exonerate was signed by a lower official, perhaps after receiving a bribe? So it's pretty clear where this whole thing shakes out.

I don't agree that SCI has crossed the line. I do believe that there are a couple people in SCI who have apparently crossed the line. So lets not blame all of SCI.

And don't forget the dueling Zim officials we apprently have here. This wildlife official plus a general say they are licensed, whereas some other official says no. I suppose it will be the bigger bribe that will prevail.

Meanwhile, SCI is bleeding membership over this.

What bothers me is that it appears that SCI is willing to let one of their own members fork out a considerable sum of money knowing that there could be some real problems down the road.

I would think that SCI would want to tell OoA that while we appreciate your offer, let's pass for now until this is all settled out.

But then again, they didn't ask me!!

JDS

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Originally posted by Matt Norman:

Meanwhile, SCI is bleeding membership over this.

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That is something that SCI could correct if it wanted. It would be best for SCI to avoid not only impropriety, but all appearance of impropriety. And since it looks to all appearances like SCI makes money from the sale of illegal hunts, and by providing an illegl hunter with a venue for selling illegal hunts, SCI is wearing a very large tatoo of the appearance of impropriety right now.

But SCI is not just losing membership over this. SCI's lobbying efforts will have little credability if it does business with poachers. And SCI will have difficulty generating donations from its members as well.

Unfortunately you and I really cannot do much to change the situation. But hopefully the directors of SCI will see the light and direct SCI in a new direction.

For Hunter Jim and Matt

Out of Africa working as a booking Agent could pay for a hunt (in full) and then donate that. They will need to have either a clearance from the reserve bank of Zimbabwe for their local partner to have donated the hunt, or a reciept for the funds in a Zimbabwe bank to prove that they have paid for the hunt in advance for the donation to be legal in terms of Zim law.

And, while they may have bought the hunting off General Chiwenga, he isn't going to stick his neck out for them, especially considering that Zim and South Africa have recently had a fall out over South African Agents buying state secrets from top officials. Provided they pay, the general will let OOA hunt, but he isn't going to defend them. Not with the Secret police (CIO) having branded OoA a threat to national security.

I Imagine OoA will simpply state that they are the booking Agents for ...lets see Nyala Safaris and Kazangula Safaris, and that the hunt will take place on the zim operators concession. If those are the Zim operators they "represent" you have a choice of doing busness with someone on the US banned list or poaching.

Personally, I believe that this whole issue will end when the minister tires of things (ie After April when he knows he is secure) and some white South African PH (not necessarily one of the OOA team as there are others) is picked up for spying or poaching and beaten to a pulp, given a dose of AIDS and TB and then sent home as a warning.

Delightful.

I sent an email to SCI this morning expressing dismay that these hunts are even being offered. If I get a reply today, I will post it. We leave for the convention tomorrow morning. I will be sure to ask about it there.

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Originally posted by Matt Norman:

Meanwhile, SCI is bleeding membership over this.

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That is something that SCI could correct if it wanted. It would be best for SCI to avoid not only impropriety, but all appearance of impropriety. And since it looks to all appearances like SCI makes money from the sale of illegal hunts, and by providing an illegl hunter with a venue for selling illegal hunts, SCI is wearing a very large tatoo of the appearance of impropriety right now.

But SCI is not just losing membership over this. SCI's lobbying efforts will have little credability if it does business with poachers. And SCI will have difficulty generating donations from its members as well.

Unfortunately you and I really cannot do much to change the situation. But hopefully the directors of SCI will see the light and direct SCI in a new direction.

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Dan, As you know I am not an OOA fan! I can state that neither is my friend Matt and I am sure that Jim isnt either for that matter.Let us ignore the fact that a few muckity mucks in SCI have apparently made some questionable decisions. I agree things should have never gone this far. However, as you know there is a huge difference in knowing something and proving it. As a lawyer you are certainly familiar with the burden of proof. Up until now the people in Zim have not given us anything that would stand up in a court of USA law. I wont even discuss what passes for the rule of law in Zim at the moment.
The problem has been we have had nothing that would stand legally. The "legality" of OOA and others depends on whose blessing they have in Zim. There is even considerable in fighting among the people there. You have various "officials" taking contradictory positions. Let me restate I have been a strong antagonist of OOA and others in this. However we got to this point here is the reality at the moment. SCI has accepted many donations from OOA. We will ignore the issue if this should have ever happened for the moment. However unless something like a legal conviction is given to us meaning SCI we are pretty much stuck for now. OOA I am sure has lawyers lined up for liable and slander among other things. The best thing we can do at this point is just let things play out as is. Hopefully no one will bid on the hunt and if they do it is buyer beware. They are on their own. Then next year we have the right to decline any donation we please. There is no sense in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on lawsuits. The money is better spent defending and promoting hunting around the world. The best thing we can do is let this die quietly for now. If or when we get a legal conviction then other action can be taken. I hope this will all be sorted out soon.

Here is the reply I got from SCI this afternoon.

"Out of Africa has been found completely innocent of all allegations of wrong doings. This is a result of malicious rumors that SCI does not support. Potential buyers of any Out of Africa services should rest assured that this company will legally honor any service sold to them.

Best regards,

Jason Curtis

Auction Program Manager "

SCI

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Originally posted by patrkyhntr:
Here is the reply I got from SCI this afternoon.

"Out of Africa has been found completely innocent of all allegations of wrong doings. This is a result of malicious rumors that SCI does not support. Potential buyers of any Out of Africa services should rest assured that this company will legally honor any service sold to them.

Best regards,

Jason Curtis

Auction Program Manager "

SCI

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Interesting post considering neither of the 'winners' of the last two donated hunts to SCI have recieved their animals and the Zim Government has evidently siezed all the 2004 trophies from OoA that they could find.

And SCI tells the buyers it is their problem, between them and OoA.

I wonder if Mr Curtis has found any pollups where he gets his information?

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Originally posted by Mike Smith:


Dan, As you know I am not an OOA fan! I can state that neither is my friend Matt and I am sure that Jim isnt either for that matter.Let us ignore the fact that a few muckity mucks in SCI have apparently made some questionable decisions. I agree things should have never gone this far. However, as you know there is a huge difference in knowing something and proving it. As a lawyer you are certainly familiar with the burden of proof. Up until now the people in Zim have not given us anything that would stand up in a court of USA law. I wont even discuss what passes for the rule of law in Zim at the moment.
The problem has been we have had nothing that would stand legally. The "legality" of OOA and others depends on whose blessing they have in Zim. There is even considerable in fighting among the people there. You have various "officials" taking contradictory positions. Let me restate I have been a strong antagonist of OOA and others in this. However we got to this point here is the reality at the moment. SCI has accepted many donations from OOA. We will ignore the issue if this should have ever happened for the moment. However unless something like a legal conviction is given to us meaning SCI we are pretty much stuck for now. OOA I am sure has lawyers lined up for liable and slander among other things. The best thing we can do at this point is just let things play out as is. Hopefully no one will bid on the hunt and if they do it is buyer beware. They are on their own. Then next year we have the right to decline any donation we please. There is no sense in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on lawsuits. The money is better spent defending and promoting hunting around the world. The best thing we can do is let this die quietly for now. If or when we get a legal conviction then other action can be taken. I hope this will all be sorted out soon.

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As a member of SCI OoA is held to the decisions of the Board of Directors. The By laws clearly let the Ethics Committe ban anyone from the Convention or withold any donations that they feel might adversely effect SCI or its members.

The Ethics Committee has done this numerous times in the past. SCI can and should solve this by not allowing OoA to sell Zim hunts and pull their donation.

It would have a few years ago.

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Originally posted by patrkyhntr:
Here is the reply I got from SCI this afternoon.

"Out of Africa has been found completely innocent of all allegations of wrong doings. This is a result of malicious rumors that SCI does not support. Potential buyers of any Out of Africa services should rest assured that this company will legally honor any service sold to them.

Best regards,

Jason Curtis

Auction Program Manager "

SCI

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Somebody fax Jason the latest letter from the Parks Board. Sounds like he is relying on that letter from Nyathi reportedly absolving OoA.

Regards,

Terry

I posted the reply I got without comment, but would like to add the following. I will be at the SCI convention, and may well bid on some items, but these hunts will not be among them. Too much doubt has been shed on the company, so I feel the wise thing to do is not to bid on them. The problem is that if the allegations above are true, then some poor sucker will buy a hunt and get stuck. IMO, given the reply I got by email, SCI should be liable since they are giving an endorsement of the ability of OoA to fulfill the obligation. It further seems it would be prudent for SCI not to offer these hunts given the doubts about the outfitter.

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Originally posted by Ganyana:
For Hunter Jim and Matt

Out of Africa working as a booking Agent could pay for a hunt (in full) and then donate that. They will need to have either a clearance from the reserve bank of Zimbabwe for their local partner to have donated the hunt, or a reciept for the funds in a Zimbabwe bank to prove that they have paid for the hunt in advance for the donation to be legal in terms of Zim law.

And, while they may have bought the hunting off General Chiwenga, he isn't going to stick his neck out for them,........

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I have heard that because of over hunting by outside outfitters Zimbabwe has pulled their Lion quotas from some Zim outfitters for the year. I was told this by a very reputable outfitter from Zim. There is a very loud outcry by thesee outfitters that have booked lion hunts as you can imagine. It will be interesting to talk to the outfitters from Zim at the convention.

Was reminded of this

All hunters considering buying a hunt on "occupied" farm land that has been sized by the government and handed out to its cronies please be advised that the government has done nothing about the issue of title deeds. only 20 farms in the whole country have actually and legally changed hands. the Holder of the title deeds is the "Approriate Authority" for wildlife in terms of Zim law (Parks and Wild life Act chapter 20:14 Section 59)

You have to have the white farmers permission to hunt on private land in the gwaai/matetsi area for the hunt to be legal by the letter of Zim law. Break that and we can forward your name to your government for poaching.

We have just won a landmark case in the EU court preventing stolen property being imported to Europe so hopefully we can stop trophies going in there as well