Know the law before you hunt

Biltong hunting involves shooting wildlife by means of a rifle, bow, or similar weapon for producing a variety of game meat products, such as biltong and salami.

Hunting has been practised in South Africa for hundreds of years, according to Prof Peet van der Merwe, of the School for Tourism Management at North-West University. It has been used not only to produce food, but to generate income through the trade of commodities such as ivory, hides and meat.

“[My] research has shown that hunters are outdoors people who visit places such as game farms and national parks. The main reasons they hunt are to learn about wildlife, be with