A simple guide to operating a game hunting and agritourism venue

Game farm owners can benefit from hunting, agri-tourism and breeding. In this article, we discuss some tips on running a sustainable game operation in South Africa.

South Africa is a beautiful country with vast landscapes with roaming wildlife. The country is thus well known for its game farms, which can be a profitable venture, even for those farmers who have not invested in game farming per se, but have game on their farms. Some of these avenues of revenue include the sale of game, offering hunting opportunities to visitors, agritourism, breeding and other value-added products, such as the production and sale of hides. These farms can also be used to offer other recreational activities, such as fishing and hiking.

However, as with every farming or business venture, good management is essential for long-term success and sustainability.

FAST FACTS

Managing a game farm involves ecological conservation, wildlife management, sustainable tourism practices and community engagement. 

Maintain roads and trails as much as possible to attract visitors.

Continuously evaluate management practices to assess their effectiveness.

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