Ethical Hunting and Game Ranch Management as a Conservation Tool
Farmers Magazine | 28.01.2026 12:53
Ethical hunting and responsible game ranch management play a measurable role in modern conservation. When applied correctly, these practices protect wildlife, restore habitats, and support rural economies. You achieve conservation outcomes when management decisions follow science, transparency, and long term planning. Ethical hunting focuses on sustainability and respect for wildlife. You harvest animals based on population data, age structure, and carrying capacity. This prevents overpopulation, habitat degradation, and starvation. In South Africa, controlled hunting helps manage species such as kudu, impala, and blesbok in fenced ecosystems where natural predators are limited.
