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The oryx is the national animal of Namibia. Namibia has a large population of around 373,000 oryx. They live nationwide in arid and semi-arid regions, with frequent sightings in Etosha National Park, the Namib Desert (such as Sossusvlei and NamibRand), and the Kalahari. ~ makabera

13/10/2026

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13/10/2026

Windhoek, 12 October 2026
NAMIBIA REMAINS OPEN FOR HUNTING – FACTS MATTER MORE THAN EVER
As Namibia faces the challenges of the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, the
Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) urges the international hunting community
to remain informed and continue supporting Namibia as a hunting destination.
The current FMD situation presents significant challenges for Namibia, particularly for the
agricultural and hunting sectors. The restrictions on the movement and sale of meat and certain
animal products are placing considerable financial pressure on farmers, hunting operators and rural
communities.
These are going to be difficult times for Namibia, and the last thing the country needs is
misinformation creating further economic hardship.
Let us be very clear: Namibia remains OPEN for hunting.
The current FMD restrictions do not prohibit trophy hunting. They primarily affect the movement of
livestock and certain animal products, including the transport and export of hunting trophies.
While hunters may experience delays in receiving their trophies due to veterinary treatment,
quarantine and export requirements, this does not mean that hunting operations have ceased or that
Namibia is no longer a suitable hunting destination.
Namibia has historically enjoyed the exceptional position of having large parts of the country
recognised as FMD-free. However, many established hunting destinations across Africa operate
successfully in areas where FMD is endemic.
Even within Namibia, the Zambezi Region has provided a practical example for decades. Hunting has
continued successfully in this region despite its different veterinary status, with trophies exported in
accordance with the applicable veterinary requirements.
Why continued hunting tourism matters now more than ever
The financial consequences of the current restrictions extend far beyond the livestock sector.
For many hunting establishments, the sale of game meat represents an important source of income
alongside hunting tourism. With the current restrictions affecting meat sales and movement, income
generated through hunting tourism has become even more important.
International hunting clients provide essential revenue that supports landowners, professional
hunters, hunting guides, trackers, skinners, farm employees and their families. Hunting tourism
also contributes directly to rural economies, communal conservancies, wildlife management and
conservation.
At a time when one important source of income is severely restricted, Namibia cannot afford to lose
another because of inaccurate information.
We fully recognise the seriousness of the FMD outbreak and support the veterinary authorities in
their efforts to contain the disease and protect Namibia's agricultural sector. Compliance with the
necessary veterinary measures remains essential.
However, it is equally important to distinguish between restrictions on the movement of animal
products and the continued operation of the hunting industry.
Discouraging international hunters from visiting Namibia based on misunderstandings of these
restrictions would place additional and unnecessary pressure on an industry that is already facing
considerable challenges.
Our message to the international hunting community is simple:
Namibia remains open for hunting. Our professional hunters and hunting establishments continue to
welcome international clients. While the export of trophies from affected areas may take longer than
usual, hunting itself can continue in accordance with the applicable regulations.
NAPHA therefore calls on international hunting organisations, booking agents, hunting operators and
the wider hunting community to communicate responsibly and ensure that accurate information
reaches prospective clients.
The months ahead will not be easy. Namibia's farmers, hunting professionals and rural communities
will need support, cooperation and understanding as the country works through this outbreak.
Now, more than ever, Namibia needs its international hunting clients to keep their bookings,
continue visiting and support the people and conservation efforts that depend on this industry.
Let us not allow misinformation to turn an already difficult situation into an even greater economic
challenge.
Namibia is open for hunting. Namibia needs your support.
______________________________________
Hannes du Plessis
President
Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA)

13/10/2026

𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙚 45 𝙎𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙫𝙡𝙚𝙞 Namibia 🇳🇦

13/10/2026

Sossusvlei Desert, Namibia

13/10/2026

Beautiful... It's a gecko, a Namib sand gecko, also called the web-footed gecko (Pachydactylus rangei). Swakopmund, Namibia ~ Photo Sean Robertson Fun facts:

They're nocturnal and spend the hot days in burrows they dig themselves
They get water by licking condensation (fog droplets) off their own eyes and skin, since the Namib gets almost no rain
They make a chirping or clicking sound
They're small, usually only about 10 cm (4 inches) including the tail

06/10/2026

Few conservation topics stir as much emotion as trophy hunting. In some countries of the Global North, there is growing pressure for policies that would sharply restrict it across Africa. So what does the evidence actually show?

A new review in the journal Conservation Letters, led by researchers from Stellenbosch University and the University of Helsinki, brought together 89 peer-reviewed studies on trophy hunting's effects on wildlife and people in 13 sub-Saharan African countries.

The findings:
65% of measured outcomes were positive.
26% were negative.
9% were ambiguous.

In other words, the evidence shows roughly two positive outcomes for every negative one. That doesn't mean every hunting system works equally well, and the authors are clear about that. It does show that the picture is far more positive than many public campaigns suggest.

Over the coming days we'll unpack what the study found about land, wildlife populations, rural livelihoods, and why the rights of landholders and communities matter so much.

Read the full open-access study: https://doi.org/10.1111/con4.70080