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Alan Bunn - African Expedition Magazine
Tanzania Issues New Resolutions On Several Hunting Regulations and Fees

http://www.huntingreport.com/worldupdate...ickThrough=1597

Just as the season is opening, Tanzania has announced several regulations and fee changes affecting hunters headed there this season. According to a memo from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, the resolutions were discussed over a series of meetings with industry stakeholders, including operator and professional hunting associations. While most of the resolutions are positive moves forward on suggestions and requests from industry stakeholders, a number of the resolutions are sure to make some hunters less than happy.

Among the key points that might interest traveling hunters are these:

1) Hunters will be allowed to switch from one safari company to another within the same safari package, but must pay a conservation fee of $300 to $800 (US) depending on the length of the safari.

2) 28-day hunting packages will now be offered to maximize quota usage.

3) Children under 18 will not be allowed to hunt in Tanzania, due to a regulation in the Wildlife Conservation Act of 2009. However, children (including those under 12) may accompany their parents as observers. If you have a family safari booked to Tanzania and expected your teenager to do some hunting, you should contact your operator immediately.

4) Bowhunting is now allowed for croc and hippo at double the fee for rifle hunters.

5) Baiting is now allowed for large carnivores (as long as the animal is on the license) without prior approval.

6) Community development fees are now paid directly to the villages by the safari companies instead of through the Wildlife Division.

7) Elephant prices have gone up. In 2012, prices for rifle hunters were $7,500 for tusks of 15 to 27 kg, $12,000 for 27-32 kg, and $20,000 for ivory over 32 kg. For 2013, the prices are $8,500, $15,000 and $21,900 respectively. Bowhunting fees are $10,479, $17,000 and $26,190 respectively.

Safari companies now have up to 42 days from the completion of the safari to pay all of the game fees.

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John aka NitroX

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