During the month of
August 2003, I had the distinct pleasure to attend the S.A. National
Professional Hunting School.
The
school director informed me in advance that I could not apply for a PH license,
as that requires Republic of South Africa citizenship. I wanted to attend for my
personal enrichment, and it was the best decision of my life. This course was
the most fun, and hardest work I have had in a very long time. The school’s
instructors are excellent and are practicing professional hunters with years of
experience.
A
partial list of the covered topics which might be of interest to American
hunters is:
1. Hunting
Ethics and Ecology
2. S.A.
Hunting Regulations and Ordinances
3. Tracking
of Animals
4. Survival
5. Hunting
Rifles and Shotguns
6. Sighting
in of Rifles
7. Marksmanship
8. Shot
Placement
9. Animal
and Bird Identification
10.
SCI and Roland Ward Minimums
11.
Trophy Handling and Skinning
I
can encourage any fellow American to attend this hunting course which is like no
other in the world. It will provide exciting memories the rest of their life.
At
this time we are encouraging Mr. Melville du Plessis to develop a special hunting
course for the American student. This would help the student to gain “Bush”
experience which is available no where else.
If
you are interested, please contact Melville
and ask for information. This man can make your dreams come
true!
A fellow American,
David
Gaston
