In Namibia, the official trophy hunting season runs from 1 February to 30 November. In December and January, the door is firmly closed to trophy hunting by law, and this is exactly how it should be. This two-month pause is not an inconvenience. It is an important pillar of ethical, fair chase hunting and long-term wildlife conservation in our country. At NAPHA, our Code of Conduct and Fair Chase principles require that the animal has a genuine chance to escape, that the envir
