The concept or idea that free-range hunting for big game and exotic species, and even the more common types for that matter, will continue and prevail for future generations is certainly something we all hope for.
However, in reality, it’s not assured and opportunities are gradually shrinking. This is particularly so in countries where greater parcels of game habitat are being encroached on for human habitat, primary production and resource mining.
Other factors include properties previously available to outfitters being taken over and the game, such as water buffaloes in our Top End, commercially harvested for export, outfitters finding it more difficult to obtain hunting concessions on private and Traditional Owners’ land, remaining allowances heavily hunted, departmental culling of certain species deemed vermin for the protection of flora and fauna, and associated restrictions and controls.
Taking these factors into consideration, it’s understandable passionate hunters wanting to chase trophy animals are looking at private estate hunting as an option. And while participating behind privately fenced land is received with mixed acceptance by hunters, it appears involvement is gaining some favour for a range of
